Present at FIP ​​Promises Paris by WME as coach of My CenterBenjamin Tison took the time to answer questions from Padel MagazineThe former French number 1 discusses his new role as a coach, the evolution of the younger generation, the level of padel in France, and the disappointment of recent results. European ChampionshipsA sincere and insightful exchange about his vision of French padel.

A new and fulfilling life as a coach

We have a lot of young people from My Center here at this FIP Promises event, and I came to support them. Frankly, I'm really thriving in my new role. Everything is going very well with... Yannick Maurel, the CEO of My Center. The Academy is doing well, we have Yoann, Timéo et 21 young which are progressing enormously. The results are following, so I feel really good in this role.

The most famous are Sacha Huard from La Marre et Nathan Perrault, even though Sacha had to withdraw due to illness. Gabriel Bessiere is in the quarter-finals, Victor Caby lost in the super tie-break against some good Spaniards, and we also have a young Malagasy player. Robinson Andrianafetra Fitiawho plays very well. Among the greats, Timeo et Yoann continue their development on the FIP, even if they do not participate in this FIP Promises.

To transmit a philosophy

I try to bring them my experience as a player, my years spent in Spain, my top-level coaches, but also my philosophyI want the player to be as complete as possiblecapable of adapting to any situation. And above all, I pass on to them essential values Humility, hard work, and perseverance. Without hard work, success is impossible. We also study a lot about... videoWe observe the world's best, and frankly, the young French players don't have nothing to envy compared to other nations in the boys' category.

Among the boys, yes, there's competition. We've finished 3rd at the World Championships et 2nd in Europe Last year. The talent pool is there. For the girls, it's more complicated: we finished 7th. There are fewer players, so the overall level is lower, but it will come. Now we need to... complete structuresPhysical, mental, and technical support is key to competing with those who train full-time.

Benjamin Tison: “I want my players to be better than me”

The European Championships: “I tried too hard”

We could have had a five-hour debriefing… but to talk about myself, I would say that I mismanaged my emotionsIt wasn't a problem with my preparation; I was playing well before the tournament. But I tried to do too well. Timéo fell ill before the tournament, we lost against the Netherlands in complicated conditions, and against theItalyWe're playing a do-or-die match. I didn't handle the pressure well, and at the highest level, it comes down to the smallest details. I used to work with a mental coach, but not this time, and I think I missed that.

“This is not a goodbye to the French national team”

My message it was not a goodbyeIf they think I'm up to the task, I'll always be there. But I hope there will be stronger than me My goal is to develop players capable of reaching even greater heights. If I'm no longer selected because the next generation is ahead of me, I'll be fine. the first happy.

We're no weaker than last year. We've simply lacked a bit of luck. If we win against the Netherlands, we'll go to the semi-finals and nobody will be talking about failure. The group has been super uni, very supportive. And it's important to remember that we played without Thomas LeygueOur number one player is injured. The Italians, on the other hand, had two Argentinians. Context matters. But we'll bounce back.

The next generation: “Yoann and Timéo embody the future”

It is the future of the French national teamIt takes time and experience, but they're on the right track. Today, we have players like Thomas Leygue, still young but already experienced, or Jo bergeron et Bastien Blanquéwho don't intend to stop. With the women's team, there was an assistant coach; with the men's, there wasn't. I think that's going to change. All the major nations have several coaches: we must too. structure more.

Los Superpibes (Stupa / Di Nenno): the beautiful story of padel worldwide

This is a great associationThey grew up together, made the French national team, and even won at a very high level (70-80 in the world). But they were reaching the end of their cycle. A separation can be beneficial, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's permanent. Look Stupa and Di Nenno : This is their version 3! The important thing is that everyone continues to progress.

New pairs and new goals

Both pairs are interesting. Bergeron/Blanqué is a one-off. Fonteny/Bergeron is more long-term: they're leaving in Asia for two FIPs in Hong KongIt's a combination. experience / youth which can work well. For me, Timéo has everything it takes to become the first Frenchman in the world's top 50. with Thomas Leygue. And Yoann, whoever his partner is, will always make the other play well. He's improving tremendously.

Timéo / Leygue, the blue dream?

On paper, yes, it would be an exciting pairBut we have to respect the steps. Thomas is aiming for the world's top 70, Timéo is around 200, but he's already playing better than his ranking suggests. If they each progress at their own pace, we might see them together one day, and that would be a dream come true for many.

“Continue to give everything for padel”

Simply to be happy, healthy, and for my players to continue to improve. I want return to padel what he brought me. I stopped my career to train the next generationAs long as I have energy left, I will give everything for this sport.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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