Andy Fitzell Interview: Knowing Your Partner's Brain Type, Learning as a Coach, Serve Changes, & More

Andy Fitzell is the coach of rising US doubles stars JJ Tracy and Robert Cash. I spoke with Andy at Indian Wells to unpack how a pro team actually prepares, competes, and keeps improving when the margins are almost invisible.We dig into scouting, training plans, partner psychology, and what tennis needs to change for doubles to get the attention it deserves. Match-day practice and routines at Indian Wells The use of film for both scouting and technical improvementLearning doubles through Vic Braden, Steve Smith, and other coaching mentorsDeveloping JJ and Robert as individuals and as a teamUsing brain typing to tailor coaching, improve communication, and reduce friction Changing serve technique and improving net play with video, rationale, and practiceWhy change feels hard, and how daily reps overwrite old habitsManaging expectations after breakout results and staying with the processLearning from losses by reviewing video and spotting repeatable patternsThe doubles scoring system and what could make doubles more popularAndy is a walking encyclopedia of tennis knowledge, so I'm sure I'll have him on again in the future. Be sure to watch JJ Tracy and Robert Cash on Tennis TV and TC Plus this year!Links:Vic Braden - watch his "Go for a Winner" videoSteve Smith from Great Base TennisLearn more about Andy & follow:GPTCA ProfileInstagram -----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course