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Excellent tennis podcast
Some tremendous insights into the world of tennis. This has been a throughly enjoyable listen during the lockdowns. Thanks Dan keep them coming. 🎾🎾
- Gazbell
- Jan. 30, 2021
Control the Controllables
Brilliantly insightful interviews. A must listen for parents and younger players. So much to take away but also just some really entertaining content! Had made lockdown walks so much more enjoyable!
- @PotterRussell
- Jan. 28, 2021
A podcast growing into itself
This podcast gets better and better with every episode. Dan is a great interviewer, and more so than most, pushes the interviewees, makes the conversation personal and asks the questions that you want to ask yourself.
The guests get better and better and the back catalogue is worth a listen. If you like the tennis podcast, you will like this!
- CC341
- Jan. 27, 2021
- sturmejo
- Jan. 26, 2021
Episode 92 Justin- wow
So refreshing to hear from someone who doesn’t pander, says it as it is but has the best interest of players and the sport at heart. Really interesting guy and I am sure has many more stories to tell. Excellent interview technique as usual Dan
- Lets get to the point
- Jan. 19, 2021
Wow! What a moving podcast.
Episode 39 with Joe Dixon was so moving that I had to listen to it twice.
Many thoughts and words I have experienced and I thought I was alone. The Tennis Coach’s life is unique and very few ‘outsiders’ understand what it encompasses.
Thank you Joe for opening up.
- Tennis deidre
- Jan. 16, 2021
So Interesting
Listened to a few of these now, really good questioning, would love hear one from club coaches on how we get more kids in to playing tennis and retaining there interest.
- Solihullstringer
- Dec. 15, 2020
Control the controllable review
This is a great podcast. So many knowledgeable guests that piece together thousands of years of tennis experience and the behaviours and traits that led to their success. Dan Kiernan does a fabulous job of unpacking the mindset of an elite performer in sports and life. Get your note pad ready because there are so many nuggets in here.
- aussiefish1975
- Dec. 4, 2020
The podcasts everyone in tennis needs to listen to
There aren’t many car journeys I take without listening to Dan’s podcasts. As a coach, the values expressed on the shows align with mine and the insights into various peoples journeys and achievements is invaluable. I can’t recommend the podcasts enough and I regularly share episodes with the players and parents at our club. Keep up the great work 💪🏻🎾
- Johnnie Cav
- Dec. 4, 2020
Brilliant
So good to hear so many different voices, journeys and stories from our amazing sport. Brilliant knowledge for all to listen to, players, parents, coaches and lovers of the sport of tennis or in fact any sport.
- meltennise1
- Dec. 3, 2020
Coach CL
Top Pod this, supremely executed, genuine, honest, great guests, frank conversations, so lucky to have something like this, if tennis is a big part of your life.
- Pissylittle
- Dec. 1, 2020
Coach
A fantastic listen for anyone involved in the sport of tennis. Dan is an amazing host and his catalogue of guests is bringing me back time and time again! 🎾
- Weaves 🎾
- Nov. 26, 2020
The Best Podcast for Slightly Crazy Tennis Parents
This podcast has the biggest breadth and depth of guests to help any tennis parent understand what they have got themselves into! The podcast has hopefully made me a slightly less crazy tennis parent as well as being extremely thought provoking and ultimately applicable not just to tennis but also to life.
- Diesel9876542167
- Nov. 21, 2020
Holistic tennis information
The control the Controllables podcast is an absolutely outstanding listen that gives information across many different areas of tennis.
- Takes the listener inside the minds of players and their decision making on court in the biggest situation.
- Gives insight on the players differing pathways to reach the top of the game
- great diversity of guests. interviews players, private coaches, federation coaches, commentators, physical trainers, mental skills specialists, tennis parents, successful business people, child prodigies
- Addresses issues and probes for solutions.
- truly a global and holistic look at tennis. Hosts Dan and John are engaging, interesting, and do an excellent job of facilitating the best information from their guests. Not afraid to ask the tough questions!
- SWalterIH
- Nov. 18, 2020
Dave Sammel
Another cracking listen. The podcast series has got me through my endless walks in lockdown. The podcast really is a must for any tennis fan- fascinating. Highly recommended.
