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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

By: Candy Reid
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Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who has just enjoyed a semi-final run at the 2023 Australian Open.

In this first edition of the pod, he lets us in on what life on Tour is really like; the perks, plus the problems.

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Thanks, Candy Reid


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Episodes
  • Michael Joyce
    Mar 16 2026

    Michael Joyce is arguably one of the best coaches on the WTA Tour. He helped Maria Sharapova win Major titles and reach the number one ranking. He's also coached the likes of Jessica Pegula and Ashlyn Krueger. Now Joyce is at the reigns of Katie Boulter's tennis career and has made an immediate impact. How did they get together, what does Michael think of Katie's game and is he ready for the British Grass court season, where the pressure will be on and he'll be in the spotlight?

    Find out during this interesting chat between Joyce and host Candy Reid.


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    32 mins
  • John Williams
    Mar 2 2026

    John Williams helped Taylor Townsend to the best spell of her WTA Tour Career - which included the lifting of two major doubles titles. Now he's going it alone (for now) and shares his thoughts on professional tennis; the characters; the challenges; the successes, and which way he thinks the sport must go. It's a fascinating chat with one of the brightest and most thoughtful brains in the game. Get Clarity with the Clarity Coach on Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach podcast.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Lars Christensen
    Feb 25 2026

    Lars Christensen is in his second stint as Head Coach of Denmark's Holger Rune. Lars went from Circus Performing to being a top tennis coach in his native Denmark. Christensen also worked with Clara Tauson when she was both a child and recently on the WTA Tour. He witnessed Rune's terrible achilles tear in Stockholm last year and is helping Holger in his recovery.

    Enjoy this in-depth discussion between Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach host Candy Reid and Lars Christensen, who reveals all about the recovery process; how circus performing helped him understand how the body works; and what personality traits result in a top athlete.

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    31 mins
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