Doubles Practice with ATP & WTA Coach Dan Kiernan

I spoke with ATP & WTA Coach, Dan Kiernan, in Cincinnati about life as a professional coach, doubles drills, practice sets, and more. This episode will help you rethink how you practice.Dan works with multiple players on different teams, not uncommon for doubles coaches, so you'll get insights into what his day-to-day responsibilities look like.Dan's daily schedule can involve up to 7-8 hours of court time, plus meetings, court bookings, academy management (Soto Tennis Academy), podcasts, and moreHow practice courts are reserved at tournamentsPractice drills focus on offensive and defensive positioning rather than neutral playThe "overhead drill" helps players master both offensive overheads and defensive lobsThe amount of practice time dedicated to serving and returning will be jaw-dropping for club players to hearPractice sets serve different purposes depending on team needs and tournament contextI love the topic of game development and practicing with a purpose, and I'm always learning from coaches like Dan. Dabrowski and Routliffe are in the semifinals in Cincinnati, which you can watch on Tennis Channel Plus.Previous Episodes with Dan Kiernan:Dan Kiernan Interview: GROWTH, Coaching ATP Doubles, Aggressive vs Consistent Returns, & an Illegal Volley Drill - April 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Interview at the WTA Finals - November 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Shares Stories from the WTA Finals, 2nd Set Adjustments, Positive Mindset, & More - November 20, 2024Doubles Special: Problems, Solutions, & the Future of the Pro Doubles Tour with Dan Kiernan - March 27, 2025Learn more about Dan & follow:Dan's Podcast - Control the Controllables | Twitter | InstagramSoto Tennis Academy | Twitter -----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course