Toni Nadal: "Man coaches are too servile with the players"

Crisstti · 10-07-2012, 06:20 PM

Toni Nadal: "Many coaches are too servile with the players"

'Without wishing to criticize, I see there are coaches who are too servile to the players. I see they run to hand them the water bottle or run to string their racket . That is not the case with me".

'I see what some players answer to their coaches and I can't believe it. With Rafa, the relationship is well defined. I'm the uncle but on the court I'm the coach and I make the difference clear. That relationship was always clear. And the secret is I am passionate about his success".

“(Nadal) is a correct and well brought up kid, very obediente, who let himself be guided. Intensity is Rafa’s salient feature. It isn’t that he trains more, but he does do it with more intensity. To me, that is key to his level”.

“The mind is fundamental in tennis, because mistakes are punished. In football, you miss three passes and the score a goal and you can be the best player of the match. I taught Rafa that it isn’t like that in tennis, because you do pay (for mistakes)”.

“The mind is trained too, not only the body. Since he was a kid, I never allowed him any dejection gestures”.

“Anyone who thinks himself special is not right in the head”.

“My nephew plays well at tennis, but he doesn’t think he’s a special being or superior to others. He’s polite and has his feet on the ground. Rafa suffered a lot when his parents separated, he suffers if he has an argument with his girlfriend, like anyone else”.

About Argentinian players “Del Potro has huge potencial. An injury cut the good streak he has in 2010, but he’s a complete player and I highlight his serve and his forehand”.

About Juan Mónaco, one of the “two or three best friends” of Nadal in the circuit “he improved a lot this year, though he lacks ‘punch’ is key moments. Rafa is very hapy about the moment Pico is going through”.

David Nalbandián “is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is”.

http://www.diariopopular.com.ar/nota...-los-tenistas-

RF20Lennon · 10-07-2012, 06:23 PM

Toni really made Rafa who he is today! but honestly he needs to back off!! Rafa is his own man stop owning him

Bartelby · 10-07-2012, 06:23 PM

Players tend to be capricious employers, but you can't always sack a relative nor treat them as hired help.

nethawkwenatchee · 10-07-2012, 06:40 PM

I liked unkle Toni's synopsis of Nalbandián:

“is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is”

It's true Nalbandian is solid, from the ground up. If it weren't for several unfortunate injuries throughout his career... who knows, maybe hall of fame?

Mike Sams · 10-07-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nethawkwenatchee

I liked unkle Toni's synopsis of Nalbandián:

“is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is”

It's true Nalbandian is solid, from the ground up. If it weren't for several unfortunate injuries throughout his career... who knows, maybe hall of fame?

Nalbandian failed even before the injuries. Injuries didn't keep him from winning. His mind and lack of motivation did him in.

Zildite · 10-07-2012, 07:08 PM

With his coaching style, I thought it might be the player that becomes too servile…if he thinks that is possible.

RAFA2005RG · 10-07-2012, 08:07 PM

If Federer had the mindset of Rafa he'd have won more than 7 Wimbledons in his 14 attempts. Federer would have been headed for the greatness of Rafa, as Rafa has won 7 of 8 Roland Garros titles and is on the way to something unbelievable in 5 years time.

Prisoner of Birth · 10-07-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

If Federer had the mindset of Rafa he'd have won more than 7 Wimbledons in his 14 attempts. Federer would have been headed for the greatness of Rafa, as Rafa has won 7 of 8 Roland Garros titles and is on the way to something unbelievable in 5 years time.

leroy_sunset · 10-07-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crisstti

David Nalbandián “is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is”.

http://youtu.be/-qEFvFWKKNA

Super classy. And his "explanation" was even better: http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/156083.html

Prisoner of Birth · 10-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leroy_sunset

http://youtu.be/-qEFvFWKKNA

Super classy. And his "explanation" was even better: http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/156083.html

He was referring to Nalbandian's "classy style of play". Disagree with that if you will.

sbengte · 10-07-2012, 10:02 PM

Title made me think Tony recommends woman coaches

smoledman · 10-07-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leroy_sunset

http://youtu.be/-qEFvFWKKNA

Super classy. And his "explanation" was even better: http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/156083.html

Sad that one horrible incident will be Nalbandian's epitaph instead of how he dominated Federer in the early career, won the 2005 YEC and the 2007 indoor domination.

