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Ryan Jones is a British Coach who has been working on the ATP/ITF tour for the past 10 years.
Ryan has taken Borna Coric and Kyle Edmund into the ATP top 100 and is well on the way to the same result with young British hope Jack Draper.
You may have seen Jack take the first set off World Number one Novak Djokovic in his Wimbledon debut this summer.
Ryan comes from a strong tennis pedigree, as the son of Alan Jones. Alan famously coached Jo Durie to the top 5 in the world back in the 1980´s. All three now work together at Junior Elite Tennis academy in the UK.
Ryan is clearly passionate about tennis and, like his dad, has discipline at the heart of his coaching philosophy. He gives us raw insight into how he works and what he believes.
He also chats to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-
The impact his father Alan Jones has had on his playing and coaching career.The traits he looks for in a player.Are Coaches in the UK too soft on players?The sacrifices needed to be a tennis coach.His journey so far with Jack Draper.If becoming a Father will change his coaching style.A great listen!
Links Mentioned in this Episode:-
Episode 103: Borna Coric - Ownership
Episode 131: Facundo Lugones - Find a Way
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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.
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Iga Swiatek is the 2020 French Open Champion and world number 17.
At just 19 years of age, she became the lowest-ranked woman to reach the final at Roland Garros since rankings began. She also became the first Polish tennis player ever to win a Grand Slam singles title. Not only that, but Iga didn´t drop a set along the way.
Iga talks to Control the Controllables about her incredible journey from a young tennis player to becoming a Grand Slam champion as a teenager. She reveals how she felt at the time and afterwards, and talks about the impact her Father, an Olympic rower, has had on her career.
A successful junior, in 2018 she won junior Grand Slam doubles titles at Roland Garros and the US Open, as well as the girls singles titles at Wimbledon.
Iga has been training at SotoTennis Academy for 9 days as she prepares for the 2021 Clay court season. She tells Dan how she´s feeling now she´s returning no longer as an underdog, but as a Grand Slam Champion.
Here are some of the highlights of the episode:-
[7:49] Iga talks about the impact her Father who is an Olympic rower has had on her tennis journey.
[13:28] Iga tells Dan when she realized that she wanted to be a Pro tennis player.
[14:44] Iga looks back at winning Roland Garros last year and what was going through her mind.
[17:58] Dan asks Iga if she had moments of thinking she could win, or if she was able to stay in the process.
[20:40] Iga discusses her decision to travel with a sports psychologist and how important that´s been.
[23:10] Iga describes how the relationship with her Coach, 2020 Coach of the Year started by accident.
[26:05] Iga tells us her hopes for the 2021 Clay Court season.
[27:47] Listen to what Iga will look back on as success in her tennis career.
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If you were a tennis fan in the 80´s and 90´s, you wouldn´t have missed the Jensen Brothers!
The original American doubles brothers, Luke & Murphy Jensen were known for their high energy on court, chest bumping and high fives, as well as their long hair and bandanas.
Nicknamed the Rock n Roll tennis brothers, they won the mens doubles title at Roland Garros in 1993. Product endorsements poured in and the pair went onto appear on the cover of Rolling Stone and People magazines, increasing global recognition of doubles.
In this episode we speak to Luke Jensen, the elder brother, about his tennis journey which saw him reach world junior number 1 in singles and doubles, and number 6 ATP in doubles.
Luke has since moved into coaching and is also an analyst for ESPN. He was Head Coach of the Women´s Syracuse tennis team for 7 seasons, and is current Coach of the NY Empires who won the 2020 World Team Tennis title. He also co-founded the Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome.
Luke tells us what is was like growing up in a successful tennis family, his sisters also played to Grand Slam level, and discusses Murphy´s struggle with alcohol and drug addiction during their playing days, and how they are using that experience to help others.
An episode full of energy and fun, enjoy!
Links Mentioned in this Episode:-
Watch Murphy Jenson´s story on The Tennis Channel´s Heroes
We Connect, the technology company founded by Murphy Jensen that helps people struggling with drug & alcohol issues.
The Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome.
Coco Vanderwegh´s forehand return winner to win the 2020 World Team Tennis Title for the NY Empires.
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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:-
How he started working with his first tennis player, Tom GulliksonHis time working with Jimmy Connors & Nick Bollettieri´s Tennis Academy (now IMG Academy)Why he thinks more players aren´t travelling with sports psychologists…yet.How to train mentally and emotionally.Tips to help build your confidence.His belief that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built, through energy investment.The Hidden Scorecard – the importance of having different success measures.His time working with Olympic gold medal speed skater Dan Jansen.Advice to parents, players and coaches who don´t have access to a sports psychologist.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
