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Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal is a show created specifically to bring you the amazing stories behind amazing people. There are a mix of shows covering specific topics that relate to tennis and other transferable fields. Then on top there are regular guests who are all high achievers in their fields. With your feedback this show will grow and evolve as time goes by.

Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal Kris Soutar, Tennis Coaching

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    • 5.0 • 107 Ratings

Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal is a show created specifically to bring you the amazing stories behind amazing people. There are a mix of shows covering specific topics that relate to tennis and other transferable fields. Then on top there are regular guests who are all high achievers in their fields. With your feedback this show will grow and evolve as time goes by.

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 8 - the deciding set

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 8 - the deciding set

    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-counts



    It 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.uk



    Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Adrian Stonebridge - part 7 - from tennis court to stage

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 7 - from tennis court to stage

    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.



    Intro/outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk



    Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Adrian Stonebridge - part 6 - 1st club - 1st tournament

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 6 - 1st club - 1st tournament

    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



    Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

    • 30 min
    Adrian Stonebridge - part 5 - starting up the Stonebridge Tennis Academy

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 5 - starting up the Stonebridge Tennis Academy

    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

    • 53 min
    Adrian Stonebridge - part 4 - nothing possible without my wife

    Adrian Stonebridge - part 4 - nothing possible without my wife

    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.olinightingale.com

    • 29 min
    Adrian Stonebridge - Part 3 - The origins of the Skeleton System

    Adrian Stonebridge - Part 3 - The origins of the Skeleton System

    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.



    Intro/Outro music by http://www.hueandcry.co.uk



    Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
107 Ratings

107 Ratings

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Howard Green

What a life and what an interview. Listened driving up from Surrey to Hull on Friday. A must for coaches and athlete players. Start this training early and get it to be a mind set. Great style of questioning Kriss, you asked them just right and let him run. Listened to about 5 and looking forward to the next one.
Regards Mike.🎾

Steph Smyth ,

Amazing podcast, great insight into tennis

Loved the Kris Gray podcast, good friend of mine, been lucky enough to play at his Tenerife Tennis Academy 🎾

Jjp1572 ,

Great Podcast

Brilliant podcast with a wide variety of guests, keep them coming.

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