by Chris Lewit
Chris Lewit is an internationally recognized junior development coach, former #1 for Cornell University and Pro Circuit player. He is a celebrated educator and the author of two best-selling tennis books, The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Chris hosts The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show where he answers tennis development questions LIVE from his worldwide audience and debates the hot topics in high performance junior development. Video replays of the show can be found at YouTube.com/ChrisLewit.
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April 25, 2025
The Myth of Playing Down | Why Sinner and Top Players Always Trained Up Prodigy Maker Show EP 92 Should juniors play lower-level opponents to build confidence? Many coaches think so—but the pros tell a different story. Jannik Sinner and other top players rarely, if ever, trained or competed down during their development. And women? They almost always train up and compete up—not down. In this video, we break down the myth of playing lower-level opponents and explain why training and competing up is essential for long-term success in tennis. #TennisDevelopment #UTR #JannikSinner #WomensTennis #PlayUp #TennisCoaching #JuniorTennis #TrainLikeAPro
April 15, 2025
Prodigy Maker Show Episode 91 – Challenges to Top Juniors in the U.S. In this episode, Coach Chris Lewit dives deep into the real challenges facing the development of top junior tennis players in the United States—especially in regions like the Northeast, New England, New York, and New Jersey. Chris shares his personal experiences coaching elite players, highlights common pitfalls in the American development system, and offers solutions to help families and coaches navigate the journey more effectively. Topics covered: • Regional challenges in the Northeast and LA • Cultural and structural issues in the U.S. system • What parents and coaches often get wrong • Proven solutions from the Spanish system • Why some talented juniors never reach their potential Subscribe for more in-depth analysis on high performance tennis and junior development! #JuniorTennis #TennisPodcast #ChrisLewit #PlayerDevelopment #USTennis #NortheastTennis #NewYorkTennis #LATennis #HighPerformanceTennis #TennisParents #TennisCoach #UTR #CollegeTennis #TennisTraining #SpanishTennis
April 9, 2025
🎙️ Prodigy Maker Show Ep. 90 Are You Sure? Line Calls, Lies, and the Junior Tennis Dilemma In this important episode, Coach Chris Lewit explores the growing concerns around cheating and questionable line calls in junior tennis. Aimed especially at parents and players, the conversation focuses on how to navigate the ethical challenges young athletes face in competitive environments. Chris draws on decades of coaching experience to offer insight into why this issue persists, how it affects player development and sportsmanship, and what parents can do to guide their children with integrity. If you're raising a junior competitor or training as one yourself, this thoughtful discussion provides clarity, context, and practical advice for staying grounded in character—on and off the court. Top 20 Dirty Tricks Department Show: https://youtu.be/kEr36cgnYCc?si=AyeQFOLGUPPiqTQW
Lisa Stone
Jonathan Stokke
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Essential Tennis LLC
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Steve Smith and Associates
David Law, Catherine Whitaker, Matt Roberts
Served with Andy Roddick
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