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The US Open just announced its entry list for the 2025 Mixed Doubles Tournament. In case you missed it, they've made significant changes to the event this year, which I discussed with Dan Kiernan and many players at Indian Wells back in March on the podcast.This episode, recorded on Instagram Live with Philip from Tweener Head Tennis, includes my initial reaction to the entry list and a deeper discussion surrounding mixed doubles and ATP/WTA doubles.As the US Open revamps the event with singles stars over doubles specialists, there's one thing we know for sure... change is already here, and more is coming.Here's a bit of what we discuss.The initial entry list featured nine of the top ten singles players from the ATP & WTA, and only two doubles specialistsFast-4 scoring & whether people want to call the winners true "Grand Slam Champions"The more important reason I think it's tough to call it a real Grand Slam tournamentThe dramatic prize money increase - Champions win 5x from 2024The agreement with ESPNAnd more...I enjoy conversations like this to explore the solutions and potential changes for doubles. I hope this leads to positive outcomes for doubles and doubles specialists.If you have a reaction to share, reach out! I'd love to hear from you.Show notes:Tweener Head on InstagramThe US Open AnnouncementDoubles Special with Dan Kiernan ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

What a French Open we were given this year, with what many are calling the greatest final of all time between Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner! In this episode, our Grand Slam panelists break down all the action from Roland Garros which saw Alcaraz & Coco Gauff crowned Singles Champions.GB´s Neal Skupski also makes a special appearance after reaching the final of the Men´s Doubles with fellow Brit Joe Salisbury.Joining CTC host Dan Kiernan are:-Freddie Nielsen: 2012 Wimbledon Men's Doubles Champion, Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and coach to Elmer Møller.Kieron Vorster: Top Strength and Conditioning coach who´s worked with Dan Evans, Liam Broady and Sorana Cirstea.Episode Highlights include:-The significance of the incredible mens final on tennis history.Sinner´s resilience despite losing the final.Neal Skupski shares valuable insights from his fortnight in Paris.How rivalries in tennis can be friendly yet competitive.Coco Gauff's victory showcased her potential as a star for now and the future.Sabalenka's reaction post-match raised questions about sportsmanship.Lois Boisson's amazing run to the semi-finals and climbing 296 places the WTA rankings.British success in wheelchair tennis & the juniors.If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more tennis players, coaches and parents who need these insights.

Our 250th episode of Control the Controllables is here and it's a special episode all about doubles!Dan is joined by doubles analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe and the Doubles Only podcast host, Will Boucek. With this episode also being a collaboration episode over both podcasts!In this conversation, Dan Kiernan and Will discuss the current state and future of doubles in tennis. They explore the origins of their passion for doubles, the challenges it faces, and the innovative experiences that could enhance its appeal. They also discuss:

In this special episode on the state of doubles and the professional doubles debate, I speak with ATP & WTA Coach, Dan Kiernan. Dan is the coach of Gaby Dabrowski, Michael Venus, and Nikola Mektic, and has been on the show several times before (below).In this conversation, we examine the future of doubles from multiple perspectives and challenge current assumptions about the format's viability.Reactions to the idea that "doubles specialists have no place in the future of tennis"The doubles debate centers on "the WHO, not the WHAT" – personality and storytelling matter more than formatUS Open's controversial changes to the mixed doubles format make commercial sense in the short-term but we must consider the long-term timeline as wellDoubles players face three options: accept diminished status, fight for change within the tour structure, or break free to create their own tourProfessional doubles needs to embrace vulnerability, personality-driven content, and innovative viewer experiences to thriveThe seven tennis governing bodies lack a cohesive vision for doubles, focusing instead on short-term commercial prioritiesFor it to survive, doubles specialists must take initiative in building their own brands and connecting authentically with fansInnovations like free fan movement, court-side service, and more relaxed atmosphere could transform the doubles spectator experience and change in a way that singles is resistant toThis is an open invitation to everyone in tennis – players, coaches, tournament directors, and media – to continue this conversation and work together toward solutions that benefit doubles and the sport as a whole.Previous Episodes with Dan Kiernan:Dan Kiernan Interview: GROWTH, Coaching ATP Doubles, Aggressive vs Consistent Returns, & an Illegal Volley Drill - April 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Interview at the WTA Finals - November 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Shares Stories from the WTA Finals, 2nd Set Adjustments, Positive Mindset, & More - November 20, 2024More from Dan:Dan's Podcast - Control the Controllables | Twitter | InstagramSoto Tennis Academy | Twitter-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dan's first-hand experience in Melbourne!In this episode, Dan discusses the latest matches, such as Zverev v Tommy Paul, Baddosa reaching her 1st Grand Slam semi-final as well as both doubles teams of Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Erin Routliffe both reach doubles semi-finals!Dan shares insights on surprising tournament outcomes, the emergence of young talents, predictions for the doubles events and answers questions from our listeners!Also talking about Iga Świątek being unfazed by her drug ban and dominating her opponents, dropping only 11 games total on the way to the AO quarter-final.This is the place to get a quick summary of the events at the Australian Open from a coach's perspective.These shorter episodes aim to provide a round-up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić!Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms!Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Australian Open Round Up05:56 Surprises and Highlights of the Tournament11:51 Young Talents and Future Stars17:35 Iga's Journey and Being Unfazed by the Controversy YouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast Thank you everyone for listening!

