Best Adam Blicher Podcasts (2025)

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French Open 2025 Preview 1:18:23

8d ago1:18:23

1:18:23

As the 2025 French Open gets underway today, we´ve brought our Grand Slam panellists together to discuss everything we can expect from the next two weeks at Roland Garros. Can Alcaraz become the new King of Clay after Nadal´s retirement? Will Iga Swiatek win her 4th title in a row in Paris? With so many American men in the draw, will we see our fir…

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Luca Van Assche: Building Belief, Beating Pressure, and Loving the Grind 32:50

13d ago32:50

32:50

This week I’m joined by Luca Van Assche, one of France’s top young players and a former Roland Garros junior champion. We chat about his fast rise to the ATP top 70, what it really takes to make the jump from juniors to the pros, and how Futures helped build his resilience and confidence. Luca opens up about the pressure of expectations, how he’s m…

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Ethan Quinn on the Challenges of Rising up the ATP Rankings 1:14:06

17d ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In today´s episode we speak to Ethan Quinn, a young up and coming American player who´s edging closer to breaking into the top 100 in the world. The 21-year-old from California is a former number 1 US junior, and in 2023 won the NCAA men´s singles title in his Freshman year at the University of Georgia. He decided to go pro that summer. Ethan share…

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LTA President Sandi Proctor on Mini Tennis, Developing Young Leaders & the Role of Federations 1:13:30

24d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

In today´s episode, Dan speaks to the President of the LTA, Sandi Procter. Sandi shares her journey from a PE coach to a leading figure in British tennis. She was instrumental in introducing the now world-wide mini tennis red, orange and green system, as well as the LTA´s Tennis Leaders programme. Sandi also discusses the importance of empowering w…

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Sacrificing Will Pay Off in the End – Liam Broady | Ep. 256 55:43

26d ago55:43

55:43

Liam Broady returns to the Functional Tennis Podcast to reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons of his 11-year pro journey. From dealing with a concussion just before Wimbledon to learning how to separate self-worth from rankings, Liam opens up on the mental battles that come with life on tour. He also shares what a conversation with Pep Guardiola …

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Jules Rojer - Multiple Grand Slam Champion 1:30:55

1M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

Jules Rojer is the definition of a warrior on the ATP Tour. A doubles specialist from the small Caribbean island of Curaco, Rojer´s tennis career has already spanned more than 20 years, winning 37 doubles titles and 4 Grand Slams along the way. Rojer has been as high as world number 3 in doubles. He won his first Men’s doubles Grand Slam at the age…

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Belief Built Through Hard Work with Francisco Comesaña (ATP 70) 22:22

1M ago22:22

22:22

In this episode, I’m joined by rising Argentine star Francisco Comesaña, currently sitting inside the ATP top 70. Francisco shares the grind of coming up through Futures with no funding, how a mindset shift helped him break through, and what it was like beating top names like Rublev and Zverev. We also talk about his first Slam experience at Wimble…

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Adam Blicher: Getting to know ourselves, rather than changing ourselves 1:22:02

2M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

In today´s episode, Dan is joined by friend and former colleague at SotoTennis Academy, Adam Blicher. Adam shares his journey through tennis coaching, health challenges, and the release of his book 'Winning Words'. He reflects on the importance of managing expectations in tennis, the role of parents and coaches, and the impact of his battle with ca…

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"It takes a village - The Return of Coach Joe O'Dwyer on the Functional Tennis Podcast 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

The return of Joe O'Dwyer to the Function Tennis Podcast marks a significant occasion, as it has been five years since his previous appearance. In this enlightening conversation, O'Dwyer, a seasoned ATP and WTA coach, reflects upon his extensive career on the tour, which began in 1999 and has traversed through various eras of tennis. He recounts hi…

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#107: Winning Words: Chapter 3 – Building Trust And Connection 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

Episode 3 of Winning Words – The Audiobook Series is now live! As I’m releasing this episode, I just hit 99 reviews on Goodreads and Amazon combined—and I can’t tell you how proud I am of that. Even more surreal: we just crossed 1,000 copies sold. When I first published Winning Words, my goal was to maybe reach 500 readers in the first year. Hittin…

