HTP Podcast
Gira Schofield
August 15, 202521 min
Tennis
Interview with Fernando Samayoa
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Episode Notes
When Fernando left Guatemala for Florida at 13, he faced culture shock, a language barrier, and a brand-new world. Tennis became his safe space, taking him from high school to the professional tour, then to getting a full ride to the University of Southern California.
Fernando talks about the importance of personalized coaching, how to avoid overwhelming players, and why the mental side of the game is just as important as the physical.
In this episode, Fernando shares what it takes to coach junior tennis players in today’s complex tennis world, why patience and listening ma...