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dan's first-hand experience in Melbourne!In this episode, Dan breaks down the action over the last couple of days from Melbourne. Talking about Medvedev and Tiens late night 5 set brawl of a match, Michael Venus and Nikola Mektic's exit of the slam, Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe fighting back to advance to round 3 and so much more that has happened!This is the place to go to get a quick summary of the events at the Australian Open from a coach's perspective.Also in this episode, Dan is joined by a special guest. The former coach to Pat Cash who won Wimbledon in 1987 and our very own Dan Kiernans former coach, we have the legendary Ian Barclay joining this episode to give his insight and perspective at the 2025 Australian Open.Each episode is LIVE on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast' and following our Instagram and Twitter (X) for the latest times of going LIVE on YouTube!These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round-up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić!Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms!Chapters00:00 Welcome and update on Venus, Mektic, Dabrowksi and Routliffe02:46 Young Guns and Tournament Insights reflecting on the last couple days 06:02 The Legend Ian Barclay Joins the Conversation12:01 Davis Cup Culture and Future Stars15:45 Advice for Young Players and Grand Slam Preparation and predicationsYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast Thank you everyone for listening!

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dans first-hand experience in Melbourne!Today, Dan breaks down the day's action in Melbourne, including Gaby Dabrowski and Erins Routliffes' battle of a first round, Naomi Osakas looking strong, Jack Draper POWERING through back-to-back five-set thrillers, and much more.As well as being joined by tennis coach Ollie Cores, who has been working at the practice courts at the Australian Open this year, organised courts for the game's biggest stars. Here to give his unique insight into the slam and what it is like to work there.Each episode LIVE on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast' and following our Instagram and Twitter (X) for the latest times of going LIVE on YouTube!These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round-up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić!Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms!Chapters00:00 Highlights of the Matches05:45 The Role of Coaches and Players and Meeting Andy Murray again08:59 Commentary Insights and Experiences11:54 Emerging Talents in Tennis15:07 Ollie Cores Joins to Talk about Challenges on the Practice Courts17:53 Crowd Dynamics and Player Performance20:46 Ollie's Australian Open Experience as Someone Working at the Slam23:44 Final Thoughts and Future ProspectsYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast Thank you everyone for listening!

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open! Rounding up the action from Dans first had expirence in Melbourne!Today Dan is joined by British doubles player Marcus Willis to give his players persepctive of the 2025 Australian Open and also to talk about having to pull out of the mens doubles event because his doubles partner, No. 52 in the world Cameron Norrie picking up an injury. Each episode LIVE on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast' and following our instagram and twitter (X) for the latest times of going LIVE on YouTube!These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe as well as Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić!Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms!In This episode:Dan Kiernan and Marcus Willis delve into the Australian Open. They discuss Emma Raducanu's 1st round win against Ekaterina Alexandrova and if the form Stefanos Tsitsipas is temporsary or permanent.As well as the emotional challenges faced by Nick Kyrgios, and the inspiring story of Marcus Willis journey in tennis.The conversation also touches on the financial realities of being a professional player and predictions for the tournament's outcome.A great listen to stay up to date with tennis and the 2025 Australian Open with people such as Dan and guests at the event that have behind the scenes access to what they don;t show you on tv!Many listener question are answered LIVE during the episode with a shout out! If you want to be named and have your question read out in the next LIVE episode during the Australian Open Round Ups submit your questions to our instagram @ctc.podcast or join us LIVE and talk to Dan whilst he is in Melbourne!Chapters00:00 Welcome to Melbourne and Tennis Updates02:47 Emma Raducanu: The Rising Star's Journey05:23 Stefanos Tsitsipas: Current Form and Future Prospects08:23 Marcus Willis Joins the Conversation11:27 Nick Kyrgios: The Enigma of Tennis14:18 Marcus Willis: Reflections on Career and Challenges17:13 Financial Realities of Professional Tennis20:07 The Australian Open Experience23:07 Final Thoughts and PredictionsYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables PodcastThank you everyone for listening!

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open! More episode will be coming throughout the 2 weeks of the opening slam of the year with breakdowns of the behind the scenes of the event, talking points and will be joined by many incredbile guests from the world of tennis!Each episode LIVE on YouTube 11am GMT by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast'!These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe as well as Michael Venus and Nikola mektić!Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms!In this episode:SummaryCoach Dan Kiernan shares insights from the Australian Open 2025 so far, discussing the dynamics of practice, player entitlement, and the emotional journey of qualifiers. He highlights the importance of player development, particularly focusing on Irina Sabalenka's unique slice technique, and reflects on the emerging talents in tennis. Many listener question are answered LIVE during the episode with a shout out! If you want to be named and have your question read out in the next LIVE episode during the Australian Open Round Ups submit your questions to our instagram @ctc.podcast or join us LIVE and talk to Dan whilst he is in Melbourne!Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Australian Open 202508:15 Player Development: The Sabalenka Slice15:18 Alex Di Minaurs Slam Chances22:12 New Doubles Teams and Their PotentialYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables PodcastThank you everyone for listening!

We´re just a few hours away now from the first Grand Slam of the 2025 tennis calendar. We´ve brought our panel back together to preview what we can expect from the Australian Open.Joining Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan to discuss everything from the Djokovic-Murray team-up, Nick Kyrgios´ return to Grand Slam tennis, players to watch and their picks for the titles, are:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Wimbledon Champions Henry Patten & Harri Heliövaara.Sports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy ReidWe want to hear who you think will be this years Australian Open Champions! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us and let us know who you´re backing!Vote for us at the Sports Podcast Awards!We´ve been nominated again for Best Tennis and Racket Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards, and we´d love it if you could help us win!You can vote here for Control the Controllables, it only takes a couple of minutes. Thanks so much for your support

