Coach Unboxed EP11: Yannick chats with Fernando Segal, a renowned tennis coach and innovator in the sport, being the founder of the Segal Institute and creator-director of the World Tennis Conference.
They discuss Segal's journey from Argentina, the cultural significance of tennis in the country, and the systematic approaches he has implemented across the world to develop players and coaches. Segal emphasizes the role of coaches in personal development, focusing on the emotional aspects of the sport while also addressing the challenges tennis faces in attracting and developing new talent. He concludes with the beginnings and impact of the World Tennis Conference, highlighting the transformative power of tennis when shared in scale.
About Fernando Segal: From Argentina, he has led his players to 16 junior Grand Slam championships and to become top 100 ATP/WTA. With his methodologies, he has trained more than 3,000 coaches through workshops, clinics and his influential roles in tennis federations globally.
Currently, Fernando is the creator-director for the World Tennis Conference (WTC5 taking place March 27-30, 2025) and GPTCA National President for Argentina and Chile. As an entrepreneur, he has founded the IDTC Academies and the Segal Institute aiming to develop and impact the tennis industry at scale. Alongside his success on the court and business, Fernando has written 12 books on different topics of the sport.
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Production: Unbox Sports; Location: Embarc Collective; Music: BongÔMusics; Photo: Felipe Figueiredo