Sunday, September 7, 2025

Team Effort --- Days 14/258-263

Walks: Presidio, Hood, PT

Distance: 4 miles average


"We won!!!!" Carlos Alcaraz yelled the moment after his ace serve put an end to the battle against Jannick Sinner for this year's U.S. Open Men's Singles Champion 2025 title.  We?  Watching the astounding individual play of each player, it is easy for Ciwt to forget their careers are group efforts.  The players do not forget and the winner's first trip after the match is up to the very stadium section where their team has been sitting and their first acknowledgements after congratulating each other go to their extensive teams - not all of which have traveled with them.


In case you wonder like Ciwt did what roles all these people play in support of the top professionals (or those with enough money to support a full team), here are some typical jobs:

  • Coach: Guides technical and tactical development.
  • Fitness Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach: Focuses on physical fitness and endurance.
  • Physiotherapist (Physio): Addresses injuries, prevention, and recovery.
  • Manager/Agent: Handles business aspects and endorsements.
  • Family and Friends: Provide emotional support and companions 
  • Sports Psychologist: Works on the mental aspects of the game.
  • Nutritionist/Personal Chef: Manages diet for optimal performance.
  • Hitting Partner: Provides practice and helps simulate opponents' styles.

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