Cahill ruled out as potential Murray coach
By Mark Sanger on August 03, 2010, 12:02 AM
Andy Murray will not be able to recruit Darren Cahill as his coach after the Australian ruled himself out for the job.After the Scot fired coach Miles Maclagan, Cahill had been tipped to be his replacement. However, Cahill intends to focus his time on his career with ESPN but he has left himself open to the possibility of working part-time with Murray.
It depends what he wants. If he's looking to add a consultant or a part-time coach or a full-time coach. I'm not sure, but it looks like he's leaning towards employing a full-time coach, and that can't be me.
I'm not in a position to be anybody's full-time coach with my commitments here at ESPN and also as a consultant for Adidas.
I think the world of Andy and he's a major winner in the waiting.
Murray will be back in action seeking to gain his first title of 2010 at Toronto starting 9 August.
From The Telegraph, 2 August -
There was also an article in The Express which included the purely speculative comment -
According to BBC Sport, other names linked by the press with the role include Sven Groeneveld, Larry Stefanki (whose contract with Roddick terminates at the end of the year) and Tony Roche.
Whilst I agree that Andy no longer needs a "babysitting service", I do think he needs somebody full-time who is capable of steering him towards his ultimate goal, and Corretja was only taken on on a part-time basis anyway, and that, aparently will remain the case. Whatever, I would have thought that it was in Andy's best interests to have Cahill on a consultancy basis as soon as possible, particularly given the fact that adidas have presumably invested a fair amount of money in Andy. The one good thing about Cahill, as I read in an article on another thread, is that he commented during the Querrey match that Andy needed to show more aggression, something many of us have been saying for quite some time now. The question is that, having had "yes men" around him for so long, has Andy now woken up to the fact that not only does he have to listen but also that he has to take that advice on board and at least give it a try?
As for those hoping for any assistance from John McEnroe, forget it. He's said he's no longer interested in coaching, and certainly nobody over the age of 18.
One wonders whether Murray has outgrown the whole coaching industry. He has learned about tactics and techniques from Gilbert, and he has learned how to enjoy touring life with Maclagan.
Perhaps this is the moment for him to signal that he has reached full maturity by taking care of his own game. Corretja could remain on hand to deliver intermittent health-checks.
At 23, Murray still needs a hitting partner. He just doesn’t need babysitting any more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/7919434/Why-a-mature-Andy-Murray-no-longer-needs-a-babysitting-service.html
There was also an article in The Express which included the purely speculative comment -
Other names in line for some kind of role might include Todd Martin, who recently stopped working with Novak Djokovic and would come with a hearty endorsement from Murray's friend, Tim Henman.
Roger Rasheed, another Australian who currently coaches Frenchman Gael Monfils, would almost certainly be interested in taking on Murray.
According to BBC Sport, other names linked by the press with the role include Sven Groeneveld, Larry Stefanki (whose contract with Roddick terminates at the end of the year) and Tony Roche.
Whilst I agree that Andy no longer needs a "babysitting service", I do think he needs somebody full-time who is capable of steering him towards his ultimate goal, and Corretja was only taken on on a part-time basis anyway, and that, aparently will remain the case. Whatever, I would have thought that it was in Andy's best interests to have Cahill on a consultancy basis as soon as possible, particularly given the fact that adidas have presumably invested a fair amount of money in Andy. The one good thing about Cahill, as I read in an article on another thread, is that he commented during the Querrey match that Andy needed to show more aggression, something many of us have been saying for quite some time now. The question is that, having had "yes men" around him for so long, has Andy now woken up to the fact that not only does he have to listen but also that he has to take that advice on board and at least give it a try?
As for those hoping for any assistance from John McEnroe, forget it. He's said he's no longer interested in coaching, and certainly nobody over the age of 18.
August 03, 2010, 12:54 AM
By Aileen
By Aileen
Wouldn't say this news is surprising, not even to Andy.
