Control the Controllables

Emily Webley-Smith has been competing on the ITF/WTA tour for the past 18 years.

She has reached a career high of 240 in singles and 113 in doubles. Emily has overcome 7 major injuries during her career, but she continues to make big improvements through passion, desire and hard work.

The tennis journey is not an easy one, but if you have the love of the sport, it overcomes all. We get into all of this with Emily in this episode. Enjoy!

Follow Emily on Twitter: @ews24

Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilywebleysmith

Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast

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For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Will Herbert is currently Kyle Edmund’s physio and has previously worked with Alexander and Misha Zverev, Ana Ivanovic to name a few. 

He was a top UK Junior player funded through the LTA system, and has used his tennis playing to create an opportunity to be part of that world as a physio. 

In this episode, Will gives us an insight into the role of a physio on a pro players team, and shares his experiences working with Zverev, Ivanovic and Kyle Edmund. He also tells us the story behind Ivan Lendl´s nickname for him! A great story, enjoy! 

***After recording this episode, Will was part of Emma Raducanu´s team at the 2021 US Open where she won her first Grand Slam, aged just 19-years-old. 🏆

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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WTA player Ali Collins talks candidly about how tennis is taken too seriously at a young age and the effects it can have on a players mental health, if we are not careful.

We discuss the transition from being a top junior player into the Pro Game and much more..

Instagram: @alicollins27

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Multiple Grand Slam Champion, Paralympic Gold Medalist and the first ever Wimbledon Wheelchair Champion in 2016, Gordon Reid.

Gordon tells his story from the beginning to being the champion he is today.

Gordon Reid on Twitter: @GordonReid91

Website: www.gordonreidtennis.com

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For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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From talented British junior, to a successful playing career before moving onto the ATP Tour as a coach, Mark Hilton has an amazing story.

As well as helping GB´s Liam Broady reach World Junior number 2 in 2012, Mark has also coached Kyle Edmund and has coached Dan Evans three times over a 15 year period. Enjoy the show!

Mark on Twitter: @markhilts

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For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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We get a chance to get inside the mind of one of the worlds best sports psychologists.

Dr Anthony Ross, Director of Mentally Tough Tennis and a former top 150 ATP player shares his own personal and professional journey with us. And it’s been far from plain sailing....

Find out more about Dr Anthony Ross here:-

Instagram: @mentally_tough_tennis

Website: www.mentallytoughtennis.com

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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Eden Silva and Evan Hoyt discuss their unexpected run to being the longest standing British tennis players at Wimbledon in 2019. After being given a wildcard into the Mixed Doubles, they reached the quarter-finals going further than Andy Murray and Serena Williams.

Eden and Evan chat to Control the Controllables about that unforgettable fortnight, as well as their plans for who they will play with in 2021. Does she say yes?

Eden on  Instagram: @edensilva

Evan on Instagram: @evan_hoyt

Evan Hoyt Youtube Channel

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Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾

For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop.

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