Developing Eugenie Bouchard

Key Points

• Introduction to Working with Eugenie:
• Met Eugenie Bouchard at the beginning of her professional career
• Opportunity was significant due to her natural athleticism and strong desire to train
• Training Focus:
• Training was tailored specifically to her needs rather than being revolutionary
• Focused on building better power through plyometric training
• Exercises included in the video series: box training, lateral bounding, and hops
• Aim was to enhance deceleration power and general power for movement and serve
• Eugenie's Athleticism:
• Eugenie was already a good mover and an exceptional athlete
• Her ability to digest and replicate exercises made training with her easy and effective
• Essence of Success for Juniors:
• Success isn't about the number of hours spent training but the focus and desire to improve
• Eugenie had a strong desire to compete and learn, pushing her to improve daily
• She challenged Dean as a coach, driving him to elevate her performance
• Training Regimen:
• Plyometric exercises and strength training in the gym were crucial
• Fitness training sessions lasted one to one and a half hours daily
• Emphasis on increasing strength and speed to develop a better athlete
• Stronger athletes on court translate to better tennis players
• Outcome:
• Training helped elevate Eugenie's game significantly
• Contributed to her rise from 150th in the world to a top 20 player