Control the Controllables (Dan Kiernan)
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| 17 Jul 2023 | Dominic Iannotti - Scotland´s World Learning Disability Tennis Champion | 01:24:47 | |
Dominic Iannotti is a current world No. 3 tennis player. His career has taken him from his home in Prestwick, Scotland to Australia, Ecuador and around Europe representing the Great Britain Learning Disability National Squad. Dominic was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at 4 years old and has been playing elite level tennis since he was 14. Now 25, Dominic has recently been both training and coaching at SotoTennis Academy in Spain. In June he competed at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France, winning the Bronze medal in Men’s Singles, and three Gold medals in the Team Event, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles for GB. In today´s episode Dominic tells us all about:-
Be ready to be inspired and share the word of Learning Disability Sport, and all that it gives to so many. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Allistair McCaw - Champion Minded | 01:20:43 | |
Allistair McCaw has dedicated his life to high performance through working with world class athletes including Xavier Malisse and Kevin Anderson on the fitness side of their game. This has evolved into mindset training and now an author to 3 books. In this episode Allistair talks through his story which may surprise many and how those lessons have been transferred into his philosophy. Life lessons, emotion and so much more. Website: www.allistairmccaw.com Instagram: @bechampionminded Books: www.allistairmccaw.com/books | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | Rajeev Ram - Multiple Grand Slam Champion | 00:58:53 | |
Rajeev Ram is a multiple Grand Slam Champion and the current World number 4 mens doubles player. The 37-year-old American has won the Australian Open mixed doubles twice with Barbora Krejčíková. He´s reached 3 Grand Slam mens doubles finals with GB´s Joe Salisbury, winning the 2020 Australian Open and 2021 US Open titles. Rajeev was a successful junior, and reached a career high of 56 in the world in singles in 2016, before deciding to focus on doubles. Rajeev has reached the final of 40 ATP doubles events during his career, and next month will make his Davis Cup debut for the USA. In this episode, listen to Rajeev Ram talk to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
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| 07 Sep 2021 | Facundo Lugones - Find a Way | 01:10:57 | |
Facundo Lugones has been Cameron Norrie´s coach since 2017. The pair played together on the Mens Tennis Team at Texas Christian University for 12 months, before Facu became a Graduate Coach for the team. The 28-year-old Argentinian has guided Norrie to 3 ATP Challenger Tour titles, and 2 ATP Tour Doubles Titles. In June, Norrie reached the final at Queens, before winning his first ATP title in July in Los Cabos, breaking into the top 30 for the first time. In this episode, CTC Host Dan Kiernan chats to Facu about:-
Links Mentioned in this Episode Episode 55: Cameron Norrie - College Stud to Pro Life Episode 96: David Walsh - Pursuit of the Truth Follow Facu Lugones on Twitter: @faculugones Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Skupski Brothers - Together again! | 00:42:19 | |
The Skupski brothers are back playing together on the ATP Tour 2021 after a couple of years where Neal player with Jamie Murray. We here all about the split, the realities at the top level of the doubles tour and why the boys are back together.. Oh and their opinions and facts shared on the quarantine in Australia right now the Aus Open 2021. Are the players or Aus Open negligent to the Quarantine challenges? | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | Australian Open 2024 Preview | 01:40:42 | |
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:-
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 🙏🏻 | |||
| 27 May 2024 | French Open 2024 Preview | 01:32:56 | |
The second Grand Slam of 2024 is finally underway! We´ve brought our panel back together to preview everything we can expect from the French Open. Dan is joined this year by:
They discuss all of the big storylines coming into this year's Roland Garros tournament, from saying goodbye to a 14-time champion to the upcoming Olympics, as well as giving their insight on some of the up and coming stars to look out for. We want to hear who you think will be this year's French Open champions! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter and check out our YouTube to let us know who you´re backing! Check out Emily's amazing charity triathlon here! | |||
| 25 May 2021 | Alex Ward - Outside the Comfort Zone | 00:54:37 | |
Alex Ward is a British tennis coach and former player. He reached a career high ATP ranking of 242, winning 14 Futures titles. Alex was part of the 2010 GB Davis Cup squad and played Wimbledon in 2016 & 2017. He came through Qualifying in 2017, losing to fellow Brit Kyle Edmund in the first round. He retired from professional tennis in 2018, moving into coaching, and has most recently been working with Heather Watson. In this episode you´ll hear Alex talk to Dan about:- [06:46] His move to a Spanish Academy at 16 after being coached by his Father [10:43] Spanish Academies v the British tennis system [22:17] The influence the late Paul Hutchins had on his career [25:27] How he was able to play for 10/11 years on the tour. [30:26] His experiences at Wimbledon [39:55] His transition into coaching and working with GB´s Heather Watson Connect Alex on Twitter: @alexward1990 Alex on Instagram: @theawardd Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast Don´t forget to rate, review & subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Day 12 With the WTA FINALS CHAMPIONS Gaby Dabrowksi and Erin Routliffe! FINAL Riyadh Round Up. | 00:25:58 | |
Day 12 and the final LIVE podcast from the WTA Finals in Riyadh. A special edition joined by the CHAMPIONS of the WTA Finals, Gaby Dabrowksi and Erin Routliffe hours after winning the finals match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! This is the final of the 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 all podcast platforms and YouTube! In the Episode: Dan celebrates the achievements of beating Siniaková and Townsend 7-5 6-3 in the WTA FINALS FINAL joined with Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, the newly crowned WTA Finals doubles champions. The discussion covers their journey through the tournament, their reflections on playing in Riyadh, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. The champions answer questions sent in by our listeners via our social media and share insights into their preparation, the challenges they faced, and their future aspirations in tennis. The conversation highlights the significance of their victory in the context of women's tennis and the impact it has on inspiring future generations. Dan also wraps up the tournament, reflecting on Coco Gauff's resilient performance in the singles finals, how the tournament was ran, crowd atmosphere and final thoughts before going off to celebrate the victory! Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Champions: WTA Finals Highlights 04:03 Gaby and Erin Join to talk about them winning the WTA Finals! 05:33 Gaby and Erin Answering Questions about the Victory and the Year 11:32 Reflecting on Overcoming Challenges: The Journey to Victory 17:09 Personal Moments: Celebrations and Memories YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | Roger Federer Retirement Special | 01:51:13 | |
Roger Federer will play the final match of his incredible career today at the Laver Cup in London. The 20 time Grand Slam Champion and former World number 1 will team up with his greatest rival Rafael Nadal in the doubles, as Europe take on the rest of the word at the 02 arena. To mark his final farewell to tennis, we´ve brought together these brilliant guests to share their tributes and stories and let us know what Roger is really like behind the scenes... 🎾 Former Belgian Pro Player Xavier Malisse 🎾 WTA Coach and STA Performance Director Carl Maes 🎾 British Pro Player Liam Broady 🎾 Pakistani Pro Player Aisam Qureshi 🎾 Journalist Neil Harman 🎾 GB Coach and Roger Federer super fan, Mark Hayden 🎾 Ukraine´s Sergiy Stakhovsky who beat Federer in the 2nd Round of Wimbledon in 2013. Our guests take a trip down memory lane and delve into the spectacular career of Roger Federer, discussing how he has been an inspiration to millions of fans all across the world 🌍 and how he will go down as one of the greatest of all time! 🐐 Packed full of stories about Roger from on and off the court, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Connect
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| 05 Nov 2024 | Day 7 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up. Lack of crowds during matches and reviewing the days matches. | 00:23:09 | |
Day 7 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up talking all about the big topics during the 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 discusses the ongoing WTA finals in Riyadh, highlighting the challenges and lack of fan engagement and attendance during the matches in Riyadh, the performances of various players, and the emergence of superstars in tennis. He reflects on the importance of live sports and the need for better strategies to attract local fans, particularly in the context of the significant investment made in the event. The conversation also touches on the global representation of tennis players and the potential for growth in South America. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Lack of attendance during matches 05:35 Tennis Matches and Player Performances 11:44 Superstars of Tennis and Global Representation 17:57 Future of Tennis in South America and Upcoming Matches YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Mark ´Beef´ Taylor – Supporting Ash Barty | 01:15:16 | |
Mark ¨Beef¨ Taylor is the Head S&C Coach at Tennis Australia based out of Brisbane. He is better known as fitness coach to former WTA world number 1 Ash Barty, before she shocked the tennis world by quitting the game aged 25 in March. Mark also spent many years working at the LTA (British Tennis Federation) working with players such as Jo Konta and Dan Evans. In this episode, he chats to Dan about life as an S&C coach to some of the top tennis players in the world. He also looks back on his time working with Ash Barty, and his thoughts on her going from Australian Open Champion to retirement within 2 months. Episode Highlights:-
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| 31 Jan 2022 | Australian Open 2022 Review | 01:35:43 | |
We won´t be forgetting the 2022 Australian Open for a while! It´s been one for the history books, with Rafael Nadal winning his 21st Grand Slam thanks to an epic five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev. Ash Barty became the first Australian to win in Melbourne in 44 years. And let´s not forget the all-Aussie mens doubles final, won by wildcards and this years crowd entertainers Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis! Brits Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewitt won their 9th consecutive Grand Slam wheelchair men´s doubles title, while Australian Dylan Alcott bid an emotional farewell to the crowds on the Rod Laver Arena. And then there was the small cat. 😳 We´ve brought our panel together to chat through all of this and more from an incredible fortnight in Melbourne! Joining CTC host Dan Kiernan are:-
Read full shownotes here. We need your vote! 🙏 We are very excited to have been shortlisted for ´Best Tennis Podcast of the Year´ by the Sports Podcast Awards, powered by Sport Industry 🎧🏆 We would massively appreciate it if you could spare just a couple of minutes to register here and vote for Control the Controllables! It is also a great chance to discover some other brilliant sport podcasts! Thank you 🙏 | |||
| 24 May 2020 | Episode 17: Euan McGinn- GB University Tennis | 01:06:39 | |
Euan has been head coach at Stirling University after years at US College as a player and also on the lower levels of the Pro Tour. His passion has helped bring GB Universities to the conversation of player development and we delve into this and more..
