Tennis Nutrition with Mylène Petitpas: You Are What You Eat When You Compete
'What affects my tennis and training the most?' Today's guest Mylène Petitpas posed this question and explained the answer is nutrition because food affects every part of our body from head to toe!
As a tennis parent, I find what foods to give the children before, during and after tennis tournaments puzzling. I try my best when it comes to providing decent nutrition options - but if truth be told I haven't found much information out there to help. So I've tried to go and find some answers!
Mylène is passionate about the area of tennis nutrition and I hope you'll enjoy our conversation - as you'll hear I learnt a lot and get the feeling the food offerings are going to more nutritious and if truth be told a whole lot tastier too...
'What affects my tennis and training the most?' Today's guest Mylène Petitpas posed this question and explained the answer is nutrition because food affects every part of our body from head to toe!
As a tennis parent, I find what foods to give the children before, during and after tennis tournaments puzzling. I try my best when it comes to providing decent nutrition options - but if truth be told I haven't found much information out there to help. So I've tried to go and find some answers!
Mylène is passionate about the area of tennis nutrition and I hope you'll enjoy our conversation - as you'll hear I learnt a lot and get the feeling the food offerings are going to more nutritious and if truth be told a whole lot tastier too...
In this episode on tennis nutrition we cover:
What to eat before a tennis tournament (I wasn’t getting this quite right!)
What to eat during a tennis tournament (I’m a changing my ways!)
What NOT to eat during a tournament (you might be surprised at this!)
Should you be using energy gels or electrolytes? (I’ve noticed them at tournaments!)
What to eat after a tennis tournament (are our trips to the Golden Arches advisable?!)
Mylène has very kindly put together a tennis nutrition ebook that talks you through her thinking - do take a look! And you’ll find Mylène’s Instagram here.
Abbie Lench and Simon Spalter: British Tennis Volunteer Special
Abbie Lench (LTA Head of Clubs, Parks, Counties and Volunteering) and Simon Spalter (Tennis Volunteer Community Facebook Group) join me to look at the amazing contribution volunteers make to the clubs and counties of British Tennis. We cover a range of topics which will hopefully help existing volunteers and inspire new volunteers. If you are a chair, treasurer, secretary, maintenance manager, social poster, fixtures or tournament or event organiser, committee member or are interested in volunteering - this one is for you…
Abbie Lench (LTA Head of Clubs, Parks, Counties and Volunteering) and Simon Spalter (Tennis Volunteer Community Facebook Group) join me to look at the amazing contribution volunteers make to the clubs and counties of British Tennis. We cover a range of topics which will hopefully help existing volunteers and inspire new volunteers.
As a Coach and tennis parent, I am aware of just how much work volunteers do in our club and our county. And I know it is the same throughout the Country - this episode is a big thank you!
If you are a chair, treasurer, secretary, maintenance manager, social / web editor, fixtures and tournament and event organiser, committee member or are interested in volunteering - this one is for you…
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If you are not yet a member, please do take a look at the excellent Tennis Volunteer Community Facebook Group.
And the LTA has a wealth of material for tennis volunteers on their website.
Rob Salmon: Introducing We Say Play
Exciting news! A friend Hugo and I have launched a new Community Interest Company called We Say Play. A Community Interest Company is - in the words of Wikipedia - ‘designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good.’ And that’s exactly what we want to do!
I’d love it if you’d have a listen to this short little podcast to hear about our We Say Play mission to inspire children to get playing…
Exciting news! A friend Hugo and I have launched a new Community Interest Company called We Say Play. A Community Interest Company is - in the words of Wikipedia - ‘designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good.’ And that’s exactly what we want to do!
I’d love it if you’d have a listen to this short little podcast to hear about our We Say Play mission to inspire children to get playing…
I’d love it if you’d be so kind as to hit subscribe or follow on your platform of choice! Once you’ve had a listen, please do take a look at the We Say Play community interest company website.
Sense Arena: Making Virtual Tennis a Reality
What if you could put on a Virtual Reality headset and be transported to a tennis court when you can train like you do on a court in the real world? Not a game, but a fully immersive, impressively real training environment.
