Control the Controllables

Coach Conor Casey: Combining Coaching and Comedy


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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:-

Connect with us : Website | Instagram | Email us

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

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