Matt Little - Andy Murray´s S&C Coach

Matt Little is one of the world´s most renowned S&C Coaches.He´s worked with Andy Murray for the past 14 years, through the highs and lows of 3 Grand Slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, a Davis Cup win and career-threatening injuries. Matt was by Murray´s side through two hip surgeries, his gruelling recovery and inspiring return to tennis.He´s just released a new book, The Way of the Tortoise: Why You Have to Take the Slow Lane to Get Ahead.In today´s episode, Matt chats to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about working with Andy, his career in S&C, and gives some fascinating insight into :-His journey from young tennis player to coaching a World Number 1.How he prepares himself to watch Murray´s matches.How his role in Andy Murray´s team has developed through the years.What working with Murray in 2016 was really like!The impact Murray´s hip injuries had on the team, and how rewarding his return to tennis has been.The importance of soft skills in coaching.Why he recommends young tennis & S&C coaches find their own niche in tennis.The inspiration for his new book The Way of the Tortoise.What´s next for S&C in tennis.Episode ShowNotesControl the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcastSotoTennis Academy on Instagram: @sototennisMentioned in this episode:Join us for our First Live Show in London!Control the Controllables is coming to London! We´re hosting our first LIVE SHOW on Friday 19th April 2024.

Join CTC Host Dan Kiernan and special guests as they debate one of the hottest topics in tennis right now: Is the new ‘Elite Tour’ good for tennis?

The new tour being proposed by the Grand Slams would see only the top 96 players compete in a reduced number of tournaments for an exponential rise in prize money.

Join us at Tileyard in London, as we discuss the biggest potential shake up we've ever seen in tennis, and what it means for those of us working in the sport.

Our amazing panel on the night will be:-
John Morris - Tennis super-agent at the heart of these discussions
Freddie Nielsen - 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion and Danish Davis Cup captain
Gaby Dabrowski - 2023 US Open champion and WTA Board Member
Calvin Betton - ATP doubles coach

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