That’s what Sense Arena have made happen! Find out all about Sense Arena from their Tennis VP, Yannick Yoshizawa and World renowned Coach Claudio Pistolesi who has worked players like Monica Seles and Robin Soderling…
What if you could put on a Virtual Reality headset and be transported to a tennis court when you can train like you do on a court in the real world? Not a game, but a fully immersive, impressively real training environment. That’s what Sense Arena have made happen! Find out all about Sense Arena from their Tennis VP, Yannick Yoshizawa and World renowned Coach Claudio Pistolesi who has worked players like Monica Seles and Robin Soderling and is a member of the Sense Arena Advisory Board…
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Find out what virtual reality tennis is all about with Claudio and Yannick from Sense Arena
To find out more about Sense Arena and the products they offer, please head to the Sense Arena tennis website.
You’ll also hear me talk passionately about my work as part of the TopspinPro team in this episode. Find out about TopspinPro learning aids here.
Oli Jones: Taking Action To Keep Us Mentally Well
When I was researching today’s guest, I came across an article on the LTA website with a headline that said: ‘How Tennis Saved My Life.’ As I read the article, I immersed into the World of a man who has faced some incredible challenges, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2012 and who has had some dark days. Yet through the challenges and the dark days, tennis has always been a beacon shining bright.
Oli Jones is a tennis coach and Mental Health Ambassador for the LTA as well as Movember. As we’re in the midst of Movember, it seemed to perfect time to hear Oli’s story and discuss how we can keep ourselves and our friends and family mentally well. I found listening to Oli moving and inspiring, I hope you do as well…
When I was researching today’s guest, I came across an article on the LTA website with a headline that said: ‘How Tennis Saved My Life.’ As I read the article, I immersed into the World of a man who has faced some incredible challenges, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2012 and who has had some dark days. Yet through the challenges and the dark days, tennis has always been a beacon shining bright.
Oli Jones is a tennis coach and Mental Health Ambassador for the LTA as well as Movember. As we’re in the midst of Movember, it seemed the perfect time to hear Oli’s story and discuss how we can keep ourselves and our friends and family mentally well. I found listening to Oli moving and inspiring, I hope you do as well…
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Kay Gilbert: My Five Top Tips For Tennis Parents
October is the LTA’s Parents in Tennis month so it was a perfect time to speak to Kay Gilbert in the latest of our series of My Five Top Tips For Tennis Parents. Kay is one of the driving forces behind the Tennis Parents Community Facebook Group - which I highly recommend - and as you’ll hear has some brilliant tips for tennis parents! If you are a tennis (or sporting) parent please do take a listen, I’m sure you won’t regret it…
October is the LTA’s Parents in Tennis month so it was a perfect time to speak to Kay Gilbert in the latest of our series of My Five Top Tips For Tennis Parents. Kay is one of the driving forces behind the Tennis Parents Community Facebook Group - which I highly recommend - and as you’ll hear has some brilliant tips for tennis parents! If you are a tennis (or sporting) parent please do take a listen, I’m sure you won’t regret it…
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If you’re a tennis parent, please do take a look at the Tennis Parents Community Facebook Group - practical advice, discussions and tips which I’m sure you’ll find useful: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476342577251252. Alternatively, head to Facebook and search for Tennis Parents Community!
I hope you find Kay’s tips for tennis parents as insightful as I did!
Thaddea Lock Interview: Adventures in Pickleball
This episode shows what a wonderful adventure sport can bring you both on the court and off it! Thaddea Lock is the UK’s no.1 pickleball and is enjoying a fantastic chapter in what is America’s fastest growing sport.
I’d heard how pickleball is taking America by storm in the way The Beatles did in the 1960s. I knew from a work point of view that the ace TopspinPro pickleball version has received a very warm welcome in the community.
If truth be told though I didn’t know too much about pickleball, what it is, why it is becoming so popular and whether there is a scene in the UK.
