USA in the Autumn 2012 #1

Greg survived the trip from China to Chicago without any further trauma from his upset stomach but had to endure an overnight stay in the O'Hare Airport as all the local hotels were fully booked. He then headed for Jacksonville, Florida which is to be his base for the next two weeks for a training block with Todd Martin.

Sawgrass Clubhouse

He had a one day break and then a couple of days coaching with Martin before starting the intensive coaching sessions in earnest on the following Monday, at Martin's new Tennis Academy based at the

 prestigious Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra. 



Sean Maymi



Sawgrass Country Club Tennis Courts

Greg was on court hitting with new coach Sean Maymi, who previously was coaching at the University of Michigan and also spent a few years with ATP player Michael Russell, whilst Todd Martin instructed and coached at his side. Greg said it was an excellent set-up and Sean was a good player and very likable guy. 

The Jaguars NFL game

On the Saturday Greg had the opportunity to attend his first NFL football match, featuring the local Florida Jaguars team. 

He said it was an awesome spectacle, with the stadium packed to capacity. Something every sports enthusiast should tick off the list.

Then the next day he was presented with something very special by a local ATP official that knows Greg - his own Jaguars players shirt, with the name G.JONES emblazoned on it. By coincidence Greg Jones is one of the team members of the Jaguars NFL team. How good is that. Greg was extremely honoured and chuffed to have been given that shirt.

The Florida Gators game

After a long hard week training, coaching and fitness Greg travelled   to Gainsville on the weekend to visit his USA tennis mate Greg Oulette and attend a College NFL game, to watch the local college team, the "Florida Gators". It must have been an interesting comparison.

After another few days training and coaching Greg will head for Sacremento on the west coast to play in the qualifying rounds of a Challneger tournament.