Federer as a coach

[yellowoctopus]

I know there are numerous threads on Mr. Federer and his coach(less) 'situation', but all these talks beg for us (at least for me) to think about how good he would be as a coach, after his retirement.

Personally, I believe if Federer chooses to do any coaching at all, it would have to be for a top 10 player, as suppose to rising juniors. I based my opinion on the frequent observation that highly accomplished athletes have more difficult time teaching other players to do what they did--because most of the time, it is nearly impossible to do so.

Federer has one of the best 'feel' for the game as well as the strategic intelligence on the court; this, I believe, is most effective to the top players.

Like to hear what others think.

 

[Mick]

nobody can afford his fees, not even one of the future top 10 players

 

[theZig]

"Hit the ball well. Yeah, like that."

 

[TheMagicianOfPrecision]

"Hit the ball well. Yeah, like that."

You forgot,uhm you know...

 

[rubberduckies]

"Don't work on your weaknesses." - Roger to future son, Roland G. Federer.

 

[wangs78]

"Don't work on your weaknesses." - Roger to future son, Roland G. Federer.

LOL. It would be pretty awesome to see Roger's son (or daughter) become a top player though. I don't think we've ever seen father-son combination in tennis like we have in other sports.

 

[wangs78]

Roger to whomever his pupil is "Son, it's okay to cry. In tennis, it's permitted, even expected, from the truly great players".

 

[pound cat]

Coach Federer to his player "There will be a player that you will never be able to beat no matter what the surface. And when you lose to him, crying won't help. I have no coaching solution to this. Sorry."