Prisoner of Birth · 10-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbengte

Title made me think Tony recommends woman coaches

I thought the same before I opened the thread.

nereis · 10-08-2012, 03:47 AM

Just about any other sport in the world the coach is king and everyone knows it.

Tennis is unique in this regard and it is a function of the lesser importance of national prestige in our sport.

Rozroz · 10-08-2012, 03:49 AM

very interesting stuff OP, thanks.

thejackal · 10-08-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prisoner of Birth

He was referring to Nalbandian's "classy style of play". Disagree with that if you will.

think Toni was talking about "class" like in the sense that it's used to describe football/soccer players - purely in terms of style of play and talent

vive le beau jeu ! · 10-08-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crisstti

“The mind is trained too, not only the body. Since he was a kid, I never allowed him any dejection

now this is indeed a well-trained golden pitbull puppy...

VPhuc tennis fan · 10-08-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

If Federer had the mindset of Rafa he'd have won more than 7 Wimbledons in his 14 attempts. Federer would have been headed for the greatness of Rafa, as Rafa has won 7 of 8 Roland Garros titles and is on the way to something unbelievable in 5 years time.

Here we go...

VPhuc tennis fan · 10-08-2012, 08:50 AM

Uncle Toni has a good point. Hard to yell at somebody who writes you the paycheck, and can kick you out of the door the minute you yell at him. Tricky relationship. Uncle Toni has one more advantage. Uncle.

RF20Lennon · 10-08-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPhuc tennis fan

Uncle Toni has a good point. Hard to yell at somebody who writes you the paycheck, and can kick you out of the door the minute you yell at him. Tricky relationship. Uncle Toni has one more advantage. Uncle.

EXACTLY!!!!!!!

10-07-2012, 06:20 PM	#1
Crisstti Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chile Posts: 4,091	Toni Nadal: "Man coaches are too servile with the players" Toni Nadal: "Many coaches are too servile with the players" 'Without wishing to criticize, I see there are coaches who are too servile to the players. I see they run to hand them the water bottle or run to string their racket . That is not the case with me". 'I see what some players answer to their coaches and I can't believe it. With Rafa, the relationship is well defined. I'm the uncle but on the court I'm the coach and I make the difference clear. That relationship was always clear. And the secret is I am passionate about his success". “(Nadal) is a correct and well brought up kid, very obediente, who let himself be guided. Intensity is Rafa’s salient feature. It isn’t that he trains more, but he does do it with more intensity. To me, that is key to his level”. “The mind is fundamental in tennis, because mistakes are punished. In football, you miss three passes and the score a goal and you can be the best player of the match. I taught Rafa that it isn’t like that in tennis, because you do pay (for mistakes)”. “The mind is trained too, not only the body. Since he was a kid, I never allowed him any dejection gestures”. “Anyone who thinks himself special is not right in the head”. “My nephew plays well at tennis, but he doesn’t think he’s a special being or superior to others. He’s polite and has his feet on the ground. Rafa suffered a lot when his parents separated, he suffers if he has an argument with his girlfriend, like anyone else”. About Argentinian players “Del Potro has huge potencial. An injury cut the good streak he has in 2010, but he’s a complete player and I highlight his serve and his forehand”. About Juan Mónaco, one of the “two or three best friends” of Nadal in the circuit “he improved a lot this year, though he lacks ‘punch’ is key moments. Rafa is very hapy about the moment Pico is going through”. David Nalbandián “is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is”. http://www.diariopopular.com.ar/nota...-los-tenistas- __________________ "I find it's just a great pleasure just being able to plug an electric guitar in. It's what I wanted to do since I was a kid" Paul McCartney Last edited by Crisstti : 10-07-2012 at 06:36 PM. Reason: Typo

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RF20Lennon Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,603	Toni really made Rafa who he is today! but honestly he needs to back off!! Rafa is his own man stop owning him __________________ Intellectuals solve problems, Geniuses prevent them RAFA2005RG- "If he (Rafa) lost Roland Garros it would be like death."

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10-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
nethawkwenatchee Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 589	I liked unkle Toni's synopsis of Nalbandián: “is of the tennis players with most class in the whole circuit. His return is incredible and it’s a pleasure to watch him play, because of how complete he is” It's true Nalbandian is solid, from the ground up. If it weren't for several unfortunate injuries throughout his career... who knows, maybe hall of fame? __________________ TDHM05

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