Hi guys, in this episode you get to listen to Freddie Nielsen. Freddie turned pro in 2001 and is still an active player on the doubles circuit. At the same time, he is coaching Swedish youngster Mikael Ymer and stepped in as Davis Cup Captain for Denmark at the end of 2019.

You’ll get to know:

• The importance of a Playing Philosophy
• The danger of short-term Ranking Goals
• Why “Work Hard” might be a misleading advice

Enjoy the show!

Timestamps:
01:00 Freddie’s value set
05:45 Collaboration with coaches
08:15 Finding a good coaching collaboration
10:45 How to Coach Freddie Nielsen
13:00 The importance of communication skills as a Tennis Coach
14:10 Why Freddie decided to pursue a professional career in tennis
16:00 Being a tennis coach
17:00 How Freddie got involved as a Tennis Coach with Mikael Ymer
18:15 The biggest lesson of beginning to Coach for Freddie
21:00 Overcommunicate in the start of a coaching relation
22:00 The importance of a philosophy as tennis player
24:45 Why ranking goals don’t make sense
26:30 Let’s not all be the same
28:10 Freddie’s decision to accept the position as DC Captain
30:40 Be in a more professional environment
33:40 I’m an over achiever
35:20 Stubbornness
37:00 The process is the best way to be results-oriented
42:00 Find a way
43:30 The danger of short-term ranking goals
48:30 Freddie’s excitement about tennis
49:30 The importance of diet
50:15 Work right > work hard (Feeling the ball)
52:20 Doing is more important than being motivated
55:30 What quality of life is
56:20 Decisions are not motivated by money
56:45 Mom, dad and Christian Engell
59:15 The results can’t make up for compromised values
61:30 Freddie Nielsen’s advice to players, Parents and Coaches

Enjoy your listen!