Vic Allen: An American University Adventure
What is it like to be on a sports scholarship at one of the top tennis universities in the US? Find out as we speak to Derbyshire’s Vic Allen who has gone from starting to play on park courts to Junior Wimbledon and now Florida State University where she is a key member of their highly successful tennis team.
What is it like to be on a sports scholarship at one of the top tennis universities in the US? Find out as we speak to Derbyshire’s Vic Allen who has gone from starting to play on park courts to Junior Wimbledon and now Florida State University where she is a key member of their highly successful tennis team.
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Rob Salmon: Birthday Greetings and a Little Wish…
I figured my birthday was a good time to reflect, say thanks for those who’ve supported my coaching and podcast and look to the future. It’d be amazing if you could have have a listen and take the little action I mention at the end… R x
PS I’m a (sort of) poet and I didn’t know it…
Yay! It’s my birthday…a good time to reflect, say thanks for those who’ve supported my coaching and podcast and look to the future. It’d be amazing if you could have have a listen (it’s just over a minute long) and give a birthday subscribe / follow! R x
PS I’m a (sort of) poet and I didn’t know it…
John Cavill: Schools Can Supercharge Tennis
Discover why schools offering tennis is so important to the future growth of our game! John is a font of knowledge when it comes to making a thriving schools program happen. Indeed, he led a coach collaboration that resulted in tennis videos being sent in to 2,000+ school during lockdown. Plus find out why John feels the key to unlocking tennis is collaboration…
Discover why schools offering tennis is so important to the future growth of our game! John is a font of knowledge when it comes to making a thriving schools program happen. Indeed, he led a coach collaboration that resulted in tennis videos being sent in to 2,000+ school during lockdown. Plus find out why John feels the key to unlocking tennis is collaboration…
Ian Westermann: The Essential Tennis Digital Pioneer
If you’re in to tennis and / or digital then Ian’s Essential Tennis journey is (hopefully) an essential listen! Essential Tennis, which Ian founded, delivers compelling tennis content to players around the Globe. And we’re not talking one or two fans here and there. Indeed, Essential Tennis has over 240,000 YouTube subscribers. Listen to Ian’s tennis journey and find out what drives him and the team to deliver innovation after innovation…
If you’re in to tennis and / or digital then Ian’s Essential Tennis journey is (hopefully) an essential listen! Essential Tennis, which Ian founded, delivers compelling tennis content to players around the Globe. And we’re not talking one or two fans here and there. Indeed, Essential Tennis has over 240,000 YouTube subscribers. Listen to Ian’s tennis journey and find out what drives him and the team to deliver innovation after innovation…
Charlie Pick: Magical Secrets of Chesterfield’s Tennis Success
Charlie Pick and Chesterfield Tennis Club did the double last year! Charlie won LTA Midland’s Development Coach of the Year - an award I know he’d love to share with the whole team - and Chesterfield won LTA Midland’s Club of the Year. It was great to chat with Charlie and hear the ‘magical’ formula behind Chesterfield’s success.
Charlie Pick and Chesterfield Tennis Club did the double last year! Charlie won LTA Midland’s Development Coach of the Year - an award I know he’d love to share with the whole team - and Chesterfield won LTA Midland’s Club of the Year. It was great to chat with Charlie and hear the ‘magical’ formula behind Chesterfield’s success.
Alistair Higham: Power of Momentum, GB Uni Tennis, Cumbria & Much More…
What decides who wins and who loses a match? Technique? Tactics? Or the hidden force of momentum? Alistair Higham’s a leading momentum expert and explains why it’s so important. He’s also responsible for GB University tennis and is a former LTA National Team Manager. Finally, as you’ll hear, Alistair was my first ever coach in Cumbria and he’s as passionate about our brilliant sport now as he was then.
What decides who wins and loses a match? Technique? Tactics? Or the hidden power of momentum? Alistair Higham’s a leading momentum expert and explains why it’s so important. He’s also responsible for GB University tennis and is a former LTA National Team Manager. Finally, as you’ll hear, Alistair was my first ever coach in Cumbria and he’s as passionate about our brilliant sport now as he was back then.
Alistair has just launched his new online courses on making the most of the opportunities momentum presents. Find out more here: www.coachingedgeuk.com where you can try the taster course for free or use the promo code MOMENTUM for 20% discount from the full courses.
