Thursday, 25 September 2014

Roger Rasheed: ''Grigor earns respect from his way of thinking ''

Partnership with Roger Rasheed gave a new direction his career Grigor Dimitrov - four titles at Wimbledon semi-final debut in the top 10 and the final of the Masters course in London. Notorious Australian refrain modest in media appearances, and sometimes his statements are like little puzzles for the fans. This time, however, Rasheed interviewed TennisKafe, which speak frankly and bluntly, in accordance with its methods of work, which simulated a huge talent Grigor style that deserves its place in the global elite. Here's what specialist: 

- How to deal with a crazy pace, in your life - coaching career, working as a TV analyst, the foundation you?

- I would add that my daughter to India. Yes, my life is busy, but I love every aspect of it and even take it as a game. I like every piece of the brand "Roger Rasheed" and place a passion. I am obsessed with the idea to win in life, most of your time and help as many people. Coaching work is the most important column in my annual calendar and other things revolve around her. Find time for everything, and I know that everything in my power that I am able. My foundation is very important to me information that I give business leaders and sports people, but the greatest love is my daughter and trying to run something that makes her happy. 



- How do you spend your free time outside the court? 

- While we're at tournaments - to work on improving the performance Grigor so that it can, and I constantly improve and raise the level. The rest of the time to read the book, if I find something of value to me in them, listen to music, and when my daughter was in the vicinity - embrace it. In addition to tournaments, to focus on the family of the Foundation and our plans with Grigor for the upcoming matches and competitions.

- Most encourage the Bulgarian fans on Twitter to come to court and support Grigor. How important are they to him? 

- Bulgarian fans love the way Grigor impact. They come in the stands and bring passion for the game and their favorite, and this is something I've always wanted to see. I hope to have the opportunity to visit Bulgaria and strengthen relationships with them. 

- What do you know about Bulgaria and has some idea of ​​how popular you are in the country? Planning a recent visit?

- I know a lot about their country of my conversations with Gregory, I have the impression that the Bulgarians are enthusiasts who work hard every day to ensure a better future. I have no idea how I'm popular, but I hope you enjoy the game of Gregory and work with it. I want my players to develop as a worthy young people who deserve respect not only for his performance on the pitch. Gregory is a great young man who is surrounded by the faithful - from parents to George Stoimenov, they are all extremely important event. I'm just a little bit.

- How do you cooperate with Gregory and what goals you set at the beginning? 

- Grigor turned to me when he realized that he was not involved professionally, and then a few weeks nothing concrete decided. I had to find out that he really wants to be the best in the world and will do anything you ask of him. I'm not a coach, because I love the professional tour, but to change something, to relax, to win, to do it all with passion and without apology. Too many players blame external factors, but it is important to be honest with yourself this before you decide to take up. Gregory I want to achieve most of our work, and I see no reason that it can not reach the top male tennis. It all depends on how much he wants.

- What do you remember from your first meeting with Gregory?

- It was all very natural, approached with great respect to me, hear me, and showed sufficient maturity to see where the problems in his game that needs work. Nakrakto - impressed me.

- What are the similarities and differences in their character and how it works? 

- I am very honest, do not hide the truth, I put a lot of joy in his work and keeps it in order. I feel and Grigor yes, he also likes to work hard, which fits my ideology. Both we and many other people around us and show respect for others. We have a lot in common. But I am more beautiful (laughs). 

- How has evolved from you Grigor and its premises, which aspect is the most significant progress is?

- Everything we see his development on and off the court, progress in his physical preparation and understanding of the game. We are going to go even further. 

- At what point did you feel most proud of Grigor? 

- I'm proud of him because he works tirelessly, accepts the terms of the training process and is hungry for more tests. It's not just about the results, and build a culture of thinking. The fact that I won most of my respect. 

- Your biggest disappointment in the past 11 months? 

- Not so, because in every development is a chance to improve on and off the court. Of course, I hate to lose matches, but I can accept if the game and the behavior of Grigor this level.

- What can you say after the title in Stockholm and set the date, you can workout the next day? 

- I told him that whatever the outcome will be the recovery workout in the gym and beyond can now celebrate. Yes we did. And yes, we trained the next day in Basel, without rest.

- What are the key features of Grigor? 

- BEHAVIOUR, respect, hungry for victory! 

- And the disadvantages?

- It can be developed in every aspect, because you never stop learning and improving. We will refund the psychological aspect of the game in the strongest weapons. - These experts as one of the best competitors in the development of the physics of the regime and their relation to training ... - Yes, I care a lot about the level tennis player conditioning work, but also to work with him and his mental hardness to his style of play and knowledge of every opponent . Offer "full package" of my competitors, not only progress in their usefulness. The behavior of a member of "the elite" is that tennis, for which I have to. 



- You can still do more push-ups than Grigor? 

- Of course, always has been and always will be! (Laughter). 

- Bulgarian has a chance at the final Masters in London. Is it a priority for you as a band? 

- Priority is to provide the highest level every day. If you qualify for London, they deserve it or not - and then put at least this year it was not. It would be great Masters Gregory, but only that at the time.

- Do I have to be a loner, to succeed in tennis or rounds friendships help? 

- You have to be true to yourself and your personality, you do not need to be too friendly opponents, however, want to win and wants to win. You must remain in the "camp" in his team. 

- Some tournaments for women allowed coaches advise their athletes. Do you think that this can introduce male tennis? 

- If that happens, it will not protest. Even if I would be interested in how many people will benefit from the new rule. I still think that the same tennis player has to deal with the problems on the pitch, in order to promote mental health. 

- In this season two players from outside the "big four" won Grand Slam titles. Sets the end this division?

- Now more players believe they can beat any of the "big four", but it is still quite difficult, especially in a tournament in a row ...




Interview with Rasheed by tenniscafe.com