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Lorenzo Petrucci - Performance trainer of WTA top 20 Liudmila Samsonova 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode, Lorenzo Petrucci, performance coach to WTA top-20 player Liudmila Samsonova, shares his journey from a tennis-playing student in Milan to working alongside some of the sport’s top talent. He reveals how success on tour is about far more than hitting balls, it’s about managing pressure, building smart routines, and knowing when (and…

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Doubles Special with Will Boucek 1:16:31

2M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

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 a…

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#106: Winning Words: Chapter 2 – Understanding the Person Behind the Player 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

Chapter 2 of Winning Words is now live! Want the full audiobook now? Email me at [email protected] to get access to the entire audiobook for the same price as the paperback ($14.99). Otherwise, new chapters will drop as episodes over the coming months. In this episode, we dive into Chapter 2: Beyond the Backhand – Why great coaching starts by u…

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From Childhood Friends to Badosa's Coach: Pol Toledo’s Journey 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

In this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast, host Fabio Molle interviews Pol Toledo, coach of Paula Badosa, discussing her journey, training methodologies, and challenges on the WTA Tour. Pol shares insights into his coaching philosophy, the impact of statistical analysis, and the importance of mental resilience in elite tennis. He also reflec…

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#105: Winning Words: Chapter 1 – Setting The Foundation for Strong Coaching Relationships 17:22

3M ago17:22

17:22

Many of you have been asking for an audiobook version of Winning Words—and now it’s here! Want the full audiobook right away? You can get immediate access to the entire audiobook for the same price as the paperback ($14.99) by emailing me at [email protected]. Otherwise, the rest of the book will be released in episodes over the coming months. …

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Coach Conor Casey: Combining Coaching and Comedy 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

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…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Spanish Tennis with Chris Lewit 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

Today I chat with Chris Lewitt, who recently updated his book, "Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0." Chris, a distinguished coach with extensive experience in the Spanish tennis system, elucidates ten pivotal lessons derived from his interactions with renowned Spanish coaches. These principles not only encapsulate the essence of Spanish tennis training …

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CTC Real - Addressing the Sinner Ban, Mixed Doubles Changes, Vukov Suspension and More.. 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

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 …

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#104: Introduction – Overcomming Communication Hurdles in Tennis Coaching 24:11

4M ago24:11

24:11

You Asked for It – Here It Is! Many of you have been asking for an audiobook version of Winning Words – and now it’s here! Want the full audiobook right away? You can get immediate access to the entire audiobook for the same price as the paperback ($14.99) by emailing me at [email protected]. Otherwise, the rest of the book will be released in …

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Elevate your coaching through effective communication with Adam Blicher 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

Today I chat with coach and author Adam Bilcher, who recently published a book called Winning Words. The book focuses on how good communication can improve tennis coaching, highlighting the importance of respect and understanding between coaches and players. Drawing from his experience with the Danish Tennis Federation and his podcast series, Adam …

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#103: Winning Words in 30 Minutes: AI Breaks It Down 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

In this special episode, I’m diving into something truly fascinating—AI has taken on Winning Words – How to Unlock Potential Through Communication as a Tennis Coach and condensed the entire book into just 30 minutes! Using Notebook LMN, this AI-generated episode pulls out the most essential lessons from the book’s three key sections—Off-Court, On-C…

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Felix Mischker (Tennis Brothers): Can you Fund a Pro Tennis Career Through YouTube? 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

We all know how financially demanding it is for players to get started in professional tennis. In today´s episode, we speak to British tennis player and Youtuber Felix Mischker who´s found a different way to fund his pro career. Felix was a junior when his Dad started a YouTube channel about him and his brother Lucian´s tennis. He now documents his…

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Rene Zandbergen - Step into comfort with the New Asics Resolution x 16:35

4M ago16:35

16:35

Fabio Molle sits down with Rene Zandbergen to discuss the exciting launch of the new ASICS Gel Resolution X tennis shoe at the ASICS Tennis Summit in Melbourne. Rene shares insights about his role in the shoe's development, emphasizing the shoe's enhanced comfort and innovative features, such as the Dyna Lacing system that allows for a customizable…

