Johnny interviews renowned tennis strength & conditioning coach Matthew Little, who recounts starting tennis as an enthusiastic but average junior at Sutton before committing at 16 to S&C and spending a decade grinding through academy and LTA roles, including Loughborough and the NTC, to reach the pro level. Little describes mentoring influences, the importance of on-court learning for trainers, and the “soft skills” needed to build trust and avoid undermining team members, lessons central to his long stint with Andy Murray (from 2007), initially assisting Jez Green before leading S&C from around 2014. He details Murray’s brutal preseasons, meticulous fueling (including 6,000-calorie days), match-week routines, the 2016 run to year-end world No.1, and the later injury years culminating in hip resurfacing and a remarkable comeback. They also cover Great Britain’s Davis Cup journey under Leon Smith, current work with Katie Boulter, and Little’s Tortoise Performance program and book.

00:00 Exhausted Match Moment
00:16 Meet Matthew Little
01:05 Late Start Tennis Love
02:11 Choosing S&C Path
02:51 First Coaching Roles
03:55 Mentors And Influences
04:59 Into The Pro Ranks
06:04 Junior Training Philosophy
07:41 NTC Grind And Tough Lessons
09:48 Advice For Young S&C Coaches
12:33 Ten Years To Team Murray
13:02 Joining Team Murray
14:57 Trust And Soft Skills
19:14 Taking Over Lead Role
21:28 Brutal Miami Preseasons
26:49 From Peak To Rehab Years
28:42 Training Week Vs Slam Week
31:50 Matchday Arrival Routine
32:09 Warmup Shots Ritual
32:54 Wimbledon Corridor Chaos
33:44 Postmatch Recovery Marathon
34:03 2016 Chase to Number One
35:47 Managing the Winning Streak
36:30 Lendl Locker Room Message
37:55 Hip Injury Breaking Point
40:02 Resurfacing Documentary Reality
41:28 Metal Hip Comeback Wins
44:23 Davis Cup Team Culture
49:21 Pressure Moments and Mindset
52:16 Working with Katie Boulter
55:03 Rapid Fire Match Tiebreak
58:14 Tautus Performance and Book
01:00:39 Final Wrap and Signoff

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with the man who revolutionized British tennis, David Lloyd. David provides a candid look at his "colorful" history with the LTA, his obsession with changing the grassroots system, and the creation of the legendary Slater Squad that produced stars like Tim Henman.

David opens up about the business of tennis, the importance of university sports, and the relentless drive it took to build his global leisure empire. He also shares a masterclass in entrepreneurship, detailing how he turned a dream into reality and why he believes tennis is currently missing a trick in schools.

Episode Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Intro & The Mission: David discusses his desire to make tennis the most popular game in schools.
• [00:05:42] The LTA Conflict: A raw look at David’s outspoken and "anti-LTA" stance during his early years.
• [00:12:15] Building the Slater Squad: How David hand-picked 10 boys, including Tim Henman, to become future champions.
• [00:22:30] The Business of Sport: Transitioning from the court to building the David Lloyd Leisure empire.
• [00:35:10] Grassroots & University: Why British tennis needs to look at the American collegiate model for success.
• [00:48:55] Entrepreneurial Advice: David’s formula for business: adding 20% to expenditure and taking 20% off income.
• [00:54:40] Final Words: "Don't let anyone in the world persuade you not to do it."

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado is joined by his brother, Jamie Delgado, a record-breaking figure in British tennis. Jamie shares the raw reality of his journey from being a world-champion junior to navigating the "humiliation" of high-pressure Davis Cup matches and transitioning into one of the most successful coaching careers on the ATP tour.

Jamie provides an exclusive look at his years coaching Andy Murray, breaking down the intense 2016 race to become world number one and the mental architecture required to stay at the very top of the sport. He also discusses his current work with Jack Draper and his "Beyond Tennis" life, including his deep love for football and Real Madrid.

Episode Timestamps:

• [00:00:28] Intro & Welcome: Johnny welcomes his brother to discuss his 23-year record at Wimbledon and life on tour.
• [00:01:37] The Early Days in Tenerife: How Jamie’s tennis journey began at age six before moving to the UK.
• [00:08:44] Junior World Champion: The pressure of being the "best in the world" at 14 and having Ladbrokes take bets on his future.
• [00:13:32] The "Talent Trap": Why being a naturally gifted junior made Jamie subconsciously stop working physically.
• [00:21:11] Davis Cup Humiliation: A raw look at the matches that shook Jamie's confidence and affected his mindset for years.
• [00:25:44] Transitioning to Coaching: How an injury to Gilles Muller led Jamie to become the ATP Coach of the Year.
• [00:28:56] Coaching Andy Murray: Behind the scenes of the 2016 season and the "marginal gains" that led to World No. 1.
• [00:34:28] Beyond Tennis: Football & Real Madrid: Why Jamie believes tennis is "missing a trick" regarding coaching and media.
• [00:40:11] Match Tie-Break: Quick-fire questions on the G.O.A.T., Vin Diesel, and the one rule Jamie would change in tennis.
• [00:43:00] The Beyond Tennis Quiz: Jamie puts his memory to the test regarding his 1992 Wimbledon debut.