Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal
Amazing stories from world class performers.
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October 7, 2022 • 73 mins
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 a...
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September 26, 2022 • 78 mins
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 ...
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August 26, 2022 • 30 mins
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.
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueancry.co.uk
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July 11, 2022 • 53 mins
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.
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightinale.com
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June 28, 2022 • 29 mins
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.
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightinga...
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June 21, 2022 • 42 mins
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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June 10, 2022 • 38 mins
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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June 2, 2022 • 48 mins
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 ...
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May 10, 2021 • 70 mins
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 ...
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May 4, 2021 • 7 mins
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.
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://olinightingale.com
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April 26, 2021 • 81 mins
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 st...
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April 19, 2021 • 11 mins
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.
Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk
Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com
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April 12, 2021 • 48 mins
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 d...
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April 5, 2021 • 78 mins
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 he...
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March 29, 2021 • 68 mins
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
Sh...
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March 22, 2021 • 83 mins
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 in...
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March 15, 2021 • 70 mins
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 yea...
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March 3, 2021 • 27 mins
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 an...
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March 1, 2021 • 108 mins
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 cont...
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February 22, 2021 • 82 mins
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 we...
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