Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal: Recent Episodes
Kris Soutar, Tennis Coaching
Welcome to the last episode in the Adrian Stonebridge story.I cannot think of a better way to sign off this magnificent series than hearing more from Adrian on how he refined his tennis coaching academy.Just when I thought I'd heard all of his stories, he casually drops in the fact he was a co-founder of Sutton Tennis Centre.We finish by talking about the re-release of his popular TV series on a digitalised DVD set which is available on pre-order now. Please find the click through link below:https://www.tvbrain.info/shop/books/tennis-that-countsIt has been an absolute pleasure listing to Adrian recount his life in tennis. I have received so many amazing messages from people who have shared how much this great man has changed their lives. Please share this series with all your tennis friends. His story needs to be heard.Thank you Adrian.Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.ukArtwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Welcome to part 7 of the Adrian Stonebridge story.
This episode is absolutely jam packed with amazing chapters from Adrian's story. We start off by talking around a couple of typical issues I see in the tennis coaching world. We quickly then jump back into Adrian's story and he unpacks what a typical year in his coaching academy looked like. From here, he explains how his Channel 4 TV series came about and the doors it opened for him to create a huge national tennis roadshow which reached 1000's of children around the UK. Just when you think there is nothing more he could have done, he tells you about his one man stage show and his experiences on the stage of the BAFTA's.
This is an absolute gem of an episode and now I would like to offer you the opportunity to ask Adrian any question you have. Please get in touch with me with your question and I will select the best ones to ask Adrian on my next episode.
Please share this with your friends and family. It is a story to be told.
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Welcome to part 6 of the Adrian Stonebridge story where we venture back to Adrian's first ever tennis club experience. We then hear about how the tennis tournament scene was in the 1950's. It will be interesting to hear if you think things have changed that much.
This is a lovely trip down memory lane and yet another example of how our great sport can open doors and change lives.
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In this episode you will hear about the early days of the Adrian Stonebridge Tennis Academy. This led us naturally down a very relaxed chat about the tennis coaching world.
I really enjoyed listening to this chat again and I hope you do also. Please pass it on to your friends.
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Bringing you part 4 of the Adrian Stonebridge story where you will hear about another cruel twist of fate which brought Adrian and his wife, Jackie, together.
It is very clear, Adrian and Jackie are a fantastic partnership and have supported each other throughout their lives. For me, this was a heartwarming listen. I hope you share those thoughts.
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Part 3 of the Adrian Stonebridge story is here and you will hear how Adrian first started making his name at the Westside Tennis Club in Wimbledon. We then move on to discuss the origins of his coaching methodology, the Skeleton System. More great storytelling from a brilliant man who has brought joy to many throughout the years.
Pass these episodes on to your friends please. Thank you for listening.
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Entry no.63 brings you part 2 of the Adrian Stonebridge story.
In this episode you will hear how being a tennis player gave Adrian a leg up when serving in the RAF (pun intended). You will then hear about Adrian's first experiences attending coach education courses and his first jobs in tennis. A world-class story teller as well as tennis coach. Pass this episode on to all your friends.
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Entry no.62 brings you the incredible Adrian Stonebridge.
Adrian is 84 years old and has spent his entire life using the great game of tennis to help others. In the early 1980's he founded the Stonebridge Tennis Academy which was a full-time training academy for tennis COACHES.
This is part 1 of a series which will breakdown the life and career of a great man. You will hear how the cruel twists of life led Adrian to discover his first tennis court. It is a captivating listen and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Entry 61 brings you Scottish tennis coach, Kris Gray.
Kris is the co-owner of the Tenerife Tennis Academy and has had quite the tennis journey. Having trained in various European locations as a junior and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Juan Carlos Fererro, David Ferrer and David Nalbandian.
We talk through his junior playing days, his decision to quit competitive tennis, his journey into coaching and then the setting up and building of his boutique tennis academy in Tenerife.
I really enjoyed catching up with Kris again and it was great to see how well he has done in recent years and he will only go from strength to strength.
If you would like more information on his academy, check it out on https://www.tenerifetennisacademy.com
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Entry 60 is a 7 minute dive into something I've been wrestling with recently.
My hope is you can relate to this topic and find personal solutions to work through it.
I would love to hear how you tackle this topic and welcome any feedback.
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This journal entry brings you former Marine Commando, Howard Green.
Howard left the marines and ventured into the world of strength and conditioning. Shortly after, he was attracted by the chaotic nature of tennis.
Over the last 11 years he has built a brilliant reputation in the tennis world and now leads the fitness programme at Bolton Arena, England.
Having spent some time as the fitness coach to Ana Ivanovic, he has taken stock and focused his efforts on developing the physical attributes of young emerging tennis players. He has created a fantastic programme called Tennis Supermovers which breaks down the fundamental movements required to build great physical foundations. This is now available for anyone. See the link below.
https://www.tennissupermovers.com
Howard and his friends have also just completed an incredible challenge for their friend who has tragically been diagnosed with MND. They climbed the 3 peeks in Yorkshire, England in 12 hours, carrying their friend on a stretcher. They are raising funds for MND and I have copied the link below.
https://gofund.me/b679eef2
I could have spoken to Howard for hours on end about his time as a Marine and the transferable learning into the world of tennis. He makes so many great points about developing players. Pass it on to your tennis friends.
