Tennis Performance Analyst Mike James on Data-Driven Coaching At The Highest Level + Working with Rune, Wawrinka, and The Very Best Players in The World
Tennis coach Mike James joins the podcast to discuss his unique journey to becoming one of the most trusted and respected minds in the sport, with a proven track-record of using analytical data to improve the very best players in the world. James details his path from coaching at an academy in Florida to working with Stan Wawrinka and his coach Magnus Norman, and explains how he ended up at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, where he established himself as a legitimate performance analyst for current future pros. The coach explains why Holger Rune has all the ingredients to contend with Alcaraz and Sinner, and recalls the Danish star's epic run at the 2022 Paris Masters.
James also dives into his personal thoughts on the tennis landscape, from the best-of-five format to the concern with tennis balls on player health, as well as the types of skills needed to truly shine at the apex of the sport. The performance analyst explains how every player and coach can leverage data to benefit their own game, and shares the exciting projects he's currently working on in his new position at Orreco Tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
2026-03-03
48 min
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