• The Functional Tennis Podcast

  • By: Fabio Molle
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The Functional Tennis Podcast

By: Fabio Molle
  • Summary

  • Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis.
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Episodes
  • What Does It Really Mean to 'Make It' in Tennis? Insights from Kimmer Coppejans
    Nov 19 2024

    What does it truly mean to "make it" as a tennis player? In this episode, I delve into this question with Belgian player Kimmer Coppejans, a former junior French Open champion who reached the top 100 for a brief period. Kimmer shares his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis, including the mental challenges he faced, such as the yips and the struggle to regain confidence after injuries. He discusses the importance of consistency and the evolving landscape of the sport, where even players ranked outside the top 100 can pose serious threats. Additionally, Kimmer reflects on balancing life as a professional athlete with family responsibilities and the insights gained from participating in the ATP Player Mentoring Program, which aims to prepare players for life after tennis.

    Fabio

    This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

    To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

    Find us on Social Media:

    Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

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    30 mins
  • Navigating the Tour: Laurent Lokoli on Challenges and Triumphs
    Nov 5 2024

    French tennis player Laurent Lokoli joins the Functional Tennis Podcast to share his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual game styles rather than just results, advising young players to stay true to their strengths. Throughout the conversation, Laurent discusses players' challenges on the circuit, including mental health and the pressures of consistency at different levels, from futures to the ATP tour. He reflects on his experiences qualifying for Grand Slams and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the sport. As he looks ahead to his future, Laurent expresses a desire to help others and continue sharing his love for tennis through his YouTube channel.

    Hope you enjoy

    Fabio

    This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

    To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

    Find us on Social Media:

    Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

    // Photo credit of Larent : Dumè Alfonsi

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    1 hr
  • The Player's Perspective: Jason Jung on Mental Toughness and Career Choices
    Oct 23 2024

    Jason Jung joins the Functional Tennis podcast to share his journey as a professional tennis player, including the challenges he faced with injuries and the decision to switch national representation to Taiwan. He discusses the financial and personal motivations behind this choice, highlighting how it opened doors for sponsorships and competitive opportunities. Jason candidly reflects on his struggles during a tough year in 2017, where he faced numerous first-round exits, and how a pivotal win at the University Games revitalized his career. The conversation also touches on the rigorous travel schedule of professional players and the mental toll it can take, especially toward the end of the season. As Jason prepares for fatherhood, he shares his thoughts on whether he would encourage his child to pursue tennis, balancing his expertise with the challenges of the sport.

    I chat with Jason Jung and we discuss, his ups and downs as a player, whether he would go back to college looking back on his career and why players are on edge late in the tennis season.

    This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

    To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

    Find us on Social Media:

    Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

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    38 mins

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