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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 this

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00:11:52

Rob Salmon: Why Junior Tennis Needs A Financial...

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/09/24

You’ll have seen products that come with government health warnings. Don’t do this or this might happen. My question is this, should the junior tennis journey come with a financial health warning? And I think the answer is YES!If your player ends up spinning on the hamster wheel which is performance junior tennis, it is going to cost you. Individual lessons, group sessions, rackets, tournament fees, travel costs, strings, shoes, clothes…the list could (and does) go on and on.The reason for this

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00:59:08

Tennis Parents: Game Changing Online Course Can Bring...

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/07/09

Let me start with a confession - at times I’ve found being a tennis parent challenging! The trials and tribulations of the ‘performance’ tennis journey have surprised and at times shocked me. So three experts coming together to create an online course that aims to help tennis parents navigate a positive path through the journey has to be a good thing! That’s exactly what Dr Liya Jacob (wellness coach and tennis parent), Chris Johnson (Level 5 Master Coach) and Ellie-Rose Griffiths (former GB jnr

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01:17:25

Todd Ley: Former World No.1 12U On Tennis Prodigies,...

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/05/19

PLS NOTE: There is some swearing in this episode and it is not one that is suitable for children.What’s it like to be the no.1 12U player in the World? To be the youngest player ever to be signed by the IMG management company. To win a full scholarship to one of the most famous tennis academies in the World.Reckon the future for that player and his family was bright? Fame and riches around the corner?Today’s guest, Todd Ley who hails from Adelaide in Australia, was in exactly that position. And has

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01:03:52

Huw Phillips Pro Tennis Stringer: Why We Should All...

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/03/31

In this episode on why players, parents and coaches should absolutely think about what strings they put in their rackets, the Pro Tour stringer Huw Phillips who runs RacketSpec says:‘You wouldn’t buy rubbish tyres and put it on a Formula 1 car. It’s the same with a tennis racket - it’s the strings that hit the ball’He explains that you can make a £100 racket play ten times better by having it professionally restrung with decent strings and you can make a £300 racket play awful by having it strung

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00:50:22

Conor Niland: Epic Journey from Junior to Pro to...

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/03/13

Welcome to the 100th episode of My Tennis Journey. And what an episode it is!In many ways, Conor Niland has had the ultimate tennis journey.He’s taken the unbelievably hard step from promising junior to pro player. He’s played Grand Slam tennis. He’s played Davis Cup tennis. He reached number 129 in the World! Some achievement. Since retiring he’s become a Davis Cup captain.However, what Conor has become best known for is bringing the whole journey kicking and screaming to life in an absolutely

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01:05:31

Chris Lewit: Revealing The Secrets Of Spanish Tennis

My Tennis Journey ·

2025/01/13

Over the past 20 years, Spanish Tennis has established itself as the World leader when it comes to producing world class players and establishing world class academies. Led by coaches like Pato Alvarez and Louis Bruguera and players like Nadal, Muguruza and Alcaraz as well as foreign stars who have trained in Spain like Murray, Spain has been a leading force in World tennis. It’s little wonder therefore that players and parents have headed to Spain to aid their players’ development at the host of

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00:17:28

Let’s Make LTA Junior County Cup Better: Survey...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/12/09

Back in 2023, changes were made to LTA Junior County Cup 11U-14U that undoubtedly had good intentions but have resulted - I think - in a competition that just isn’t quite as good as it used to.The objectives behind the changes were worthy but as I hope my original blog post on LTA County Cup 11U-14U shows the actions taken are not resulting in the objective being met.I set out to find out if County Coaches and parents of players think the same way as I do or if they believe the changes are a good

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00:11:06

The Racket by Conor Niland Book Review: A Smashing...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/11/17

Do you ever read a book and love it so much that you go round telling people about it? Like everyone you meet. That’s exactly what happened with myself and Conor Niland’s book The Racket! From his experience as a junior on the tournament circuit (one I know a lot of tennis parents will recognise) to his days on a tennis scholarship in the US to the rollercoaster ride that is the Pro Tour, Conor’s book is a compelling read. If you are anything like me, you’ll finish it in a couple of sittings.BUY THE

