Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal

Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal


Latest Episodes

Entry 69 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 8 – the deciding set
October 07, 2022

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 ac

Entry 68 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 7 – from tennis court to stage
September 26, 2022

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

Entry 67 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 6 – 1st club – 1st tournament
August 26, 2022

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

Entry 66 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 5 – starting up the Stonebridge Tennis Academy
July 11, 2022

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 listenin

Entry 65 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 4 – nothing possible without my wife
June 28, 2022

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

Entry 64 – Adrian Stonebridge – Part 3 – The origins of the Skeleton System
June 21, 2022

Part 3 of the Adrian Stonebridge story is here and you will hear how Adrian first started making his name at the Westside Tennis Club in Wimbledon. We then move on to discuss the origins of his coachi

Entry 63 – Adrian Stonebridge – part 2 – From RAF to Tennis Coach
June 10, 2022

Entry no.63 brings you part 2 of the Adrian Stonebridge story. - In this episode you will hear how being a tennis player gave Adrian a leg up when serving in the RAF (pun intended). You will then hear

Entry 62 – Adrian Stonebridge – Finding Tennis
June 02, 2022

Entry no.62 brings you the incredible Adrian Stonebridge. - Adrian is 84 years old and has spent his entire life using the great game of tennis to help others. In the early 1980's he founded the Stone

Entry 61 – Kris Gray – Tenerife Tennis Academy
May 10, 2021

Entry 61 brings you Scottish tennis coach, Kris Gray. - Kris is the co-owner of the Tenerife Tennis Academy and has had quite the tennis journey. Having trained in various European locations as a juni

Entry 60 – Being consumed
May 04, 2021

Entry 60 is a 7 minute dive into something I've been wrestling with recently. - My hope is you can relate to this topic and find personal solutions to work through it. - I would love to hear how you t