Rob Morgan: Why BRAVERY Pays
Today’s episode has an important life lesson as well as many tennis ones and at the heart of it is the importance of BRAVERY in making things happen! Bravery has been a constant theme in Rob Morgan’s rapid ascent from a promising junior to Tour Coach helping Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram win Grand Slam titles. Enjoy listening to Rob's journey…
Today’s episode has an important life lesson as well as many tennis ones and at the heart of it is the importance of BRAVERY in making things happen! Bravery has been a constant theme in Rob Morgan’s rapid ascent from a promising junior to Tour Coach helping Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram win Grand Slam titles. Enjoy listening to Rob's journey…
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EPISODE TIMINGS
00:00 - 19:05 Rob Morgan’s Junior Years
19:06 - 22:02 The Move Into Coaching
22:03 - 26:38 The Performance Progression
26:39 - 34:30 Coaching On Tour - The Debut
34:31 - 52:34 The Partnership With Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram
52:35 - 54:23 Rob Morgan’s Hopes And Dreams Moving Forwards
54:24 - 57:28 Advice For Young Coaches Who Want To Coach On Tour
57:29 - 61:54 Playing Derbyshire Men In 2015 County Cup
61:55 - 63:14 What One Initiative Would Rob Morgan Introduce Into World Tennis
63:15 - 65:44 If Rob Morgan Could Go For A Drink With One Person Alive or Dead
Matt Rogan: Why We Have All To Play For
Could sport be a force for good that unites us all in these most challenging of times? That’s the question which today’s guest - the highly respected sports business leader - Matt Rogan looks to answer in his ace new book ‘All To Play For: How Sport Can Reboot Our Future’. The answer - of course - is that it most certainly can!
Speaking to Matt and reading his book have really got me fired up to do all I can to get more children to start a life of sport and more adults to realise the benefits of sport. I hope that after having a listen to our chat that you’ll be fired up too…
Could sport be a force for good that unites us all in these most challenging of times? That’s the question which today’s guest - the highly respected sports business leader - Matt Rogan looks to answer in his ace new book ‘All To Play For: How Sport Can Reboot Our Future’. The answer - of course - is that it most certainly can! Speaking to Matt and reading his book have really got me fired up to do all I can to get more children to start a life of sport and more adults to realise the benefits of sport. I hope that after having a listen to our chat that you’ll be fired up too…
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The timeline of this episode with Matt are as follows:
Matt’s tennis journey from the early years to the Seniors Tour: 00:00 - 12:52
An intro to Matt’s book and why he wrote it: 12:53 - 16:33
Why it is so important for kids to be active: 16:34 - 18:45
A watch out on over parenting 18:45 - 21:35
The importance of physical literacy in schools: 21:36 - 25:40
Matt’s conversations with Johnny Marr and Mel Bound on running: 25:41 - 29:19
Will brands will start to look at grassroots brands: 29:20 - 31:20
The power of sport to bring us together: 3121 - 35:35
What one change would Matt make in sport: 35:36 - 38:31
If Matt could go for a drink with one person alive or dead who would it be and why: 38:32 - 42:28
Matt is the co-founder of Two Circles, a leading UK sports agency that has worked with the like of the Premier League, England and Wales Cricket Board and Wimbledon Tennis. He is also a non-executive director at the English Institute of Sport delivering technology and sport science to Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic teams.
Matt’s book really is well worth a read! It brings to life how sport can reboot our future - if that’s something you’d like to see I highly recommend taking a read.
You can buy a copy on Amazon here.
David Haggerty: The ITF President’s Tennis Adventures
David Haggerty made a commitment to tennis aged 5 and many years later he is still delivering on it! His adventures as a player, an exec at Prince, Slazenger / Dunlop and Head, the Chair, CEO and President of the USTA and now ITF President form a compelling story. A story with a passion for tennis at its heart…
David Haggerty made a commitment to tennis aged 5 and many years later he is still delivering on it! His adventures as a player, an exec at Prince, Slazenger / Dunlop and Head, the Chair, CEO and President of the USTA and now ITF President form a compelling story. A story with a passion for tennis at its heart…
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It was great to speak to Dave about his tennis adventures.
What a journey in tennis he has had!