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| 30 Sep 2020 | Episode 64: Steve Hewitt - People..People.. People! | 00:49:05 | |
Steve Hewitt is the CEO of Gym Shark, a fitness clothing and accessory brand that is currently one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. A few weeks ago it was valued at $1.3 billion from the humble beginnings of the founder, Ben Francis home with his Mums sewing machine. We discuss the transferable skills from sport to business and the importance of culture in any business. Steve is also a ‘tennis parent’ and we explore this side of his life and where his business lessons have helped. A must listen. Enjoy 😊 Website: www.gymshark.com | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | CTC Shorts: Andy Murray on Why Players Should Watch More Tennis | 00:14:28 | |
In our third CTC Short we have a clip from our 200th Episode with Sir Andy Murray. CTC Host Dan Kiernan spoke to Andy back in August 2023, and unsurprisingly, it is our most listened to episode to date. Andy gave us lots of takeaways, including how important he feels it is for aspiring players to watch full matches, and not just the highlights reel. In this clip, Andy explains how watching tennis helped him and how he wished he´d had time to do it more during his career. It´s one of many great learnings from Andy Murray´s chat with Dan. You can listen to the full episode here. CTC is a Finalist at the Sports Podcast Awards! We´re so excited to announce that we´ve made the final shortlist in the category Best Tennis and Racket Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards! The winner is voted for by the public, which makes it even more special. We we would be so grateful it if you could take a moment to vote for Control The Controllables here! As always, thank you so much for your support! 🌟 | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | Robbie Koenig - A Way With Words | 01:51:02 | |
If you watch a lot of tennis, then you´ll be familiar with the voice of today´s guest. You may have even caught one of his legendary one-liners! Robbie Koenig is a former tennis player from South Africa who is now one of the leading commentators in the sport. Robbie won 5 doubles titles during his pro career, before turning his hand to coaching, then broadcasting. It´s not often we get to hear the views of someone with such experience in so many roles within the sport. Robbie comes from the angle of former player, coach, tennis parent and top level commentary. This unique blend gives us rare insights that you do not want to miss! Enjoy! Connect
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| 09 Dec 2020 | Lloyd Glasspool - I did it my way! | 01:10:34 | |
Lloyd Glasspool is a former NCAA champion and is currently 150 ATP Doubles. He has partnered Dan Evans, Jamie Murray and Andy Murray in recent months. his journey from quiet teen to pro player who is also studying his MBA is full of great lessons and stories | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Ukraine´s Sergiy Stakhovsky on fighting for his country | 00:32:17 | |
Just a few weeks ago, Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky was playing the final match of his career at the Australian Open. After nearly 20 years on the tour, the 36-year-old announced his retirement in January, ready to spend more time with his wife and three children. Instead, and despite no military experience, Sergiy has enlisted in the Ukrainian military reserves to defend his country against its invasion by Russia. We caught up with Sergiy from his home city of Kyiv, to talk about his decision and what life is like there currently. A sobering, but important listen. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 Read the full shownotes here. Connect
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| 05 Sep 2020 | Episode 57: Mark Jeffery - Between the White Lines | 00:39:35 | |
Mark has had tennis running through his life for 60 years. He was in the military, and has worked closely with David Lloyd and Jimmy Connors on previous projects. He´s currently taking on his biggest challenge yet, as he is looking to bring the private sector of tennis together postcode by postcode. We discuss his reasons and drive behind this, and the similarities with the PTPA movement with Novak Djokovic and where this is going in the future. A great passionate listen. Mark is running the Between the White Lines Summit on September 24-26th 2020. 45 world-class tennis-preneurs from around the world will be sharing their experiences, cutting-edge strategies, and knowledge over the 2 days, including Control the Controllables host and SotoTennis Academy Director Dan Kiernan. Not one to be missed! Book your place here. LinkedIn: markjjeffery | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Tom Gullikson - Captain Gully | 01:24:44 | |
If you´re a fan of McEnroe, Borg, Sampras, Agassi or Courier, this is a must-listen episode! Tom Gullikson reached as high as 34 in the world in singles and 4 in doubles. He is a 2-time Grand Slam finalist, winning the Mixed Doubles at the US Open in 1983. Also known as Gully, Tom was the US Davis Cup Captain between 1994 and 1999, leading the US team of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang to victory in 1995. As Team USA's coach, Tom also helped Agassi win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Tom talks to Dan about his playing and coaching career, including what is was like being the other side of the net when John McEnroe yelled "You cannot be serious¨ for the first time at Wimbledon! He also speaks about his twin brother Tim´s influence on Pete Sampras´career and the impact of Tim´s death in 1996 to brain cancer. Here are some of Toms best stories.....
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| 15 Jan 2025 | Day 3 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Ft. Ollie Cores talking about the AO practice courts! | 00:37:09 | |
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! Chapters 00:00 Highlights of the Matches 05:45 The Role of Coaches and Players and Meeting Andy Murray again 08:59 Commentary Insights and Experiences 11:54 Emerging Talents in Tennis 15:07 Ollie Cores Joins to Talk about Challenges on the Practice Courts 17:53 Crowd Dynamics and Player Performance 20:46 Ollie's Australian Open Experience as Someone Working at the Slam 23:44 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast
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| 29 Jan 2025 | Australian Open 2025 Review | 01:24:04 | |
In this episode, we´ve brought our Grand Slam panel back together to review all the action from the 2025 Australian Open! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by Davis Cup captain Freddie Nielsen and top S&C Coach Kieran Vorster to discuss the key performances and memorable moments from Melbourne Park, including Jannik Sinner's dominance, Madison Keys' unexpected victory and the Danielle Collins fund! They also analyse Novak Djokovic's return to form and the implications of Andy Murray's coaching role, and there´s a little bit of tennis trivia too! The panel also discuss:-
Let us know what you thought of the first Grand Slam of 2025 and anything you would like to hear Dan discuss on the podcast this year! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us. 🎧 Join the Control the Controllables team as a Podcast Intern in 2025 | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | A Wheelchair Coaching Masterclass with Craig Allen | 01:10:01 | |
This week on CTC, we welcome to the show coach of 31 time Grand Slam champion Alfie Hewett, Craig Allen! Craig is a fantastic and generous guest, telling the great story of how he came to coach Alfie, giving his opinions on all things wheelchair tennis, and telling us about his experience coaching some of the brightest juniors in the UK, including Alistair Filmer and Lewis Burton. This one is a must listen for all young coaches as Craig shares his invaluable advice from 35 years of experience, as well as sharing a little about how to get into pro-level coaching without necessarily being a professional yourself. Craig's insight and passion for the game of wheelchair tennis is also endearing and fantastic to see so enjoy the episode! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter and check out our YouTube to let us know what you're thinking, and to check out exclusive video clips of all our podcasts!
