In today´s episode we speak to Ethan Quinn, a young up and coming American player who´s edging closer to breaking into the top 100 in the world.

The 21-year-old from California is a former number 1 US junior, and in 2023 won the NCAA men´s singles title in his Freshman year at the University of Georgia. He decided to go pro that summer.

Ethan shares how he´s navigating the challenges of the professional circuit, how fellow American Tommy Paul has helped him and what it´s like playing against some of the biggest stars in tennis, Carloz Alcaraz & Fonseka!

This is a great listen for young players!

Episode Highlights:-

🎾 Ethan talks about the importance of mental resilience in tennis.

🎾 He discusses why he thinks American players struggle on clay.

🎾 The importance of role models in his life including his coaches and players like Tommy Paul.

🎾 Ethan discusses the challenges he faced early in his career and why he believes in controlling the controllables!

🎾 He stresses the importance of being coachable and learning from experiences.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:-

• Follow Ethan Quinn on Instagram
• Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram to keep up with all the latest on the show!

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In today´s episode, Dan speaks to the President of the LTA, Sandi Procter.

Sandi shares her journey from a PE coach to a leading figure in British tennis. She was instrumental in introducing the now world-wide mini tennis red, orange and green system, as well as the LTA´s Tennis Leaders programme.

Sandi also discusses the importance of empowering women in tennis and the need for adaptability in coaching. Sandi is a brilliant example of where the sport of tennis can take you, and how you can inspire others. Enjoy!

Episode highlights:-

🎾 What inspired Sandi to come up with the red, orange, and green balls system which has transformed mini tennis.

🎾 How she found love through tennis and how it led to her unexpected transition into coaching.

🎾 How empowering young leaders in tennis is crucial for the sport's future.

🎾 How technology is reshaping how tennis is played and coached.

🎾 Can tennis coexist with emerging sports like Pickleball and Padel?

🎾 Sandi´s vision for the future of tennis and the importance of community involvement in the sport.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:-

• Follow Sandi on Instagram
• Watch the "best mini tennis point ever"
• Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram to keep up with all the latest on the show!

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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 Instagram
• Listen to Valorie Kondos Field on Control the Controllables.
• Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram to keep up with all the latest on the show!

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