Roll The Dice Podcast

Episode 5: Behind the Baseline with Nathan English


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The episode delves into the world behind the baseline, exploring the challenges and experiences of a former junior tennis player turned physio on the ATP tour. It covers topics such as building a network, supporting tennis players, commitment to the tennis circuit, transition to a physio path, and settling into the pro circuit.

The conversation covers the life of a tennis physio Nathan English on tour, including the challenges of physio work during tournaments, the role during matches, experiences at different tennis tournaments, on-court physio assistance, the reality of life on the circuit, and a career decision dilemma. The physio's dedication to their role and the impact on their personal life are highlighted.

Takeaways

  • Transitioning from a tennis player to a physio on the ATP tour
  • The importance of building a network in the global tennis environment Challenges of on-tour physio work
  • Balancing career and family

Chapters

  • 00:00 The World Behind the Baseline
  • 08:44 Supporting Tennis Players
  • 19:59 Transition to Physio Path
  • 27:16 Settling into the Pro Circuit
  • 32:20 Tennis Tournament Experiences
  • 42:07 Career Decision Dilemma
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Roll The Dice PodcastBy Paul Cross