VOTE FOR US! We are desperately trying to beat Dan Kiernan to an award and *really* need your help in doing so. It takes about 20 seconds to vote for us, just head to this link: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ This week, George Bellshaw is a late withdrawal after being called in for surgery on a torn meniscus, Calvin Betton tunes in from Hong Kong (sorry about the satellite delay!) and James Gray is at home for the last time before heading to Australia. They discussed... Jack Draper has been forced to pull out of the United Cup because of a hip injury and will also skip the Davis Cup, but says he is still optimistic of competing well at the Australian Open Emma Raducanu has turned over a new leaf for 2025 and says she is learning to say no more Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended after admitting to a breach of anti-doping rules relating to "a prohibited method" Nick Kyrgios is back, drawn in a big-serving match-up with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VOTE FOR US! We are desperately trying to beat Dan Kiernan to an award and *really* need your help in doing so. It takes about 20 seconds to vote for us, just head to this link: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ This week, George Bellshaw is a late withdrawal after being called in for surgery on a torn meniscus, Calvin Betton tunes in from Hong Kong (sorry about the satellite delay!) and James Gray is at home for the last time before heading to Australia. They discussed... Jack Draper has been forced to pull out of the United Cup because of a hip injury and will also skip the Davis Cup, but says he is still optimistic of competing well at the Australian Open Emma Raducanu has turned over a new leaf for 2025 and says she is learning to say no more Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended after admitting to a breach of anti-doping rules relating to "a prohibited method" Nick Kyrgios is back, drawn in a big-serving match-up with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today´s episode, GB´s Jacob Fearnley shares his journey to becoming a top 100 ATP player, reflecting on the surreal experience of his recent success. Jacob graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) in May this year, with his team winning the NCAA´s. By October, he was ranked 98 in the world, winning 27 out of 28 ATP Challenger matches along the way.Jacob joins CTC host Dan Kiernan to discuss the challenges and triumphs he´s faced so far in his tennis journey. He shares insights from his experiences playing against top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner as a junior, and what it was like taking on Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon this summer.Jacob also discusses:-The importance of naivety and lack of pressure starting out.The influence of his family, particularly his grandparents on his tennis journeyThe role of College Tennis in his development and it´s rise as a legitimate pathway for players.The significance of having supportive coachesThe importance of a strong mindset and goal setting, and the influence of Andy Murray on his career.This is a fascinating listen for players and parents!

Dan Kiernan is the coach of Gaby Dabrowski who just won the 2024 WTA Finals alongside her partner Erin Routliffe.I spoke with Dan a few days after winning the title in Riyadh. He shares:Behind the scenes stories from the Finals.How his coaching process has changed over the last 18 months with Gaby.What types of adjustments the team made from 1st to 2nd set in different matches.Dan is one of my favorite guests because of his ability to share messages through stories. Doubles fans and players of any level can benefit from listening to Dan's advice.The membership is live and discounted through this Sunday only. **Sign up here**-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video CourseMental Game MasterclassLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles TacticsReturn Strategy for DoublesServe Strategy for DoublesNet Play Strategy for Doubles

In today´s episode we speak to broadcaster and former CNN sports anchor Candy Reid.Candy shares her remarkable journey from a promising tennis player to a successful broadcaster, running a tennis academy, and now Commentator and Podcast Host.With years of experience in the industry, Candy has interviewed the biggest names in tennis—Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and many more! She shares the inside story of how she broke into sports broadcasting, her early days on the tennis court, and the dedication and sacrifices it took to rise to success at CNN.Packed with incredible stories, Candy recounts unforgettable moments, from dancing with Novak Djokovic to an entire day filming with Serena Williams. The conversation also touches on the pressures of competition, the common traits of successful athletes, the challenges of balancing career and family life, and the evolving role of women in sports media. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Episode Links:Check out Candy's podcast ‘Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach' including the episode with Dan Kiernan whilst out in China. Listen here. SotoTennis AcademyWatch clips from the episode on YouTube

Day 8 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up talking all about the big topics during the Finals including Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe's incredible comeback win against Paolini and Errani. Which also secures them top of the white group and therefore through to the semi-finals!Watch LIVE at 8pm GMT DAILY during the WTA Finals on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast'! These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round up of the WTA Finals action in Riyadh with coach of WTA Finals doubles pair Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe! Make sure to check out the Asian Swing Review FULL EPISODE out on both all podcast platforms and YouTube!In this episode:Dan Kiernan discusses the impressive rollercoaster match and comeback of Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in their match against Paolini and Errani. He analyses their performance, the tactical shifts made during the match, and the importance of mindset in doubles tennis. The conversation also touches on the performances of other players, including Jess Pegula and Coco Gauff, and looks ahead to upcoming matches and tournament predictions.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Reflections on the WTA Finals and Gaby and Erins match09:20 Tactical Insights: Understanding Opponent Strategies18:24 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and PredictionsYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast

In today´s epsiode we´re rounding up all the action from the 2024 Asian Swing.It´s back in the tennis calendar after its sudden halt in 2020, and it did not disappoint. From tantrums to the emergence of local talents, CTC host Dan Kiernan is joined by journalists and coaches who were out in China and Japan to discuss it all.Our panellists are:-British Journalist and former CNN anchor Candy ReidSports journalist and broadcaster Eleanor PrestonAnd CTC regular Calvin Betton, Coach of the 2024 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champions, Henry Pattern & Harri Heliovarra.Episode Highlights include:-Why regional heroes play a crucial role in the sport's popularity.Is the Asian swing too long for players' well-being?Women's rights and representation in tennis are ongoing conversations.How money influences decisions in tennis, including tournament locations.How Karolina Mukova's versatility makes her a player to watch in the future. Why young players' naivety can be both an asset and a challenge.Does the ATP needs a stronger code of conduct for player behaviour, after outbursts from Tsitsipas, Tiafoe and Zverev.Rafael Nadal's impact on the sport as he announces his retirement.➡️ Head to Youtube to listen Live to Dan from Riyadh every evening as he gives daily updates from the WTA Finals ⬅️

