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Dan Kiernan, Director of SotoTennis Academy in Spain, has created a podcast to entertain, educate, and energize 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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- 4 days ago46 min
French Open Week 1 Chaos Round Up!
Our CTC Live series continues from Roland Garros 2026! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by broadcaster Candy Reid and performance analyst Mike James to round up an extraordinary first week at the French Open.From Fonseca's stunning comeback against Djokovic to Sinner's shock exit in the heat, the drama has been non-stop. Dan also gives us a first-hand account of being at the tournament with his players, including a brilliant moment with Landaluce after his 5hr 58 minute epic.This is the place to go for a round-up of Roland Garros action from a coach's perspective.Key talking points:Jannik Sinner's shock exit to Cerundolo in the heat, with Mike noting odds of 12,500 to 1 on that result, and Candy raising an interesting theory about redheads and the MC1R gene explaining Sinner's struggles in extreme temperatures.Fonseca's extraordinary comeback from two sets down to beat Novak Djokovic, with Dan sharing what it was like to witness that match in person sitting next to the Fonseca family, and the panel debating whether it was Novak's Roland Garros farewell.Rafael Jodar continuing his run and the unprecedented state of the men's draw, with no former Grand Slam champion remaining in the last 16 for the first time since 1968.The injury crisis gripping the tournament?Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek and her remarkable mindset, with Mike sharing a powerful insight about her playing on the same day she received a photo of her family home being destroyed back in Ukraine.The Vallejo umpire controversy, with the panel giving a balanced take and calling for the matter to be put to rest following his apology.Each CTC Live episode streams on YouTube during the fortnight. Search Control the Controllables Podcast and follow our Instagram and Twitter for the latest live times!Chapters 00:00 Welcome and tournament atmosphere from Paris04:00 Sinner's exit, Hada's rise and the unprecedented men's draw08:00 Fonseca vs Djokovic, a match for the ages14:00 The injury crisis and the roof court debate22:00 Marta Kostyuk's mindset and win over Swiatek32:00 Women's draw quarter final preview40:00 Sabalenka vs Osaka preview and what to expect43:00 The Vallejo controversyYouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc__podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables PodcastThank you everyone for listening!Follow @ctc.podcast on Instagram to be the first to know when we are going live from Paris throughout the fortnight!Watch the full video version over on the Control the Controllables YouTube channel.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
French Open Live
Listen to Dan and guest Freddie Nielsen chat through all the action from Day 4 & 5 at Roland Garros, including the shock departure of Jannik Sinner.They analyse what went wrong for Sinner, key upcoming matches, and who they think could now lift the trophy.Key TopicsYannick Sinner's unexpected exit and the implications for men's singlesWith the men´s draw wide open, anyone from Felix to Zverev or Cerundolo could take the titleHeat, mental fatigue, and injuries are influencing player performances more than everDoubles draw controversies and rule changes affecting participationEmerging young talents and dark horses in the tournamentConnect with us!Website: https://www.controlthecontrollables.comEmail us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.comThis episode is sponsored by Novellus Finance: https://www.novellusfinance.com/uk/
- 1 weeks ago45 min
French Open Live Breakdown! Talking about the 1st few days of action in Paris. W/ Calvin Betton.