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This weeks episode will feel like an actual journal entry. There is no guest as I had a week off so I decided to chat for 10 minutes on something I've changed my mind on in recent months.
Take a listen and let me know your thoughts on my reframe.
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This journal entry brings you, 17 year old tennis player, Rosie Sterk.
Rosie has just secured her full tennis scholarship at Montana University and I thought it would be great to chat around that process and some other tennis topics. What I wasn't prepared for was just how amazingly articulate, wise and passionate Rosie is.
We take a dive into her teenage tennis years and she gives fantastic opinions and advice on what could be done to attract and retain more female competitors. We also go through her life changing experience of being a WTA Futures Stars player at the 2019 WTA Finals in Shenzhen. It is clear to me, when Rosie spots a slightly open door, she smashes through it and maximises the opportunity.
I was blown away by Rosie in this chat. Please pass it on to your tennis friends, parents, players and coaches.
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I am delighted to bring you Lara Suarez-Neves, mother, tennis coach and, now, working in brand identity within the tennis world.
It is vital we get the messages from this podcast out there for people to speak about. Lara tells her story into tennis playing and coaching. Her coaching career was put on halt when she became the mother to two beautiful girls. Lara talks brilliantly well about how becoming a mother instantly changed her identity and made it very difficult for her to maintain a career she had worked so hard to build over the years.
She has now created Seven Love Studio which has a niche focus on building the brand identity of tennis clubs, organisations and coaches across England. If you would like to know more about her business, please click on the link below.
https://sevenlovestudio.com
Please share this episode far and wide, especially with mothers who may be experiencing the same emotions Lara has.
Thank you for sharing your journey Lara.
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Journal entry 55 brings you Nick Williams, LTA level 5 tennis coach and tutor, and now, qualified nutritional therapist.
Already. this podcast has had quite the effect on me. This is a great chat about how Nick has gone about constantly evolved his career with his end game in mind.
There are many great lessons in here for aspiring and established tennis coaches.
Visit Nick's nutritional website on http://www.acenutrition.net
Share this episode with your tennis friends and rate/review when you get a second. I must get past the 100 review mark :-)
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This journal entry brings you Anne Keothavong, former WTA player, career high ranking of 48 and now Britain's Billie Jean Cup captain (formerly Fed Cup).
This conversation is all about the sense of belonging in tennis. From the age of 4, Anne could feel she was different from the majority of others in tennis. We spend 80 fantastic minutes speaking about this topic and Anne shares her reflections, thoughts and learnings from her incredible journey.
Please share this episode with your friends. There are so many learnings which apply to tennis and life.
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Journal entry no.53 brings you Scottish coach, Mike Aitken.
A true Scottish tennis stalwart, who is admired by everyone in the game. One of the most honest and humble coaches you could ever meet. In this episode you will hear how he got into the game, took the brave plunge to go into full-time coaching in the 1980's when he had a secure job as a PE teacher.
Mike was largely responsible for keeping me in the game in my teenage years and I know 1000's of players feel as affectionately as I do about him.
Please share this episode with your tennis friends.
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This impromptu episode brings you Irish tennis coach, Alan Beaddie.
Alan has been raising funds for St Francis Hospice for the last 4 years and has created an imaginative initiative to raise more funds while in lockdown.
We talk about his idea, the hospice and then have a great chat about his tennis coaching career and where he believes things are heading. Alan really opens up around certain challenges he's had in recent years and how he is putting his own well being front and centre.
This really is a refreshing listen. Pass it on to your friends and click on the link below to check out the fundraiser.
https://clontarfltc.com/cltc-aces-the-majors-fundraiser-for-st-francis-hospice/?fbclid=IwAR2LwQQmckA4W7dgSdldgQgk8HLikffURk3oPg9dkklpYvIEkaUP0dlpOAc
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Entry 51 brings you 4 of the 7 team at Cultiv8 Tennis.
A fantastic player development and sports science company based out of Leeds, England. We have head of coaching, sports science, nutrition and strength and conditioning all chatting through the what, why and how of their work.
It was a fascinating insight to how a multidisciplinary approach works in practical terms.
So much learning in this podcast. If you would like to contact or check out what Cultiv8 do, please click on the links below.
http://www.cv8tennis.com
http://www.cultiv8academy.com
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Podcast journal entry no.50 sees former top 50 WTA doubles player, Anna Smith, bring you her tennis journey.
This podcast gives you a real insight to the key learnings and reflections of a successful professional tennis player.
You will hear how Anna first got into tennis and how tennis wasn't necessarily her first choice sport. I wanted to get Anna to reflect, in the moment, on key stages of her career. What the pros and cons were along that journey and what she has learned along the way.
Anna was refreshingly honest and this will be a great listen for any player, coach or parents. Pass it on to anyone you feel could benefit and enjoy.
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Entry 49 brings you, former ATP pro and Irish Davis Cup player, Pete Bothwell.
Pete reached a career high of 602 in singles and retired at the tender age of 24. He is now steaming ahead with a career in coaching.
He reflects on his tennis journey, from sleeping in airports to catch early flights back to Ireland to representing his beloved country in Davis Cup.
This is a perfect listen for coaches and players. Pass it on to all your tennis friends. They will love it.
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Entry 48 brings you Scottish tennis coach, Mark Walker.
