The last couple of weeks training has gone really well, the sparring player Zhu Min has been great and really needed as Zhou, Matt, and Martyn have been away for some time in Asia .

There has been a new Conditioning coach ‘Michael Johnston' who has come into the SCW staff and the brief time working with him has been very beneficial.

Generally all very promising, and I just need a good block of consistent training to build a good fitness base.

Disappointing that I will miss the Triangular matches up in Scotland , and it's unlikely I will have the OK from the Doctor to play singles at the Welsh Open L .

The Academy has been doing very well with the Academy coaches (Don Griffiths, Michael Lewis) and sparring players (Zhu Min, Piret Hamer, Liam Ingram) doing a great job. Think it's safe to say that all the Academy players have been improving throughout the various ages and levels. There are also a few local additions which is great to see.