Our CTC Live series is back for Roland Garros 2026, bringing you first-hand updates from the courts of Paris!Sponsored by Novellus Finance: https://novellusfinance.com/uk/ In this episode, Dan is joined by Calvin Betton, a 2 time Grand Slam-winning coach, live from the tournament, to break down the action from the first three days. They cover the extraordinary heat gripping Paris, the big seeds falling, integrity questions around the doubles draw, and some brilliant stories from inside the locker room and beyond.This is the place to go for a quick round-up of Roland Garros action from a coach's perspective.Key talking points:Temperatures hitting 37 degrees Celsius in Paris and how the courts are staying surprisingly slow despite the heat, thanks to Roland Garros's unique watering and salting process.Big names out early, including Taylor Fritz, Medvedev and Bublik, plus Jessica Pegula going out to Kim Birrell on day three.The doubles draw integrity debate, with six first-round withdrawals and singles players pocketing prize money without hitting a ball.The Serena Williams comeback rumours, with Calvin giving a frank take on wildcards, integrity and whether the sport should be rolling out the red carpet.A brilliant exclusive Gael Monfils story from a five-a-side football game at the National Tennis Centre.French youngster Kwame, born in 2009, is impressing on his Roland Garros debut and drawing comparisons to a young Wayne Rooney.Each CTC Live episode streams on YouTube during the fortnight. Search Control the Controllables Podcast and follow our Instagram and Twitter for the latest live times!Chapters 00:00 Welcome, the Paris heat and court conditions 06:30 Integrity in the doubles draw and prize money controversy 15:00 Serena Williams comeback rumours and the wildcard debate 22:00 Bublik's behaviour and a Medvedev tribute 30:00 Monfils, Wawrinka and the end of an era 36:00 French youngster Kwame and the next generation 40:00 Can anyone stop Sinner? The men's and women's draws were reviewedFollow @ctc.podcast on Instagram to be the first to know when we are going live from Paris throughout the fortnight!Watch the full video version over here: https://www.youtube.com/@ctc.podcast.YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Website: https://www.controlthecontrollables.c... Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
French Open 2026 Preview
We're back for Roland Garros 2026! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by our Grand Slam panellists, two of them live from Paris during qualifying week, to preview all the action we can expect from the clay courts over the next fortnight.They discuss the Carlos Alcaraz injury situation and the wider player burnout debate, the future of US college tennis, and the prize money controversy making headlines at this year's tournament. Plus dark horses across both draws, key storylines to watch, and their winner predictions!Meet our panellists:Denmark's Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Freddie Nielsen - currently coaching August Holmgren, who is in the final round of qualifying as we record.Performance analyst and coach Mike James making his panel debut! Mike works with Oracle Tennis and is currently coaching Linda Fruhvirtova, also in the final round of qualifying in Paris.Sports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy Reid, Tennessee Vols alumna and one of the great voices of tennis.Key talking points:Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from both Roland Garros and Wimbledon with a wrist injury, and the panel debate whether rising ball speeds, heavier balls and relentless scheduling are pushing players beyond their physical limits.US college tennis is at a crossroads, with the Arkansas programme cuts a sign of things to come as NIL money floods into football and basketball and squeezes tennis budgets at major universities.The panel share their genuine dark horse picks across both draws, with some bold names put forward on the men's side in particular.Top players are reportedly refusing all non-mandatory press at Roland Garros as a prize money protest, and the panel debate whether they are targeting the right thing.Will Yannick Sinner march to a dominant Roland Garros title, or will the wide open draws on both sides deliver a first-time Grand Slam champion? The panel have their say and there are some bold calls in there.Who do you think will be this year's Roland Garros champions? Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter or drop us an email to let us know who you're backing!Links mentioned in this episode:Listen to: August Holmgren: Wimbledon Sensation and Challenger ChampionListen to: Candy Reid, From the Court to CNNListen to: Mike James - A Numbers GameListen to: Freddie Nielsen & Jonny Marray Part One: Pre Wimbledon 2012
- 2 weeks ago20 min
CTC Short: Remembering Dr. Jim Loehr — The Sports Psychologist Who Changed Tennis Forever
Today´s episode is a tribute to one of sport's greatest minds Dr. Jim Loehr, who sadly passed away last month aged 83.Dr. Loehr was one of the world’s leading performance psychologists and a true pioneer in mental fitness. Across a remarkable five-decade career, he worked with hundreds of elite athletes including Grand Slam champions Jim Courier, Monica Seles and Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario.His work helped transform the way athletes viewed mental performance — not as a weakness, but as an essential part of achieving greatness.We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Dr. Loehr onto the podcast in 2021, and his episode remains one of the most listened-to conversations on Control the Controllables. In this special CTC Short, Dan reflects on Dr. Loehr’s impact on tennis and sport before revisiting a powerful clip from their original conversation.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to Dr Jim Loehr´s episode in fullEpisode 120: Marcus Daniell High Impact AthletesSotoTennis Academy"Treatment of others is the gold standard of a fulfilled and satisfying life." - Dr. Jim Loehr
- May 1, 20261h 20m
