David Macpherson Interview: Bryan Bros Stories, Club Strategy Tips, Advice for Coaches, & More

David Macpherson Interview: Bryan Bros Stories, Club Strategy Tips, Advice for Coaches, & More

Published on Nov 4
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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
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<p>David Macpherson coached the Bryan Brothers for over 15 years. He&apos;s a former #11-ranked ATP doubles player and also coached John Isner from 2018 to 2023. He&apos;s one of the smartest doubles coaches on the planet, so you&apos;ll learn a ton in this conversation.</p><p>We unpack how smart scouting, sharp words, and steady culture turned the Bryan Brothers into the GOATs and made John Isner a doubles force for a short stretch in 2022. We also discussed tactics for club players.</p><ul><li>Early mentors shaping his precise coaching voice</li><li><b>Advice for coaches</b> on saying less, backing the plan, and owning the misses</li><li>A story from the Wimbledon final where David&apos;s scouting turned out wrong</li><li>Managing <b>Bob and Mike&apos;s practice rivalry</b> without taking sides</li><li>Why groundstroke reliability helped their doubles success</li><li><b>Club tactics</b> on lobs, net depth, and flexible positioning</li><li>Serve strategy and weighing your strengths vs...