Tennis
Jeff Drock
Coached
Coco Gauff's Junior Footwork Coach
Jeff Drock
Jeff Drock, Coco Gauff’s junior fitness coach, is credited with building the foundation for her exceptional movement and athleticism on the court. With a master’s degree in exercise science and over 20 years of experience, Jeff has worked with numerous pro players and top juniors worldwide, establishing himself as a leading figure in tennis-specific speed, footwork, and conditioning.Jeff’s training emphasizes balanced strength and functional movement tailored to tennis, with a focus on agility, positioning, and injury prevention. His program includes tennis-specific drills that teach players to efficiently approach and recover from wide and close balls, with exercises covering foot positioning, quick adjustments, and both offensive and defensive control. He ensures balanced muscle development to avoid common overuse injuries, addressing every muscle group from hamstrings to hip flexors, wrists, and forearms.Jeff believes in starting training early, using bodyweight exercises, medicine balls, and resistance bands to build resilience without heavy weights. His approach also instills focus, resilience, and determination in young players—key traits for those aiming to compete at high levels. His Coachlife program covers essential skills like split-step patterns, reaction drills, and advanced match-like scenarios to build footwork, positioning, and recovery. Through his expertise, players gain the physical and mental edge needed for elite performance.
Players coached
Coco Gauff's Junior Footwork Coach (WTA 3)
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