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Darren Cahill Signs On As Adidas Coach

Darren Cahill won't be Roger Federer’s coach but he will be part of adidas coaching team.

Cahill has joined the adidas Player Development Program and will work with Sven Groeneveld and Gil Reyes, adidas announced today.

The adidas Player Development Program offers a mix of advice and support, from coaching and fitness training through to hitting partners, nutritional advice and career management plans.

Cahill will work with Sven Groeneveld as on-court coaches and advisors, while Gil Reyes provides players with off-court fitness training and mentoring.

"With Roger being European and all those away weeks and the kids entrenched in school here in Las Vegas — the reality really hit in Dubai. It was 100 percent that. We couldn't get past that practical hurdle. Roger is an absolutely class act. I told him on Sunday, and it was a difficult decision, but I just couldn't do it. It's getting tougher and tougher for me pack the bags and leave the kids at this stage." he said.

Cahill and Reyes are together in Indian Wells working with adidas’ players.

"I have followed the evolution of the adidas Player Development Program over the past three years and believe strongly in its objectives of providing world class players with an extra support team to aid their long term career planning. I am eager to get fully involved in the adidas Player Development Program team and excited to renew my working relationship with Gil Reyes at home in Las Vegas." Cahill said.

The adidas Player Development Program was created in 2006 to address the individual needs of both junior and professional tennis players. The program is overseen by Jim Latham, Head of adidas Global Sports Marketing Tennis.

"It is my pleasure to welcome Darren in to the adidas Tennis family. We are delighted to bring on board another world class coach to help shape and mentor our players as they climb to new heights in the junior and professional rankings. This program was created with the spirit and vision of Adi Dassler in mind - helping athletes reach their full potential via a collaborative effort and true teamwork. In modern day sport, it is unlikely that any one coach or mentor can provide all the expertise and insights that are required to become world class. The program strives to complement the player’s own team with additional advice and motivation." Latham said.


Information from Tennis Week