Episode 59

Craig O'Shannessy chats Team Djokovic, What Makes Novak Different, and Executing the Game Plan (part 1/2)


Craig O'Shannessy is the founder of BrainGameTennis.com, the former Strategy Coach for Novak Djokovic, and a key member of the Wimbledon Tournament Media Team.

In the podcast Mel, Josh and Craig chat about:
• Austin, TX. Roadrunners being real. And how Craig discovered an interest in Sports Analytics.
• Craig's work with Team Djokovic (2017 - 2019) that coincided with Novak's ascension back to No.1 in the World.
• What made Novak different too many of the other players Craig had worked with in the past?
• When the game plan goes right, and when the game plan goes wrong - Novak v Zverev in the 2018 ATP Tour Finals.

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Josh Liston

Josh Liston is a veteran Podcaster and Rookie Comedian from regional Australia. He currently Hosts the shows 'My Old Hands', 'Punching Sideways', 'Beer Garden Tennis' and 'The Half Parmi'.