We are bringing you guys a BRAND NEW series of shows during the WTA Finals out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!In this series we will bring you guys shorter, daily round ups of the behind the scenes access of the WTA Finals, the training of all the top players, how the female players are treated and will not avoid the big topics!If you want to join in on the action LIVE then tune each day on our YouTube channel 'Control the Controllables podcast' where you can ask questions LIVE and be involved with a CTC podcast!Live 8pm GMT during the WTA Finals!In this episode:In this conversation, Dan Kiernan discusses the WTA Finals taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the event's setup, the political context surrounding it, and the experiences of players.Comparing the current tournament to previous ones in Cancun and Turin, emphasising the improvements in player treatment and event organisation. Also delving into the training and preparation required for the finals, the differences between the WTA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments, and the overall atmosphere among players. Concludes with insights on the draw and matchups, expressing optimism for the event's impact on women's tennis in the region.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Live Stream02:50 Insights from the WTA Finals in Riyadh12:24 Comparing Tournament Experiences: Riyadh vs Cancun18:07 Player Preparation and Tournament Dynamics26:04 The Draw and Match Expectations37:19 Closing Thoughts and Future EngagementsLet us know what to think of the new show by DM and messaging us!Join the Live on YouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastX: ctc_podcast

Louis Cayer is one of the most successful coaches in tennis.He´s transformed doubles in Great Britain, guiding 3 British players to World Mens doubles number 1 and coaching players to a whopping 19 Grand Slam titles!It´s no surprise that his chat with CTC host Dan Kiernan back in 2021 is still our 2nd most listened to episode, and is too good not to bring back to you.Listen to Louis discuss the evolution of doubles, and how to pick the right partner. He also shares his top 3 tips for doubles players of all levels. There are some gems in here, as there always is when talking to Louis. Enjoy!Listen to more from Louis in his full episode here.Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram

It´s International Podcast Day, and we have a great guest for this special episode in Yasmin Clarke.Yasmin is a coach, athlete mentor and commentator. A former pro player, she was GB junior number 1 before quitting tennis at the age of just 19.She chats to CTC host Dan Kiernan about the challenges faced by female coaches in a male-dominated sport, the importance of family support, and the cultural shifts needed to create more opportunities for women in coaching roles. This is a great listen for anyone interested in all aspects of the tennis world from a perspective that isn't normally given a big enough voice. Episode Highlights:-Yaz discusses her experiences with early success, winning multiple junior championships The importance of mental health, and the need for a supportive environment in sports. She reflects on the pressures of competition, the significance of enjoying the journey, and the evolution of tennis culture, particularly regarding college tennis as a pathway for player development. She discusses the dynamics of coaching within families, particularly her relationship with her brother, Great Britain´s Jay Clarke.To mark International Podcast Day today, we´ve picked out some of our favourite quotes from our CTC guests! Head over to our Instagram to watch!

Today's episode wraps up the final Grand Slam of the year. Our panel discusses all things US Open, and there were certainly lots of storylines for us to get stuck into! With two new US Open Champions in Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka, GB´s Dan Evans winning the longest ever match at Flushing Meadows and GB´s Mika Stojsavljevic winning the Girls title, New York did not disappoint!Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen and coach of Wimbledon Men´s Doubles Champion Henry Pattern, Calvin Betton join our host, Dan Kiernan to give a unique perspective on the events of the US Open 2024.And find out if their pre-tournament predictions were right?!Episode Highlights:-Is there an asterix on Jannick Sinner´s title given his recent failed drug tests?Will Sabelenka continue to be a dominant force in tennis and can any other player keep up with her going into the final couple of months of the season?An interesting take on the drop in form of Carlos AlcarazTalking points of the men's final. Taylor Fritz or Taylor Swift?Coaching whilst the match goes on, a good thing or not?Our panelists share their opinions on what good coaching looks like from the sidelines of a match court.Review, comment, like and follow the podcast on all platforms!Tag us @ctc.podcast and enjoy the episode.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeControl the Controllables: Website | Instagram | EmailSotoTennis Academy

Dan Kiernan is our guest for the 58th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dan hosts the popular podcast "Control the Controllables" and currently works with the reigning US Open doubles champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. We talk:2:15 Lightning in a bottle with a doubles team6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner9:55 Creating stress for your opponents14:07 What to do when you don't serve well16:33 The extended warmup19:33 Technique vs. tactics23:08 The daily bill26:03 Most transformational podcast idea31:29 Rules of the US Open champions32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodeshttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUgnTwHQ19DztP4C

Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Sports Podcast Awards. We came SECOND, a one-place improvement on last year, but still losing out to Dan Kiernan. We shall overcome! We're back as a trio this week, a little later after James took the slow boat home from Australia, answering as many questions as possible from the bulging mailbag. Justin Cerny on Twitter/X asked: “Thoughts on the variety of surfaces & locations for events during weeks like this? (ATP, Challengers, WTA tour & 125s) Does it help bring opportunity & exposure or does it lack a uniform brand for professional tennis? Something in between? Keep up the good work” John Williamson on Twitter/X wrote: “After a joyful 2 weeks of loads of televised #tennis games courtesy of a month's UK Discovery subscription, the potential spectre of Sky Sports thin pickings is appearing over the horizon – any chance of bluer skys?” Fab Miss Ana asked on Twitter/X: “What are possible penalties for (WTA / ATP) players for complaining about tour or tournament? Have they ever been enforced? Asking as Daniela Hantuchova (now appointed the infamous Madrid WTA director?) criticised players for complaining and asked for penalties to be enforced." Andy Lee on email asks: “Looking at the results from the Davis Cup this weekend, including a shock for Serbia (will that affect Novak's plans post US Open this year?) and to a lesser extent Croatia I noticed the finals group stages venues haven't been announced. I'm completely biased being from here but do the panel think Manchester should be a permanent finals venue as per last year? Yes, there were attendance problems at say Switzerland v Australia but the GB games were bouncing. Fill the other games with schools and club tickets if necessary. We suffer from a lack of top class tennis in the North, we have the Ilkley Challenger and then it's down to Nottingham/ Birmingham pre Wimbledon. This would fit the bill very nicely in my opinion.” We also discussed... Andy Murray's savage reaction to an article questioning whether his current form threatens to "tarnish his legacy" Emma Raducanu is one and done in Abu Dhabi, but with no added injury concerns and a win under her belt Heather Watson is back in the headlines, making a run at AD to return to the top 150 Holger Rune has got rid of Boris Becker and Severin Luthi, and signed for IMG Saudi Arabia is going to offer eight top players up to £5m to play an exhibition there later this year, more on the story here from Simon Briggs of the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/02/06/saudi-atp-rules-6-kings-slam-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Sports Podcast Awards. We came SECOND, a one-place improvement on last year, but still losing out to Dan Kiernan. We shall overcome! We're back as a trio this week, a little later after James took the slow boat home from Australia, answering as many questions as possible from the bulging mailbag. Justin Cerny on Twitter/X asked: “Thoughts on the variety of surfaces & locations for events during weeks like this? (ATP, Challengers, WTA tour & 125s) Does it help bring opportunity & exposure or does it lack a uniform brand for professional tennis? Something in between? Keep up the good work” John Williamson on Twitter/X wrote: “After a joyful 2 weeks of loads of televised #tennis games courtesy of a month's UK Discovery subscription, the potential spectre of Sky Sports thin pickings is appearing over the horizon – any chance of bluer skys?” Fab Miss Ana asked on Twitter/X: “What are possible penalties for (WTA / ATP) players for complaining about tour or tournament? Have they ever been enforced? Asking as Daniela Hantuchova (now appointed the infamous Madrid WTA director?) criticised players for complaining and asked for penalties to be enforced." Andy Lee on email asks: “Looking at the results from the Davis Cup this weekend, including a shock for Serbia (will that affect Novak's plans post US Open this year?) and to a lesser extent Croatia I noticed the finals group stages venues haven't been announced. I'm completely biased being from here but do the panel think Manchester should be a permanent finals venue as per last year? Yes, there were attendance problems at say Switzerland v Australia but the GB games were bouncing. Fill the other games with schools and club tickets if necessary. We suffer from a lack of top class tennis in the North, we have the Ilkley Challenger and then it's down to Nottingham/ Birmingham pre Wimbledon. This would fit the bill very nicely in my opinion.” We also discussed... Andy Murray's savage reaction to an article questioning whether his current form threatens to "tarnish his legacy" Emma Raducanu is one and done in Abu Dhabi, but with no added injury concerns and a win under her belt Heather Watson is back in the headlines, making a run at AD to return to the top 150 Holger Rune has got rid of Boris Becker and Severin Luthi, and signed for IMG Saudi Arabia is going to offer eight top players up to £5m to play an exhibition there later this year, more on the story here from Simon Briggs of the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/02/06/saudi-atp-rules-6-kings-slam-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We´re reviewing all the action from the 2024 Australian Open in today´s episode.What a way to start the year of tennis, as Aryna Sabalenka didn't drop a set on the way to her second consecutive Australian Open title. Jannik Sinner shocked the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic and performing a miraculous fightback against Daniil Medvedev to lift his first ever major title, and become the youngest winner since Djokovic himself in 2008!Here to round up the past two weeks in Melbourne alongside CTC host Dan Kiernan who was at the event, we have our panel of experts:Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion and (most importantly!) CTC regular Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Pattern.They discuss their risky picks from our Aussie Open Preview episode, whether eras really do come to an end, all of the 35 five set matches that happened over the two weeks, and whether the Australian Open has finally got it right with their 15 day schedule.Let us know what you thought of the event and anything you would like to hear Dan discuss on the podcast about anything in the tennis world! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us.

The first Grand Slam of 2024 is finally underway! We´ve brought our panel back together to preview everything we can expect from the Australian Open.Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan is in Melbourne this year, and is joined by:-US Open Doubles Champion and top 10 WTA doubles player, Gaby DabrowskiDenmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Pattern.They discuss the "popcorn-ready" match-ups, the dark horses to look out for and their picks for the titles, plus what they think will be the main storylines in tennis in 2024.We want to hear who you think will be this years Australian Open Champions! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us and let us know who you´re backing!Vote for us at the Sports Podcast Awards!We´ve been nominated again for Best Tennis and Racket Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards, and we´d love it if you could help us win!You can vote here for Control the Controllables, it only takes a couple of minutes. Thanks so much for your support

Dan Kiernan is the coach of 2023 US Open Champion Gaby Dabrowski, ATP doubles team Lloyd Glasspool & Harri Heliovaara, a podcast host, and a former podcast guest from earlier this year.Dan chatted with me and Tennis Tribe doubles writer, Hanlon Walsh, from the WTA Finals in Cancun a day after Gaby and her partner, Erin Routliffe, beat the top seeds, Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula, in straight sets. In this conversation, we discuss the match, the game plan, and a specific phrase Dan told the players when up a set and 3-1... "start again". I asked him what that meant.Some of my favorite interviews are with coaches because they have a way of articulating what happens on the court so that we can use it in our own matches better than most players. Dan is one of those coaches. His answers are thoughtful, complex, and applicable to your own doubles game and life.Enjoy!Check out Dan's Podcast here: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you'll have a winning plan for every point.25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