- benjferg
- Nov. 17, 2020
Control the CONTROLLABLES
I’d give this series more stars if I could! A really fascinating insight into the world of tennis - transferable to everyday life too. Hosts Dan Kiernan, former British tennis No 1, and Irish Fed cup captain, John McGahon talk to players, coaches, parents, commentators, physios and more. Every episode leaves you wanting more. Accreditation points for coaches too!
Subscribe now - you won’t be disappointed.
- CeParker43
- Nov. 14, 2020
Amazing Podcast!
Love the content of the podcast and getting background on the players and life on the tour. Would love to see a current top ten player featured on the podcast???
- #BOSS no.1
- Nov. 11, 2020
Inspiring and informative
I started listening to CtC about ep30 and since then I’ve been alternating between the new episodes and catching up on the old ones. The podcast doesn’t just keep me entertained on my commute, it provides so much more. I’m a NE England club tennis player well past my low-level best, but I love playing and watching our sport and CtC oozes enthusiasm and energy. I’m also a tennis dad with 2 teenage national level kids with ambitions in the sport, maybe through the US College system. I’m also a secondary school leader with a keen interest in a growth mindset philosophy. The podcast undoubtedly ticks every box for me. I learn so much in every episode and the range from the Gym Shark boss to Judy M and US college coaches is what makes it so informative. It also inspires me to have the same level of drive and enthusiasm for my job. My kids listen with interest to and from lessons/tournaments and although we take it is small doses so not to shove it down their throats, the snippets of wisdom sink in. Thank you Dan for all you are doing.
- Ckzebra
- Nov. 7, 2020
Episode 14 with Hicksy
Just finished listening to episode 14. It brought back fond memories of being on his squad 19 years ago and a reminder of what an inspiration coach he was. His anecdotes took me right back and put a smile of my face . Thanks for putting this Podcast together. Keep it up.
- Porszy
- Oct. 25, 2020
Lovely stuff
As a (bad) tennis player and (hopefully better) tennis Dad, can’t recommend this enough. Learn something new about the game, and especially about player development, every single episode. Keep it up!
- Guyadams
- Oct. 23, 2020
- Fordy10
- Oct. 10, 2020
Superb podcast
I love to listen at tennis podcast and this one is of the tops in my list. Great passion, great guests and very well organized by Dan and John. Hard to pick my favorite. Please support the podcast.
- davidvespaman
- Sept. 26, 2020
Peter Gillespie
Great tennis podcast. Superb job Dan - keep going with the great guests and chat. You are a natural and I’m sure will lead to more media work. Only suggestion is can you improve the sound quality?
- greygillster
- Aug. 29, 2020
#danevans#markhilts
Just listened to the podcast, really enjoyed it, keep up the good work. Come on evo 👍✅🎾
Bazza.
- bazzathevillafan
- Aug. 21, 2020
World class
Every podcast worth listening to bringing a different insight into incredible peoples life journey and how tennis played a huge part in it. Can’t recommend more.
- Dspice690
- Aug. 19, 2020
Highly recommended!
Control the Controllables is shaping up to be the best performance focused tennis podcast out there. In particular, CTC has a wealth of really strong advice for optimising your mindset for consistent, high-level performance. If you have a passion to grow and learn from elite level practitioners, this podcast is an excellent resource. Highly recommended!
- ivan lentil
- Aug. 17, 2020
Great Podcast
Love the podcasts. Dan and John have put together an excellent listen. You’re providing such valuable insights to the tennis community.
- E*J*
- July 29, 2020
Ep 42- James McGee
Really enjoyed this podcast. During his professional career, James stayed with us about 4 years in a row while he played the Tiburon Challenger. He was and still is one of the most genuine and inspirational people our family has had the pleasure to spend time with. He will continue to do great things and we thank you for this opportunity to hear more about how he is following passion with the Inspiring Children Foundation. Look forward to tuning into future podcasts. Cheers!
- Zoxozoxo
- July 24, 2020
Brilliant
As a huge tennis fan this podcast is absolutely brilliant. So informative and fascinating to hear deep insights into the different aspects of the game and the various levels/ areas within in it.
Thank you
- jjc286
- July 3, 2020
- a barclay
- June 19, 2020