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| 16 Nov 2021 | Francesca Jones - Northern Grit | 00:51:27 | |
Francesca Jones is a British tennis player who is currently ranked 153 in the world. Originally from Bradford, the 21-year-old moved to Spain at age 10 to train at the Sanchez Casal Tennis Academy. She reached number 31 in the junior world rankings, before qualifying for her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January. Francesca was born with Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia (EED) syndrome, which is a rare genetic condition that has required her to have more than 10 surgeries. She is missing a finger on each hand and 3 toes, something which doctors told her parents would prevent her from playing tennis. Instead, she has risen up the rankings and played at all 4 Grand Slams this year. In today´s episode, CTC Host Dan Kiernan chats to Francesca about:
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| 12 Aug 2020 | Episode 48: Dan Cox - I’ll be back! | 01:15:00 | |
Dan spent many years in the top 5 in the UK and top 250 ATP after a successful junior career including making final of the prestigious Tarbes U14 event. Dan retired aged 26 back in 2016, but as the pandemic has had an effect on us all, it has got Dan motivated to give it another go on the tour. Hear about all the ups and downs that go into these careers and the insights into why decisions like this are made. A great listen
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| 21 Jun 2022 | Jack Draper - GB´s Rising Star on the ATP Tour | 01:22:25 | |
Jack Draper is one of Great Britain´s hottest up and coming prospects. At 20-years-old he broke into the world´s top 100 ATP rankings last week. It came on the same day that he picked up his first win over a top 20 player, beating Taylor Fritz in the first round at Queens. Jack sat down with CTC Host Dan Kiernan for the first time, as he prepared for the ATP grass court event in Eastbourne. Listen to him talk about his career so far, including reaching the final of Junior Wimbledon at aged 16. An inspiring listen for any upcoming young players! Read full show notes here. | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Pat Cash - Wimbledon Men´s Singles Champion 1987 | 01:49:00 | |
In today´s episode we´re talking to 1987 Wimbledon Men´s Singles Champion Pat Cash. Pat is one of the legends of Australian tennis and was a huge fan favourite around the world in the 80´s and 90´s. Known for his black and white chequered headband, he´s widely regarded as one of the greatest serve-and-volley players of all time. Since retiring from pro tennis, Pat has become a respected commentator and analyst, sharing his expert insights with audiences around the world. He talks to us about the highs and lows of his career, gives his thoughts on tennis today and tells lots of stories. A brilliant listen! Read full show notes here. Episode highlights include:-
We´ve Won Best Tennis Podcast! 🎉Control The Controllables has been awarded Best Tennis Podcast for the second year in a row at the 2023 Sports Podcast Awards! A massive thank you must go to YOU, for listening to and supporting Control the Controllables. If you took the time to vote for us, we are so grateful! 🙏 | |||
| 20 Jun 2020 | Episode 28: Aisam Qureshi - Humanity first.. Tennis second! | 01:15:25 | |
Aisam Qureshi is a tennis player from Pakistan who has made the top 10 ATP Doubles and two Grand Slam finals. He is Pakistan´s most successful singles and doubles player and at age 41, he is still going strong. Aisam has used his tennis platform to create awareness and open up political doors through his connections and his amazing way with people. In November 2010 he was appointed goodwill ambassador for The United Nations Development Program. That same year, Aisam and his doubles partner Rohan Bopanna from India were awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award. They also received the Peace and Sport Image of the Year award for bringing political authorities from their respective countries together. Together, they created the Stop War Start Tennis campaign to promote peace through tennis. His story is tennis, but it is so much more and an inspiration to us all. Connect with AisamFollow Aisam on Twitter: @aisamhqureshi Follow Stop War Start Tennis on Instagram: @stop_war_start_tennis | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Day 2 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up Ft. Mike Digby | 00:28:12 | |
Day 2 of our LIVE Riyadh Round Ups! Watch LIVE each day on our YouTube channel 8pm GMT DAILY! Join us on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast'! These shorter episodes aim to bring DAILY insight into the behind the scenes of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! In this episode: Dan and guest Mike Digby discuss the WTA Finals in Riyadh, sharing insights about the players' experiences, the dynamics of the matches, and reflections on past tournaments. They analyse upcoming matches, player strategies, and the unique atmosphere of the finals in Saudi Arabia. The conversation also touches on venue improvements and the importance of fan engagement. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to WTA Finals and Riyadh Experience 04:22 Insights from Mike Digby on WTA Finals 09:14 Player Dynamics and Tournament Atmosphere 14:23 Match Previews and Predictions 19:09 Doubles Matchups and Tactical Insights 24:15 Final Thoughts and Venue Improvements Day 3 WTA Finals Riyadh Round will be joined by 2024 Wimbledon Winning doubles pair Henry Pattern and Harri Heliövaara! Live on YouTube! Keep sending in your questions about the WTA Finals for Dan to answer LIVE! YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast X: ctc_podcast | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Oli Golding - The different ‘stages’ of Tennis Life | 01:03:53 | |
Oli Golding is a US Open Junior Singles Champion. He was a childhood star on the stage, including the West End and he now works at Santander Bank. We discuss the challenges of the journey, and his reflections on why he didn’t succeed to the dizzy heights that all had planned for him in the tennis world, but was it all a waste of time? Fanatic honest reflections that will resonate with many. | |||
| 29 May 2021 | French Open Preview | 01:17:30 | |
With less that 24 hours to go until Roland Garros gets underway in Paris, we´ve brought our panel of former and current pros back together to preview the French Open. Our panellists are:-
Hear their picks for the mens and women´s title at this years event, as well as their ‘outsiders to watch’. Defending champion Iga Swiatek will make her return, after her win in Rome. She spoke to Control the Controllables at the start of the clay-court season. Listen to the episode here. Meanwhile Rafa Nadal will be aiming for his 14th French Open title. A win again at Roland Garros would give him 21 Grand Slam titles, moving him ahead of Roger Federer. Anne, Freddie and Mark give us lots of insights, predictions and stories ahead of the the start of the first round matches tomorrow. 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 | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Dave Miley on How We Can Improve Tennis For Everyone | 01:17:19 | |
You won´t find many people with more experience in tennis and passion for the sport than Ireland´s Dave Miley. Dave is a former pro tennis player, coach and author who worked at the ITF for 25 years. During that time he helped bring in the mini tennis ball rule change for 10U competition adopted by the ITF and was responsible for the introduction of the combined ranking in Junior Tennis in 2005. Dave is the current Tennis Director of the Kazakhstan Federation and chats to Dan about all of this and more. Enjoy!
