Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal

Welcome to episode 18 of the podcast and what a cracker it is

In this show, you will hear from BeIn Sports Senior Football producer on how he dreamed of being a professional footballer for Aberdeen Football Club and, instead, ended up being in a successful boyband. Yes, you read that correctly, a boyband.

Ally has turned every set back into an opportunity to learn and it is clear he is a man of integrity and high values. He is also a fantastic story teller.

Look out for the second episode where he tells you how he went from boyband to TV presenter and eventually into production.

There are many life lessons you can take from listening to Ally. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If so, share it with your friends.

Check out Ally's web page to read his blogs and watch his blogs. He is a man of many talents

https://allybegg.com

As always, thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk for the intro/outro music

And to http://www.olinightingale.com for his amazing artwork

In this episode I am working with a co-host, Judy Murray, and a special guest, Georgie Bruinvels

Georgie is the research scientist responsible for the development and launch of an amazing new app which helps females track and support themselves through their menstrual cycle. There is also a brand new app which allows the coach to work with the athlete throughout her cycle.

Go to https://www.fitrwoman.com to download the app

I have time coded this show so you can find the answers to the questions from Kris and Judy. As you will see from the timeline, we get through a load of different topics.

This really could be a game changer for all females and their coaches. Please share with as many people as you can so this work can become the norm as soon as possible.

Timeline

3m 11 - What Kris and Judy want to get from the show

7m 4 - What Georgie wants from the show

11m 44 - Why is the menstrual cycle still considered such a taboo subject?

13m 10 - What are the physiological changes girls go through in puberty?

14m 16 - how does the app support coaches?

15m 38 - Being on your period is not an excuse for under performing....

16m 22 - JUDY - how do coaches have to adapt their training during the cycle?

16m 54 - Why is tennis such a demanding sport for females?

17m 56 - What do females have to replenish with when menstruating?

19m 20 - What effects does the cycle have on a female athletes skill level?

21m 40 - What are the functions of the app and what could be the implications to adding value to coaching world?

23m 42 - Are there opportunities to train other areas in the cycle?

25m 12 - The differences between boys and girls in puberty....

27m 40 - What is the situation like in the world of running?

30m 30 - JUDY - Can this be vital information for parents and their children?

33m 14 - What does the contraceptive pill do and can athletes be more proactive around their cycle?

36m 40 - What are the biggest demands in tennis for females?

37m 41 - JUDY - preparing for tennis matches....

41m 14 - using the app....

43m 50 - bringing individual norms and how your body breaks down food differently at varying times of cycle

45m 55 - JUDY - can you record what you eat?

46m 17 - JUDY - do female athletes need to be mindful of clothing?

48m 22 - Why have a hot shower 30 minutes before bed?

49m 32 - How do the coaches liaise with the athlete through the app?

50m 35 - JUDY - seems like there is potential for all females with app....

52m 30 - female coaches could use app for themselves

53m 14 - app creates understanding and empathy

54m 15 - what are biggest myths around the menstrual cycle?

55m 4 - advice for Kris as a father of a daughter.....

57m 57 - JUDY - demands of travelling on the tour for females....

61m - app will help create a better team ethos

62m 56 - there is an opportunity for everyone to benefit from app, male and female

66m 30 - why women have, historically, not been researched....

Show ends

Thank you to http://www.hueandcry.co.uk for the intro and outro music

Thank you to http://www.olinightingale.com for the podcast artwork

Thank you to Judy Murray for co-hosting this show

In this episode you will hear from Yasmin Clarke, former tour professional who now, plays an integral part, of Jay Clarke's team.

We discuss Jasmin's quick rise to international level junior tennis and whether she believes her quick transition to the senior game was a positive or a negative.

You will hear Jasmin speak fondly of how amazing her family have been in terms of support for all the siblings.

We then go on to discuss how it is to be a female tennis coach in a male dominated industry.

In between all of these things we chat all things tennis.

I loved chatting with Jasmin and I hope you enjoy listening to her words. She is wise beyond her years.

