The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show

Should My Kid Play Up? Chris discusses an article he has been working on for New York Tennis Magazine. He discusses the two most common perspectives on playing up in junior tennis and shares his insight into this thorny issue. Do the best phenoms in the world always play up against older and stronger opponents? Is it possible to become a champion while playing mostly kids your age and level? Tune...

Developing Quickness and AnticipationA show full of rare insight! Chris breaks down how to analyze and build quickness and anticipation. He describes the Big 3 aspects of quickness and the three types of anticipation. Learn more about these critical elements. Chris breaks the topics down with his usual intelligent insights and simple approach. YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/QhYWm1zhQOoShow Not...

The Dirty Tricks Department. The Top 20 Dirty Tennis Tricks Get more street-smart on the tennis court! Chris discusses common gamesmanship and cheating ploys he has seen on the junior, college, and pro circuits. His goal is to better prepare players for tennis competitions so they are ready for anything their rivals may throw at them. Show Notes:—Chris describes his new article for New York Tennis...

When You Are Young, Run And Don't Gun! Chris discusses the tendency of many juniors to shun running and embrace gunning shots, and how learning to love running and suffering is a critical building block in the Spanish and his developmental system. YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/B2w-vtpDRqMShow Notes:—Why running is so important to the game of tennis—Why players need to develop their love of ru...

All About The Return. Chris discusses how he trains the return of serve--perhaps the most undervalued and underpracticed shot in tennis. YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/WWIsztLWxeEOn the show, Chris answers viewer questions and discusses the following topics:—Why the return is hard to practice and why coaches often neglect training the return—How training the return parallels training Brazilian...

Episode 42. The Prodigy Maker ShowThe Dirty Tricks Department! Chris discusses common gamesmanship and manipulation tactics and how to deal with them. YouTube Show Link: https://youtu.be/FD-mbENdKxIOn the show, Chris explores the following topics:--Chris tells a story about one of his players who is an amazingly clever cheater and manipulator. Learn how to avoid his ploys!--The most commonly used...

How To Choose The Right Summer Camp! YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/ftBn5rW398MChris gives his insight into high performance summer tennis camps. He guides parents on how to make a good camp choice for their player. He gives an inside look at running a summer academy and describes the scams and deceptions to watch out for when looking to enroll in a camp. On the program, Chris discusses the fo...

The Future of Online CoachingChris discusses the future of online coaching and his experiences training players remotely using Zoom. YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/vUro5SIAlTwOn the show, Chris covers the following topics:--Zoom training--Different ways to train using online platforms--The best devices for home repetitions to simulate a ball machine or hand feeding.--What subjects can be reali...

Chris discusses "How much should my kid train?" He gives advice on training workloads for players of all levels, from beginner to elite. YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/Vo1GHH2FjukOn the show, Chris discusses the following topics:--How many hours should your player train per week in general?—How much should a 5 or 6 year old beginner play tennis?—How much should a serious 10-12 year old tournam...

Episode 38. The Prodigy Maker ShowAt Home High Performance Tennis TrainingYoutube show link:https://youtu.be/C2DHQnheT6I——Here is the link to purchase Eye Coach. It’s essential for home training. You can also quick order from Amazon:A ball machine in the corner of your living room! AmigosMy regular students should all be using Eye Coach at home this winter. To get extra quality repetitions. I use...

Chris breaks down Online Schooling for tennis players. Is it the right fit? Is it the right time? YouTube replay link:https://youtu.be/ci7__I9coesHere is a great link to Top 50 Best Online Schools:https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-high-school-diploma-programs/Here is the link to Episode 25 which featured a great discussion on online and homeschooling:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Episode 36. The Prodigy Maker Show. How to Find and Pick a Great Tennis CoachOriginal FB Show Link:https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2746890072025806/?d=nYouTube Show Link:https://youtu.be/7Swh7vdjVWwFinding and choosing the right coach can be very tricky indeed. Don’t miss this insightful episode. Chris dedicates this show to helping parents and players find the best coach. Coaches will...

Episode 35. The Prodigy Maker Show—How To Win More Matches At Tournaments!—Original FB Show Link:https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2734789033235910/?d=nYoutube Replay:https://youtu.be/6MEZ1ysilgs"My kid practices great but doesn't play matches well!""My player lost 2-6, 2-6 but he's the better player"On the show Chris will talk about how to help players win more at tournaments. Why do so...

