The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show

About The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) 🎙️ *All shows are available in video format at the Chris Lewit Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLewit (https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLewit) Hosted by renowned American coach Chris Lewit, The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show explores the dynamic intersection of elite junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science and technology, fitness, health, and human performance. Chris is widely regarded as one of the top coaches in the United States, having developed numerous No. 1-ranked juniors nationally. He is also the acclaimed author of the tennis classics The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty. With a background in literature and religion at Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia, and now pursuing a PhD in kinesiology and biomechanics, Chris brings a rare combination of intellectual depth and practical coaching expertise to every conversation. Each episode uncovers the latest research, training innovations, and coaching philosophies that shape the next generation of champions. Listeners gain insights into biomechanics, skill acquisition, fitness, psychology, injury prevention, recovery science, and long-term athlete development — all framed through the lens of Chris’s unique journey as a scholar, writer, and elite coach. While rooted in the world of tennis, The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show goes beyond the court to explore the science, technology, fitness, health, and human performance principles that apply to all sports Whether you are a coach, parent, or player, PMTS invites you to discover how science, art, and coaching craft converge to create champions with purpose — both on and off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Chris Lewit

Category

health & fitness · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2019

Latest episode

31 May 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 123 episodes have a transcript.

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   31 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Truth About Reaching a 12 UTR and Playing Elite D1 Tennis

   Host Chris Lewit, author and renowned coach, reveals the essential technical, tactical, and developmental strategies for junior tennis players to achieve elite UTR ratings and secure Division 1 college scholarships.

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   16 Apr 2026

   What Every Tennis Parent NEEDS To Know About Summer Camp

   What should parents really look for in a summer tennis camp? In this episode, Chris Lewit shares practical guidance for families trying to make smart summer training decisions. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Chris explains how parents can evaluate camp quality, identify the difference between recreational and serious training environments, and choose a program that fits a child’s age, level, goals, and personality. This conversation also explores the unique role summer can play in junior development. Chris discusses when high-performance summer training can be valuable, how to think about workload and recovery, and why the right environment can influence technical improvement, confidence, independence, and long-term motivation. If you are a tennis parent planning the summer calendar, this episode will help you better understand what matters most before committing to a camp. In this episode: • How parents can evaluate a summer tennis camp • The difference between fun camps and serious training camps • When high-performance summer training makes sense • Common mistakes parents make when choosing camps • How summer training can support long-term player development • Lessons from 20 years of coaching junior players 00:00 The biggest question parents should ask 00:37 Ideal coach-to-player ratios 02:13 Evaluating camp coaches and staff quality 05:12 The case for smaller camps 07:10 Is the camp’s big-name coach actually present? 09:43 What one week at camp can realistically do 14:57 The importance of indoor courts and weather backup 17:30 Values, behavior, and social environment 19:54 Why individualized camp plans matter 25:11 Why technique and footwork often get ignored 29:41 Fitness, overuse, and injury risk 30:51 Why fewer hours can produce better results 36:30 Closing thoughts on choosing the right camp 38:03 Substack, future topics, and sign-off 🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance. 👉 Subscribe and listen on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZN https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy- 🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about 📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   29 Mar 2026

   How to Handle Cheating in Junior Tennis: Myths Busted

   Cheating in junior tennis is one of the toughest parts of competition—for players, parents, and coaches. In this video, we break down the biggest myths about cheating in junior tennis and talk about how to handle bad line calls, unfair behavior, and tense match situations with confidence and composure. This is a classic show from our archive! You’ll learn how to respond without losing focus, how to protect yourself mentally during a match, and what players and parents can do to stay calm, smart, and competitive. The goal is not just to win points—it’s to build resilience, sportsmanship, and match toughness. Whether you’re a junior player, tennis parent, or coach, this video will help you navigate one of the most frustrating parts of the game. 0:00 Welcome Back & Show Update 1:26 The Dirty Tricks Department 2:52 Writing the Article & Other Topic Ideas 4:49 Junior Tennis and High Performance Focus 5:45 Story of a Student Who Uses Dirty Tricks 8:11 Mixed Calls and Mind Games 9:16 Tennis as Psychological Warfare 12:17 Score Manipulation Tactics 13:47 Why This Could Be a Book 15:17 Why Tennis Encourages Cheating 17:11 Big Points and Why Cheating Matters 19:17 Time, Downtime, and Mental Distraction 22:30 Why Kids Quit Tournament Tennis 24:23 Should Coaching Be Allowed? 26:17 How Manipulators Get Opponents Thinking 29:18 The Late Call / Played-Out-Ball Trick 31:51 Why Players Should Not Engage in Conversation 33:41 Personal Match Story: Telling an Opponent to Stop Talking 35:22 Myths Coaches and Parents Tell About Cheating 36:44 The Drop Shot as Psychological Warfare 38:12 Other Legal Mind Games: Lobs and Moon Balls 40:15 A Future Book: Dirty Tricks and Solutions 41:32 Four Common Dirty Tricks Recap 45:47 Psychological Warfare Can Beat Better Technique 47:11 Tennis Resources and Where the Article May Appear 49:40 Final Thoughts on the Dirty Tricks Department 50:15 ProdigyMaker Blog and Coaching Influences 52:00 Life in Vermont & Sign-Off #JuniorTennis #TennisMentalToughness #TennisParents #TennisCoaching #Sportsmanship #TennisTips 🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance. 👉 Subscribe and listen on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZN https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy- 🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about 📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

The Truth About Reaching a 12 UTR and Playing Elite D1 Tennis

Published 31 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Has that changed how I develop junior players? I don't see that, that players have become way more aggressive. You mean at the pro level? Maybe you're talking about finishing the first four shots. At my level, the junior development level, I wanna build a base. So I believe in building a solid base of movement and consistency for my players, for the young ones. And then I also believe they need to have weapons, but those are built like potential weapons, possibilities that will emerge down the road. For me, young players need to be consistent. And I don't really allow kids to play recklessly. So I like to build a nice solid foundation. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

25 ratings

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4.2 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Engagement

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