Thanks to Thaddea Lock that has all changed! Thaddea has had an amazing journey in tennis and followed it up with a really exciting chapter in pickleball. I’m sure you’ll enjoy hearing all about it…
This episode shows what a wonderful adventure sport can bring you both on the court and off it! Thaddea Lock is the UK’s no.1 pickleball player and is enjoying a fantastic chapter in what is America’s fastest growing sport. I’d heard how pickleball is taking America by storm in the way The Beatles did in the 1960s. I knew from a work point of view that the ace TopspinPro pickleball version has received a very warm welcome in the community. If truth be told though I didn’t know too much about pickleball, what it is, why it is becoming so popular and whether there is a scene in the UK. Thanks to Thaddea, that has all changed! Thaddea has had an amazing journey in tennis and followed it up with a really exciting chapter in pickleball. I’m sure you’ll enjoy hearing all about it…
Listen to Thaddea Lock interview on Apple
Please click the following link to find out about pickleball in England from Pickleball England. Do use this pickleball club locator on the Pickleball England website if you’d like to give the sport a try!
And head to this link if you’d like to find out all about the new and ever so ace TopspinPro for Pickleball.
Finally, if you are looking for a Pickleball paddle please head over to our friends at PDHSports.com.
Rob Salmon: My Tips For Parents With Competing Juniors
I’m a tennis coach and a tennis player but I spend a lot of time in another tennis role - a tennis parent! This podcast shares the things that I’ve learnt from going along to a whole lot of tennis tournaments, plus the tips that experts such as Lisa Stone and Mark Tennant have shared. I also did the excellent LTA ‘Supporting Parents of Competitive Juniors’ course just the other day and felt there was no time like the present to do my little bit to try and make the role of being the tennis parent of a competing junior a little bit easier…
I’m a tennis coach and a tennis player but I spend a lot of time in another tennis role - a tennis parent! This podcast shares the things that I’ve learnt from going along to a whole lot of tennis tournaments, plus the tips that experts such as Lisa Stone and Mark Tennant have shared. I also did the excellent LTA ‘Supporting Parents of Competitive Juniors’ course just the other day and felt there was no time like the present to do my little bit to try and make the role of being the tennis parent a little bit easier…hope it helps!
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Steve Zacks: The Laver Cup CEO Looks Forward To London
The Laver Cup is coming to London and what an event it is set to be!
In this edition of My Tennis Journey, Laver Cup CEO, Steve Zacks talks about his passion for tennis, the origins of the Laver Cup and the ever so ace story of how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ended up joining Team Europe. Hopefully this episode will whet your appetite for the excitement of the forthcoming Laver Cup…
The Laver Cup is coming to London and what an event it is set to be! In this edition of My Tennis Journey, Laver Cup CEO, Steve Zacks talks about his passion for tennis, the origins of the Laver Cup and the ever so ace story of how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ended up joining Team Europe. Hopefully this episode will whet your appetite for the excitement of the forthcoming Laver Cup…
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Timings for this episode
00:00-02:18 The start of Steve’s tennis journey
02:19-05:01 How the Ryder Cup helped inspire the Laver Cup
05:02-07:49 Making the idea of the Laver Cup happen
07:50-11:34 How does the Laver Cup work format wise?
11:35-14:02 Does Europe’s dominance in the Laver Cup wind you up?
14:03-15:08 Steve Zacks’ USA tennis dream team
15:09-16:48 Could Charlie’s team talk inspire the Rest of the World
16:49-17:58 Would Steve expect to see Nick Kyrgios back playing for Rest of the World in future Laver Cups?
17:59-22:16 The story of how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end up joining Team Europe
22:17-24:32 What qualities does Roger Federer bring to the Laver Cup in terms of his ongoing input?
24:33-25:57 What can those lucky enough to have tickets for the Laver Cup in London expect?
25:58-26:22 In one sentence, why should the people of London be excited about the Laver Cup?
26:23-28:39 What makes you happy about what has been achieved by the Ryder Cup so far?
28:40-29:08 Moving forwards, what are you excited about?
29:10-31:06 Special edition merch and the contribution of sponsors
31:07-32:38 If you could go for a drink with one person alive or dead, who would it be and why?
Andy Wood: The Sporting Evangelist Who Coached At Five Olympics and Co-Founded Derbyshire Institute of Sport
What a journey Derbyshire’s Andy Wood has had from promising badminton star, to becoming a GB Olympic Head Coach and co-founder of Derbyshire Institute of Sport. Along the way, he’s inspired huge numbers to play sport and from a badminton perspective coached Simon Archer and Joanne Goode to GB’s first ever Olympic medal for Great Britain (Bronze) in Sydney 2000 as well as coaching Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms to Silver Medal at Athens Olympics 2004.
