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Lucie Ahl - No Challenge Too Big
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Length:
98 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Lucie Ahl is a former British number 1 and WTA 161 singles player. She competed numerous times at Grand Slams and has a 100% record at the Fed Cup representing Great Britain.
Life after playing tennis professionally has taken Lucie into coaching, as a travelling coach with Laura Robson, Jodie Burrage and many more. She has had a successful coaching career working with top British juniors and senior players, both male and female.
She´s also now a member of the LTA Coach Education Team, helping develop the next generation of GB coaches.
Lucie´s voice can be frequently heard on TV and Radio as a commentator for Amazon Prime, Tennis TV, Eurosport and Wimbledon Radio.
In today´s episode, listen to Lucie Ahl chat to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
Her journey from average junior to British number one.
Her reflections on the highs and lows of her pro career.
The challenges of being a female coach in a male dominant industry.
The challenges she set herself away from the court, including Ironman targets.
British Tennis Coaches and the shortage of career pathways.
Her favourite tennis moments she has commentated on.
Links Mentioned in this episode:-
Episode 87: Jodie Burrage - On the Rise
Episode 63: Heather Watson - WTA Tour Life
Episode 14: John Hicks - A British Coaching Legend
SotoTennis Academy
LTA Coach Development & Education
Life after playing tennis professionally has taken Lucie into coaching, as a travelling coach with Laura Robson, Jodie Burrage and many more. She has had a successful coaching career working with top British juniors and senior players, both male and female.
She´s also now a member of the LTA Coach Education Team, helping develop the next generation of GB coaches.
Lucie´s voice can be frequently heard on TV and Radio as a commentator for Amazon Prime, Tennis TV, Eurosport and Wimbledon Radio.
In today´s episode, listen to Lucie Ahl chat to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
Her journey from average junior to British number one.
Her reflections on the highs and lows of her pro career.
The challenges of being a female coach in a male dominant industry.
The challenges she set herself away from the court, including Ironman targets.
British Tennis Coaches and the shortage of career pathways.
Her favourite tennis moments she has commentated on.
Links Mentioned in this episode:-
Episode 87: Jodie Burrage - On the Rise
Episode 63: Heather Watson - WTA Tour Life
Episode 14: John Hicks - A British Coaching Legend
SotoTennis Academy
LTA Coach Development & Education
Released:
Nov 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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