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00:56:02

Todd Larkham: Nick Kyrgios’s Ex-Coach Has AMAZING...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/10/10

You might have heard of tennis coach Todd Larkham for a host of reasons.It was Todd who spotted a young Nick Kyrgios and coached him through to the Pro Tour and beyond. It’s brilliant to hear about that journey on this episode. You may know Todd was some player reaching no.136 in the World and that he played at each and every Grand Slams. Or have you seen Todd is one of the Coaches who feature on the ace Coachlife website which brings hundreds of video lessons from the Junior Coaches of some of

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00:12:34

Rob Salmon: Let’s Make LTA Junior County Cup Even Better

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/09/23

Just to be clear, County Cup’s one of my favourite things in the whole wide world. I want to start with this as everything you are going to listen to comes from a starting point of love and wanting to make something that is great even better!And you see, I do think Junior County Cup (focusing in on 11U, 12U and 14U) can be improved as a result of a couple of flaws - and I’d love to know if you agree and what improvements you’d make to LTA Junior County Cup.For avoidance of doubt, this is research

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01:07:25

Wayne Goldsmith: Compelling Guidance Coaches and...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/09/12

Sporting parents, coaches and players - today you’re in for a treat! Wayne Goldsmith is an international coaching expert from Australia who has influenced the thinking and teaching of some of the world’s leading athletes, coaching and teams.But if I’m honest that’s not why I was so excited about speaking to Wayne. The reason I was buzzing to chat with Wayne is because he is my no.1 go to source for wisdom on navigating the challenges of being a sporting parent and a coach too.As you’ll hear, Wayne

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00:50:24

Fabio Molle: Bringing Functional Tennis To Life

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/08/03

You know in life there are some people who are amazing at making things happen. Who are driven to get things done. And when it comes to tennis I think Fabio Molle is absolutely one of them.Fabio runs a successful tennis e-commerce business called Functional Tennis. He came up with an idea for a brilliant tennis product called The Saber which he took from concept to manufacture. A process I loved talking to him about on this episode.He’s a very successful tennis podcaster - having recorded over 200

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00:46:04

Marleyna Trifunovic: Amazing American University...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/07/10

Amazing adventures can be had by tennis players at American Universities! However, if you’re going to make it a great adventure rather than an OK or not so good adventure you’ve got to plan and prepare effectively. And that is where this episode comes in!Today’s guest, Marleyna Trifunovic, is in a unique position to tell you all about the US uni experience as she has just returned from three years at Wilmington University in Delaware. Marley’s story and guidance can, I think, give players and / or

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00:11:43

Rob Salmon: Dear Tennis, please can we talk about...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/06/06

This is episode 91 of My Tennis Journey. As you’ll probably know, the vast majority of the episodes have been dedicated to the sport I’ve loved since I first picked up a racket in Skelton in Cumbria aged 9 or 10.But dear, lovely tennis - I’ve got a confession to make. Whilst as Whitney sang I will always love you - I’ve also fallen for another sport.And that sport is pickleball.I’d like to explain why and what I plan to do in the world of pickleball.I’d also like to tell you one MASSIVE reason why I

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00:47:22

Rick Macci and Dr Niva: How To Power Up YOUR Positivity

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/05/08

What happens when you put one of the world's most famous tennis coaches together with an outstanding neurologist with a passion for our beautiful game? The answer is a fantastic book that can help shape the approach you take to tennis and the approach you take to life. The book is called Billion Dollar Mind, and in today's episode, we have the two authors. The coach is the world famous Rick Macci, who featured prominently in the King Richard film as he coached Serena and Venus as juniors, as well as

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00:52:27

Alison Taylor: The Passion Fuelled Coaching Approach...

My Tennis Journey ·

2024/04/10

Calling tennis parents, tennis coaches and tennis people - please do play today’s episode as Alison has an inspirational story and shares inspirational guidance on her tennis journey and her approach to coaching which has kickstarted a love of tennis in some of the UK’s rising stars like Hannah Klugman and Arthur Fery.From a tennis parent perspective, I loved hearing Alison talk about the importance of the relationship between the coach, the player and the parent too. The importance of being a team

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