Meet the Professionals: Brad Stine on Coaching Courier, Building Tommy Paul, and Modern Tennis Coaching

What do Jim Courier and Tommy Paul have in common? Brad Stine. In this Meet the Professionals episode, Brad takes us from the early 90s to today’s tour, breaking down what great coaching actually looks like. We talk trust, team size, travel, on-court coaching, and why tennis coaches still do not get the household-name shine of NBA or NFL coaches.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Meet Brad Stine: Introduction to Coaching and Early Aspirations

04:31 The Journey into Coaching

06:36 Transitioning to the Pro ATP Tour

10:49 Coaching in the Modern Era

18:21 The Multifaceted Role of a Coach

25:43 The Psychological Aspects of Coaching

29:27 Building Trust with Players

35:08 The Evolution of Coaching in Tennis

43:11 Visibility and Recognition of Coaches

50:45 Responsibility and Accountability in Coaching

54:48 The Unsung Heroes of Coaching

01:00:18 The Future of Tennis Coaching

01:16:31 Quickfire Insights and Final Thoughts

01:23:00 Outro

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