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| 15 Nov 2024 | FINAL WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up. Reviewing and Reflecting on the Action in Riyadh. | 00:22:13 | |
Our Final LIVE episode on the WTA Finals, reflecting on the action in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and talking about the positives and negatives from the tournament and how it was ran as well as looking back and Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe's WINNING the WTA Finals. This is the final of the 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! Our FULL episode #240 with former CNN sports anchor Candy Reid who has incredible stories to tell and has interviewed superstars such as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods and much more! In This Episode: Dan reflects on the WTA Finals held in Riyadh, discussing the event's successes, cultural insights, areas for improvement, and the importance of supporting women in sports. He emphasises the positive atmosphere among players, the need for better logistical arrangements, and the significance of building a supportive tennis culture in Britain. Dan also highlights the impact of the event on local communities and the importance of promoting women's achievements in sports. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Overview of the Event 06:07 Cultural Insights and Personal Experiences 11:54 Team Dynamics and Sportsmanship 18:52 Impact of the Event on Saudi Arabia and Women's Tennis YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Episode 78: Iain Bates - LTA Head Of Women’s Tennis | 01:51:04 | |
Iain Bates has gone from promising junior to University lecturer to Team GB Manager in the Olympics and is now LTA Head of Women’s Tennis. A great journey and by his own admission he is a ‘thinker’ and gives us his thoughts on many topics within tennis. A great listen. As per mentioned in this Episode, here’s the LINK to have a preview and sign up option to STA’s Online Courses ➡️ https://sototennis-academy.teachable.com/courses
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| 06 Jun 2020 | Episode 23: Craig O’Shannessy - Money ball of tennis! | 01:14:09 | |
Craig O´Shannessy is recognised as a world leader in data analysis and is changing the landscape of how coaches view data within tennis. He spent 3 years working with Novak Djokovic and is the strategy analyst for the ATP Tour, Wimbledon, the Italian Tennis Federation and The New York Times. Craig talks to Control the Controllables about his tennis journey which has taken him to the top of the game as a data analyst. Connect with CraigFollow Craig on Twitter: @braingametennis Visit Craig´s Website: www.braingametennis.com Connect with us!Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast Follow SotoTennis Academy on Instagram: @sototennis Visit SotoTennis Academy´s website: www.sototennis.com | |||
| 11 Jul 2020 | Episode 34: Paul Casey - Bleed Green | 00:46:05 | |
Former Irish National Coach Paul Casey talks from the heart about his ideas on how Irish Tennis can and should develop from his experiences as a player and as a coach for 40+ years. He talks about his support for former ITF President Dave Miley and how that may have been a big opportunity missed. Straight talking and open. A great listen
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| 29 Apr 2020 | Episode 9: Mark Hilton- Life of an ATP Coach | 00:50:09 | |
From talented British junior, to a successful playing career before moving onto the ATP Tour as a coach, Mark Hilton has an amazing story. As well as helping GB´s Liam Broady reach World Junior number 2 in 2012, Mark has also coached Kyle Edmund and has coached Dan Evans three times over a 15 year period. Enjoy the show! Mark on Twitter: @markhilts | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champions 2021 | 01:13:19 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | How to Nurture the Next Generation of Great Tennis Players with Justin Sherring | 01:33:08 | |
In today´s episode we speak to top British tennis coach, Justin Sherring. Justin has had the distinction of bringing through some of the brightest young tennis players of British tennis’ current golden generation including Jack Draper, Johanna Konta, and former doubles World Number 1 Joe Salisbury. Justin is currently working with Salisbury on the ATP tour and took some time to chat to Dan about how he´s developed some of the best British Players of the past 15 years. Justin shares his coaching philosophies, including the importance of learning how to bring the best out of your player, and tells lots of stories along the way including talking himself onto court with Nick Bollettieri! Tennis coaches and parents, this is not an episode to be missed! Links Mentioned in this Episode:-
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| 20 Aug 2020 | Episode 51: Dan Evans & Mark Hilton - US Open Bubble 2020 | 00:18:56 | |
Dan Evans and Mark Hilton speak to us from New York as they prepare for the US Open 2020. Hear all about the ‘bubble’ at the US Open and how preparation has been going.
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| 24 Jun 2020 | Episode 29: James Trotman - Born to Coach! | 01:17:40 | |
James Trotman was a top 10 player in Europe from an early age, before winning multiple Junior Grand Slams. He was then struck down with a career ending illness. Not a one to dwell, he put his passion into his coaching and has become one of the UK’s finest. Working with many top 100 ATP players and representing both Tennis Australia and the LTA for the last 20 years where he currently oversees the players on the LTA Pro Scholarship Programme. A great story..
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| 06 Jul 2021 | Dr Jim Loehr - The Hidden Scoreboard | 01:43:48 | |
Dr Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist. He´s worked with hundreds of top athletes including Olympic Gold medalists and tennis players Jim Courier, Monica Seles & Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario. During his career he´s also worked with military Special Forces, Hostage Rescue teams, surgeons and Fortune 500 CEOs to achieve sustained high performance. Listen to Dr Loehr talk to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
An incredibly informative episode, get your notepads and pens at the ready! Links Mentioned in this Episode Website: www.jim-loehr.com Check our Dr Jim Loehrs books here Watch Dan Jansens´s Story - Never Give Up Listen to our episode with Tom Gullikson | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | CTC Shorts: Jack Draper on environment, goals and people | 00:22:54 | |
Just over 2 years ago, we spoke to GB´s Jack Draper who at 20, had just broken into the world´s top 100 ATP rankings. Fast forward to 2024, and Jack has moved up to 20 in the world, reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open this month. To mark this, we wanted to bring you a clip from Jack´s episode of Control the Controllables back in June 2022. In this CTC Short, listen to Jack talk about the danger of outcome goal setting, and the importance of good people setting the right environment to grow and develop. 🎧 Listen to all of Episode 166 with Jack Draper 🎥 Watch the Control the Controllables Podcast on You Tube | |||
| 19 Dec 2020 | Jodie Burrage - On the rise | 00:56:42 | |
Young British player Jodie Burrage is already 250 WTA. She has been through 3 major surgeries, but has developed a maturity and resilience from this that puts her in a great place. She discusses how that mindset changed and how her love for the sport developed in a humble yet insightful way. Enjoy | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | Maik Burlage - Smart Tennis | 01:21:13 | |
Maik Burlage is a former professional tennis player, and now the founder and CEO of Wingfield. The 30-year-old German played professionally for nearly 3 years, before moving into Coaching and then tech innovation. He set up Wingfield with the aim to bring affordable smart match and performance analysis to the wider tennis community. Wingfield´s technology gives players the opportunity to receive instant video and data from their practise session or match at their local club. The data, like your first serve percentage, is delivered on the court or through a smart phone app. Listen to Maik talk to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
Links Mentioned in this Episode:- Find out more about Wingfield Episode 123: Luke Jensen - Choose Confidence A fan of Data Analysis? You might also like these episodes:- Episode 116: Mike James - A Numbers Game Episode 23: Craig O’Shannessy - Money ball of tennis! Don´t miss an episode! Hit Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. You can also Rate and Review the podcast and let us know what you think. Or head over to @ctc.podcast on Instagram and hit follow. We´d love to hear from you! | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Nigel Sears - Coaching the best WTA Players in the world | 01:08:53 | |
In today´s episode we speak to British tennis coach Nigel Sears who has worked at the top of the women´s game for the past 35 years. During that time, Nigel has worked with 8 players who have reached the top 10 in the world, including Daniela Hantuchova, Ana Ivanovic and GB´s Emma Raducanu. His success as a player and a WTA Tour coach has taken him to various roles including Head of Womens Tennis at the LTA, GB Fed Cup Captain and a commentator. He´s also Father-in-Law to a certain Sir Andy Murray. Nigel´s wealth of experience in the game is there for all to see, and now for you all to hear! Enjoy 68 minutes of storytelling, insights and advice. Whether you´re a player, parent, coach or just a tennis/sports enthusiast, this is not one to miss. Episode Highlights:-
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| 06 Apr 2020 | Episode 4: Freddie Nielsen & Jonny Marray Part Three -What’s next? | 01:18:20 | |
Part Three of our chat with 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champions Freddie Nielsen & Jonny Marray. Freddie and Jonny take us through their journeys post Wimbledon 2012 and look at the impact of their new found fame and ranking status. We explore how they transition their experiences and philosophies into the coaching world. | |||
| 31 Dec 2024 | Year in Review: A Look Back at our Highlights of 2024 | 01:27:33 | |
With 2024 coming to an end, we´re looking back at some of our favourite moments of the Control the Controllables Podcast. Listen to Host Dan Kiernan and producer Vicki Kiernan share clips from some of the standout stories and key learnings from our amazing guests this year. They chat through some of their special moments including hosting our first Live Show in London in April, to daily Lives on YouTube from the WTA finals in Saudi Arabia, and winning the Best Tennis & Rackets Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards! A big thank you to listening to the show, and wishing you a Happy New Year and a healthy and happy 2025! 🎧 Join the Control the Controllables team as a Podcast Intern in 2025 🗳️ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards! Head here for links to our favourite moments of 2024 and to find out what are your most listened to episodes of the year ❤️ | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | Episode 56: Kieron Vorster - Nature or Nurture | 01:00:45 | |
