#80: Frederik Nielsen – The Process is the Best way to be Result-oriented

Hi guys, in this episode you get to listen to Freddie Nielsen. Freddie turned pro in 2001 and is still an active player on the doubles circuit. At the same time, he is coaching Swedish youngster Mikael Ymer and stepped in as Davis Cup Captain for Denmark at the end of 2019. You’ll get to know: The importance of a Playing Philosophy The danger of short-term Ranking Goals Why “Work Hard” might be a misleading advice Enjoy the show! Timestamps: 01:00 Freddie’s value set 05:45 Collaboration with coaches 08:15 Finding a good coaching collaboration 10:45 How to Coach Freddie Nielsen 13:00 The importance of communication skills as a Tennis Coach 14:10 Why Freddie decided to pursue a professional career in tennis 16:00 Being a tennis coach 17:00 How Freddie got involved as a Tennis Coach with Mikael Ymer 18:15 The biggest lesson of beginning to Coach for Freddie 21:00 Overcommunicate in the start of a coaching relation 22:00 The importance of a philosophy as tennis player 24:45 Why ranking goals don’t make sense 26:30 Let’s not all be the same 28:10 Freddie’s decision to accept the position as DC Captain 30:40 Be in a more professional environment 33:40 I’m an over achiever 35:20 Stubbornness 37:00 The process is the best way to be results-oriented 42:00 Find a way 43:30 The danger of short-term ranking goals 48:30 Freddie’s excitement about tennis 49:30 The importance of diet 50:15 Work right > work hard (Feeling the ball) 52:20 Doing is more important than being motivated 55:30 What quality of life is 56:20 Decisions are not motivated by money 56:45 Mom, dad and Christian Engell 59:15 The results can’t make up for compromised values 61:30 Freddie Nielsen’s advice to players, Parents and Coaches Enjoy your listen!