You'll also find lots of information on momentum here: www.momentuminsport.com.
For information on GB University tennis, please visit: www.lta.org.uk/universities
Alistair Higham, leading tennis expert in the power of momentum
Chris Archer: How Tennis Cancellation Led To Incredible Football Adventure
The remarkable story of how a chance encounter saw Derbyshire’s Chris Archer go from a US tennis scholarship to playing for Burton Albion and scoring a free kick against Nottingham Forest! As you’ll hear though, his proudest sporting moment is still a Derbyshire Tennis one and it is tennis that has opened many doors in Chris's life…
The remarkable story of how a chance encounter saw Derbyshire’s Chris Archer go from a US tennis scholarship to playing for Burton Albion and scoring a free kick against Nottingham Forest! As you’ll hear though, his proudest sporting moment is still a Derbyshire Tennis one and it is tennis that has opened many doors in Chris's life…
Pav Gill: My Journey, Passion For Novak & Aussie Open Preview
Hear all about Pav's passion for tennis. Novak and listen to his Australian Open preview and predictions.
When I see Pav at the Derbyshire Tennis Awards I tell him he should be doing a podcast and now he’s on this one to tell us about his tennis journey and share his Australian Open preview and predictions. As you’ll hear, Pav is passionate about every element of tennis from playing for Rolls Royce in Derby, to following British Tennis and the pro tours at every level. And of course he’s a MASSIVE Novak Djokovic fan!
Yaz Clarke: What A Journey & Exciting Times Ahead…
Derby’s Yasmin Clarke has had a remarkable tennis journey and there’s much more yet to come! From GB No.1 Junior to turning Pro, becoming a Master Coach and a key member of Team Clarke which supports Jay Clarke on his pro tennis quest. And now a commentator too! As you’ll hear, Yaz’s tennis journey is a truly compelling ongoing story…
Derby's Yasmin Clarke has had a remarkable tennis journey and there's much more yet to come. From GB No.1 Junior to turning Pro, becoming a Master coach and a key member of Team Clarke which supports Jay Clarke on his pro tennis quest. And now a commentator too! As you'll hear, Yaz's tennis journey is a truly compelling ongoing story...
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Yasmin Clarke - an amazing tennis journey and exciting chapters ahead!
Ashley Broomhead: The Importance Of The Right Environment
What a tennis journey Derbyshire’s hugely respected coach Ashley Broomhead has had! He’s won numerous national titles, he’s a leading coach educator and along with Keith Reynolds founded the legendary Watchorn Tennis Club which was a stop off for some of the World’s best young players on their journey to the top. Whatever your profession, if you’re interested in creating a winning environment, take a listen to the wise words of Ashley Broomhead…
What a tennis journey Derbyshire’s hugely respected coach Ashley Broomhead has had! He’s won numerous national titles, he’s a leading coach educator and along with Keith Reynolds founded the legendary Watchorn Tennis Club which was a stop off for some of the World’s best young players on their journey to the top. Whatever your profession, if you’re interested in creating a winning environment, take a listen to the wise words of Ashley Broomhead…
Sam Jalloh: How Tennis Saved My Life (Part 2 of 2)
Today we have the second part of a remarkable story. The story of Sam Jalloh. Sam was born in Sierra Leone. As Civil War ripped through his nation, Sam encountered some horrific situations including seeing his best friend Alimamy killed in front of him. But Sam kept going and dedicated himself to his dream of playing tennis for for his nation. A dream he realised…Sam now lives in North West England and despite all the adversity he has encountered has such a positive outlook on life.
If you've listened to the first part of Sam's interview, you'll know he has a truly remarkable story. Sam grew up in a Civil War torn Sierra Leone and went through some horrific experiences but his dream of playing tennis for his Nation kept him going. In this second part of the interview, Sam talks about playing for Sierra Leone, the continued challenges he faced and his experience and approach to tennis in the UK. Despite all the adversity he has encountered, Sam has such a life affirming positive outlook on life.
Sam has written a book about his experiences which is called How Tennis Saved My Life. It’s a highly recommended read.
