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Control the Controllables

Dan Kiernan
Tennis
Australian Open
Wimbledon
Davis Cup
Andy Murray
Coaching
Saudi Arabia
Mental Resilience
Valorie Kondos Field
WTA Doubles
Coaching Philosophy
Elite Tennis Tour
Resilience
Mental Coaching
Cambodia
UCLA
Athletics
Swedish Tennis
Pete Sampras
Tennis Coaching

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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Latest Episodes

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 W... more

What if you didn’t have to be a top junior to become a professional tennis player?

In this episode of Control the Controllables, we speak with Belgian professional tennis player Sander Gille, a Roland Garros finalist, Olympic competitor, Davis Cup p... more

Join us as we unpack the biggest storylines from the 2026 Australian Open!

From Osaka´s dramatic outfit entrance on Rod Laver Arena to Djokovic rolling back the years to take out Sinner in the semi-finals, we analyse the epic matches, player perform... more

We’re back for the Australian Open 2026!

Host Dan Kiernan is joined by our Grand Slam panelists to preview all the action we can expect from Melbourne over the next fortnight. They discuss the standout players, popcorn match-ups and potential dark h... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Jones
Hitting partner for top players, social media personality
Top players' hitting partner (Carlos Alcaraz, Elena Rybakina, etc.)
Episode: Adam Jones: Inside Life as a Hitting Partner to the World’s Best
Sander Gillé
Professional tennis player from Belgium
Professional tennis, doubles specialist
Episode: Sander Gillé: The Unconventional Path to the Top of Professional Tennis
Jody Maginley
Professional doubles player and co-founder of The Changeover Podcast
Episode: From Antigua to the Pro Tour: Jody Maginley’s Tennis Journey and Podcast Success
Tom Corrie
Head of Performance Media and Broadcast at TennisViz
TennisViz
Episode: What Data is Making a Real Difference on the ATP Tour with Tom Corrie
Andrea Vavassori
Back-to-back US Open Mixed Doubles champion
Professional Tennis Player
Episode: Andrea Vavassori: Why winning the US Open Mixed Doubles Title was so Important for Doubles
Tristan Boyer
Professional Tennis Player
Episode: Tristan Boyer: Fighting for the ATP Top 100
Julian Cash
Men's Doubles Wimbledon Champion 2025
Episode: Lloyd Glasspool & Julian Cash - Wimbledon Champions 2025
Lloyd Glasspool
Men's Doubles Wimbledon Champion 2025
Episode: Lloyd Glasspool & Julian Cash - Wimbledon Champions 2025
Mel South
Former Top 100 player and commentator
Episode: Wimbledon Lives Day 11 Recap and Day 12 Preview W/ Mel South & Will Boucek

Host

Dan Kiernan
Host of Control the Controllables; Director of SotoTennis Academy (Spain)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 308 ratings
  • Great insight!!

    Conveying the complex into simplicity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schenck*
    United Statesa year ago
  • Luv it, but…

    Hey Dan , your show is one of my faves, & Go Gaby & Erin!! Loved the ‘live from Riyadh’ pods. Only thing is you always say girls. A little disconcerting… only slightly ok if you also all say boys. Sending huge respect to these women (or some of them young women) professional tennis players. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjenm9
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great guests

    Loved the latest ep with Liv, have enjoyed following her journey, she seems like a lovely level headed young lady and is a joy to watch. Agree with her, Billy Harris should be next guest! Also highly rate the preview/ review eps of the slams, the panels are a great mix and it really works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBN4727
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Control the Controllables strikes a delicate balance between insightful content and approachable delivery. It's like having a casual conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring interesting themes without getting overly complex - a refreshing and engaging listen. Deirdre

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deirdre Tshien
    United States3 years ago
  • wider perspective

    Dan , fantastic podcast topics. Really enjoying the different people you bring on to get different perspectives. Your chat with Henry and Robbie etc have been very illuminating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    minitennis
    United States3 years ago

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The host delivers insightful, approachable conversations with strong guests.
Guests are diverse within tennis, from players to analysts and coaches.
Listeners appreciate the practical takeaways for parents and coaches.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#35
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#37
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#33
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#52
Germany/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#53
France/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CTC LIVE: Reaction To Alcaraz & Ferrero Split
Q: How awkward would it be at the Ferrero Academy if Carlos still wants to train there?
If this has been a fallout, Carlos Alcaraz won't be training at the Juan Carlos Ferrero Academy.
CTC LIVE: Reaction To Alcaraz & Ferrero Split
Q: Will Juan Carlos Ferrero switch to another high profile singles player in 2026?
I don't think he needs to coach anybody.
Andrea Vavassori: Why winning the US Open Mixed Doubles Title was so Important for Doubles
Q: What makes Sara Errani special on a doubles court?
Sara is very intelligent on the court and helps bring confidence to the team dynamic.
Andrea Vavassori: Why winning the US Open Mixed Doubles Title was so Important for Doubles
Q: What advice do you have for someone starting their professional journey on the Futures Tour?
Work hard, believe in yourself, and have a supportive team behind you.
Andrea Vavassori: Why winning the US Open Mixed Doubles Title was so Important for Doubles
Q: How does it feel back to back US Open Champions?
It felt amazing, the energy was unmatched, and getting support from both the crowd and fellow players was incredible.

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This show centers on high-performance tennis, hosted by a former player and academy director who interviews players, coaches, parents, and industry professionals. Episodes routinely unpack performance, mindset, coaching approaches, data analytics, and the business of tennis, with a particular emphasis on doubles play, Grand Slams, and development pathways. Unique strengths include a practitioner's lens on coaching, development, and family dynamics in tennis, plus accessible, human-focused conversations that appeal to coaches, parents, and players aiming to improve and navigate the sport at all levels.

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Recent guests on Control the Controllables include:

1. Adam Jones
2. Sander Gillé
3. Jody Maginley
4. Tom Corrie
5. Andrea Vavassori
6. Tristan Boyer
7. Julian Cash
8. Lloyd Glasspool

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