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Keith Carder: Introducing The ITF World Tennis Number
In today’s episode Keith Carder, the LTA’s Head of Competition, tells us all we need to know about the new ITF World Tennis Number. We get to the heart of this exciting new ITF system which is being adopted by the LTA and tennis federations around the World. As you’ll hear, the World Tennis Number is kind of similar to the golf handicap system. It aims to be at the heart of a new global tennis community…
In this episode Keith Carder, the LTA’s Head of Competition, tells us all we need to know about the new ITF World Tennis Number. We get to the heart of this exciting new ITF system which is being adopted by the LTA and tennis federations around the World. As you’ll hear, the World Tennis Number is kind of similar to the golf handicap system. It aims to be at the heart of a new global tennis community…
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Rob Salmon: Why I LOVE County Tennis!
To celebrate becoming a member of the coaching team that delivers County Training in Derbyshire, I’ve put a short little six min episode together on why I love County Tennis and why it can be a constant positive companion as tennis players make their way through life…
To celebrate becoming a member of the coaching team that delivers County Training in Derbyshire, I’ve put a short little episode on why I love County Tennis and why it can be a constant positive companion as tennis players make their way through life…
Millie Devey Smith: The Case For GB Uni Tennis And Playing Emma Raducanu
Derbyshire’s Millie Devey Smith had a glittering junior tennis career and after attending Repton School decided to head to the University of Bath rather than go on a US tennis scholarship. Find out why it’s a decision she’s glad she made as well as what it’s like to play Emma Raducanu and how she has ended up working at Nottingham Forest FC…
Derbyshire’s Millie Devey Smith had a glittering junior tennis career and after attending Repton School decided to head to the University of Bath rather than go on a US tennis scholarship. Find out why it’s a decision she’s glad she made as well as what it’s like to play Emma Raducanu and how she has ended up working at Nottingham Forest FC…
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Abbie Breakwell: Rising Wheelchair Tennis Star
Abbie Breakwell may only be 18, but she’s already had a remarkable journey into the world of Wheelchair Tennis which has seen her rise to no.3 in the girls world rankings! Abbie is from Long Eaton in Derbyshire and also has a strong affinity to Nottingham.
I loved our chat because Abbie is great fun and as you’ll hear destiny really did come calling to start her on court adventures. Adventures which are set to get more exciting over the coming months and years…
Abbie Breakwell may only be 18, but she’s already had a remarkable journey into the world of Wheelchair Tennis which has seen her rise to no.3 in the girls world rankings! Abbie is from Long Eaton in Derbyshire and also has a strong affinity to Nottingham. I loved our chat because Abbie is great fun and as you’ll hear destiny really did come calling to start her on court adventures. Adventures which are set to get more exciting over the coming months and years…
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Lee Taylor Podcard: Why YOU Should Wear Tennis Sunglasses
In this short podcard, Lee Taylor explains why tennis coaches and players from 10 upwards should be wearing sunglasses on court to protect their eyes from the sun! As the Moorfield Eye Hospital website says: ‘Excessive sun exposure can cause irreversible damage to your eyesight.’ You use suncream to protect your skin so surely you should use sunglasses to protect your eyes when playing tennis?