Welcome to another episode of Kris Soutar's Tennis Journal.

In this episode you will hear from the one and only Judy Murray. You will hear about Judy's exciting new foundation which will help develop tennis in rural and/or socially deprived areas around Scotland.

You will get great insights into one of the world's best tennis minds.

Judy is a one off and it gives me great pleasure to bring her to your ears.

Check out the foundation on https://judymurrayfoundation.com

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

Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

This show brings you an extraordinary story from an incredible young man.

 

Elliott Mould was a full-time tennis and has been world no.1 in touchtennis on and off for the last 7 years. However, this is not his story. Elliott was diagnosed with ADHD at 7 years old and spent the next 7 years on a drugs programme which he knew was trapping him in his own body.

 

Elliot's story is truly one of self discovery and now he has set himself on a path to unlock the potential in young children. Please take some time to explore his business

 

http://www.mindzone.org

 

Please share this with as many people as you can as the messages will offer hope to many a person who is labelled at any age. You can make a difference by spreading this episode.

 

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

 

Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

Leolia JeanJean is a tennis player from France with an exciting future ahead of her. Once considered a tennis prodigy with long-term contracts from Nike and Lacoste, Leolia suffered a bad injury which saw her sponsors drop her like a stone. Reaching a career high WTA ranking of 548 using her own money she decided to go to US college for 2 years to keep up her tennis while receiving an education.

In this show you will hear how college hasn't quite turned out to be what she thought it would be. You will hear how, even as young as 10 years old, she could feel the external pressures being placed upon her. Leolia goes into the valuable lessons she has learned from her years in tennis so far.

This chat will provide you with an insight to the cutthroat world of the professional sports industry. It is a must listen for any parent, coach and player of any sport.

I look forward to following Leolia's journey back on to the tour where I am sure she can make a real impact. Watch out for her name.

Welcome to another show where you will hear from The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser.

Stuart travels the world reporting on the tennis tour and in this show you will hear what a typical year looks like, how Stuart got into journalism and worked his way up to be the main man at the UK's finest newspaper.

You will hear gain insights to what being a journalist really involves and great advice on how to get into the industry and how to create opportunities to excel.

Stuart is highly respected and liked by everyone within the tennis world and it was a genuine pleasure to speak with him for this show. Enjoy

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

Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

In this episode I bring you my first non-tennis guest. Kelsey is the British U23 400m champion and is representing Scotland in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Australia. This episode was recorded several weeks before she travelled to OZ.

 

In this show you will gain insights to the world of an international level athlete who is also juggling a university degree and 2 part-time jobs. There are many stand out moments in the show but listen out for Kelsey's opinions on running your personal best in training. I know tennis players could learn a lot from this perspective.

 

Remember to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review on iTunes. This helps the show be discovered more easily.

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

Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

In this show you will hear from former WTA tour pro, Jenny Claffey.

If you are a coach get this into the ears of any pupil you have that has competitive aspirations. Jenny has a world class mindset and you will hear exactly how she goes about her business.

You will hear what motivated Jenny to go on to the tour at the relatively old age of 24 and how quickly she adapted to life on the tour. You will hear some of the methods Jenny used to evaluate and monitor her progress.

Sit back, relax and enjoy an hour with a truly remarkable person.

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

Artwork by http://www.olinightingale.com

Welcome to a cheeky bonus episode where I hear about developing a large tennis coaching business from director of Living Tennis, Paul Delgado.

 

Paul is one of four directors with the others being his two brothers, Jamie and Johnny Delgado and ex top 100 pro, Martin Lee.

 

In this episode he will tell you exactly how big his company is and everything it caters for.

 

Paul shares some of his keys values which have shaped the development of the company and goes on to show how he has taken all of his experiences to build a pioneering tennis coaching company within GB tennis.

 

If you want to take control of your tennis business then this is an absolute listen. Please share this with as many tennis coaches as you can.

 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. This will help me attracting top guests and together we can build this podcast into something that will genuinely help tennis across the board.

 

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

 

Artwork by http://www.oilnightingale.com