Control the Controllables

Dan Kiernan
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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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    Sander Gillé: The Unconventional Path to the Top of Professional Tennis

    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 player and former World No.18 in doubles. Sander’s journey to the top of the game is anything but traditional. He wasn’t a standout junior, didn’t grow up expecting to turn professional, and at 17 he chose US college tennis simply to continue playing while earning a degree. After college, Sander decided to give the professional tour a try — funding his early career through crowdfunding, league tennis, and relentless persistence. Years later, that journey led him to the Roland Garros final and the top of the ATP doubles rankings. This episode is a powerful reminder that there are many different pathways to success in tennis. In this episode: Growing up playing multiple sports before choosing tennisWhy Sander never planned to become a professional playerThe decision-making process behind his college career in the US and transitioning to professional tennisHow crowdfunding helped keep his career going early on.How injuries shaped his focus from singles to doubles and lessons learned along the way.Key insights on finding his game, mental resilience, and balancing success with authenticity.Memorable experiences, including playing Andy Murray at the Olympics and reaching a Grand Slam final.Reflections on partnership longevity, team dynamics, and future goals in doubles. If you’re chasing a career in tennis or supporting someone who is, this is a story you need to hear. CONNECT WITH CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES Website: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctc.podcast/ Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.com

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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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  • Creator
    Dan Kiernan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    302
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dan Kiernan
  • Show Website
    Control the Controllables

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