Sam Jalloh: How Tennis Saved My Life (Part 1 of 2)
Sam Jalloh has a remarkable story and an inspirational personality. Sam was born into poverty in Sierra Leone. As Civil War ripped through Sierra Leone, Sam encountered some horrific situations but his dream of playing tennis for for his nation and going on Tour kept him going. Sam now lives in England and as you’ll hear in this the first of two podcast interviews he has a truly remarkable and inspirational tennis journey - a story he tells in his book ‘How Tennis Saved My Life’.
Adults Only: Sam’s story is a tennis story but it also a story of growing up in the midst of the destruction of a Civil War. As such, my guidance would be it isn’t suitable for children. You may listen and decide otherwise but I just wanted to let you know.
Sam Jalloh has a remarkable story and an inspirational personality. Sam was born into poverty in Sierra Leone. As Civil War ripped through Sierra Leone, Sam encountered some horrific situations but his dream of playing tennis for for his nation and going on Tour kept him going. Sam now lives in England and as you’ll hear in this the first of two podcast interviews he has a truly remarkable and inspirational tennis journey - a story he tells in his book ‘How Tennis Saved My Life’.
Adults Only: Sam’s story is a tennis story but it also a story of growing up in the midst of the destruction of Civil War. As such, my guidance would be it isn’t suitable for children. You may listen and decide otherwise but I just wanted to let you know.
Jon Woodward: Coaching Makes People Not Just Players
For one episode only My Tennis Journey becomes My Coaching Journey. Today’s guest Jon Woodward has worked with or for The FA, LTA, Burton Albion, Derby County and UK Coaching. In the interview Jon, who is now a lecturer at the University of Derby, and I passionately put forward the case for why sports coaching deserves to be recognised as a 'proper profession' because of the incredible difference coaching can make to peoples' lives.
For one episode only My Tennis Journey becomes My Coaching Journey. Today’s guest Jon Woodward has worked in coaching with The FA, LTA, Burton Albion, Derby County and UK Coaching. In the interview Jon, who is now a lecturer at the University of Derby, and I passionately put forward the case for why sports coaching deserves to be recognised as a 'proper profession' because of the incredible difference coaching can make to peoples' lives.
Katy Wilson: An Inspirational Coach With An Inspirational Story
Katy Wilson is an inspirational tennis coach with an inspirational story. From a glittering junior career to becoming co-Captain of Derbyshire and an Ambassador for the LTA’s She Rallies programme. Listen to Katy’s tennis journey…
Take a listen and you’ll see that Katy Wilson is an inspirational coach with an inspirational story…from an outstanding junior career to being co-Captain of Derbyshire Ladies and an Ambassador for the LTA She Rallies programmes.
Keith Reynolds: How Tennis Teaches Amazing Life Lessons
Keith won the LTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 and is one of the UK’s most celebrated tennis coaches. In this episode he talks about the amazing life lessons that tennis can bring to junior players…
Keith is one of the UK’s most celebrated tennis coaches and won the LTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. In this episode, Keith talks about how the ‘Tennis Experience’ can bring juniors incredible life lessons that set them up for successful careers no matter what the field…
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Tom Rushby: Facing Monfils and Playing Dubs With Andy Murray…
From being Andy Murray's doubles partner to going head to head with Gael Monfils and being part of the Derbyshire history makers…
He’s played doubles with Andy Murray, gone head to head with Gael Monfils and been a part of the Derbyshire history makers team that won County Cup in 2015. Listen all about Tom Rushby’s epic tennis journey in this episode of My Tennis Journey…
Tom Rushby, Derbyshire Tennis Coach
Andrew Jarrett: From A Sports Mad Derby House To Wimbledon Referee
From growing up in Derby to playing for and coaching GB and becoming the referee of the World's most famous tennis tournament…
From growing up in a sports mad Derby household to playing and coaching Great Britain and going on to becoming Wimbledon referee, Andrew Jarrett has had a memorable tennis journey. Listen to the details and find out why Mr Jarrett encourages young players to be better tomorrow than they are today…
Victoria Allen: From The Park To Junior Wimbledon
From the park courts of Ashbourne in Derbyshire to Junior Wimbledon and being named All American in Vic’s first year at Flordia State…
From the park courts of Ashbourne in Derbyshire to playing at Junior Wimbledon and being named All American in her first year at Florida State University - listen to Vic Allen’s remarkable tennis journey and listen to what her next chapter may be in the first edition of the My Tennis Journey podcast…