Mark has developed many Scottish players from their early years, through to playing international level tennis.
Coach to ATP top 50 doubles player, Jonny O'Mara for 12 years.
This is podcast of 2 halves. 1st half we delve into the unique route Mark took into tennis and coaching. The 2nd half has a really deep dig into where Mark feels his career is now and what he would like to do in the future.
For me, this was one of the most real conversations I've had on the show. I kept Mark on the edge of his discomfort in the 2nd half for a reason. The lightbulb moments kept popping away with the most important one being, even the best need people to learn from.
Please share this with your tennis friends as it has important messages laced throughout.
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My 47th tennis journal entry brings you Emma Doyle.
Hailing from Australia, Emma has constantly invested in her skills as a coach over many years and has worked in many areas of tennis and business.
You will hear about Emma's journey and how she has transformed her business in the early months of Co-Vid hitting the world.
There are so many coaching nuggets in this podcast and it content could spin off into a dozen other podcasts.
Get it in your ears and pass it on to your friends.
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KSTJ podcast is back!
I'm delighted to bring you Mike Castle of Cardiff Met University. Mike is a lecturer in physical education and sport pedagogy and is currently near the end of his PHD in sports coaching which focuses on the social nature of learning within a coach education context.
This podcast has really got me reflecting on how well I check-in with the people I work with to see if the learnings are landing. I hope it gets you thinking as much as it has me.
Enjoy
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Last week, my Portuguese friend, Ze Lopes, told me he had quit his secure and salaried job in a fantastic tennis club. When I asked him why, I was blown away by his response.
I asked him on the show to talk about his new venture, the Portuguese tennis culture and the why he's made such a bold move.
He is a great coach who is comfortable at all ages and stages. If you are interested in travelling to the Algarve to play tennis, please get in touch with him. He is one of the most genuine people I have ever met.
His email is tezennis@hotmail.com and you can follow him on https://www.instagram.com/zepereiralopes/
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Entry 44 brings you Australian tennis coach, and now, Playsight Managing Director for Europe and UK.
Rodney didn't start playing tennis until he was 12 and entered his 1st competition at 13. Less than 5 years later, he was competing in the Australian Open Junior Event. This is a meteoric rise.
He took up a college scholarship and gained a degree in Forensic Science. He wanted to join the CIA but a twist of fate lead him back into tennis coaching in North London. Several years later, he moved on to an academy in Frankfurt, Germany and now works full-time for Playsight.
We talked about the different tennis cultures between Britain and Germany, how the pro tour needs to completely restructure, how he set up the 1st pro sports event in lockdown which was watched by 180 million people and finally how Playsight hopes to lead the way in revolutionising the screen watching experience for tennis fans.
If you want to know more about Playsight, visit http://www.playsight.com
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Entry 43 is a proper journal entry.
13 minutes of my lockdown reflections. I talk about professional tennis and what it has revealed, including Novak Djokovic's exhibition.
I then move on to my reflections on what I need to be truly happy
I get a little controversial on how some coaches believe they are entitled to earn a living from tennis when they don't even promote the playing of the game.
Finally, I talk about the importance of kindness and how it has really helped me through these strange times.
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Entry 42 was an emotional chat for me. Elizabeth Caproni is an actor, writer and impersonator.
In her mid-teens she was bullied by her, so called friends, to such a degree she left school with no qualifications despite being in the top classes in most subjects.
Why was she bullied? Simply because she expressed the opinion that she wanted to be an actor.
She left school, moved to London and pursued her dream. Having starred in programmes such as Trial & Retribution and soap opera, River City, she now has a career as a successful script writer and impersonator of famous people such as Cheryl Cole and Nicola Sturgeon.
Her story left its mark on me as I could draw parallels with wanting to be something different to the norm, a tennis coach. I had to fight to be this and was ridiculed by many of my friends, peers and teachers. 29 years later, I get the privilege to speak with amazing people who we can all learn from.
Take your time with this episode and soak up the key messages within it.
Thank you Elizabeth for being brave and strong enough to show your vulnerability.
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Entry number 41 to my tennis journal is with UK legendary coach, Mike James.
Mike is the director of coaching at one the of the UK's best tennis clubs, Halton. He has been there for 27 years which is testament to his ability to have a clear vision which constantly evolves.
Originally from Kenya, he moved to Arizona in his early teens an then on to Arizona university to play college tennis before forging a coaching career.
Mike is, without doubt, one of the most authentic people I know and is constantly looking for ways to develop himself, his club, coaches and players.
I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.
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This was an impromptu podcast where Judy tells us about her exciting new 'Back to Tennis with Brodies' programme.
You will hear about the 3 programmes which are now available, FREE OF CHARGE, on the Judy Murray Foundation YouTube Channel. Link is below.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9saCl8cTnHNdUi54Iglhj_3S8e5jAOmE
It is an amazing programme and features many of the great Scottish players and coaches, including Andy & Jamie Murray
Pass it on to all your tennis friends.
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Journal entry 39 is from Scottish ATP Tour Doubles player, Jonny O'Mara.
Currently (June 2020) is ranked number 54 in the world. Reached the quarter final of the Australian Open Doubles in 2020 before Co-Vid struck and wiped out the tour.
Jonny talks brilliantly about his junior days, his coaches to date and his learnings from his early days of transitioning from the junior to the senior tour.
