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Control the Controllables

By: Dan Kiernan
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  • Dan Kiernan, Director of SotoTennis Academy in Spain has created a podcast to entertain, educate and energise the tennis community. Hear Dan pick the brains of professional tennis players, coaches, parents, and others involved in High Performance Tennis.
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  • Change is Coming to Tennis with Jonathan Overend
    Apr 8 2024

    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 discussions
    • Freddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captain
    • Gaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board Member
    • Calvin Betton - ATP doubles coach

    If 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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    Join us for our First Live Show in London!

    Control the Controllables is coming to London! We´re hosting our first LIVE SHOW on Friday 19th April 2024. Join CTC Host Dan Kiernan and special guests as they debate one of the hottest topics in tennis right now: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis? The new tour being proposed by the Grand Slams would see only the top 96 players compete in a reduced number of tournaments for an exponential rise in prize money. Join us at Tileyard in London, as we discuss the biggest potential shake up we've ever seen in tennis, and what it means for those of us working in the sport. Our amazing panel on the night will be:- John Morris - Tennis super-agent at the heart of these discussions Freddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captain Gaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board Member Calvin Betton - ATP doubles coach If 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 Dan and the panel. Get your tickets and find out more about the event!

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    36 mins
  • Announcing our First Live Show in London!
    Mar 30 2024

    We´re excited to announce that Control the Controllables is coming to London!

    We´re hosting our first LIVE SHOW on Friday 19th April 2024.

    This is your chance to come and join CTC Host Dan Kiernan and our special guests as they debate one of the hottest topics in tennis right now: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis.

    You´ll also have the chance to ask your own questions to Dan and our guests, live at the event.

    The new tour being proposed is backed by the Grand Slams and would see only the top players compete in a reduced number of tournaments for an exponential rise in prize money.

    Join us at Tileyard in London, as we discuss the biggest potential shake up we've ever seen in tennis, and what it means for those of us working in the sport.

    Can´t make it to London on April 19th? You can also join us online on the night. Book your tickets here!

    In today´s episode, you can hear more details from Dan about the Live Show and our exciting panellists. You can also head to our Instagram for more details.

    We look forward to seeing you there!

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    Join us for our First Live Show in London!

    Control the Controllables is coming to London! We´re hosting our first LIVE SHOW on Friday 19th April 2024. Join CTC Host Dan Kiernan and special guests as they debate one of the hottest topics in tennis right now: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis? The new tour being proposed by the Grand Slams would see only the top 96 players compete in a reduced number of tournaments for an exponential rise in prize money. Join us at Tileyard in London, as we discuss the biggest potential shake up we've ever seen in tennis, and what it means for those of us working in the sport. Our amazing panel on the night will be:- John Morris - Tennis super-agent at the heart of these discussions Freddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captain Gaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board Member Calvin Betton - ATP doubles coach If 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 Dan and the panel. Get your tickets and find out more about the event!

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    10 mins
  • How to Nurture the Next Generation of Great Tennis Players with Justin Sherring
    Mar 19 2024

    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:-

    • #166: Jack Draper - GB´s Rising Star on the ATP Tour
    • #132: Joe Salisbury - Double US Open Champion!
    • #102: Louis Cayer- The Doubles Guru
    • #100: Nick Bollettieri - The Godfather of Tennis
    • Follow CTC on Instagram: @ctc.podcast

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    Join us for our First Live Show in London!

    Control the Controllables is coming to London! We´re hosting our first LIVE SHOW on Friday 19th April 2024. Join CTC Host Dan Kiernan and special guests as they debate one of the hottest topics in tennis right now: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis? The new tour being proposed by the Grand Slams would see only the top 96 players compete in a reduced number of tournaments for an exponential rise in prize money. Join us at Tileyard in London, as we discuss the biggest potential shake up we've ever seen in tennis, and what it means for those of us working in the sport. Our amazing panel on the night will be:- John Morris - Tennis super-agent at the heart of these discussions Freddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captain Gaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board Member Calvin Betton - ATP doubles coach If 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 Dan and the panel. Get your tickets and find out more about the event!

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    1 hr and 35 mins

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