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Australian Open 2025 Review 1:24:04

4M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

In this episode, we´ve brought our Grand Slam panel back together to review all the action from the 2025 Australian Open! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by Davis Cup captain Freddie Nielsen and top S&C Coach Kieran Vorster to discuss the key performances and memorable moments from Melbourne Park, including Jannik Sinner's dominance, Madison Keys' unexp…

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#102: Winning Words is Here – Listen to It for Free! 5:09

4M ago5:09

5:09

In this special episode, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you—I’ve written a book! Winning Words – How to Unlock Potential Through Communication as a Tennis Coach is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you all about it. But that’s not all… As a special thank you to my loyal listeners and the tennis coaching community, …

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"Resilience Is Built Through Personal Experience" Darren Cahill 15:33

4M ago15:33

15:33

I randomly came across the Yonex popup while in Melbourne and inside Darren Cahill (Coach of Jannik Sinner) was having a Q&A with some people so I joined in briefly. Darren a former player has previously worked with Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep. The importance of resilience in tennis success Building strong habits for consistent pe…

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Day 5 Australian Open LIVE Round Up! Breaking Down the Slam So Far! 24:04

4M ago24:04

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Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dan's first-hand experience in Melbourne! In this episode, Dan discusses the latest matches, such as Zverev v Tommy Paul, Baddosa reaching her 1st Grand Slam semi-final as well as both doubles teams of Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Erin Ro…

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Day 4 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Ft. The Legendary Coach Ian Barclay! 17:32

5M ago17:32

17:32

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dan's first-hand experience in Melbourne! In this episode, Dan breaks down the action over the last couple of days from Melbourne. Talking about Medvedev and Tiens late night 5 set brawl of a match, Michael Venus and Nikola Mektic's exit of the slam, Gaby Dabrowski…

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Day 3 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Ft. Ollie Cores talking about the AO practice courts! 37:09

5M ago37:09

37:09

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dans first-hand experience in Melbourne! Today, Dan breaks down the day's action in Melbourne, including Gaby Dabrowski and Erins Routliffes' battle of a first round, Naomi Osakas looking strong, Jack Draper POWERING through back-to-back five-set thrillers, and muc…

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Day 2 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Ft. ATP doubles player Marcus Willis! 29:24

5M ago29:24

29:24

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open! Rounding up the action from Dans first-hand expirence in Melbourne! Today Dan is joined by British doubles player Marcus Willis to give his players persepctive of the 2025 Australian Open and also to talk about having to pull out of the mens doubles event because his doubles partner, No. 52 in th…

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Day 1 Australian Open LIVE Round Up. Opening Days of the Slam! 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open! More episode will be coming throughout the 2 weeks of the opening slam of the year with breakdowns of the behind the scenes of the event, talking points and will be joined by many incredbile guests from the world of tennis! Each episode LIVE on YouTube 11am GMT by searching 'Control the Controlla…

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Australian Open 2025 Preview 1:18:23

5M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

We´re just a few hours away now from the first Grand Slam of the 2025 tennis calendar. We´ve brought our panel back together to preview what we can expect from the Australian Open. Joining Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan to discuss everything from the Djokovic-Murray team-up, Nick Kyrgios´ return to Grand Slam tennis, players to watch an…

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It's all about Swing Speed - new Tecnifibre T-Fight & Nextgen Tennis 53:47

5M ago53:47

53:47

Let's learn about Swing Speed, modern tennis and the New Tecnifibre T-Fight which has just launched. The next-gen forehand has evolved and requires faster swing speed and more manoeuvrability. Tecnifibre has been tracking this with their tecnilab programme and today the head customizer Dieter Calle joins me alongside the Tecnifibre Chief Marketing …

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Jesper De Jong - Closing in on The Top 100 37:54

5M ago37:54

37:54

Jesper De Jong, a rising Dutch tennis player, shares his journey from a young athlete to competing on the world stage, including his experiences qualifying for his first Grand Slam and playing against top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. With a steady rise in rankings and a strong team behind him, Jesper emphasizes the importance of c…

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