He is an intelligent and charismatic young man who has matured hugely in the last 4-5 years. You will hear exactly what he has done to develop into a self-sufficient tennis professional.
The great thing, his best days are definitely yet to come.
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In journal entry 38, I speak to two guests at same time. Husband and wife dynamic duo of Jordan and Hazel Gray.
Jordan is an internationalist in senior tennis, representing Scotland and Britain many times. He is also a fantastic and passionate tennis coach.
Hazel runs a great fitness business out of their house in Glasgow. She is an absolute dynamo and has many great opinions on both the worlds of tennis and fitness.
This was a really great chat where we chew over the comparisons and similarities between the two world.
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Welcome to entry #37 to my journal where I speak to my pal, and tour coach, Toby Smith.
Toby is the travelling coach to world #54 doubles player, Jonny O'Mara. He has experienced success at every age of coaching, having worked with some of the world's best players U10 all the way through to the main tour.
Toby is a fantastic coach and an even better person. This will shine throughout the podcast. He is humble, hard working and genuinely has his players best interests at heart.
He sees tennis as one big adventure and it is clear he is living his dream.
Please pass this on to your tennis friends.
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Welcome to the 36th entry into my tennis journal.
This weeks guest is part of the senior leadership team at St Georges School for girls in Edinburgh.
Mel Benson started getting involved in delivery of tennis only 4 years ago and in that time has becomes a genuinely inspirational leader in creating opportunities for her school pupils and the local community.
You will hear all about Mel's sporty background and how she has taken all of the content she has learned through Judy Murray's programmes, Tennis on the Road, Miss-Hits, She Rallies and now, Judy Murray Foundation, to create opportunities for girls at all ages and stages.
If you know someone who has potential, send them this podcast and let them see that, with the right tools, support and mindset, anything is possible.
If you are interested to find out more about St George's School for girls, please click on the link below.
https://www.stge.org.uk
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The 35th entry into my tennis journal is from Wimbledon and US Open doubles champion, Vania King.
Former world number 3 in doubles and top 50 in singles. 15 doubles titles and 1 singles title to her name and is now come to the end of her playing career but starting a new chapter with her charity, Serving Up Hope.
This is non-stop learning with 6 definitive chapters.
You will hear how Vania has used her experience as a tennis pro to adapt to life in lockdown.
Vania speaks about what she learned from all the amazing tennis coaches she's had over the years. The list of names alone is impressive.
Vania gives great opinions on the importance of game development and ensuring you take into account the personality of the player.
You will hear how influential her mother has been on her mindset and perspective on how women can succeed when provided with opportunity.
Finally, we talk about her journey into charity work.
This was a proper treat for me. I could have listened to Vania talk for hours.
Pass it on to your tennis friends.
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It was a great pleasure to finally chat with my friend, David Hamilton.
Author, Speaker and columnist, and genuinely one of the nicest people I have ever met. He is world renowned for his work in the mind and body connection.
10 books later, he has made the time to leave an entry in my tennis journal.
This was a truly fascinating chat which has left me pondering all the possibilities of transferring his work into the tennis world.
You will hear about the side effects of kindness and then we dive around the possible overlaps of the mind/body connection into all tennis players.
There are revelations in here which turn regular tennis thinking on its head and I can't wait to have lots of discussions around these topics with my tennis peers.
Regardless of whether you play tennis or not, there is something in this podcast for everything. The benefits to being kind are far more vast than you would imagine.
Please share this with all your friends.
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Welcome to journal entry number 33 and what a fantastic chat I had with Mile MacLagan.
Former ATP player, GB Davis Cup team member and tour coach to Andy Murray, Borna Coric, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Sam Stosor and Laura Robson. Equally important, he is a great person who clearly loves tennis and learning.
We chat through his junior days and what it was like to moving from Zimbabwe to London without his parents at the age of 14.
We talk about his playing career, his thoughts on coaching juniors versus seniors and a whole bunch of areas surrounding the world of coaching.
I could have chatted to Miles for hours on end and I hope you enjoy and learn something from his wise thoughts and words.
Pass it on to your sporty friends.
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Greg McHugh is a very successful professional actor. Made famous for his creation of Gary Tank Commander, playing Howard on Fresh Meat and starring in The A Word. A talented writer, actor and comedian for sure.
However, what most people don't know, is Greg's first passion was sport.
In this episode, he talks of his journey through sport, who influenced him as a teenager and how he transitioned into drama.
We then speak about the surprising parallels between the acting and the tennis world.
This was a real treat for me. I could have spoken to Greg for hours and I am sure you will enjoy it also.
Enjoy
It was a real pleasure chatting with ex-ATP player, Ed Corrie. He left a fantastic entry in my journal and one that had me thinking for hours afterwards.
You will hear lots of fantastic reflections from his journey through international's junior events, US college and on to the ATP Tour.
We discuss so many different topics including:
How he felt in those early international junior days
How, even the best players in the world still compare themselves negatively against the higher ranked players
What training at the famous Queens Club was really like
What he learned from his time at the University of Texas
What it was like being coached by his brother on the tour
What his favourite memory was from competing on the tour for 6.5 years
What this current coaching role is like at the National Tennis Centre
What could the silver linings be to the Co-Vid 19 pandemic for the professional tour
What his ideal job be in the long-term
This entry is really laced with great thoughts and opinions from Ed. We could have easily chatted for hours.