Andy has an inspiring story and an exciting current chapter with the Derbyshire Institute of Sport. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to Andy as much as I enjoyed speaking to him.
What a journey Derbyshire’s Andy Wood has had from promising badminton star, to becoming a GB Olympic Head Coach and co-founder of Derbyshire Institute of Sport. Along the way, he’s inspired huge numbers to play sport and from a badminton perspective coached Simon Archer and Joanne Goode to GB’s first ever Olympic medal for Great Britain (Bronze) in Sydney 2000 as well as coaching Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms to Silver Medal at Athens Olympics 2004. Andy has an inspiring story and an exciting current chapter with the Derbyshire Institute of Sport. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to Andy as much as I enjoyed speaking to him.
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Listen to Andy Wood’s inspiring journey and hear about his amazing sporting adventures.
Michael Gradon: The Rise and RISE of Padel Tennis
It was fascinating to talk to Michael Gradon, the CEO of Game4Padel - one of the fastest growing companies in one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
Padel was described recently as the biggest fitness trend of the Summer by GQ magazine. Jurgen Klopp loves it, Pep Guardiola loves it, Annabel Croft loves it, Zlatan loves it, my Mum loves it and so does my wife and my children.
Michael has a wealth of experience within the corporate World and the tennis World having been on the board of Wimbledon and Game4Padel is growing quickly and has Andy Murray among their investors.
As you’l hear, Michael doesn’t just believe that padel is going to be big, he believes it is going to be MASSIVE.
From a participation point of view in the UK, can it grow to be bigger than rugby? Bigger than cricket? Bigger than netball?
Listen to this episode and find out just how MASSIVE Michael believes padel can become…
It was fascinating to talk to Michael Gradon, the CEO of Game4Padel - one of the fastest growing companies in one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
Padel was described recently as the biggest fitness trend of the Summer by GQ magazine. Jurgen Klopp loves it, Pep Guardiola loves it, Annabel Croft loves it, Zlatan loves it, my Mum loves it and so does my wife and my children.
Michael has a wealth of experience within the corporate World and the tennis World having been on the board of Wimbledon and Game4Padel is growing quickly and has Andy Murray among their investors.
As you’ll hear, Michael doesn’t just believe that padel is going to be big, he believes it is going to be MASSIVE.
From a participation point of view in the UK, can it grow to be bigger than rugby? Bigger than cricket? Bigger than netball?
Listen to this episode and find out just how MASSIVE Michael believes padel can become…
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Edward Oakenfull: Why Your Tennis Life Can Begin At 35
Tennis is a game for life and today’s interview proves it! Professional tennis players may retire on average at 27, but for amateur players your tennis career can run and run up to and beyond your 80th birthday. Seniors Tennis GB are passionate about inspiring players who are over 35 to get involved in the game from giving it a go, to playing competitions and even having a chance of representing GB. As you’ll hear from Seniors Tennis GB Head of Selectors for the men’s teams Edward Oakenfull, whatever your level there are some fantastic opportunities to get involved…something I’m planning to do!
Tennis is a game for life and today’s interview proves it! Professional tennis players may retire on average at 27, but for amateur players your tennis career can run and run up to and beyond your 80th birthday. Seniors Tennis GB are passionate about inspiring players who are over 35 to get involved in the game from giving it a go, to playing competitions and even having a chance of representing GB. As you’ll hear from Seniors Tennis GB Head of Selectors for the men’s teams Edward Oakenfull, whatever your level there are some fantastic opportunities to get involved…something I’m planning to do!
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Edward Oakenfull from Seniors Tennis GB explains why your tennis life can begin at 35 in this podcast episode.
Rob Salmon: Six Ingredients Of An Award Winning School Tennis Programme
Fantastic news! John of Rolleston Primary School where I coach has been named the LTA School of the Year for the Midlands! This follows on from the school being named LTA School of the Year for Staffordshire.
