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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!
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We are bringing you guys a BRAND NEW series of shows during the WTA Finals out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
In this series we will bring you guys shorter, daily round ups of the behind the scenes access of the WTA Finals, the training of all the top players, how the female players are treated and will not avoid the big topics!
If you want to join in on the action LIVE then tune each day on our YouTube channel 'Control the Controllables podcast' where you can ask questions LIVE and be involved with a CTC podcast!
Live 8pm GMT during the WTA Finals!
In this episode:
In this conversation, Dan Kiernan discusses the WTA Finals taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the event's setup, the political context surrounding it, and the experiences of players.
Comparing the current tournament to previous ones in Cancun and Turin, emphasising the improvements in player treatment and event organisation.
Also delving into the training and preparation required for the finals, the differences between the WTA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments, and the overall atmosphere among players.
Concludes with insights on the draw and matchups, expressing optimism for the event's impact on women's tennis in the region.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Live Stream
02:50 Insights from the WTA Finals in Riyadh
12:24 Comparing Tournament Experiences: Riyadh vs Cancun
18:07 Player Preparation and Tournament Dynamics
26:04 The Draw and Match Expectations
37:19 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements
Let us know what to think of the new show by DM and messaging us!
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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:-
CTC regular and former Wimbledon Champion, Freddie NielsenJohn Morris, the ´super agent´ to many stars including Andrey Rublev and the former agent to Nick KygriosJustin Sherring, the coach of Joe Salisbury and Jack Draper.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.
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Louis Cayer is one of the most successful coaches in tennis.
He´s transformed doubles in Great Britain, guiding 3 British players to World Mens doubles number 1 and coaching players to a whopping 19 Grand Slam titles!
It´s no surprise that his chat with CTC host Dan Kiernan back in 2021 is still our 2nd most listened to episode, and is too good not to bring back to you.
Listen to Louis discuss the evolution of doubles, and how to pick the right partner. He also shares his top 3 tips for doubles players of all levels.
There are some gems in here, as there always is when talking to Louis. Enjoy!
Listen to more from Louis in his full episode here.
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It´s International Podcast Day, and we have a great guest for this special episode in Yasmin Clarke.
Yasmin is a coach, athlete mentor and commentator. A former pro player, she was GB junior number 1 before quitting tennis at the age of just 19.
She chats to CTC host Dan Kiernan about the challenges faced by female coaches in a male-dominated sport, the importance of family support, and the cultural shifts needed to create more opportunities for women in coaching roles.
This is a great listen for anyone interested in all aspects of the tennis world from a perspective that isn’t normally given a big enough voice.
Episode Highlights:-
Yaz discusses her experiences with early success, winning multiple junior championships The importance of mental health, and the need for a supportive environment in sports. She reflects on the pressures of competition, the significance of enjoying the journey, and the evolution of tennis culture, particularly regarding college tennis as a pathway for player development. She discusses the dynamics of coaching within families, particularly her relationship with her brother, Great Britain´s Jay Clarke.To mark International Podcast Day today, we´ve picked out some of our favourite quotes from our CTC guests! Head over to our Instagram to watch!🎙️
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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
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Today's episode wraps up the final Grand Slam of the year.
Our panel discusses all things US Open, and there were certainly lots of storylines for us to get stuck into! With two new US Open Champions in Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka, GB´s Dan Evans winning the longest ever match at Flushing Meadows and GB´s Mika Stojsavljevic winning the Girls title, New York did not disappoint!
Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen and coach of Wimbledon Men´s Doubles Champion Henry Pattern, Calvin Betton join our host, Dan Kiernan to give a unique perspective on the events of the US Open 2024.
And find out if their pre-tournament predictions were right?!
Episode Highlights:-
Is there an asterix on Jannick Sinner´s title given his recent failed drug tests?Will Sabelenka continue to be a dominant force in tennis and can any other player keep up with her going into the final couple of months of the season?An interesting take on the drop in form of Carlos AlcarazTalking points of the men's final. Taylor Fritz or Taylor Swift?Coaching whilst the match goes on, a good thing or not?Our panelists share their opinions on what good coaching looks like from the sidelines of a match court.Review, comment, like and follow the podcast on all platforms!
Tag us @ctc.podcast and enjoy the episode.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Control the Controllables: Website | Instagram | EmailSotoTennis Academy
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In today´s episode we speak to Damian Hughes from the High Performance Podcast.
Damian is a best selling author and international speaker who excels in building high performance cultures. He´s worked with Sale Sharks, Warrington Wolves, England and GB Rugby League team, and his podcast with Jake Humphrey has hosted some of the top names in sport.
Dan chats to Damian about:-
How his Father created a high performing culture.How he was given an education on world class coaching watching his Dad and other top coaches in the boxing world.Imposter Syndrome and ways of dealing with it.The shift in understanding that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness.Damian´s 3 non-negotiables.Plus many more captivating stories that Damian and Dan share together.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Watch Damian´s TED TalkFind out more about Damien´s High Performance Coaching DaysSotoTennis AcademyFollow us on Instagram
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With the final Grand Slam of 2024 about to get underway on Monday, we´ve brought our amazing panelists together to discuss all things US Open.
The tennis world has been talking about one thing only in the run up to New York - men´s world number 1 Jannik Sinner being cleared of doping, after testing positive twice for clostebol.
Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen and S&C Coach Kieron Vorster join CTC Host Dan Kiernan to discuss the story which has divided tennis this past week. They also give their predictions and players to watch in today´s episode.
Will in-form Jessica Pegula continue her recent form to claim her first Grand Slam or will Coco Gauff manage her defend her title at Flushing Meadows? Can Djokovic build on his Olympic Gold to win back-to-back US Open titles?
Whoever ends up lifting the trophies, we are in for a brilliant fortnight!
Send us your thoughts and predictions by tagging in @ctc.podcast on Instagram on all social media platforms!
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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!
Alfie Hewett on Episode 202 hereThe Vodafone advert is hereLewis Burton on Episode 113 hereAlistair Filmer on Episode 134 here
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This week we welcome back to the show 31-time Grand Slam champion, but first time singles wheelchair Wimbledon champion Alfie Hewett. On Episode 202 of CTC, Alfie spoke to us about his tennis dreams, and top of the list after two finals defeats in a row was clinching that elusive Wimbledon singles title.
Now chasing a career golden slam at this year's Paralympics later this month, Alfie comes on to talk all about his recent success, his ambitions for the summer, and whether the US Open is making a mistake by cancelling the wheelchair event this year.
Listen to Episode 202 of CTC here
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This week we bring to you a brand new format requested on CTC. With this new show, we'll be bringing to you some of the stories you might not have spotted in the world of tennis, from the top level all the way down to the lowest level of professional tennis that rarely gets a mention.
In this first edition, we explore everything that's been happening in this first 6 months of the year, discussing the one handed backhand, tennis players retiring, college tennis and so much more, as well as bringing you a load of exciting sections, uncovering statistics you never knew you needed.
Every edition of this series, we'll be bringing on someone toiling on the fringes of the ATP Tour and Dan will quiz them on their experiences of some of the crazier and wilder things happening in tennis' version of the Wild West. This week, we welcome Finn Bass, ranked 1100 in the world ATP singles, and 800 in doubles.
Let us know what you think of this brand new series and give us some ideas of what you would like to see on the next editions of the show!
Some links from the episode:
Our socials: Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeFinn's tweet is here
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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:
Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Patten.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!
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As we enter Finals weekend here at Wimbledon, we look back to Episode 188, when we welcomed our first singles Wimbledon champion to the show, the one and only Pat Cash!
As we wait to see whether new champions will be crowned on the world famous Centre Court, Pat gives an amazing insight into what it's like to try and lift the famous title as he did, beating Ivan Lendl in straight sets 37 years ago in 1987.
This episode has great advice for both players and coaches on how to lift yourself to become a true champion, so we hope you enjoy!
Check out our socials for more clips of this episode and so many more, as well as behind the scenes content as Dan coaches as Wimbledon:
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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!
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In this week's instalment, we bring you someone at the very cutting edge of player development at the USTA, who had a fantastic playing career herself, Megan Moulton Levy!
Having reached the top 50 in the world in doubles, and the top 250 in singles, all whilst being just 5 feet tall in a game which is fast becoming dictated by height, Megan brings a unique perspective to developing a young tennis player.
From stories about her own process, growing up going to boarding school in Switzerland and on to US college, to her current roles on the board of the USTA and as Head of Player Development at the JTCC, Megan really has been behind the scenes at all levels of tennis, which makes for a fascinating interview!
Some links from the episode:
Our socials: Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeEric Butorac's Episode is hereOur Female Tennis Empowerment Episodes: Sue Anstiss | Olivia Nicholls
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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.
Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Patten.Women's tennis stalwart who recently won her 1000th match on the tour Emily Webley SmithTop tennis strength and conditioning coach and CTC legend Kieron VorsterOur 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!
Mentioned in this episode:
STA Summer Camps 2024
Come join us at STA for summer 2024! Contact us via our email: [email protected], or our social media accounts, either Control the Controllables or STA, and don't forget to quote your discount code for 10% off: summer24
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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:
Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Patten.Women's tennis stalwart who recently won her 1000th match on the tour Emily Webley SmithTop tennis strength and conditioning coach and CTC legend Kieron VorsterThey 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!
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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:
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news on Control the Controllables Podcast!Valorie’s social media: Instagram - TwitterEpisode 62 of Control the ControllablesValorie’s Ted TalkCTC YoutubeSotoTennis Academy: Instagram | X | Website
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Tennis is being disrupted, whether we like it or not!
As we prepare to debate this in our first ever Control the Controllables Live Show on April 19th, never has it been clearer that we need to sit up and listen.
Today´s episode is a new extract from Dan´s chat with Jonathan Overend a few weeks ago. They trade opinions on the Saudi Arabian influence on tennis, the future of doubles, and the topic of our upcoming live show - The Great Tennis Shake-up: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis?
The new tour being is proposed by the Grand Slams and would see only around 100 players compete in a streamlined calendar.
But what does all this mean for the tennis industry?
Join Dan at the Tileyard in London on 19th April as he debates this in our first Live Show with special guests..
John Morris - Tennis super-agent at the heart of these discussionsFreddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captainGaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board MemberCalvin Betton - ATP doubles coachIf you can’t join us in person, don’t worry, you can still follow online live on the night and ask your questions directly to the panel.
⇨ Get your tickets and find out more about the event! ⇦
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