As you’ll hear from Lee, who is the distributor of Solar Bat tennis sunglasses in Australia and Europe, the case for wearing sunglasses whilst coaching or playing is a compelling one…
In this short podcard, Lee Taylor explains why tennis coaches and players from 10 upwards should be wearing sunglasses on court to protect their eyes from the sun! As the Moorfield Eye Hospital website says: ‘Excessive sun exposure can cause irreversible damage to your eyesight.’ You use suncream to protect your skin so surely you should use sunglasses to protect your eyes when playing tennis? As you’ll hear from Lee, who is the distributor of Solar Bat tennis sunglasses in Australia and Europe, the case for wearing sunglasses whilst coaching or playing is a compelling one…
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Andy Evans: My Tennis Podcard
I’m such a fan of what County Tennis can bring to you as a tennis player but also the amazing adventures and friendships it can bring to your life! Today’s podcard is from a man whose passion for County Tennis and Derbyshire Tennis absolutely shines through. Andy is now Head of Tennis at The Caesarean Tennis Club in Jersey and as you’ll hear he is as passionate now about County Tennis as he was when he first became involved as a lad growing up in Chesterfield…
I’m such a fan of what County Tennis can bring to you as a tennis player but also the amazing adventures and friendships it can bring to your life! Today’s podcard is from a man whose passion for County Tennis and Derbyshire Tennis absolutely shines through. Andy is now Head of Tennis at The Caesarean Tennis Club in Jersey and as you’ll hear he is as passionate now about County Tennis as he was when he first became involved as a lad growing up in Chesterfield…
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Chris McPherson Podcard: From Derbyshire Tennis To Playing For Brazil At The Olympics
Chris McPherson has had a remarkable sporting journey from the courts of Derbyshire to representing Brazil in hockey at the Olympic Games! Find out how it happened…
Chris McPherson has had a remarkable sporting journey from the tennis courts of Derbyshire to representing Brazil in hockey at the Olympic Games! Find out how it happened…
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James Rushby: Derbyshire Men’s Winning County Week Campaign
What a County Week it was for Derbyshire Men! The team played five and won five to win Division 3. In this episode, Derbyshire Men’s Captain James Rushby takes a look back at what was a memorable week in Ilkley…
What a County Week it was for Derbyshire Men! The team played five and won five to win Division 3. In this episode, Derbyshire Men’s Captain James Rushby takes a look back at what was a memorable week in Ilkley…
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Rob Salmon: My School Report
Over the Summer Term I have LOVED teaching tennis in two schools near where I live - John of Rolleston and Outwoods. In this short episode, I look at why teaching tennis has been so rewarding for me and how sport can make such a positive contribution to the education and lives of pupils as well as being a whole lot of fun…
Over the Summer Term I have LOVED teaching tennis in two schools near where I live - John of Rolleston and Outwoods. In this short episode, I look at why teaching tennis has been so rewarding for me and why I believe sport can make such a positive contribution to the education and lives of pupils as well as being a whole lot of fun…
James Rushby: Derbyshire Men County Week Preview
County Week is back and as James Rushby, Captain of Derbyshire Men says: ‘We are buzzing for it, we can’t wait!’ Listen to James’ quick fire preview of the action and hear which Grand Slam winners he’s managed to defeat in his time on LTA County Cup…
County Week is back and as James Rushby, Captain of Derbyshire Men says: ‘We are buzzing for it, we can’t wait!’ Listen to James’ quick fire preview of the action and hear which Grand Slam winners he’s managed to defeat in his time on LTA County Cup…
Danny Sapsford: A County Cup Celebration
I love LTA County Cup and it was brilliant to speak with Danny and celebrate the 125th anniversary of the event many know as County Week!
Danny has played in every Grand Slam, he’s played Pete Sampras in the third round at Wimbledon and reached 170 in the World in singles. As you’ll hear, his record with Surrey, who he represented as a player or Captain for 35 years is remarkable.
Find out why Danny, who now runs an amazing charity called Bright Ideas For Tennis, and I and thousands of others around the Country think LTA County Cup is such a fantastic event.
To find out about Danny’s charity work, please head to: https://www.brightideasfortennis.org/
I love LTA County Cup and it was brilliant to speak with Danny and celebrate the 125th anniversary of the event many know as County Week! Danny has played in every Grand Slam, he’s played Pete Sampras in the third round at Wimbledon and reached 170 in the World in singles. As you’ll hear, his record with Surrey, who he represented as a player or Captain for 35 years is remarkable. Find out why Danny, who now runs an amazing charity called Bright Ideas For Tennis, and I and thousands of others around the Country think LTA County Cup is such a fantastic event.
Rob Salmon: Why One Of The World’s Best Called A Lad I Coach ‘A Legend’
A lovely little story of how one of the World’s best tennis players ended up calling one of my pupils at Church Broughton Tennis Club a ‘legend’! It's a story that really does shows a positive side of social media.