The recipe that has led to this Award has featured six main ingredients that when mixed together produces an ever so ace tennis programme. Find out what the ingredients are in this short episode…
Fantastic news! John of Rolleston Primary School where I coach has been named the LTA School of the Year for the Midlands! This follows on from the school being named LTA School of the Year for Staffordshire. The recipe that has led to this Award has featured six main ingredients that when mixed together produces an ever so ace tennis programme. Find out what the ingredients are in this short episode…
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Tom Murray: LTA Head of Padel
Tom Murray has had an amazing journey from teaching English to a future World No.1 at a Spanish Academy as a young tennis hopeful to heading up one of the World’s fastest growing sports at the LTA. Hear how Tom has helped drive the growth of the game in the UK, what the future holds for padel players and coaches and which World Cup winning footballer he played padel against…
Tom Murray has had an amazing journey from teaching English to a future World No.1 at a Spanish Academy as a young tennis hopeful to heading up one of the World’s fastest growing sports at the LTA. Hear how Tom has helped drive the growth of the game in the UK, what the future holds for padel players and coaches and which World Cup winning footballer he played padel against…
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In this episode, I speak to Tom Murray, LTA Head of Padel
Paul from PDHSports: Why I’m SOOO Excited About Padel Tennis
He’s so excited and he just can’t hide it, Paul from online retailer PDHSport is a massive fan of padel and he thinks you’ll like it!
Find out why in this introduction to padel as we discuss why Paul is enjoying the sport so much at the brand new court at Church Broughton Tennis Club where I coach.
As you’ll hear, Paul has a number of reasons why he thinks padel is a fun sport for the whole family…
He’s so excited and he just can’t hide it, Paul from online retailer PDHSport is a massive fan of padel and he thinks you’ll like it!
Find out why in this introduction to padel as we discuss why Paul is enjoying the sport so much at the brand new court at Church Broughton Tennis Club where I coach.
As you’ll hear, Paul has a number of reasons why he thinks padel is a fun sport for the whole family…
The court at Church Broughton is Derbyshire’s first padel tennis court and we are preparing for a big Open Day on 1 May. If you’d like to come along please visit this Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1pgBrwqse (you don’t have to be a Facebook member to view). You can book a free slot to give padel a go at the Open Day here: https://bit.ly/PadelDay. As well as all the padel action, we will have loads of tennis fun going on to. It should be an ace day.
For all your padel rackets, padel balls and padel gear, do head on over to PDHSports.com.
Find out why Paul Hargrave from PDHSports is sooooo excited about padel tennis
Ellen Taylor: Why I’m So Passionate About She Rallies
Ellen Taylor is a Coach at Church Broughton Tennis Club. Ellen has put a tremendous effort into organising a She Rallies Fun Day at the club on Sat 2 April between 2-4pm.
Everyone is welcome at the day, but the aim is to get as many women and girls playing tennis as possible. It was brilliant to hear from Ellen about why she is so passionate about the She Rallies initiative which is brought to us by Judy Murray and the LTA. Enjoy listening and if you’re anywhere near Church Broughton on 2 April, do come on over for some tennis and amazing CAKE!
Ellen Taylor is a Coach at Church Broughton Tennis Club. Ellen has put a tremendous effort into organising a She Rallies Fun Day at the club on Sat 2 April between 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome at the day, but the aim is to get as many women and girls playing tennis as possible. It was brilliant to hear from Ellen about why she is so passionate about the She Rallies initiative which is brought to us by Judy Murray and the LTA.
Enjoy listening to this 5 min interview and if you’re anywhere near Church Broughton on 2 April, do come on over for some tennis and amazing CAKE!
The She Rallies Fun Day will take place between 2-4pm on Sat 2 April and we’d love it if you’d book on here: bit.ly/SheRalliesCBTC
We’d love to. see you at the She Rallies Fun Day at Church Broughton Tennis Club
Parenting Aces: Lisa Stone’s Top 5 Tip For Tennis Parents
Tips for tennis parents really is the specialist subject of today’s guest. Lisa Stone is a tennis parent, a tennis broadcaster and the person behind the ever so ace podcast called ParentingAces whose slogan is For Tennis Parents by A Tennis Parent. So who better to deliver our next Top Five Tips For Tennis Parents? As you’ll hear, Lisa has some fantastic advice for all of us tennis parents!
