Jules Rojer is the definition of a warrior on the ATP Tour.A doubles specialist from the small Caribbean island of Curaco, Rojer´s tennis career has already spanned more than 20 years, winning 37 doubles titles and 4 Grand Slams along the way. Rojer has been as high as world number 3 in doubles. He won his first Men’s doubles Grand Slam at the age of 35 at Wimbledon, and his 3rd aged 41 in Paris in 2021. In today´s episode he shares his story that has led to this point.Jules tells us about:-The early influences that helped shape his mindset and work ethic on his home island of Curaçao.The influence and emotion attached to parental love and support.How winning isn't the only measure of success in sports.How doubles has changed during his career.Jules is a storyteller, and this episode is filled with stories that will make you laugh, smile and the odd tear! But most of all you will learn what it takes to create a champion when the odds are stacked against you, and how you do that whilst maintaining a healthy and humble attitude towards life.Links Mentioned in this Episode:-Folllow Jules Roger on InstagramListen to Valorie Kondos Field on Control the Controllables.Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram to keep up with all the latest on the show!If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more tennis players, coaches and parents who need these insights.
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Adam Blicher: Getting to know ourselves, rather than changing ourselves
In today´s episode, Dan is joined by friend and former colleague at SotoTennis Academy, Adam Blicher.Adam shares his journey through tennis coaching, health challenges, and the release of his book 'Winning Words'. He reflects on the importance of managing expectations in tennis, the role of parents and coaches, and the impact of his battle with cancer on his perspective. Adam emphasises the need for balance in ambition and the significance of understanding yourself in the coaching profession. This is a great listen for tennis coaches!Episode highlights includes:.🎾 Adam talks about writing 'Winning Words' and why it was a significant milestone in his career.🎾 What it means to be a coach and what it takes.🎾 Adam describes how he coped with the being told his cancer treatment had a 25% success rate. 🎾 The role of parents in a player's journey.🎾 Becoming a husband and a father when he didn’t think it was possible 🎾 The landscape of tennis is rapidly changing, requiring adaptation.Connect with us:-Watch videos from Adam´s episode on Instagram & YouTubeCheck out Adam's Book: Winning WordsRead more about Adam here
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Doubles Special with Will Boucek
Our 250th episode of Control the Controllables is here and it’s a special episode all about doubles!Dan is joined by doubles analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe and the Doubles Only podcast host, Will Boucek. With this episode also being a collaboration episode over both podcasts!In this conversation, Dan Kiernan and Will discuss the current state and future of doubles in tennis. They explore the origins of their passion for doubles, the challenges it faces, and the innovative experiences that could enhance its appeal. They also discuss: 🎾 Why doubles is often overlooked - but has huge potential.🎾 New ways to attract more fans to the game.🎾 How commercial pressures shape the future of doubles.🎾 The power of emotional connection in growing the sport.🎾 Why embracing vulnerability can help doubles players build an audience.🎾 The need for adaptability and innovation to ensure its success.Listen and enjoy!Links to Will Bouceks pages:https://thetennistribe.com/https://www.instagram.com/thetennistribe/https://x.com/WillBoucek
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Coach Conor Casey: Combining Coaching and Comedy
Coach Conor Casey is an influencer with over 85,000 Instagram followers, known for his hilarious and relatable tennis content. His comedic clips have taken the tennis world by storm - if you play or follow the sport, you’ve probably seen (and laughed at) his videos!A former US college player originally from Canada, Conor is a tennis coach who sees content as a powerful tool for growing the sport.In this episode, we cover:Junior and College Tennis – Conor shares his love for college tennis, his experiences playing at Ohio State, and what he believes needs to change in the system.The Rise of a Content Creator – How he built his Instagram following through tennis-themed comedy, including viral characters like ‘Rosemary’ and ‘Raw Dog’.Sitcom Writing & Acting – From writing for sitcoms and comedians like Vince Vaughn to starring in the highly rated film BlackBerry.Coaching & Rediscovering Tennis – How stepping into coaching reignited his passion for tennis and led to a unique blend of comedy and sport.Future Aspirations – His plans to publish a book, expand his content, and explore TV and film projects centered around tennis.Links Mentioned in this Episode:-Connect with us : Website | Instagram | Email usFollow Coach Casey on Instagram and YoutubeFollow Coach Casey on Substack to read chapters from his upcoming college tennis comedy memoir:https://substack.com/@tenniscoachconorcasey
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CTC Real - Addressing the Sinner Ban, Mixed Doubles Changes, Vukov Suspension and More..
In today´s episode we´re bringing you the 3rd edition of our CTC Real series, delving into the real side of tennis.Host Dan Kiernan discusses the biggest stories in tennis in the past week including:- Janik Sinner's controversial 3-month ban for dopingThe changes to the mixed doubles event at the US Open Stefan Vukov´s (former long-term coach to Elina Rybakina) suspension from the WTA tour.ATP Doubles Coach Calvin Betton joins Dan to give his take on what the new mixed doubles format at Flushing Meadows means for doubles players and the sport as a whole. Meanwhile Irish Coach Pete Bothwell shares some humorous and challenging stories from his time on the Futures Tour. Dan also rounds up all the action from the NCAA Indoor Championships, plus more players to watch for 2025.Enjoyed the episode? We´d love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review here!You can also email the show and make sure you follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok for all the latest on Control the Controllables!
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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