Thanks very much to SiRobbiTennis.Photos for making the picture of John available on a share alike basis. Please check out https://www.sirobitennis.photos
A lovely little story of how one of the World’s best tennis players ended up calling one of my pupils at Church Broughton Tennis Club a ‘legend’! It's a story that really does shows a positive side of social media…
Thanks very much to SiRobbiTennis.Photos for making the picture of John available on a share alike basis. Please check out https://www.sirobitennis.photos
Cal Loveridge: My Tennis Podcard from Derbyshire to an American Adventure
In the first of a new series, Cal Loveridge delivers out first tennis podcard*. You’ll get the lowdown on Cal’s journey from Church Broughton primary school in Derbyshire to playing for his County, heading off to an American Uni and building a life with his family in the U S of A! It’s an inspiring story which shows just what an ACE role tennis can play in your journey through life…
* A short 10 min audio update - the podcast equivalent of a postcard!
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In the first of a new series, Cal Loveridge delivers out first tennis podcard*. You’ll get the lowdown on Cal’s journey from Church Broughton primary school to playing for Derbyshire u18s, heading off to an American Uni and building a life with his family in the U S of A! It’s an inspiring story which shows just what an ACE role tennis can play in your journey through life…
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* A short 10 min audio update - the podcast equivalent of a postcard!
Andrew Jarrett: Reflections On Being The Championships Referee At Wimbledon
Get ready for the World’s finest tennis tournament by listening to Andrew Jarrett’s reflections on the annual rollercoaster ride that he went on as Championships Referee at Wimbledon from 2006 to 2019. You’ll also hear about Andrew’s future plans plus his passions for County Week, Derbyshire Tennis and, of course, Derby County!
Get ready for the World’s finest tennis tournament by listening to Andrew Jarrett’s reflections on the annual rollercoaster ride that he went on at Wimbledon as the Championships Referee from 2006 to 2019. You’ll also hear about Andrew’s future plans plus his passions for County Week, Derbyshire Tennis and, of course, Derby County!
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Howard Green: The Tennis SuperMovers Mission To Get Kids Active
You’ve only got to read this quote from Howard Green, who is one of the UK’s leading Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coaches to understand why I am so FIRED UP about the Tennis SuperMovers Mission to get kids active! ‘Kids are starting WEAK and they are getting WEAKER. They are all on their IPADS.’
I’ve experienced this first hand and I think it’s time for a crusade to increase exercise time! Join us and as you’ll hear, that’s exactly what Howard - who has had an amazing journey from The Marines to being S&C coach for a former world no.1 and Head of Sports Science at Bolton Arena - and his fellow S&C Coach Simon Brundish are hoping to achieve…
You’ve only got to read this quote from Howard Green, who is one of the UK’s leading Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coaches to understand why I am so FIRED UP about the Tennis SuperMovers Mission to get kids active! ‘Kids are starting WEAK and they are getting WEAKER. They are all on their IPADS’. I’ve experienced this first hand and I think it’s time for a crusade to increase exercise time! Join us and as you’ll hear, that’s exactly what Howard - who has had an amazing journey from The Marines to being S&C coach for a former world no.1 - and his fellow S&C Coach Simon Brundish are hoping to achieve…
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French Open: Pav Gill’s Paris Predictions
Exciting! The French Open is upon us and we welcome tennis aficionado (and MASSIVE Novak Djokovic fan) Pav Gill back to the show to share his views and knowledge on who is going to fly high at Roland Garros and who we both think will be lifting the trophies…
Exciting! The French Open is upon us and we welcome tennis aficionado (and MASSIVE Novak Djokovic fan) Pav Gill back to the show to share his views and knowledge on who is going to fly high at Roland Garros and who we both think will be lifting the trophies…
Julie Blackwood: A Compelling Case For Sports Psychology
Are tennis players and parents adequately and effectively prepared for the psychological demands of the game? And if not, how should we go about it? These questions lie at the heart of what I found to be a fascinating and insightful conversation with leading UK Sports Psychologist Julie Blackwood. The mental side of our game is massive, so take a little time to listen find out how you can help yourself, your players or your children thrive when it comes to competing and find out why I believe sports psychology deserves a place at tennis’s top table…
Are we adequately and effectively preparing tennis players and parents for the psychological demands of the game? And if not, how should we go about it? These questions lie at the heart of what I found to be a fascinating and insightful conversation with leading UK Sports Psychologist Julie Blackwood. The mental side of our game is massive, so take a little time to listen find out how you can help yourself, your players or your children thrive when it comes to competing and find out why I believe sports psychology deserves a place at tennis’s top table…
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