Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast

E26. Interview with Mads Hegelund


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Summary


Mads Hagelin, a tennis pro and coach, shares his journey from Denmark to Los Angeles and how he built a successful coaching business. He discusses the state of tennis brands and the rise of tennis influencers. Mads also shares his thoughts on luxury brands entering the tennis world and the potential of young players like Holger Rune. Overall, Mads emphasizes the importance of finding your own unique brand and staying true to yourself in the tennis industry. The conversation covers various topics related to tennis, including a discussion on Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities, the use of different tennis balls in tournaments, different eras of tennis fashion, the coach's diverse client base, and contact information for further inquiries.


Takeaways

  • Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities are debated, with some questioning his track record and the amount of attention he receives.
  • The use of different tennis balls in tournaments is discussed, with concerns raised about the impact on players' bodies and the enjoyment of the game.
  • Different eras of tennis fashion are explored, with appreciation for the unique styles of players like John McEnroe and Andre Agassi.
  • The coach's diverse client base is highlighted, ranging from beginners to advanced players, and the approach of optimizing each player's natural strengths is emphasized.
  • Contact information for the coach is provided for those interested in lessons or further discussions.
  • Chapters

    00:00Introduction and Background

    03:00Transition to Coaching in Los Angeles

    06:01Starting a Tennis Coaching Business in California

    10:48Building a Roster of Clients

    13:05The State of Tennis Brands

    18:56The Rise of Tennis Influencers

    20:05Opportunities for Tennis Brands

    23:56Luxury Brands in Tennis

    29:44Holger Rune and Coaching Relationships

    38:21Discussion on Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities

    41:18Debate on the use of different tennis balls in tournaments

    45:16Exploration of different eras of tennis fashion

    51:50Diverse client base and coaching approach

    55:20Contact information and location

    Connect with Mads
    Instagram: instagram.com/jaxmads/
    Connect with me
    Instagram: instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/
    Links:
    Reigning Champ/Prince: https://reigningchamp.com/prince-vs-reigning-champ/
    Kith x Wilson: https://kith.com/blogs/kith/kith-for-wilson-2023
    Louis Vuitton x Alcaraz: https://hypebeast.com/2023/8/carlos-alcaraz-first-louis-vuitton-campaign
    Gucci x Sinner: https://www.gucci.com/us/en/st/stories/article/a-hero-journey-jannik-sinner


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