Kieron Vorster has been a strength and conditioning coach on the ATP Tour for 25 years. He started his career with Wayne Ferreira before spending many years with Tim Henman. Kieron is currently working with British number 1 Dan Evans. We talk through nature vs nature, hard work vs sport science. How Dan has prepared for the US Open and much more. Twitter: @vossy1973 | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Holger Rune - No Doubt | 00:43:04 | |
Holger Rune has been the World Junior Number 1 for the last 3 years and at age 17 he has already started to make his move on the ATP Tour reaching the Quarter Finals last week in Santiago, Chile beating World Number 29 Benoit Paire in straight sets on the way. Holger is full of self belief, confidence and an unwavering focus on the prize ahead. | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Jofre Porta - Effort is not a Sacrifice | 01:37:10 | |
Jofre Porta is one of a handful of tennis coaches who can say they´ve worked with two world number 1 players from a young age. The Spanish coach helped guide Carlos Moya from juniors to top of the ATP rankings, and also worked with Rafael Nadal as a junior. Jofre has previously worked for the Spanish Tennis Federation, he´s been a tennis commentator and is currently the Director of Global Tennis Team Academy in Mallorca. In this episode, he talks to Dan about coaching Moya and Nadal, why Spain produces so many players, his thoughts on the up and coming Carlos Alcaraz and much more! Episode Highlights:-
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| 22 Jan 2024 | Colin Fleming: Playing, Coaching and Commentating on the Best in Tennis | 01:19:12 | |
Today we welcome British doubles specialist and Grand Slam quarter-finalist turned coach and commentator, Colin Fleming. Colin reached a career high of 17 in the world in doubles, consistently reaching the main draws of Grand Slams. He represented GB in the Davis Cup and at the Olympics before turning his expertise to coaching, then commentating. He now covers some of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world for Eurosport, Sky Sports and the BBC. Colin has partnered some of the biggest names in British and world tennis, including both Jamie and Andy Murray, Ken Skupski, and Rohan Bopanna, and chats to Dan about life as a doubles specialist at the top level. They also discuss Tennis Scotland and the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open 2024. Colin brings a wealth of stories, experience and laughs, as well as some more emotive stories as well, so this is an all round entertaining episode and a must-listen! Read full shownotes here. Help us Win Best Tennis Podcast!We´re so excited that Control the Controllables is a finalist at the Sports Podcast Awards! We´ve been nominated for Best Tennis & Racket Podcast and we´d love it if you could vote for us! Vote for us here (it only takes a couple of minutes) and spread the link around as much as you can! Thank you for all your support 🙏🏻 | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | Ben Haran - Find Your Mentor | 01:16:54 | |
Ben Haran is one of the leading tennis coaches in Great Britain. He is the Head Coach at Reeds Tennis Academy in Surrey, where for the past 17 years he´s guided dozens of young players to national and international level. A former player himself, Ben left home at 10-year-old to join the Slater Squad, based at Reeds School. There, he grew up training with fellow Brits Tim Henman & Jamie Delgado. Ben has recently worked with James Ward & Dan Evans and was mentored by legendary Australian coach Bob Brett. Listen to Ben chat to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Day 1 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Opening Days of the Slam! | 00:28:28 | |
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: Summary Coach 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! Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Australian Open 2025 08:15 Player Development: The Sabalenka Slice 15:18 Alex Di Minaurs Slam Chances 22:12 New Doubles Teams and Their Potential YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast Thank you everyone for listening! | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | French Open 2022 Review | 01:09:54 | |
The 2022 French Open was an historic event. Rafael Nadal won his 14th Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam, as he beat Casper Ruud in the final. Iga Swiatek moved to 35 match wins in a row, and her 2nd French Open title in 3 years as she swept past 18-year-old Coco Gauff in the womens final. More records were broken as Jean Julien Rojer became the oldest male play to win a Grand Slam in the Open era, as he partnered the first ever player from Central America to win a Grand Slam, Marcelo Arvevalo in the Mens Doubles. After a week of training at SotoTennis Academy and travelling with our coach Bruno Argudo, Gordon Reid and his partner Alfie Hewitt won their 10th Grand Slam in a row by defending the men´s wheelchair doubles title. So much for our panel of experts to unpack in today´s episode! 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen and Kieron Vorster (Current fitness coach to Liam Broady and former fitness coach to Dan Evans, Tim Henman, Wayne Ferreira to name a few) return to the show to see how their picks faired from our French Open Preview! They also dig into the amazing acheivements and matches we witnessed throughout the fortnight. Listen out for a little bonus Wimbledon 2022 preview, as they pick their winners for this years event at SW19. Another must listen full of insight, inside knowledge, fun and a few belly laughs as well! Links Mentioned in this Episode:-
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| 24 Mar 2021 | Tom Hill - Return on Investment | 01:38:40 | |
Tom Hill aged 25 from the UK is the coach to WTA 22nd in the world Maria Sakarri. How you may ask? We unlock this and so much more with stories from his hitting partner days, his IMG Academy days, his time coaching Danielle Collins and much more. You get out what you put in. Enjoy Twitter: @Hill_Thomas | |||
| 14 May 2020 | Episode 14: John Hicks- A British Coaching Legend | 01:08:10 | |
87 year old coach John Hicks talks about his tennis story. From the early days, to his favour Wrexham squad, the British players such as Tim Henman and Andy Murray who he helped shape, to what has kept his mind and body in such great shape!
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| 21 Sep 2021 | Alastair Filmer - Developing a US Open Champion | 01:17:31 | |
Up until the 2021 US Open, Alastair Filmer was known as one of Great Britain´s leading performance coaches. He´s now more commonly referred to as Emma Raducanu´s former coach. The 18-year-old has been in the spotlight since she stormed to the women´s title as a qualifier earlier this month. Alistair coached Emma between the ages of 11 - 14, guiding her to her first ITF title at 13, and 3rd place at the U14 Orange Bowl. He was Head of Performance at Bromley Tennis Centre for 7 years, before moving to Dukes Meadows as Head of the Regional Performance Centre. In this episode, Alastair talks to Control the Controllables about:-
A fascinating listen! Let us know your thoughts on this episode! Leave a rating and review or you can email us directly at ctc.podcast@sototennis.com Don´t want to miss an episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram @ctc.podcast | |||
| 29 May 2023 | French Open 2023 Preview | 01:33:22 | |
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:-
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. | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Mark Petchey - The man who views tennis through many lenses | 01:35:35 | |
Mark Petchey is a former top 100 ATP player, former British Number 1. He went on the be the Head of Men’s Tennis at the LTA before coaching Andy Murray as he transitioned from 350 to top 50 ATP. His last 15 years have been spent mainly on our screens as a SKY, BBC, Amazon Prime Commentator and pundit with a small stint coaching Maria Sakarri. His daughters both have US College scholarships, so he truly has seen tennis from all sides. A great listen | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Australian Open 2024 Review | 01:18:36 | |
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:
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. 🎧 Join the Control the Controllables team as a Podcast Intern in 2024 | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Louis Cayer - The Guru | 01:32:10 | |
Louis Cayer has coached multiple Top 100 singles players, but has made his global name through coaching multiple Grand Slam Doubles Champions and World Number 1’s including changing the landscape of British Doubles over the last 15 years. His knowledge truly is second to none, make sure you have a note pad ready for this one. Enjoy 😊 To celebrate the release of the 100th Control the Controllables Podcast this week, we are giving you the chance to win a SotoTennis Academy Online Course of your choice! 👀
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| 30 Sep 2022 | Ryan Peniston on his Breakthrough Year | 01:11:12 | |
In today´s episode we speak to GB´s Ryan Peniston. Ryan has had his breakthrough year on the ATP Tour reaching a career high of 123, with wins over top 50 players Casper Rudd, Holger Rune and Francisco Cerundolo. He had an amazing run during the grass court season reaching the quarter-finals at Nottingham, Queen's and Eastbourne, and the 2nd round of Wimbledon on his debut at SW19. Ryan was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 1, spending months in hospital undergoing surgery and chemotherapy. He tells us about how this has shaped the person he is today, and talks us through his career and goals for the next year. Ryan´s story is a great example of perseverance and hard work, a great listen for young players! Today is also International Podcast Day and we want to take this opportunity to thank you for listening to the show. We love making this podcast and we hope you´re enjoying it and learning as much from it as we are! We would love to know who your favourite guests have been, or who you would like to hear from next! Email us at ctc.podcast@sototennis.com or reach out to us on Instagram! Links Mentioned in this Episode:-
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| 08 Mar 2022 | Barbara Schett-Eagle – Game, Schett & Match | 01:26:30 | |
Today is International Women´s Day and what better way to mark it than hearing from one of the most recognisable faces and voices in tennis. Barbara Schett-Eagle reached a career high of number 7 in the world in singles and 8 in doubles, making her the highest ranked Austrian female tennis player of all time. She retired from tennis at the 2005 Australian Open, moving straight into presenting and commentating for Eurosport at Roland Garros that same year. Barbara is probably most well known for Game, Set Mats, the daily live show that she hosts with Mats Wilander at all four Grand Slams. In today´s episode, Barbara chats to Dan about her tennis career, her smooth transition into broadcasting, and marrying her former Wimbledon mixed doubles partner! Episode Highlights:-
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| 08 May 2020 | Episode 12: Lee Childs- Life is one big competition. | 01:13:25 | |
Head Coach of the prestigious Queens Club in England Lee Childs discusses his tennis journey. From U18 European Champion to playing Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon. To the big question, why didn’t he become a top 100 ATP despite being touted for this in the tennis world?