Whatever you are doing, get it playing in the background, in your headphones and enjoy listening to a truly great person who has had many amazing experiences.
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In this episode you will hear from wellbeing coach, Sarah Flotel.
This was an enlightening chat, as my perception of spiritual and soulful work was that it is intangible. However, I could not have been any more mistaken as most of the work results in practical activities you can do in your own time.
You will hear about different breathing, tapping and meditation techniques as well as how to develop emotional coherence.
Sarah has an online DIY course and she has been generous enough to offer you a discount code. Click on the link below and enter the word 'POTENTIAL' into the discount section.
https://app.podia.com/products/mindsetmasterysport
If you like this show, I would be grateful if you could share it on your social media platforms and with your friends.
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In this episode you will hear from the one and only Garry Cahill.
Gary was the performance director and national academy coach for Tennis Ireland for 14 years. 4 of those years he was Davis Cup Captain for Ireland. He has worked with players who have played the main draw of grand slams at senior and junior level. He has a wealth of experience in player development.
He is the founder of an exciting new company called Prodigy Tennis. He has assembled a fantastic team of coaches and, has most recently, done what very few people in tennis manage to achieve...... he has built his own indoor tennis courts out of a school sports hall. Better still, he did this with the help of the parents of players he coaches and halved the total build cost.
You will hear many great opinions and insights to the performance world along with brilliant tips on how to coach players within match play.
It was a real pleasure talking with Garry and it could have easily gone on for hours on end.
Have a listen and share it with your sporty friends and parents of sporty kids.
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In this 28th episode, you will hear from former ATP Professional, Barry Fulcher.
Barry is the founder and director of the fabulous Progress Tour. Providing a money tour for tennis players wishing to compete to a high level on their doorstep, earn money to keep them in the professional game and prolong their competitive careers as long as they want to.
In this episode you will hear how Barry got into tennis, where he sat in the UK pecking order and how he stumbled into the world of professional tennis without having the guidance required to navigate your way through this specialised career.
You will hear his reasons for creating the Progress Tour and his vision for its future.
If you would like to help support Barry with the tour please reach out to him on bftournamentdirector@gmail.com
Please share this episode with every competitive tennis player you know. It is very much needed in UK tennis.
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I have taken a different approach for this podcast. In this 7 minute podcast you will hear my thoughts on the statistic that is dominating tennis.
70% of all points are finished within 4 shots. I believe this stat is being butchered and misunderstood by coaches. In this show, you will hear me scratch beneath the surface of the statistic.
In this episode you will hear from the exceptional Dean Sutherland.
Dean is a former multiple world kickboxing champion and has made a smooth transition into the world of professional boxing.
You will hear how he was transformed into a fighting machine from the age of 3 and exhausted all options in kickboxing.
Now he is on a strategic mission to make it to the top of professional boxing with a world title in his plans.
When you listen to Dean speak, I am sure you will agree there is no stone he will leave unturned to make this dream become a reality.
We discuss the similarities and differences between tennis and boxing.
I can safely say, this was one of my favourite chats so far. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Please pass on to your friends and subscribe to the show.
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Welcome to another episode and another guest.
In this show, you will hear from internationally respected disability coach, Mark Bullock will let you know how he got into disability sport by the nature of him having a driving licence.
Most importantly, you will hear how open and honest Mark is about his journey to becoming so experienced in disability sport and his vision of inclusive tennis for the UK.
It is clear to me, the coaching skills required and displayed in disability sport are amongst the most pure in coaching. I have witnessed experts first hand in recent months and if more coaches had these exceptional skills then GB tennis would be in a far more healthy place.
If you are involved in disability sport, please share this amongst your peers. If you are not, listen on and listen to someone truly authentic talk about their journey.
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Intro/outro by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
In this bonus episode, you'll hear Judy and I discuss two topics.
First, I ask Judy what Andy and Jamie would have made of mini-tennis if they were 7 and 8 years old nowadays
Secondly, I ask her opinions on Sir Alex Fergusons method of identifying some of his players through the parents, mainly the mothers.
20 interesting minutes of discussion on two important topics
Enjoy and share with your friends
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueancry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
In my latest podcast show, you will hear a 40 minute conversation between myself and Judy Murray while we were driving on the M25 in London.
We were coming to the end of an epic National workshop roadshow and we discuss Judy's crazy schedule, all the what's, why's and how's of everything we were doing on the workshops.
If you are a coach, a parent, a player or a tennis fan, you will get lots of ideas on how you can develop within tennis.
We cover a variety of topics in the tennis coaching world with a few strong opinions being thrown about while sitting in the car park that is the M25.
Pass on to your tennis friends, Judy truly has a world class tennis mind.
Thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk for intro/outro music
Thank you to http://www.olinightingale.com for artwork
In January 2019, I met an exceptional young man on a coach education workshop I ran in London.
I asked for a volunteer to help demonstrate some exercises and his exact reply was "I will, I have cerebral palsy but I'll be fine"
Nick is a level 3 tennis coach, working out of David Lloyd Northwood in London. His approach to life is a breath of fresh air. He has committed himself to making a difference in the disability tennis world.
Listen to this episode and I think you'll agree, he will achieve what he has set out to do.
