Entry number 41 to my tennis journal is with UK legendary coach, Mike James.

Mike is the director of coaching at one the of the UK's best tennis clubs, Halton. He has been there for 27 years which is testament to his ability to have a clear vision which constantly evolves.

Originally from Kenya, he moved to Arizona in his early teens an then on to Arizona university to play college tennis before forging a coaching career.

Mike is, without doubt, one of the most authentic people I know and is constantly looking for ways to develop himself, his club, coaches and players.

I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.

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Entry 41 – Mike James – Halton Tennis Club – a constant evolution of a vision

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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.

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Entry 69 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 8 – the deciding set

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.

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Entry 68 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 7 – from tennis court to stage

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.

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Entry 67 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 6 – 1st club – 1st tournament

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.

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Entry 66 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 5 – starting up the Stonebridge Tennis Academy

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.

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Entry 41 – Mike James – Halton Tennis Club – a constant evolution of a vision

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