Welcome to Episode 9 for 2023 with co host Stephen Huss not with his usual co host Chris Tontz who is away for this episode but 'Hussy' has a very special guest with him in Dan Kiernan, former British pro turned owner and director of Soto Tennis Academy in Spain as the two coaching minds crunch some numbers in the game incorporated into a holistic tennis chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate our 200th episode of the Control the Controllables podcast we speak to none other than British sporting legend, Sir Andy Murray. Andy is the most successful British tennis player in history, winning 3 Grand Slams and two Olympic Gold medals. In 2015 he led Great Britain to their first Davis Cup title since 1936. He backed that up in 2016, winning his 2nd Wimbledon title, and finishing the year as World number 1.Since 2016, Andy has had to deal with adversity as his career came to a stop whilst he had a hip resurfacing operation. He has shown incredible grit and resilience to make his way back into the worlds top 40 and winning ATP events again.Arguably, Andy will not only go down in history as a multiple slam champion, but also for his off court ‘voice', arguing for equal pay in tennis and highlighting subtle sexism.Listen to him chat to CTC host Dan Kiernan about his career, the challenges he´s faced and much more in this brilliant episode.Episode highlights include:-What makes the immortals of tennis.How three main significant events when he was younger shaped his life.How important watching tennis is to his development, and how he made notes on players on the tour when he was a junior! What he is most proud of in his career and what he wishes he´d done differently.His opinion on the GOAT!What he would like to do after his playing career.Connect with usDon´t want to miss an episode? Follow us on Apple Podcasts and on Instagram @ctc.podcast. You can also check out our 199 other episodes, including chats with Iga Swiatek, Holger Rune and Judy Murray here.

The 2023 French Open is underway in Paris, without Rafael Nadal in the draw for the first time in 19 years.Who is going to make the most of his absence to lift the men´s trophy? Will Iga Swiatek defend her womens title? Or could we see Sabalenka win her 2nd Grand Slam of the year?We have a packed panel of coaches and players joining CTC host Dan Kiernan to give their expert opinions on all this and more:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Freddie NielsenCanadian WTA player Gaby Dabrowski who has been as high has 4 in the world doubles rankingsPiotr Sierzputowski is coach to USA´s Shelby Rogers, and guided Iga Swiatek to her first Grand Slam back in 2020.Kieron Vorster is Liam Broady´s S&C Coach, and has also worked with Tim Henman and Wayne Ferreira.GB´s Emily Webley-Smith who has been on the women´s tour for more than 20 years.Hear their picks for the mens and women´s title at this years event, as well as their ‘dark horses to watch'. The panel also discuss whether the Masters events leading up to the French Open are working for players and spectators, now that they are two weeks long. Enjoy all the excitement from Roland Garros and don´t forget to check back in at the end of the fortnight for our French Open Review!Read full show notes here.

This is an interview with Dan Kiernan, a former #1 British doubles player, the coach of top 5 ATP doubles team, Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara, founder of SOTO Tennis Academy in Spain, and the host of the Control the Controllables tennis podcast.Dan knows how to develop players so this is a great episode for anyone who wants to start improving their game faster. You'll notice he starts with principles, then works his way towards strategy and technical skills from there. I ask him about his inspiration to start the podcast, his work with top doubles players, and his tennis principles.Dan also shares:His thoughts on teaching club-level players to stop guarding the doubles alley.What type of player should be more aggressive on returns and which ones should be more consistent.His favorite drills for getting comfortable at the net, including one “illegal” drill I used with my high school team after this conversation.You will hear how Dan got involved in tennis, loads of doubles strategy and knowledge, and, of course, how he thinks we can make doubles more popular.See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/dan-kiernan-interview/**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

WTA player Tamara Zidansek jumped onto our screens during the 2021 French Open, when as an unseeded player she made it through to the semi-finals at Roland Garros. Since then, the Slovenian has reached a career high of 22 WTA and this week lost in a 3 set battle to World Number 2 Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. CTC host Dan Kiernan caught up with Tamara just before she started pre-season training last month to chat about her tennis career so far including.. How she thinks she deals with losses too well. Dealing with the emotions of playing in a Grand Slam compared to other tournaments. How she didn´t play on a hard court until she was 15-years-old. The impact periods have on womens tennis and her thoughts on Wimbledon allowing women to wear dark underwear from 2023. And so much more. Another episode not to be missed! Read more in the shownotes. Want to join the Control the Controllables Team? Starting in September 2023, we´re offering a university student the chance to spend their placement year working on the Control the Controllables Podcast here in Spain. Find out more about the role and how to apply here. Or you an email the team at ctc.podcast@sototennis.com.

We´re just a few hours away now from the first Grand Slam of the year! We´ve been studying the draws and have brought our panel back together for today´s episode to preview the 2023 Australian Open. Joining Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan to discuss the "popcorn-ready" match-ups, the dark horses to look out for and their picks for the titles are:- Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen. Kieron Vorster is Liam Broady´s S&C Coach, and has also worked with Tim Henman and Wayne Ferreira. GB´s Emily Webley-Smith who has been on the women´s tour for more than 20 years. We want to hear who you think will be this years Australian Open Champions! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us and let us know who you´re backing! Read full show notes here. Links & Resources: DM us on Instagram Find out more about the show and our guests on the Control the Controllables website SotoTennis Academy website Australian Open website

In today´s episode we speak to the tennis queen of tik tok, Daria Saville! Daria is currently recovering from surgery after tearing her ACL during a match against Naomi Osaka at the Pan Pacific Open last month. A former world junior number 1, Daria won the US Open Girls title in 2010, before reaching a career high of 20 in the WTA rankings in 2017. This is her third major injury in the last few years, and in today´s episode Daria opens up about how she stays positive during months of rehab. She also talks to CTC host Dan Kiernan about being diagnosed with ADHD in her 20´s. Originally from Russia, Daria chats about her move to Australia, the pressure she puts on herself at Grand Slams and what inspires her tik tok posts that now have almost 40 million likes! Refreshingly open and entertaining, if you want to hear an honest account of what life is really like on the WTA Tour, this episode is for you! Connect Control the Controllables: Website | Instagram | Email Follow Daria on TikTok and Instagram SotoTennis Academy

