Tennis Insider Club

By Caroline Garcia

Author: Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran

The worlds top tennis players sharing their stories, in their own words.Founded & hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran, the podcast uncovers the life and journey of great players & coaches, shared by themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Judy Murray: The Secret to Raising Two World No.1 Champions
Episode 7
Sunday, 22 February, 2026

How do you raise two world-class champions on a budget in a country with no tennis infrastructure? Judy Murray shares her raw, "old school" wisdom on avoiding burnout, handling the "human ATM" parent trap, and why letting your kids play is better than any coaching manual. A very insightful conversation with the mother of Jamie and Andy Murray.Chapters:01:14 Starting with wooden rackets and Scotland's weather02:19 Why Judy stopped playing to save her love for the sport05:13 No dreams of pros: Just wanting kids to enjoy sport06:24 Kitchen table tennis and cereal box nets08:16 The "Human ATM": The reality of individual sports10:41 Becoming a National Coach and learning by watching14:42 Knowing when to be the parent instead of the coach16:58 Teaching independence: Packing bags and supermarkets22:15 The Parent-Coach-Player triangle27:50 Watching Andy vs. Rafa: "Sit on your hands!"31:18 Communication: Handling the "surprise" visit disaster41:03 The danger of tennis becoming a child's identity46:42 Why the American University route is a game-changer49:03 Sending Andy to Barcelona at 1553:57 Managing the business of a professional athlete56:45 Stepping back: "Off you go, little bird"58:52 Advice for parents of young athletesIf you’re a parent, coach, or athlete looking for the "real" side of the pro tour, make sure to subscribe and hit the bell icon! Let us know in the comments: what's the best advice you've ever received from a parent in sports?Follow Us:📲 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tennisinsiderclub/📲 X (Twitter) → https://x.com/tennisinsidercl🌐 Website → https://tennisinsider.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.