Lucie Ahl - No Challenge Too Big
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
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