Tennis
Robert Lansdorp
Coached
Pete Sampras, Brian Teacher, Tracy Austin, Lindsay Davenport
Robert Lansdorp
Widely regarded as the GOAT of developmental and junior coaching, Robert has played a pivotal role in shaping over five world number 1 players, including legends like Pete Sampras, Maria Sharapova, Lindsay Davenport, and Tracy Austin, along with nurturing well over 50 top 100 players from the age of 10. He was one of the first coaches to popularize the reverse or buggy whip forehand, a technique adopted by some of the greatest players in tennis history. Robert shares the intriguing story of how he integrated this technique into Pete Sampras's game and how it was crucial for Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon victory.His content on CoachLife delves into his coaching philosophy of hitting the ball as hard as you can with consistency, while cautioning against overusing the body to generate power. He explains the strategy of driving the ball 2 to 2.5 feet over the net, challenging the conventional wisdom that consistency requires hitting 6 feet over with topspin, which he critiques as the "academy ball." Robert's teachings provide unique perspectives that offer valuable insights, particularly for those interested in exploring various approaches to tennis training
Players coached
Pete Sampras (ATP 1)
Brian Teacher (ATP 7)
Tracy Austin (WTA 1)
Lindsay Davenport (WTA 1)