Eric Butorac is the Director Professional of of tennis operations and player relations at the USTA. A former American top 20 doubles player, Eric won 18 ATP doubles titles during his career and reached the final of the Australian Open in 2014. He was half of the famous Stretch and Booty doubles partnership with Jamie Murray. Since retiring from pro tennis, Butorac has also served as assistant tournament director of the combined ATP and WTA 1000-level US Open Series event. In today´s episode he chats to Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan about his US College and pro tennis career, life after tennis, and much more... Episode Highlights:- What it was like to be part of Serena´s final US Open. Eric describes the influence a Control the Controllables mindset has had on his tennis career. Why he decided to leave a Division 1 US college team to go to a Division III college. His belief in a multi-sport approach to developing athletes. Why we need to encourage children to develop a love for the game rather than focusing on winning. This is a great episode for parents of young tennis players, enjoy! Links Mentioned in Episode:- Follow Eric Butorac on Twitter: @ebutorac #62: Valorie Kondos Field - Winning doesn't always equal success Connect with the Control the Controllables Podcast: Website | Instagram | Email SotoTennis Academy: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Dan Kiernan is a former British no1. doubles player and has been involved in international tennis as a player and coach for over 30 years. He played tennis at Louisiana State University before going pro and eventually co-founded Soto Tennis Academy in 2010. Dan have the last years done over 170 episodes of the podcast Control the Controllables where he have interviewed people with different backgrounds and experiences from all around the world of tennis. In this episode we talk about: - what positive effects the podcast have had for the academy - the reason why Dan haven't changed the way he coach since he started the podcast - what kind of academy Soto is and why they try to make every program unique and individual for each player - Dans reflection on why Spain have had more success on the male side then on the womens side - why he think its really important for every player to have a lead coach - how to help the players getting thru tough sessions

The second Grand Slam of the season is underway! Can Iga Swiatek build on her 30-match winning streak to win the French Open for a second time? Will it be Djokovic, Nadal or man of the moment Carlos Alcaraz making it through the top half of the mens draw? Or, will we have a surprise finalist? Joining CTC host Dan Kiernan to give their expert opinions on all these questions and more are:- Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Freddie Nielsen Kieron Vorster, who has been S&C Coach to Tim Henman, Wayne Ferreira and more recently Dan Evans. Hear their picks for the mens and women´s title at this years event, as well as their ‘outsiders to watch'. They also discuss what impact the ATP and WTA´s decision to remove points from Wimbledon could have on the players, the tournament and the fans. Enjoy all the excitement from Roland Garros and don´t forget to check back in at the end of the fortnight for our French Open Review! Connect with us! Head over to Instagram and follow us at @ctc.podcast You can also keep up with all the latest from Control the Controllables on our website, www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk

Born & raised in New York, Dan Kiernan is an emerging pop-soul singer & songwriter.  After performing in over 30 countries in multiple concerts, cabarets and regional theatres on both land and sea, Dan broke into the NYC music scene in 2018.  Dan's shows & music are both raw and electric.  His debut live album, "Dan Kiernan: LIVE + UNPLUGGED", recorded at the iconic Bitter End has over 60,000 streams and charted in the LGBTQ music charts in the UK.  His recent singles “Cutting Ties”, “Run With Scissors”, & “The Other Side” have amassed over 100,000 streams.  Dan has headlined in NYC at Sony Hall, The Bowery Electric, The Groove, Arlene's Grocery, DROM, The Bitter End, 2021 Brooklyn Pride, and the 2021 Music for Climate Justice Festival in Stockholm, Sweden.  His music combines the nostalgia of 90s/2000s pop and classic rock.  @DanKiernanMusic

Mike Digby contacted Emma Doyle via Instagram as a passionate listener of The Coaching Podcast. Emma immediately wanted to have him on the show to ensure that young coaches have a voice in coaching and that "great minds don't always think alike." Mike believes that a great coach needs to be a great listener and Mike shares a great story about the first time he served as Roger Federer's hitting partner (the power of building relationships). One of the highlights of the show is when Mike shares his tips for young coaches; 1. Be eager to learn 2. There is no need to be in a rush 3. Be as organic as possible In other words, take the knowledge from other great coaches and then adapt it within your personality. Wise words from a young game-changer. We can't wait to follow your coaching journey. Mike Digby graduated college in America playing NCAA college tennis in 2019. He always wanted to be a pro tennis player but he found himself as a hitting partner with some of the best players in the world, such as Djokovic, Federer, and Halep at many of the biggest tournaments around the world. After graduating, he was a full time hitting partner for a few players gaining vital experience working at the top end of the game and slowly being an assistant coach to a few top WTA players on the tour. Whilst he was hitting with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2019, he had a chat with the Director at Soto Tennis Academy, Dan Kiernan, about the academy and he offered Mike a chance to start his coaching career. He has now been in Spain for 1.5 years and he serves as a hitting partner for Matteo Berrettini (current ATP world No.8). In addition, he is a performance coach working with some of the best juniors and professionals in the world. We hope you enjoy 'listening' to this unique, young and fresh perspective on The Coaching Podcast. This episode was sponsored by, Tina Sarama who is the owner and founder of Transition Coach 4 Athletes - helping student-athletes find US College Scholarships. Check out; www.transitioncoach4athletes.com for more information. Thank you for your support.

Jonathan Overend is joined by the former British player and tennis coach Dan Kiernan, former world number five Tommy Robredo, writer and journalist John Carlin plus the six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker. They reflect on the man that is now statistically the greatest male tennis player in history after winning the Australian Open to take his 21st Grand Slam. You'll hear stories of playing with Rafael Nadal, how the news was received in Spain and what happens next in Nadal's career.