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| 26 Aug 2020 | Episode 53: Nick Morgan - Make better choices more often | 01:32:32 | |
Nick Morgan is a former UK University Tennis Champion whilst graduating from Bath University before turning his career to the Sports Science world. This started at Lilleshall home of England Football and took him around many British Football Clubs as well as Masters Series Events on the Tennis Tour. He now runs his own commercial nutritional company and consults for big brands globally. All through the vehicle of tennis. We discuss and compare two main topics, Nutrition and Data. A highly educational and thought provoking podcast. Enjoy
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| 13 Jun 2024 | French Open 2024 Review | 01:23:17 | |
What an incredible two weeks of tennis we've had to enjoy! Iga Swiatek winning her third consecutive Roland Garros title, and Carlos Alcaraz becoming the youngest player ever to win 3 Grand Slams on three different surfaces. We've brought back our amazing panel to react with Dan to all this and more.
Our panel debate and dissect a range of the cutting edge topics at the forefront of the tennis world, including scheduling, Rafa Nadal's retirement and much more! And we want to hear your opinions on this! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter and check out our YouTube to let us know what you're thinking, and to check out exclusive video clips of all our podcasts! | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Neville Godwin - It´s about the Player not the Coach | 01:13:14 | |
In today´s episode we speak to ATP Coach and former pro player Neville Godwin. Neville reached a career high of 90 in the world in singles and 57 in doubles during his career, and won the US Open Boys Doubles as a junior in 1993. After retiring he became a coach, helping fellow South African Kevin Anderson to a world top 10 ranking and the US Open final in 2017. Neville won ATP Coach of the Year that same year. After he split with Anderson, he worked with Hyeon Chung who became the first South Korean player to reach the semis of a Grand Slam in Melbourne in 2018. Neville has mostly recently worked with Reilly Opelka. A great listen! Episode Highlights:-
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| 29 Jun 2024 | Wimbledon 2024 Preview | 01:23:35 | |
Wimbledon is here! Once again, Dan has brought together another amazing panel of CTC regulars to discuss all of the storylines taking place around the most historic tennis tournament in the world, from former champions returning to take the crown, to controversial qualifying moments and heartwarming wildcards! Our amazing panelists are: Wimbledon always throws up some unexpected surprises and we're excited to see what 's new this year! Let us know what you think, Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram and @ctc__podcast on Twitter to let us know your opinions! Check out our YouTube as well for exclusive longer video clips from all of our newest episodes! | |||
| 11 May 2021 | Mike James - A Numbers Game | 01:28:01 | |
In this episode, we´re talking all things data with ATP/WTA tennis analyst Mike James. Mike is a former UK tennis coach who moved into the world of tennis data analysis in 2014. Since then he´s worked with many top players and coaches like Stan Wawrinka and Misha Kecmanovic and is now the data analyst for the 2020 French Open Champion Iga Swiatek. He has also set up his own company, Sport Analytics. Mike tells us how he fits into a pro players team, and what information they will ask him for. He explains what he tracks, what trends he looks for and how that data and video footage can be used for player development, scouting reports, pre and post-injury comparison reports etc. If you´re a Coach, he also gives you his top tips for how you can use data to help you improve, and in turn improve your players. He also details how he sets up a scouting report on a player. A great listen! Highlights from the episode: [06:50] Mike describes his journey into tennis analysis [20:03] Mike talks about his experience working with Stan Wawrinka and his coach Magnus Norman [23:32] Pen & paper at the ready! Mike details how he sets up a scouting report on a player. [30:31] Find out at what stage in a match there would tend to be longer rallies. [33:33] Why his relationship will be with the Coach and not the pro player. [37:11] What is the criteria for a "net point" and why it varies. [50:19] Mike talks Primary Patterns and if this applies to the top players [53:52] How he fits into Iga Swiatek´s team and how they use him [1:00:56] One for Coaches! Mike gives his top tips for how you can use data to improve your players.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:- Mike James on Twitter: @mikejamestennis Mike James on Instagram: @mikejames_tennis_analyst Tennis Coaches Support Network on Facebook Summer Training Weeks at SotoTennis Academy. Email info@sototennis.com for more information! | |||
| 15 Jun 2020 | Episode 26: Dan Evans - Skills pay the bills! | 01:18:55 | |
Dan Evans talks to Control the Controllables about his incredible journey which has taken him inside the top 100 ATP on 3 occasions. The British number 1 discusses how he overcame injuries and a drug ban, and what has made him continue to what is now a career high of 26 ATP. A must listen for anyone with an interest in the real journey of a professional tennis player. ConnectFollow Dan on Instagram: @danevo.official Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast Visit Control the Controllables Website: www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk | |||
| 27 Jun 2020 | Episode 30: Peter Bothwell - Realities of the Futures Tour | 01:13:33 | |
Irish Davis Cup Player Peter Bothwell has recently retired from the ATP/ITF Tour after 6 years of professional tennis. We dig into why Pete has made that decision at the age of 24 and the realities of the futures tour and in turn difficulties that so many have. A great insight.