Nick has kindly agreed to have his email on the show notes. He will gladly accept emails from anyone who is interested in connecting with him about developing disability tennis. His email is nickshan95@hotmail.com
Pass this episode on to anyone you know in this sphere as I would like to connect Nick to as many people as possible.
Thank you for listening
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
It has been a real pleasure getting to know Max in the last 5 months. Former rugby professional, capped 44 times for Scotland and, most recently known for his 3rd place finish on Dancing Ice.
In this chat we cover a range of topics from what motivated him to become a sporting star, how his school environment helped shape him, his amazing parents, being an older brother to another sporting star and a bit of ice-dancing in there for good measure.
You'll hear Max talk about Scotland's chances in the 6-nations championships and how much attention to detail Gregor Townsend brings to his coaching.
It finishes with what Max would like to achieve with Padel Tennis in the UK. If anyone will achieve his vision, it is Max Evans.
Check out Max's social media on
http://www.instagram.com/maxevans13/
https://twitter.com/maxevans13
If you have any feedback on the show or ideas for further topics or guests, then please email me on kstennisjournal@icloud.com
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
In this bonus episode, I unpack the new ITF World Tennis Tour.
You will hear how the new tour is to be structured, how the new rankings are calculated, how players gain entries to all the different levels and, finally, what I think it will mean to British tennis players.
I am looking for your thoughts on the new tour, so email me on kstennisjournal@icloud.com
As always, thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
and to http://www.olinightingal.com
for the intro/outro music and the artwork
Welcome to part 2 of the Ally Begg chat.
In this episode you will hear how Ally carved out a career in TV presenting after his spell in boyband, Bad Boys Inc.
Ally did what I wish more would do. He attached his newfound skill set to his passion, in this case, football.
Ally immersed himself into learning all the skills required to master his craft and then apply these skills behind the camera, becoming a Senior Football Producer.
You will gain valuable insights to the world of TV production and you will be inspired listening to how every set back was turned into an opportunity.
Check out Ally's blog website onhttp://www.allybegg.com
This is the last podcast for 2019. My first guest in the New Year will be Dr David Hamilton. Author, speaker and guru on the mind-body connection. You will be amazed by his story and his work. Check out his website to see what he does https://drdavidhamilton.com
Thank you http://www.hueandcry.co.uk to for the intro/outro music
Thank you http://www.olinightingale.com to for the artwork
Welcome to episode 18 of the podcast and what a cracker it is
In this show, you will hear from BeIn Sports Senior Football producer on how he dreamed of being a professional footballer for Aberdeen Football Club and, instead, ended up being in a successful boyband. Yes, you read that correctly, a boyband.
Ally has turned every set back into an opportunity to learn and it is clear he is a man of integrity and high values. He is also a fantastic story teller.
Look out for the second episode where he tells you how he went from boyband to TV presenter and eventually into production.
There are many life lessons you can take from listening to Ally. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If so, share it with your friends.
Check out Ally's web page to read his blogs and watch his blogs. He is a man of many talents
https://allybegg.com
As always, thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk for the intro/outro music
And to http://www.olinightingale.com for his amazing artwork
In this episode I am working with a co-host, Judy Murray, and a special guest, Georgie Bruinvels
Georgie is the research scientist responsible for the development and launch of an amazing new app which helps females track and support themselves through their menstrual cycle. There is also a brand new app which allows the coach to work with the athlete throughout her cycle.
Go to https://www.fitrwoman.com to download the app
I have time coded this show so you can find the answers to the questions from Kris and Judy. As you will see from the timeline, we get through a load of different topics.
This really could be a game changer for all females and their coaches. Please share with as many people as you can so this work can become the norm as soon as possible.
Timeline
3m 11 - What Kris and Judy want to get from the show
7m 4 - What Georgie wants from the show
11m 44 - Why is the menstrual cycle still considered such a taboo subject?
13m 10 - What are the physiological changes girls go through in puberty?
14m 16 - how does the app support coaches?
15m 38 - Being on your period is not an excuse for under performing....
16m 22 - JUDY - how do coaches have to adapt their training during the cycle?
16m 54 - Why is tennis such a demanding sport for females?
17m 56 - What do females have to replenish with when menstruating?
19m 20 - What effects does the cycle have on a female athletes skill level?
21m 40 - What are the functions of the app and what could be the implications to adding value to coaching world?
23m 42 - Are there opportunities to train other areas in the cycle?
25m 12 - The differences between boys and girls in puberty....
27m 40 - What is the situation like in the world of running?
30m 30 - JUDY - Can this be vital information for parents and their children?
33m 14 - What does the contraceptive pill do and can athletes be more proactive around their cycle?
36m 40 - What are the biggest demands in tennis for females?
37m 41 - JUDY - preparing for tennis matches....
41m 14 - using the app....
43m 50 - bringing individual norms and how your body breaks down food differently at varying times of cycle
45m 55 - JUDY - can you record what you eat?
46m 17 - JUDY - do female athletes need to be mindful of clothing?
48m 22 - Why have a hot shower 30 minutes before bed?
49m 32 - How do the coaches liaise with the athlete through the app?
50m 35 - JUDY - seems like there is potential for all females with app....
52m 30 - female coaches could use app for themselves
53m 14 - app creates understanding and empathy
54m 15 - what are biggest myths around the menstrual cycle?
55m 4 - advice for Kris as a father of a daughter.....
