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

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:-

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Follow Coach Casey on Instagram and Youtube

Follow Coach Casey on Substack to read chapters from his upcoming college tennis comedy memoir:https://substack.com/@tenniscoachconorcasey

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 doping
• The 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.

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