Prodigy Maker Show Episode 34!—The Myth of Early Specialization and Multiple Sports and The Best Sports To Support Tennis—Youtube Show link: https://youtu.be/SSm_jcVWYd8Join me to discuss the debate on playing multiple sports and early specialization in tennis. We will also discuss my favorite sports to cross train with tennis! Plus—technical footwork questions answered from the mailbox. Here is t...

Chris discusses point-by-point Wayne Bryan's famous letter to the USTA.Original FB show link: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2689054441142703/?d=nPodcast connect link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F752569363YouTube link:https://youtu.be/L2hdEpV2R90Chris discusses point-by-point Wayne Bryan...

Original FB show link: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2676379935743487/YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9aq1D_eV_RoEpisode 32. The Prodigy Maker ShowTop industry leaders join the program. Red Orange Green Yellow—or Purple Ball? Let’s talk U10 tennis! What color ball is best for your child or player? What age should kids play yellow ball? Chris tackles the the hot topic of 10 and Under T...

Original FB show link: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2647176788663802/?d=nYouTube replay: https://youtu.be/esb9-grnqiUEpisode 31. The Prodigy Maker ShowWe kick off the new year with a fantastic and energetic show. Chris discusses the myths and mechanics of the kick serve, the habits of exceptional tennis parents, and the genius of Nick Kyrgios. Top tennis minds like Brian Boland and...

Episode 30. The Prodigy Maker Show Original Show link:https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2601207296594085/?d=nNadal reverse forehand video link:https://youtu.be/VZFCuVPMe6sHappy holidays to all fans and supporters of the show! In this energetic show, Chris wades into the debate about how to teach forehand fundamentals. He discusses different models of teaching the forehand and why most co...

Episode 29. The Prodigy Maker Show—A Perspective on Toni Nadal and Spanish Coaching Methods—Chris discusses in detail the philosophy and method of Toni Nadal and compares his approach to the other well-known training systems in Spain. Tennis Luminaries such as Tim Bainton, Brian Boland, and Craig Webster, among others, tune in! Topics on the show include the following:—The value of Toni Nadal onli...

**Sincere apologies for the recording gaps during the first 20 minutes. We had some difficulties with our network connection**Episode 28. The Prodigy Maker Show. Parents: The Good, The Bad, and The Cra-CraChris tackles another controversial topic: The role of parents in junior development. Learn the dirty little secret that tennis coaches don’t want parents to know. Chris also discusses in depth t...

Episode 27. The Cheating Myths in Junior Tennis ShowChris says, “If you listen to this episode, you will get hooked!”Here is the link to Chris’s comprehensive article “How to Handle Cheating.”prodigymaker.com/index.php/2018/1…ow-to-handle-it/It’s a great guide for kids and parents and will help you come up with a plan for handling cheating. Chris discusses his latest article, 13 Cheating Myths in...

Episode 26. The Prodigy Maker Show. A high performance junior development talk show. On this episode, elite junior coach Chris Lewit discusses talent and how to identify talent in young players. Chris answers questions from his audience around the world and several leading coaches like UPenn’s David Geatz and top junior coach Francisco Montoya tune in and give a shout out. Show Notes:Chris talks a...

The Tennis Academy and Kick Serve ShowWatch the show replay on video at Youtube.com/ChrisLewitIt was an exciting show with tennis industry leaders like Brian Boland, Bruce Gullikson, and Jeremy Malfait tuning in. Chris discusses the positives and perils of tennis academies and how to find the best academy for the junior player. He also explains the homeschooling options available and the common pa...

The Big Footwork Show is now available on Chris Lewit Youtube Channel. Youtube.com/ChrisLewit--On the show, learn Chris’s footwork philosophy and method!--How do Spanish coaches train movement and balance? What are the key components of a good footwork system? What are the critical footwork skills to teach young kids? Chris explains this and more and answers parents questions from around the world...

Episode 23. The Prodigy Maker Show. The Big Forehand ShowVideo replays available at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit. Toni Nadal says the forehand is the most important shot in tennis. Chris probably disagrees with this statement but understands why Toni says it like this! Learn the secrets of the modern Spanish forehand and how to build it on the latest edition of The Prodigy Maker Show. We had many good q...