57m 57 - JUDY - demands of travelling on the tour for females....
61m - app will help create a better team ethos
62m 56 - there is an opportunity for everyone to benefit from app, male and female
66m 30 - why women have, historically, not been researched....
Show ends
Thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk for the intro and outro music
Thank you to http://www.olinightingale.com for the podcast artwork
Thank you to Judy Murray for co-hosting this show
In this episode you will hear from Yasmin Clarke, former tour professional who now, plays an integral part, of Jay Clarke's team.
We discuss Jasmin's quick rise to international level junior tennis and whether she believes her quick transition to the senior game was a positive or a negative.
You will hear Jasmin speak fondly of how amazing her family have been in terms of support for all the siblings.
We then go on to discuss how it is to be a female tennis coach in a male dominated industry.
In between all of these things we chat all things tennis.
I loved chatting with Jasmin and I hope you enjoy listening to her words. She is wise beyond her years.
Welcome to another episode of Kris Soutar's Tennis Journal.
In this episode you will hear from the one and only Judy Murray. You will hear about Judy's exciting new foundation which will help develop tennis in rural and/or socially deprived areas around Scotland.
You will get great insights into one of the world's best tennis minds.
Judy is a one off and it gives me great pleasure to bring her to your ears.
Check out the foundation on https://judymurrayfoundation.com
Intro/Outro by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
This show brings you an extraordinary story from an incredible young man.
Elliott Mould was a full-time tennis and has been world no.1 in touchtennis on and off for the last 7 years. However, this is not his story. Elliott was diagnosed with ADHD at 7 years old and spent the next 7 years on a drugs programme which he knew was trapping him in his own body.
Elliot's story is truly one of self discovery and now he has set himself on a path to unlock the potential in young children. Please take some time to explore his business
http://www.mindzone.org
Please share this with as many people as you can as the messages will offer hope to many a person who is labelled at any age. You can make a difference by spreading this episode.
Intro/Outro by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Leolia JeanJean is a tennis player from France with an exciting future ahead of her. Once considered a tennis prodigy with long-term contracts from Nike and Lacoste, Leolia suffered a bad injury which saw her sponsors drop her like a stone. Reaching a career high WTA ranking of 548 using her own money she decided to go to US college for 2 years to keep up her tennis while receiving an education.
In this show you will hear how college hasn't quite turned out to be what she thought it would be. You will hear how, even as young as 10 years old, she could feel the external pressures being placed upon her. Leolia goes into the valuable lessons she has learned from her years in tennis so far.
This chat will provide you with an insight to the cutthroat world of the professional sports industry. It is a must listen for any parent, coach and player of any sport.
I look forward to following Leolia's journey back on to the tour where I am sure she can make a real impact. Watch out for her name.
Welcome to another show where you will hear from The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser.
Stuart travels the world reporting on the tennis tour and in this show you will hear what a typical year looks like, how Stuart got into journalism and worked his way up to be the main man at the UK's finest newspaper.
You will hear gain insights to what being a journalist really involves and great advice on how to get into the industry and how to create opportunities to excel.
Stuart is highly respected and liked by everyone within the tennis world and it was a genuine pleasure to speak with him for this show. Enjoy
Intro/outro by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
In this episode I bring you my first non-tennis guest. Kelsey is the British U23 400m champion and is representing Scotland in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Australia. This episode was recorded several weeks before she travelled to OZ.
In this show you will gain insights to the world of an international level athlete who is also juggling a university degree and 2 part-time jobs. There are many stand out moments in the show but listen out for Kelsey's opinions on running your personal best in training. I know tennis players could learn a lot from this perspective.
Remember to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review on iTunes. This helps the show be discovered more easily.
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
In this show you will hear from former WTA tour pro, Jenny Claffey.
If you are a coach get this into the ears of any pupil you have that has competitive aspirations. Jenny has a world class mindset and you will hear exactly how she goes about her business.
You will hear what motivated Jenny to go on to the tour at the relatively old age of 24 and how quickly she adapted to life on the tour. You will hear some of the methods Jenny used to evaluate and monitor her progress.
Sit back, relax and enjoy an hour with a truly remarkable person.
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Welcome to a cheeky bonus episode where I hear about developing a large tennis coaching business from director of Living Tennis, Paul Delgado.
Paul is one of four directors with the others being his two brothers, Jamie and Johnny Delgado and ex top 100 pro, Martin Lee.
In this episode he will tell you exactly how big his company is and everything it caters for.
Paul shares some of his keys values which have shaped the development of the company and goes on to show how he has taken all of his experiences to build a pioneering tennis coaching company within GB tennis.
If you want to take control of your tennis business then this is an absolute listen. Please share this with as many tennis coaches as you can.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. This will help me attracting top guests and together we can build this podcast into something that will genuinely help tennis across the board.
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.oilnightingale.com
In this haver I talk about Cameron Norrie's amazing Davis Cup debut and then answer Ben Roberts-Law's question on implicit vs explicit learning.
I finish by setting up my next guest on the show, former tour pro and Irish
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
In this episode you will hear from former ATP pro Dan Kiernan. Once Britain's number 1 doubles player Dan brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience and is now director of the ever growing Soto Tennis Academy in the south of Spain.
