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Matt Little - Andy Murray´s S&C Coach

Author
Dan Kiernan
Published
Tue 05 Oct 2021
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-kiernan/episodes/Episode-136-Matt-Little---Andy-Murrays-SC-Coach-e18boik

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


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