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| 08 Mar 2024 | Sue Anstiss: Empowering Women in Sport | 00:59:34 | |
To mark International Women´s Day, we have author, podcaster, presenter, campaigner, triathlete and all-round inspiration Sue Anstiss on the show. Sue has been campaigning for women in sport for over 20 years through her organisation Fearless Women, receiving an MBE for her service. More recently, Sue has released her book, Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport in 2021. This was commissioned as a documentary by Netflix in 2023, which she directed and was susequently nominated for a Broadcast Sport Award. Sue has also got her own podcast, The Game Changers, on which female elite sports stars share their stories, including top tennis players like Caroline Wozniacki. Sue has come on the show as part of our Women’s Tennis campaign here at SotoTennis Academy, as she talks to Dan about her work fighting for gender equality in sport, and what we can do to help. Sue has had a great career making real change in women’s sport and she makes this episode a fantastic listen. Connect with us:-
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| 27 Dec 2020 | Xavier Malisse - The X Man! | 01:20:27 | |
Xavier Malisse is a former top 20 ATP player who made the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2002. He had wins over Roger Federer,Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in his career. Xavier discusses his journey into tennis, his regrets, his honest reflections on whether his talent level was lived up too. Great stories and insights from a brilliant tennis player and an even better person. Enjoy 😊 | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | Episode 74: Stephen Huss - Wimbledon Champ | 01:34:42 | |
Stephen Huss partnered Wesley Moodie to win the Men’s Doubles Championship at Wimbledon in 2005. The pair came through qualifying, beating the 1st 2nd and 3rd seeds en route. Stephen reached a career high of 21 in the world in doubles before retiring from professional tennis in 2011. He is currently a USTA National team coach, working with top female players. In this episode, Stephen shares his experience on tour and the journey that took him from an ‘ok’ junior in Australia to a good US college player, to a Wimbledon Champion. We then delve into his coaching philosophies and much more, as we discuss life on tour as a coach, life working at the USTA, and where the game goes next? A great listen! Read the full shownotes here. Connect with Control the Controllables: Website | Instagram | Email | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | Dan Smethurst - ATP Player to WTA Coach | 01:34:26 | |
Dan Smethurst is a British tennis coach and former player who most recently worked with top WTA player Johanna Konta. A talented youngster, Dan was world junior number 29 before playing on the ITF and ATP Challenger Tour, reaching a career high ranking of 234 in 2014. After quitting tennis he moved into coaching, working with Team Bath Tennis high performance players. Dan was Konta´s assistant coach and hitting partner for 2 years before her retirement in 2021, including her run to the French Open semi-final in 2019. He´s currently working with GB´s Aidan McHugh. In this episode, Dan chats to Control the Controllables about:-
See full show notes here. 150th Episode Giveaway Winner! In today´s episode we also announce the lucky winner of our 150th Episode Giveaway! Find out who has won a FREE training week at SotoTennis Academy! We´ve been nominated for Best Tennis Podcast! We´re very excited to have been shortlisted for ´Best Tennis Podcast of the Year´ by the Sports Podcast Awards 🎧🏆 We would massively appreciate it if you could spare just a couple of minutes to register here and vote for Control the Controllables! It is also a great chance to discover some other brilliant sport podcasts! Thank you 🙏 | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | Episode 10: Gordon Reid- Turning challenging times into opportunity | 00:36:40 | |
Multiple Grand Slam Champion, Paralympic Gold Medalist and the first ever Wimbledon Wheelchair Champion in 2016, Gordon Reid. Gordon tells his story from the beginning to being the champion he is today. Gordon Reid on Twitter: @GordonReid91 Website: www.gordonreidtennis.com | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | CTC Live Show: The Great Tennis Shake-up | 00:53:15 | |
Back in April, we brought Control the Controllables to a fantastic live audience in London, diving into the future of professional tennis. We loved the buzz of the live show and we loved meeting so many of our regular listeners in person. With the Six King Slam recently concluded and the WTA Finals coming up next month in Saudi Arabia, it felt like the perfect time to release the full CTC LIVE episode. Our expert panel joining CTC Host Dan Kiernan on the night included:-
During our live show we discussed Saudi Arabia's rising influence in tennis, the shifting power dynamics between governing bodies and players, and what these changes might mean for the sport's future. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in tennis? and what will this mean across all levels of the game? Listen to insightful discussions on the potential for an "Elite Tour" and the evolving landscape of tennis. Whether you're a player, coach, or passionate fan, there’s plenty to reflect on. Enjoy and join the conversation shaping the future of the game! ▶️ Follow us on on YouTube to watch clips from the evening. | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Asian Swing 2024 Review | 01:34:56 | |
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:-
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➡️ Head to Youtube to listen Live to Dan from Riyadh every evening as he gives daily updates from the WTA Finals ⬅️ | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | Daria Abramowicz - Person first, player second | 00:53:44 | |
Naomi Osaka´s withdrawal from the French Open this week has called attention to the mental health of professional tennis players. The world number 2 was fined $15,000 for not taking part in a post-match press conference, and threatened with expulsion if she continued to not talk to the media. She pulled out of the tournament on Monday. In this bonus episode we speak to Daria Abramowicz, the sports psychologist of defending French Open Champion Iga Swiatek. A former competitive sailor for Poland, Daria has been a part of Iga´s travelling team since 2019. She gives us her thoughts on the chain of events leading up to Osaka´s withdrawal, and how she hopes this will be a turning point for the mental health of athletes. She also describes her work with Iga and gives advice to players who aren´t able to work with a sports psychologist. ConnectFollow Daria on Twitter: @abramowiczd Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast Visit SotoTennis Academy´s Website: www.sototennis.com Listen to the episode with Iga Swiatek on Control the Controllables | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Wimbledon 2022 Preview | 01:32:07 | |
It´s our favourite time of the year, and Wimbledon 2022 has kicked off with a bang! 9 Brits are already through to Round 2, the most since 1997. This year there are more than 60 former and current US College players in the main draw at SW19! In today´s episode we are getting to know 5 GB players who are making their Wimbledon debuts after successful US/UK university careers. Joining CTC Host Dan Kiernan on this years Wimbledon Preview Panel are:-
There´s so much to talk about in this episode! Hear how their college careers have helped them reach the Wimbledon main draw. How do they feel about not receiving any points? Find out what Wimbledon tips Sarah and Dan have for them and listen to all the panelist have their Wimbledon knowledge put to the test in the Quickfire Round! A fun listen! Read full shownotes here. Enjoying hearing more about our British players? Don´t miss our chat with GB´s Jack Draper here. | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | Episode 72: Dominik Koepfer - The Outlier | 00:55:18 | |
Dominik Koepfer sits as the current 65th best male tennis player in the world, yet he played 1-2 times a week before he was 16. A story that will blow you away and you think not possible.
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| 08 Jul 2022 | Ross Hutchins: Inside the ATP | 01:28:34 | |
Ross Hutchins is a former top 30 doubles player and the Chief Player Officer at the ATP. He comes from a strong British tennis stock, as the son of Paul Hutchins, former GB Davis Cup captain and British tennis great. Ross won 5 ATP doubles titles during his pro career, reaching 13 ATP Tour doubles finals, and representing Great Britain several times in the Davis Cup. He was ranked 28 in the world in doubles in 2012 when he made the shock announcement that he´d been diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. He made a full recovery before returning to pro tennis for a short time in 2014. After retiring from the game, Ross served as Tournament Director for the Aegon Championships at The Queen´s Club, before moving to work at the ATP. In today´s episode Ross talks to Control the Controllables about his junior and pro career, how Andy Murray supported him through his battle with cancer, his work at the ATP and more! Connect
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| 10 Jan 2024 | CTC Shorts with John Millman as he retires from Professional Tennis | 00:21:42 | |
In today´s CTC Short we bring you a true stalwart of the tennis tour and someone who is calling time on his career after this year’s Australian Open- it´s former US Open quarter finalist and Episode 25 guest John Millman. Over the span of a 15 year professional tennis career, John Millman has established himself as one of the most consistent and hard-working players on the tour, being a constant in the top 100 ATP Rankings. In 2018 he reached a career high of 33 after a remarkable run to the quarter finals of the US Open, beating Roger Federer. We spoke to John in June 2020 and he went detail on the unseen side of tennis, describing the hard yards required to get to tennis’ top table, and how to stay there when you are playing the biggest names in the sport. In this clip, John also reflects on his career, going into detail on how his goals and his measure of success changed as he progressed further up the rankings and got older. John Millman is the embodiment of everything Control the Controllables stands for, working hard and maximising your potential, and his retirement is a fitting opportunity to reflect on al the lessons this podcast can teach! Read full shownotes here. Vote for us at the Sports Podcast Awards! We´d love it if you could help us win Best Tennis & Racket Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards! We´re so excited to be a finalist at this years awards. You can vote for us here 🙏🏻 Links Mentioned in this Episode:- | |||
| 13 Sep 2020 | Episode 59: Sam Jalloh - Tennis saved my life | 01:30:51 | |
Sam Jalloh was brought up in Sierra Leone in what was a difficult upbringing personally, but also during the civil war which added many complications which included living on the streets, seeing his best friend get shot and killed and being taken from his family aged 5. So how did this young boy who didn’t own shoes until he was 14-years-old manage to get to the point of playing on the ITF circuit, hitting with Andrey Rublev and many more? It is a fascinating, inspirational story we all have to listen and learn from. Sam is now a motivational speaker and tennis coach and you will see why when you listen to him. Enjoy! Connect with Sam Jollah
Let us know what you think of this episode! Email us at ctc.podcast@sototennis.com You can also find us on Instagram @ctc.podcast | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | US Open Preview 2022 | 01:07:18 | |
As the final Grand Slam of 2022 gets started, we bring together our amazing panelists to discuss all things US Open. We are joined for the first time on our Grand Slam panel by native New Yorker and ATP Player Noah Rubin who is alongside Mark Hilton, current coach to Sir Andy Murray and ever present former Wimbledon Men´s Doubles Champion and current Danish Davis Cup Captain, Freddie Nielsen. The panelists share personal stories, insights into life at the US Open and their predictions for the up and coming event from story lines to watch out for to players to watch out for. Could we have another Emma Raducanu moment? Will Serena go out the high she deserves? And finally, our panelists pick their winners for the Women´s and Men´s Singles Events. Do you agree? Send us your picks by tagging in @ctc.podcast on Instagram or @sototennis on all social media platforms. We will share the best picks! | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Alistair Higham - Match Flow Momentum | 01:40:39 | |
“It feels like he´s got the momentum right now¨ “There´s been a big shift in momentum in this set¨ “Everything seems to be going against her¨ We hear phrases like these a lot when we watch tennis, and we can feel them when we play. But what really is momentum? In today´s episode we speak to Alistair Higham who is an international expert on matchplay and momentum in sport. Alistair has written online courses and two best-selling books on Momentum, and regularly speaks at conferences around the world. A former player and GB National Coach, Alistair was also Head of Coach Education at the LTA. He is currently GB Team Manager for World Student Games and heads up the GB University Programme for the LTA. Listen to Dan quiz Alistair about match flow and momentum and why it´s so important. This is a long episode but jam-packed full of learnings for coaches and tennis parents. Read full shownotes here. Links Mentioned in this Episode
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| 19 Apr 2020 | Episode 8: Dr Anthony Ross - Emotional Fitness | 01:24:50 | |
We get a chance to get inside the mind of one of the worlds best sports psychologists. Dr Anthony Ross, Director of Mentally Tough Tennis and a former top 150 ATP player shares his own personal and professional journey with us. And it’s been far from plain sailing.... Find out more about Dr Anthony Ross here:- Instagram: @mentally_tough_tennis Website: www.mentallytoughtennis.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Tamara Zidansek - Balance | 01:35:15 | |
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..
