Coaches - GB coaches and foreign coaches of GB players

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Coaches - GB coaches and foreign coaches of GB players

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I gather from his tweets that Keelan Oakley is now in Spain coaching.

As Keelan's best part of his tennis is undoubtedly his volley skills, and serve and volley, I do hope the Spanish appreciate our bit of help in diversifying their dirtballing

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Another congrats to Andy Bettles who is still doing great work with Svitolina, taking the title this week.

There's a WTA podcast with both of them available at:

www.wtatennis.com/news/champions-corner-i-couldnt-wish-play-better

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Everyone knows Frances Tiafoe's inspiring story but I hadn't realised that Britain's Zack Evenden is a major part of his coaching success. (Zak was a reasonable junior, did well in US college tennis, went into coaching in the States and here...)

From the NY Times:

"Tiafoe decided to take part of his support system with him on the road full-time, adding his friend Zack Evenden, a 26-year-old Briton who played collegiate tennis at Florida A&M, to his traveling team to complement the work of his primary coach, Robby Ginepri.

Its the best thing Ive done, the best decision Ive made, having him here, Tiafoe said. He keeps it real with me. He keeps the tour fun for me.

At first we were just friends, but now hes definitely taken on a coaching role under Robby. Robby comes to the bigger events, but Zacks there each and every day. I credit all my success to him.

That stability has helped ground Tiafoe, who admits he has had a lot of things going on previously, including changing agencies twice in his young career.

Evenden said that a key for Tiafoe had been learning to take ownership of his tennis and measure his own gifts.

Hes understanding that he doesnt have to play his best tennis, highlight-reel tennis, in every match just to get wins, Evenden said. Hes starting to get comfortable on the tour and realized that he doesnt have to have the match of his life just to get a win.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
Everyone knows Frances Tiafoe's inspiring story but I hadn't realised that Britain's Zack Evenden is a major part of his coaching success. (Zak was a reasonable junior, did well in US college tennis, went into coaching in the States and here...)

From the NY Times:

"Tiafoe decided to take part of his support system with him on the road full-time, adding his friend Zack Evenden, a 26-year-old Briton who played collegiate tennis at Florida A&M, to his traveling team to complement the work of his primary coach, Robby Ginepri.

Its the best thing Ive done, the best decision Ive made, having him here, Tiafoe said. He keeps it real with me. He keeps the tour fun for me.

At first we were just friends, but now hes definitely taken on a coaching role under Robby. Robby comes to the bigger events, but Zacks there each and every day. I credit all my success to him.

That stability has helped ground Tiafoe, who admits he has had a lot of things going on previously, including changing agencies twice in his young career.

Evenden said that a key for Tiafoe had been learning to take ownership of his tennis and measure his own gifts.

Hes understanding that he doesnt have to play his best tennis, highlight-reel tennis, in every match just to get wins, Evenden said. Hes starting to get comfortable on the tour and realized that he doesnt have to have the match of his life just to get a win.

Interesting that you found this in the NY Times. I was just reading this article last night on the BBC website about the trials a tribulations of Tiafoe's upbringing and Zack Evenden gets a mentioned and a photo call here too.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/44230805

Found it an inspiring read and my admiration for young Tiafoe is enhanced.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Just noticed that Sabrina Federici is now working (permanent? temporary?) for the LTA, supporting the U12 team in their international competitions.

Joss Rae was much in evidence at Roehampton too.

The Optimist · ATP qualifying

Well she graduated from Texas Tech this summer so maybe permanent?

The Realist · Junior player

Interesting that Sabrina currently has no LTA coaching qualifications at all.. another case of who you know perhaps?

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

The Realist wrote:
Interesting that Sabrina currently has no LTA coaching qualifications at all.. another case of who you know perhaps?

Martin Weston's tweet did say 'support'....

Not that that contradicts your point at all:

Victories for our @BritishTennis u12 teams in their respective finals of the Lampo Trophy in Razzato, Italy. Congratulations to captains @andy_barnes81 & @alexlisiecki supported by @sabrina_fed on beating France to claim the titles. Our teams now head to Summer Cup Qs.

paulisi · Tennis legend

I assume it was a boys and girls team. If so then it is likely that the LTA would need to send a female to deal with any female welfare issues.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

paulisi wrote:
I assume it was a boys and girls team. If so then it is likely that the LTA would need to send a female to deal with any female welfare issues.

Perhaps.

But The Realist's point could still be very valid......

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Wasn't sure where to put this and it doesn't involve a GB player of coach, but I have heard that Lendl is going to be working with Sacha Zverev.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Great watching Andy Bettles on tv at the wta masters final, trying to get his player over the line....

flamingowings · All-time great

Mark Petchey is now coaching Maria Sakkari (Greece)

goldfish · Futures qualifying

Coup Droit wrote:
Great watching Andy Bettles on tv at the wta masters final, trying to get his player over the line....

Andy Bettles now confirmed as Elina's head coach