Jack's got two stories of communication fails this week and reveals that he'd spend more time on revenge if he only had the bandwidth. The boys swipe couples, travelers and robots on Grindr and are then joined by LGBTQ+ musician Dan Kiernan (www.instagram.com/dankiernanmusic) to figure out his dealbreakers. Jack picks a fight with people who won't stay out of his business and JJ leaves love and light to the 92nd street Y panels on YouTube.Talk to us: www.instagram.com/dyingalonepodcast www.instagram.com/jacktracyofficial www.instagram.com/jjbozemanGive us money: www.paypal.me/necessaryoutletJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/necessaryoutletGet more content: www.youtube.com/necessaryoutlet

Early on in my journey as a Tennis Coach, I joined the Tennis Coaches' Support Network - a Facebook Group for tennis coaches. It didn't take me long to realise that is was going to be a really helpful resource for learning and a fantastic place to meet coaches around the UK. During lockdown the webinars and catch ups were so useful at a time when no tennis was possible. The Group is run by a tennis coach called Jonty Solomons. In this episode, we hear about Jonty's journey to becoming a Coach, how and why he started the Tennis Coaches' Support Network and all about an exciting new Tennis Coaches Network Forum that Jonty and John Cavill are hosting on 10 January 2022. The forum will feature a keynote presentation from Dan Kiernan from the excellent Control The Controllables podcast.Find out more about the Tennis Coaches' Support Network and their networking event on 10 Jan 2022 here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TennisCoachesSupportNetwork

Keith Reynolds is a tennis coach who has experienced the sport at all levels. He is the co-owner and founder of The Watchorn Tennis Club in Derbyshire which has produced 29 National Champions. He´s also coached many top international and national players, including GB Davis Cup player Jamie Baker. A strong sportsman himself, Keith played tennis to international level as a junior and reached a career high ITF ranking of 491. He was also the +35 GB National Champion. Keith is well known for developing coaches and coach education, and is the author of The Tennis Coach's Toolkit. In 2015, he won the LTA´s Aegon Lifetime Achievement Award. In this episode, Keith and CTC host Dan Kiernan discuss... Are we selling tennis correctly? Why tennis as a sport needs to appeal to wider communities. His belief that tennis makes us better equipped for what life throws at us. The importance of understanding the realities of tennis. Connect Follow Keith on Twitter: @tennistoolkit Follow Control the Controllables on Instagam: @ctc.podcast Don´t miss an episode of Control the Controllables! Head to our website to choose an episode to listen to next and read more on our guests!

We´ve kept you waiting for this episode, but it´s worth the wait! Listen to our review of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships with this year´s Mixed Doubles Champions Neal Skupski & Desirae Krawczyk. Neil has recently reached a career high of 14 in the world in doubles. The Brit teamed up with Desirae for the first time at Wimbledon, fresh off the back of her French Open Mixed doubles title with GB´s Joe Salisbury. Also joining the review is Desirae´s coach Craig Veal. They chat to CTC host Dan Kiernan about the highs and lows at SW19 this year, their experience on Centre Court and run to the Mixed doubles title. They also chat about Neils experience representing GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Desirae also answers the burning question....who will she be playing with in the Mixed at next month´s US Open, Joe or Neil?! Enjoy! Connect with us! For all the latest on the Control the Controllables podcast, head to our website www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk You can also follow us on Instagram at @ctc.podcast We´d love to hear from you! If you´re feeling extra generous, you can leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode we speak to British youngster Arthur Fery. The 19-year-old came within 1 match of making the main draw at Wimbledon this year, beating former top 40 player Matthew Ebden in the Qualifying at Roehampton. Arthur has recently hit a career high world ranking of 840. He had a successful junior career reaching world junior number 12, and made the semi-finals of the boys doubles at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open. He´s now studying at California´s Stanford University, signing with the highest UTR of all freshman in 2019, 13.94. Arthur´s parents are French but he grew up in Wimbledon, not far from the All England Club. His mother, Olivia, also played professional tennis, reaching the top 200 in the world and representing France in the Fed Cup. His father Loic is the owner of French Ligue 1 football team Lorient. Listen to Arthur talk to CTC host Dan Kiernan about:- Why he thinks his junior career was so beneficial The impact his Mum has had on his tennis Why he thinks game identity is so important His decision to go to US College and his time so far at Stanford University The benefits of working with 2 Coaches The importance of enjoying your tennis! Enjoying Wimbledon? You won´t want to miss our Brits at Wimbledon Special! 10 former and current British players including Kyle Edmund, Chris Wilkinson & Claire Taylor relive their Wimbledon stories and experiences. Links Mentioned in this Episode:- Arthur Ferry on Instagram: @arthurfery Episode 108: Holger Rune - No Doubt Episode 125: Brits at Wimbledon Special!

As the grass court season moves into its second week, our Grand Slam panellists are back! Former Belgium number 1 Xavier Mallise, and GB Coach Mark Hilton join host Dan Kiernan to review the French Open and preview Wimbledon. Hear their thoughts on all the action at Roland Garros, and what the short transition from clay to grass is like for the players. Can Roger lift that Wimbledon trophy one more time? Will Serena be able to clinch her 24th Grand Slam? The panellists give their predictions for the men´s and womens title, and picks for ´outsiders to watch!´ It´s without doubt our favourite time of year, and we´ve had to wait 2 years for it! Enjoy this episode and enjoy watching all the grass-court action! Don´t forget to check back in at the end of the fortnight for our Wimbledon Review! You also won´t want to miss our special Wimbledon episode on Friday 25th June! Dan chats to 10 former and current British Tennis players including Kyle Edmund, Harriet Dart, Lucie Ahl & Chris Wilkinson about the opportunities and challenges of the grass court season for British players. A brilliant episode and not to be missed for British tennis fans! Connect with us! Head over to Instagram and follow us at @ctc.podcast You can also keep up with all the latest from Control the Controllables on our website!

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