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Matt Little - Andy Murray´s S&C Coach
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Length:
97 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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 ShowNotes
Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast
SotoTennis Academy on Instagram: @sototennis
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 ShowNotes
Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast
SotoTennis Academy on Instagram: @sototennis
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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