About this episode
Wim Fissette never dreamed of becoming a top coach — until a chance call from Kim Clijsters changed his life forever. In this raw and honest conversation, Wim opens up about his unlikely journey, coaching legends like Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, and Kim, and what it really takes to help players win at the highest level. This episode is a goldmine for coaches, parents, and players who want to understand tennis beyond technique — from communication and data to confidence, mindset, and long-term growth. ⏱ Best Moments 00:00 – 🎙 "Dare to dream." Wim’s life philosophy and why belief is everything 03:00 – ⚖️ Quitting tennis at 20 and shifting to a logistics career 10:30 – 📞 The call from Kim Clijsters that changed his life 12:30 – 🛫 Quitting his job to follow a coaching dream 16:30 – 📊 Bringing data to WTA coaching before it was mainstream 20:30 – 📓 The power of journaling and taking ownership of your tennis 28:00 – 🧠 Coaching Iga Świątek vs. other players – knowing when to evolve 34:30 – 🏋️♀️ Why physical readiness is key to technical improvement 38:20 – 🏀 Top advice for young players: diversify, don’t specialize too soon 48:00 – 🧠 Mental strength under pressure — and why it must be trained Special Thanks to Our Sponsor – SAILY Never land without internet again. Saily is the eSIM app (from the creators of NordVPN) that gives you mobile data in over 190 countries — no roaming fees, no SIM cards, no hassle. 💸 Get 15% OFF your first data plan with code TENNISINSIDER 📲 Download the app or visit: https://saily.com/tennisinsider 🙌 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for exclusive conversations with the world’s top players and coaches. 📸 Follow us on Instagram @TennisInsiderClub for behind-the-scenes content and guest clips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.