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My Tennis Journey

My Tennis Journey aims to bring a compelling tennis story to life in every episode. From Andy Jarrett (former GB player and coach) and Vic Allen (from park courts to All American at Florida State) to Tom Rushby (coach and Andy Murray’s junior doubles partner), Keith Reynolds (LTA LIfetime Achievement Award winner) and Julie Blackwood (leading Sports Psychologist) A theme which is present from one episode to another is the positive impact that playing tennis can have on your life. We hope

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01:10:38

Steve Whelan: Rallying For A Different Approach To...

My Tennis Journey ·

2026/10/05

The further I’ve gone on this tennis parenting journey, the more I’ve come to believe there are an awful lot of opportunities to make the junior tennis development system in the UK a whole load better.And for that reason, I’m really interested in people who are prepared to do things differently when it comes to junior tennis development.Which is why I so enjoyed speaking to today’s guest.Steve Whelan isn’t just talking about different ways of developing junior players - he’s actually putting them

1:04:12

Nicole Discenza: Train Your Mind and Transform Your...

My Tennis Journey ·

2026/09/02

Junior tennis players who compete play a LOT of tennis.They focus on the technical. They focus on strength and conditioning. They focus on the tactical.My question for you today is this… how much time do they spend focusing on the hugely important mental side of the game?How do you play at your best when it matters most?How do you deal with a perceived injustice? Out? Are you sure?How do you go again and again when things aren’t going your way?How can you see a defeat as a learning opportunity

00:48:39

Abbie Breakwell and Guest Host Charlie: To The...

My Tennis Journey ·

2026/06/30

Today’s episode is a belter for two reasons! Firstly, because our guest, Abbie Breakwell, has already had an amazing tennis journey although she’s only 23 years old! Abbie is one of the UK’s leading wheelchair tennis players who competed for Team GB in the 2024 Paralympic Games. The second reason is it a belter is because this episode is hosted by a special guest called Charlie. Charlie is 15 years old and was one of the very first pupils I coached when I became a full time coach. Charlie has always

01:06:11

Garry Linton: Sports Parenting Special with...

My Tennis Journey ·

2026/03/17

Sports parents - how are you finding the journey? Rewarding? Stressful? Exciting? Anxiety inducing? Relationship enhancing? Expensive financially? Expensive emotionally? Any of those? All of those! Either way, I honestly believe that today’s episode will help you. Help you with the approach you take as a sports parent! Today’s guest is Garry Linton, Garry is US based and is a leading voice in parenting and youth sports. He publishes Instagram posts which are ace under takeflightcoach . Posts you’ll

00:18;19

Rob Salmon: LTA Winter County Cup - Why Axing It Was...

My Tennis Journey ·

2026/01/05

Make no mistake, County Tennis needs your support in 2026! I’ll explain why…In Q4 2025, the LTA decided to make the 2025 Adult Winter County Cup the last ever staging of the event - a decision made by the LTA and one of their sub-committees without a meaningful consultation - and in 2026 they will launch a review into county competitions - it is like to include Junior County Cups and Summer County Week.The power of County Tennis to bring communities together, initiate life long friendships and play