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. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | Coach Conor Casey: Combining Coaching and Comedy | 01:11:42 | |
Coach Conor Casey is an influencer with over 85,000 Instagram followers, known for his hilarious and relatable tennis content. His comedic clips have taken the tennis world by storm - if you play or follow the sport, you’ve probably seen (and laughed at) his videos! A former US college player originally from Canada, Conor is a tennis coach who sees content as a powerful tool for growing the sport. In this episode, we cover:
Links Mentioned in this Episode:- Connect with us : Website | Instagram | Email us Follow Coach Casey on Instagram and Youtube Follow Coach Casey on Substack to read chapters from his upcoming college tennis comedy memoir:https://substack.com/@tenniscoachconorcasey | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | Episode 44: Mark Bullock - Tennis is for everyone! | 01:06:09 | |
Mark Bullock has dedicated his coaching career to making tennis inclusive to all. He spent many years at ITF working and developing wheelchair tennis globally including its presence at all 4 of the Grand Slams. Over the last few years he has turned his attention to visually impaired tennis and other sports where he continues to innovate and inspire. A great listen and so many lessons for us all to learn.
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| 07 Nov 2020 | Episode 75: Colin Beecher - ‘Beech’ | 02:06:20 | |
A special guest for a special 75th episode. Colin Beecher have lived and breathed British Tennis for 40 years as a player and then a coach to pretty much every British Player Men and Women over the years. He is the current coach to Kyle Edmund. Look at for Ivan Lendl stories that will make you laugh and his Davis Cup experience as the Davis Cup coach over the last 10 years. A great listen
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| 12 Apr 2022 | Josh Sapwell - Tennis Was Easy | 00:57:01 | |
At 14, Josh Sapwell was tipped to be the next Andy Murray. Having won National and European events as a junior, he became the U14 Junior World Champion in 2010, winning the prestigious Orange Bowl event in Miami. Josh was only the 3rd British player to win the boys event. He went on to be a Quarter-Finalist at Junior Wimbledon, but a catalogue of events led to him quitting the sport at the tender age of 20. In today´s episode Josh speaks about his journey and why he stopped playing for the first time. A powerful listen. Read full shownotes and more at www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/159 | |||
| 29 Aug 2020 | Episode 54: Nick Monroe - No stone unturned | 00:49:19 | |
Nick Monroe has been on the ATP Tour for the last 17 years with a career high of 30 ATP doubles. Nick speaks to us from the US Open Bubble as he prepares to play next week. Nick was a top USTA Junior, US College All-American and 17 years as a pro. Fascinating insights and told with such humility. Enjoy
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| 25 May 2024 | Valorie Kondos Field: Sweat the small stuff | 01:27:22 | |
This week we welcome back to the show another one of our classic guests, it’s seven-time NCAA national champion winning coach with the team at UCLA, Valorie Kondos Field. Valorie initially appeared on Episode 62 of Control the Controllables, soon after her viral Ted Talk, ‘Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success,’ and she shared her experience coaching in a sport that she didn't grow up playing or coaching in, and talked about her plans after she retired from UCLA in 2018. In this edition, Valorie returns to talk about her experience since then and how that has shaped the way she has cultivated her philosophy on coaching and life. Valorie also talks about writing her new book, an update to her first book, Life is Short, Don't Wait to Dance, where she discusses a possible return to coaching and her experience of motivating athletes to compete at the top level whilst experiencing personal trauma, in her case this was breast cancer in 2014. Once again, Valorie is an incredible listen for coaches and playing a life, bringing her experience of a whole career of learning the art of coaching to the episode. Connect with us:
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| 29 Dec 2021 | 2021 Highlights! | 01:17:49 | |
In today´s episode, Dan sits down with Vicki to chat through their favourite moments and key learnings from 2021 on Control the Controllables. Listen to some of the most inspirational stories from this years guests, and find out which have been the top 5 most listened to episodes of 2021. Can we take this opportunity to thank you for supporting Control the Controllables this year. We wish you a happy new year and a healthy and happy 2022! | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Andrew Jarrett - Wimbledon Referee for 14 Years | 01:39:34 | |
As the clay court season comes to an end, it means we´re just a few weeks away from the next Grand Slam of the year (and our favourite), Wimbledon. 🌱🇬🇧 In today´s episode we talk to someone who knows the tournament more than most. Andrew Jarrett was the Referee at Wimbledon for 14 years between 2006 and 2019. A former player from Derby, Andrew represented Great Britain in the Davis Cup, and was a coach before becoming a world-renowned referee, and the face we were so used to seeing on the side of Centre Court! Andrew´s now written a book called ‘Championship Points’ all about his years at Wimbledon and his career in tennis, and chats to us about some of the highs and lows including:-
Read full show notes here. Order a copy of ‘Championship Points’ here. | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Wimbledon 2024 Review | 01:40:38 | |
What a brilliant two weeks of Wimbledon that was! And as always Dan is here with the usual amazing panel to discuss all things SW19. We also have some amazing guest appearances from the most iconic final of this Grand Slam! Our panelists are:
Our panel debate and dissect a range of the cutting edge topics at the forefront of the tennis world, including doubles' role in tennis with Wimbledon winning players and coaches, Novak Djokovic's tournament and where is women's tennis going next! And we want to hear your opinions on this! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter and check out our YouTube to let us know what you're thinking, and to check out exclusive video clips of all our podcasts! | |||
| 08 Aug 2020 | Episode 47: Neil Harman - Close Quarters | 01:34:00 | |
Neil Harman worked tirelessly for many years for many of the top UK Newspapers in football, and then mainly as a tennis correspondent. An award-winning journalist and author, Neil connected with the top players such as Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka . Neil´s world fell apart in 2014 when he was sacked by The Times for plagiarism of the Wimbledon Annual which he had written for 10 years. A fantastic story of ups and downs with honest and insightful reflections from Neil. A great listen. Book: Close Quarters: An Extraordinary Season on the Brink Twitter: @Neil_Harman57 LinkedIn: Neil-Harman | |||