Dan will speak about how he first got into tennis and how being a big fish in a small pond helped his confidence. He then moves on to his time in the illustrious Rover squad at Bisham Abbey which saw him leave home at the tender age of 14.
Before Dan went to to the ATP tour he spent 4.5 year at LSU university and you will hear the amazing impact this has had on his life both on and off court.
Dan is honest and authentic in this podcast and his ability to turn negative experiences into positive ones for his players is truly inspirational. If you would like to know more details about Soto Tennis Academy please check out what they do at
http://www.sototennis.com
Enjoy listening to a world class person and coach
In this episode I have a haver while driving back from 3 long days of work. A haver is Scottish for a chat and I speak about what I've done last 3 days and give a little insight into some of my philosophies and principles.
I also set up my next podcast which is released on February 1st and is with former ATP pro and now director of Soto Tennis Academy, Dan Kiernan.
I also speak about the amazing PEEK organisation. Their web address is http://www.peekproject.org.uk
Check out what they do, they are amazing
Tune in on the 1st February to hear 90 minutes of amazing reflection and honesty from Dan on his tennis journey
Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
Welcome to the 7th entry into my journal where I bring you world class motor skills expert, Kenneth Bastiaens.
Kenneth was the head of fitness for the Belgian Tennis Federation for 10 years working with all their top players including Kim Clijsters, Ruben Bemelmans & Yanina Wickmayer. After coming away from life on the tour Kenneth became a sought after consultant presenting at many of the world's leading conference.
Three years ago Kenneth formed Coach2Competence with his partner Line Declercq
Kenneth is the driving force behind Multi SkillZ, a unique concept that makes children crazy about moving. He is the designer of several innovative video web platforms, including Multi SkillZ DrillZ and Multi SkillZ for Gym. As a teacher of various coaches workshops (Multi SkillZ, Technical Performance in Tennis and Motor Development)
Please take some time to check out their site on
http://www.coach2competence.com
Sit back, relax and enjoy 90 minutes of one of the world's finest coaches.
Intro/outro by the amazing Hue and Cry at http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Art work done by Oli Nightingale at http://www.olinightingale.com
In this episode you will hear from the inspirational Melissa Pine.
Melissa is the WTA Finals Tournament Director as well as Vice-President for WTA Asia/Pacific region. You will hear how Melissa first got into tennis and where this journey took her not only in her career but her learnings about how tennis transcends into life.
Melissa speaks brilliantly in this podcast and it is a must listen for anyone interested in getting into the sports industry.
Melissa is goal driven and task oriented with a fantastic ability to get the best from her team. This is down to her healthy perspective on how people should be treated and valued. Listen out for her amazing experience in Africa.
Melissa will talk about how she developed her career up to the position she is in now and how she facilitates the huge array of different people to host such an enormous event as the WTA finals.
Melissa talks about the huge development in Asian tennis in last 10 years and the potential for further growth in the years to come.
Finally she gives my daughter some amazing advice for when she eventually becomes a teenager looking to choose what direction to take in her life.
Intro/outro by the amazing Hue and Cry at www.hueandcry.co.uk Art work done by Oli Nightingale at www.olinightingale.com
In this episode you will hear from Matt Little. Matt leads Andy Murray's fitness programme and has been a key member of team Murray for just over 10 years.
You will hear Matt talk about how he got into strength and conditioning coaching. How he has proactively carved his own path up the tennis world, volunteering with great people early in his career and then seizing every opportunity that came his way.
He will share some of his failures and it will soon become clear as to why he gets away with them. Matt puts the person/athlete at the centre of everything.
You will hear an amazing example of how Matt prepares for being in the player box of high pressure matches. You cannot miss this, it is world class. You will gain valuable insights into what makes the team click.
Finally Matt will give the overview of his up and coming book on how to consistently take the necessary steps to reach your long-term goals. There are no short cuts and he living proof.
Enjoy, this is gold dust.
Intro/outro by the amazing Hue and Cry at www.hueandcry.co.uk Art work done by Oli Nightingale at www.olinightingale.com
Episode 1 went down a storm so as promised here we have part 2 of the Louis Cayer interview.
In this show we go into more specific details on player and coach development. Louis shares his wisdom, thoughts and experience on the wide range of topics. We start by hearing how Louis prepares to work with a new player. We then discuss what things are visible in a potential performer and how to test the values of a player, how personality clashes does not mean players cannot work together and still have success at the very highest end of the game, and the priorities for developing young performers and what skills should be focused on. Louis addresses the perception that great singles players don't play doubles and talks about the trend of top singles players becoming injured and the importance of having healthy development plans for younger players. Lastly, Louis shares what he would like to see prioritised in coach education in the UK.
Intro/outro by the amazing Hue and Cry at www.hueandcry.co.uk Art work done by Oli Nightingale at www.olinightingale.com
Welcome to my first podcast!
I figure that if you're going to be listening to what I have to say, then I should tell you a bit about who I am. So that's where this podcast starts; who is Kris Soutar, why is he talking about tennis and what is the Tennis Journal about?
That introduction to my background and Kris Soutar's Tennis Journal Podcast is the prelude to the first half of a conversation with Louis Cayer. Through tennis, I am fortunate enough to meet many incredible people, Louis is one of them.
In this interview Louis explains his journey into tennis and tennis coaching.
Credits: I am grateful to Hue and Cry for their generous permission to use their music to introduce my podcast.