Tips for tennis parents really is the specialist subject of today’s guest. Lisa Stone is a tennis parent, a tennis broadcaster and the person behind the ever so ace podcast called ParentingAces whose slogan is For Tennis Parents by A Tennis Parent. So who better to deliver our next Top Five Tips For Tennis Parents? As you’ll hear, Lisa has some fantastic advice for all of us tennis parents!
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Listen to Lisa and you’ll understand why she’s a reputation as on of the world’s leading experts on all things tennis parenting
To find out more about Lisa and ParentingAces - articles, podcast, advice, consultations and much much more please head to the Parenting Aces website.
Rob Salmon: And The Award Goes To…
Hello everyone and welcome to this impromptu podcast episode. I’m delighted to say I’ve won an Award in the Derbyshire Tennis Awards!! Let me take two minutes to tell you all about it…
Hello everyone and welcome to this impromptu podcast episode. I’m delighted to say I’ve won an Award in the Derbyshire Tennis Awards!! Let me take two minutes to tell you all about it…
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I’m excited to get the Award - thanks to everyone who nominated me!
Swupnil Sahai: SwingVision’s CEO On Serving Up The On-Court Action!
SwingVision is the tennis app featured in Apple’s TV commercials!
If you’re a tennis coach or player with a liking for apps, then I reckon you should find out about SwingVision - and a great place to start is my interview with co-founder and CEO Swupnil Sahai!
The SwingVision app is well worth checking out!
SwingVision is the tennis app featured in Apple’s TV commercials!
If you’re a tennis coach or player with a liking for apps, then I reckon you should find out about SwingVision - and a great place to start is my interview with co-founder and CEO Swupnil Sahai!
SwingVision brings you video highlights, shot speed and placement analysis and even the ability to challenge line calls. It’s easy to set up and use and is backed by Andy Roddick and James Blake. Swupnil has a great story of his first encounter with Andy Roddick - let’s just say if you ever lose your phone, you’d do well to have Swupnil in your locker room!
As you’ll hear in the podcast, Swupnil has a fascinating story! A story of making contacts and making things happen. An encounter on LinkedIn led to Swupnil getting a placement and then job at Tesla where he worked on the auto pilot team and got to know and hang out with Elon Musk.
Yet he gave that role up to follow his passion for tennis and use his expertise to launch SwingVision. And I for one am glad he made that decision…
UK COACHES: If you are an LTA Accredited+ Coach, you can currently get a 100% discount on SwingVision meaning it is completely free!! That is a saving of $149.99 per year. Find out how to claim here: https://www4.lta.org.uk/Members-Area/coach/resources/benefits/swingvision_discount/
UK PLAYERS: If you are an LTA Advantage Member (it’s free to join) you can get 20% a SwingVision subscription. Head here: https://www.lta.org.uk/advantage-home/benefits/detail/?benefit=BF-0049
For everyone else, please find out more about SwingVision here: https://swing.tennis/
SwingVision is the official player and ball tracking app of the LTA
Roy Turnham: Banging The Drums For Blind Sport
Prepare to be inspired! Roy Turnham was registered blind from birth but as you’ll hear he has never let his sight hold him back. Indeed, Roy’s made over 100 appearances for the England Blind Football Team, he’s won the National Singles and Doubles championships in the GB National Visually Impaired Tennis Champs and he’s combined it all with a spot of rock and roll - having toured as a drummer with the fantastic Liverpool band She Drew The Gun. I found Roy’s story incredibly inspiring, I hope you will too…
Prepare to be inspired! Roy Turnham was registered blind from birth but as you’ll hear he has never let his sight hold him back. Indeed, Roy’s made over 100 appearances for the England Blind Football Team, he’s won the National Singles and Doubles championships in the GB National Visually Impaired Tennis Champs and he’s combined it all with a spot of rock and roll - having toured as a drummer with the fantastic Liverpool band She Drew The Gun. I found Roy’s story incredibly inspiring, I hope you will too…
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Listen to Roy Turnham’s incredibly inspiring adventures in the worlds of blind sport and music