Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitor

Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles. We talk:1:29 A normal day on tour3:36 Using video to scout an opponent6:38 Reviewing matches with a player8:33 Coaching in pro matches11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown16:57 Keeping players confident21:40 Accidental winners26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros29:44 What separates the good from the great31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to listen to Mark’s podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5nFkd8bj7L5ky44qqzQqtK