According to the article (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1299044/Andy-Murray-admits-Darren-Cahill-possible-new-coach.html) Andy was actually awared that Cahill wouldn't be availiable for full-time coaching.
According to the article (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1299044/Andy-Murray-admits-Darren-Cahill-possible-new-coach.html) Andy was actually awared that Cahill wouldn't be availiable for full-time coaching.
August 03, 2010, 03:42 AM
By hannah5272
By hannah5272
I did actually mention this when watching Andy's semi final match but no-one was listening were they 
August 03, 2010, 07:40 AM
By Bevc
By Bevc
And I did actually post the real article yesterday, but no-one was bothering to read it were they
August 03, 2010, 07:51 AM
By Daisy
By Daisy
I think Tim Henman should do the job 
August 03, 2010, 08:54 AM
By Quackers
By Quackers
But remember he may not be looking for a FT coach. This piece in today's Independent (which is also more upbeat about the LA tournament than most on this site) is saying what I'd suggested ie if he does go for a 2-tier structure, Cahill isn't necessarily out of the frame. Or it could be on a consultancy basis as Aileen suggests. But I certainly agree he still needs a coach and a strong one I think - though it clearly has to be someone he can get on with and be comfortable with after the BG saga.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-sees-silver-lining-despite-defeat-in-final-2041703.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-sees-silver-lining-despite-defeat-in-final-2041703.html
August 03, 2010, 08:55 AM
By Ruthie
By Ruthie
From The Telegraph, 2 August -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/7919434/Why-a-mature-Andy-Murray-no-longer-needs-a-babysitting-service.html
There was also an article in today's Express, which unfortunately isn't online, but it was headed "No Thanks, Andy": Cahill prefers his TV job to taking over as Murray's new coach.
Cahill reportedly said on American TV that
That, of course, hopefully shouldn't rule out giving Andy occasional advice.
The article also said -
Pure speculation, but where there's life there's hope.
One wonders whether Murray has outgrown the whole coaching industry. He has learned about tactics and techniques from Gilbert, and he has learned how to enjoy touring life with Maclagan.
Perhaps this is the moment for him to signal that he has reached full maturity by taking care of his own game. Corretja could remain on hand to deliver intermittent health-checks.
At 23, Murray still needs a hitting partner. He just doesn’t need babysitting any more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/7919434/Why-a-mature-Andy-Murray-no-longer-needs-a-babysitting-service.html
There was also an article in today's Express, which unfortunately isn't online, but it was headed "No Thanks, Andy": Cahill prefers his TV job to taking over as Murray's new coach.
Cahill reportedly said on American TV that
"Andy's one of the best players on the Tour right now, but from what I understand, he's looking for a full-time coach ... But I've got my ESPN duties and also work with adidas (on the training team for the company's ATP and WTA players). I can't be full-time for anyone."
That, of course, hopefully shouldn't rule out giving Andy occasional advice.
The article also said -
Other names in line for some kind of role might include Todd Martin, who recently stopped working with Novak Djokovic and would come with a hearty endorsement from Murray's friend, Tim Henman.
Roger Rasheed, another Australian who currently coaches Frenchman Gael Monfils, would almsot certainly be interested in taking on Murray.
Pure speculation, but where there's life there's hope.
Nor necessarily rule out some kind of supremo role?
Does Todd Martin have sufficient stature? I seem to remember him as a solid but not spectacular player but may well be wrong and of course he could be a good coach though didn't work for Nole.
August 03, 2010, 09:06 AM
By Ruthie
By Ruthie
I did actually mention this when watching Andy's semi final match but no-one was listening were they
I was!!!
August 03, 2010, 09:11 AM
By Buhweet
By Buhweet
I think Tim Henman should do the job
Why? Do you want Andy to end up like him? Almost being remembered for playing tennis, never winning a GS.
August 03, 2010, 09:15 AM
By Buhweet
By Buhweet
By asimov