Louis Cayer Interview: Coaching Language, Performers vs Players, & ATP Doubles Changes

Louis Cayer Interview: Coaching Language, Performers vs Players, & ATP Doubles Changes

Author: Will Boucek February 5, 2025 Duration: 27:01

Louis Cayer is one of the smartest doubles minds on the planet. He is a Senior Performance Advisor for the LTA, and the strategic brain behind every successful British ATP doubles player of the last few decades. He's worked with players doubles grand slam champions like Jamie Murray, Joe Salisbury, Neal Skupski, Henry Patten, and more.

I spoke with Louis at the 2025 Australian Open, several days before one of his teams (Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara) won the title. Whether you're a coach or player, this is an episode you'll want to listen to more than once.

We explore the world of doubles coaching on the ATP Tour, the difference between the player and the performer, and how to effectively communicate. The discussion highlights Louis' coaching philosophy, evolving strategies, and passion for doubles within professional tennis.

  • Why clear communication is key to good coaching, plus the exact phrases Louis uses with his players
  • The significance of a supportive team environment in doubles
  • Balancing team strengths vs opponents' weaknesses
  • The evolving role of a coach: from directive to empowering
  • Mistakes he's learned from in coaching
  • ATP doubles changes & growth of the sport

This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast and Louis is someone I look up to greatly. I hope to speak with him again at some point to dive deeper into the puzzle that is doubles strategy.

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