Maxime Tchoutakian: Coaching Vicky Mboko & Life on the WTA Tour
What does it really take to coach at the very top of the game?And how does a 32-year-old coach find himself leading the journey of one of the fastest-rising players in world tennis?In this episode of Control the Controllables, we sit down with Maxime Tchoutakian, the coach of Vicky Mboko — a 19-year-old who has taken the tennis world by storm, breaking into the Top 10 in less than a year.But Max’s story is just as compelling as the player he now coaches.Ranked 530 in the world as a player, he took the US college route at Baylor University, rebuilt his career from scratch after COVID, and walked into the Mouratoglou Academy with no clear coaching plan, only to have one practice with Victoria Azarenka and receive a call from her agent 30 minutes later.What he shares in this episode gives a rare, honest look at what it really means to operate inside the world's best tennis teams.In this episode:What it was actually like telling a former World Number 1 how to improve her game at age 26.The moment Azarenka asked him to become her full-time coach and how scary that felt.Why adaptation is the single most important skill to survive life on the WTA tour.His honest take on whether coaches are paid well enough for what they sacrifice.What makes Victoria Mboko so special and why Max believes she will win multiple Grand Slams.The brutal truth about French tennis: why talented kids keep falling short when it matters most.His biggest coaching regret and why he wishes he'd trusted himself sooner.CONNECT WITH CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLESWebsite: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctc.podcast/Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.comMentioned in this episode:Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop. TennisAthlete is an online Strength & Conditioning platform, designed specifically for tennis players who want structured, affordable and flexible training. Wherever they are in the world. TennisAthlete helps you stay consistent, improve performance, and train with purpose. Train smarter. Anywhere.TennisAthlete
- Apr 17, 202618 min
CTC Short: British Doubles Pioneer – Celebrating Jamie Murray’s Legacy
A tribute to a British tennis legend.This week on Control the Controllables, we're marking the retirement of one of Great Britain´s greatest ever players, Jamie Murray.7 Grand Slam titles. 39 tour-level titles. World Number 1. Davis Cup Winner & Olympian. The man who put British doubles on the map and helped spark a generation of GB doubles players that continue to thrive on the tour today.We went back into the archives to pull out one of our favourite moments from our episode with Jamie back in 2020. This short clip is a perfect reminder of just what a remarkable person and player he is.In this episode:The story of Jamie's Wimbledon title age 21.Why zero expectation was the secret weapon that fuelled that Wimbledon run.How expectation and pressure change as a career develops.How he felt reaching World Number 1.Becoming Jamie, not just Andy Murray’s brother.Why Dan thinks his impact on tennis will contine.From all of us at Control the Controllables, congratulations Jamie. What a career. What a legacy.Control the Controllables episodes Jamie Murray features in:Episode 13: Jamie Murray - From Dunblane to the top of the world!Is Opelka Right - Should Doubles be Scrapped?CONNECT WITH CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLESWebsite: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctc.podcast/Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.comMentioned in this episode:Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop. TennisAthlete is an online Strength & Conditioning platform, designed specifically for tennis players who want structured, affordable and flexible training. Wherever they are in the world. TennisAthlete helps you stay consistent, improve performance, and train with purpose. Train smarter. Anywhere.TennisAthlete
- Apr 2, 20261h 14m
Adam Jones: Inside Life as a Hitting Partner to the World’s Best
What does it really look like behind the scenes with the best players in the world? This week on Control the Controllables, we sit down with Adam Jones -hitting partner to the world's best, doubles professional, and the man behind Forehands & Flat Whites, the Instagram account quietly taking over tennis feeds everywhere. In 2026 alone, Jonesy has celebrated with the Australian Open women's champion on Rod Laver Arena, hit with Djokovic, Sinner and Rybakina and won his first professional doubles title. From taking the bus to junior tournaments with his granddad on the Wirral, to camping on a golf course in Portugal because he couldn't afford the hotel, to warming up Alcaraz on Wimbledon centre court before the 2025 final. Adam's story is proof that your path doesn't have to look like everyone else's to be incredible. What he shares in this episode gives a rare, unfiltered look at what it really takes to operate at the top of the game. In this episode: What it’s REALLY like to hit with players like Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sinner. Adam opens up about growing up in Birkenhead and the family sacrifices that made his career possible. How elite players prepare — routines, habits, and attention to detail. How Elena Rybakina went out of her way to make Adam feel part of her Australian Open victory in a moment he'll never forget. Why Adam walked off the court six minutes into a hit with an unnamed American player. Lessons Adam has learned from being inside top players’ teams His honest reflection on success, rankings pressure and the mental hole he found himself in earlier in his career. Why personality, connection, and attitude can open doors in tennis Follow Adam Jones on Instagram: @adam_jonesyyy123 CONNECT WITH CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES Website: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctc.podcast/ Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.com
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