9 years Coaching Milos Raonic

Key Points

• Supportive Parents: Casey attributes much of Milos Raonic's success to his parents' hands-off approach. They never interfered with his training, allowing Casey and Milos to focus entirely on his development, making them an ideal support system
• Early Potential: Casey recognized Milos’s potential at just eight years old, impressed by his power, intensity, and focus. This early assessment led Casey to predict that Milos would one day be a top-10 player, setting the stage for their long-term training plan
• Rigorous Training: Milos underwent intense training from a young age, starting with a ball machine and quickly progressing to daily private lessons with Casey. This consistent, focused regimen was crucial to Milos’s growth as a player
• Continuous Improvement: Casey constantly pushed Milos to improve, emphasizing that only the best shots would succeed at the professional level. This relentless focus on excellence was key to preparing Milos for top-tier competition
• Belief in Potential: By age 14 or 15, Milos began to believe in his potential as a professional player, marked by improved confidence and performance. This shift was a pivotal moment in his development
• Dedication to Success: Casey was fully committed to Milos’s growth, spending years on the court with him and attending nearly all his matches. This dedication was instrumental in Milos’s rise to becoming a top tennis professional