In case you missed the live broadcast!Here is Episode 22 of The Prodigy Maker Show.—Chris discusses “The Spanish Method” and whether there truly is a Spanish System. —He delves into some history of Spanish Tennis coaching discussing the influence of Pato Alvarez and Luis Bruguera. He compares their methods.—Chris talks about the commonalities in the teaching method across Spain.—Chris discusses the merits of long suffering drills—one of the hallmarks of the Spanish approach.The show also covers important wisdom from Chris about what makes a great coach and the common mistakes parents should avoid when choosing a coach for their child:—The 4 most common mistakes when choosing a junior coach.—The most important priorities when choosing a junior coach. —Why a former high level player could be an amazing coach—or could also be lousy.It was a show full of wisdom and candor by Chris. Hope you all enjoy the program.Thanks for sharing with friends!All show episode archives can be found at YouTube.com/ChrisLewit—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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Here is the replay of Episode 21 Prodigy Maker Show.It’s a jammed-packed episode!Video replays can be watched at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit.Chris discusses:—His summer study trip to Spain—Why Spain is the premier destination for tennis training in the world!—The enigma of the Rafa Nadal Academy—Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Academy and JC’s return to coaching—Is Carlos Alcaraz the next Rafa Nadal? Remember the name!—The 3 reasons why junior tennis tournaments in the US are unhealthy for children.—Isolation, cheating, and disorganization and complexity in USTA junior tourneys.—Why a tiny percentage of competitive junior players actually play USTA tourneys.And much more!Sammie the academy dog cohosts!Vamos!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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https://www.facebook.com/357910184339377/posts/1556621637801553?s=100001145192967&sfns=moSeason 2 Episode 3 Prodigy Maker ShowWhat’s up amigos!It was a great show!Top development coach Chris Lewit—The Prodigy Maker—discusses current topics in the high performance coaching community and in junior tennis. Chris also answers viewer questions from around the world. Chris discusses the following topics:—High Performance Summer Camps and Academies. What to look for and perils to avoid.—Dropshot Philosophy. Chris discusses the importance of developing the drop shot and why he believes it should be prioritized—even over its sister, the volley. Why do coaches always teach the volley but not its sibling the dropshot?—Slice Backhand Philosophy. Let’s talk about the other sibling to the dropshot and volley. Why it’s important to develop a good slice, even in today’s power game.Gain insights from—and pick the brain of—one of the top minds in high performance junior coaching. Join Chris Live on Facebook!Archives of all shows are at YouTube.com/ChrisLewit and all shows are also available as podcasts on your favorite podcasting platform.—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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We had a lot of buzz and great comments.Chris discusses the following topics:—The Myth of Red, Orange, Green for elite junior development and U10 tennis.—The problems and pitfalls of the orange ball progression and U10 ROG pathways.—Why the forehand follow through to the top of the shoulder near the ear is “dead” or “near extinction”.—Why kids U10 should be taught to jump on their groundstrokes and serves. Staying grounded with both feet is “old school”.And much more!Please share with friends!If you miss the show, catch the replay or listen to the podcast version on your favorite podcasting platform!Vamos!#tennis #prodigymakerIf video is more your style, catch all the replays of the show at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit.Vamos!New shows can be watched LIVE on Facebook Thursdays 930pm NYC time. Join Chris Lewit's Facebook Page to watch. Watch and learn, or join the debate and conversation!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly.Visit https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewitArchived shows at Youtube.com/ChrisLewitChris discusses high performance tennis:—He continues to debunk the Myth of the First 4 Shots.—He describes in detail the keys to building a great clay court player—He argues why we should teach kids to JUMP on the serve and groundstrokes—He laments the new ITF World Tour structure.—He enumerates the many ways the game of tennis is a turnoff for players, families, and fans, both at the junior and pro level—and what we can do to change the game and make it more popular!—And more—Chris’s daughter makes a cameo appearance.—Sammie the academy dog mostly naps.It was an awesome show. Share with friends and be sure to catch the podcast version of the show and all the archives on your favorite podcast platform.If video is more your style, catch all the replays of the show at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit.Vamos!New shows can be watched LIVE on Facebook Thursdays 930pm NYC time. Join Chris Lewit's Facebook Page to watch. Watch and learn, or join the debate and conversation!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly.Visit https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2137272589654227?sfns=moArchived shows at Youtube.com/ChrisLewitChris discusses the future of modern tennis technique: Symmetrical Training. Could dual hand forehands and serves be the future technical standard?—Learn how ambidextrous tennis technique is critical to reducing repetitive use injuries at all levels of the game—from junior to senior to pro.—What is the preacher grip?—How do you change grips with two forehands?—How can we train ambidexterity in children?—Is the one handed backhand near extinction at the pro level?—Why the forehand is the next evolution of the two handed backhand.—Top High Performance coaches and parents of highly ranked kids join the show and share in the discussion!Vamos! #tennis #coaches #coaching #prodigymaker #technique #highperformanceNew shows can be watched LIVE on Facebook Thursdays 930pm NYC time. Join Chris Lewit's Facebook Page to watch. Watch and learn, or join the debate and conversation!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly. Original show post:https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/...Archived shows at Youtube.com/ChrisLewitPodcasts of the show now available on all podcasting platforms!Topics include:—Two hander backhand technique. What is the future of the two-handed stroke—Chris’s theory of and unique views on Symmetrical Tennis Technique Training (ST3)—Symmetrical Footwork Training.—Why long Spanish drilling is important for clay court training and developing champions—What is absorption in the Spanish Approach? How do you teach absorbing?—The benefits of Spanish style training —Continued debunking of the First 4 Training Myth —The reason Chris believes the drop shot is more important than the volley!—Drop Shot philosophy and discussion —A grip for modern volleys? Chris’s thoughts about the merits of what he calls “The New Continental Grip.”Cohost Sammie the dog gets crazy and ultimately takes a nap on the couch!Vamos!New shows can be watched LIVE on Facebook Thursdays 930pm NYC time. Join Chris Lewit's Facebook Page to watch. Watch and learn, or join the debate and conversation!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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In case you missed the show!—Great discussion about the biomechanics and technique of the two-handed backhand: grips, swing path, future evolution of the stroke, pitfalls and technical flaws, and more.—Additional technical thoughts from Chris about serve leg drive and the proper ratio of front to rear leg drive.—And the big question of the night—how do you make new shoes less stiff? Chris’s feet are sensitive and he hates the break-in period of new shoes. Help with your suggestions!—And much more!Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel YouTube.com/ChrisLewit and visit our online Spanish tennis academy at CLTA.teachable.com!Thanks for supporting the show everyone. Add your comments to the FB post, watch replays on our YouTube Channel, or catch all our shows on your favorite podcast platform. Just search Chris Lewit!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/u

🎾 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.

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Sunday Q and A with Chris Lewit Episode 14The original show with comments here https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2098837333497753?sfns=moChris’s talk show is blowing up!Here are the show notes!Chris discusses:—How cheating is ruining the sport and should be changed for child welfare and to grow the game.—Why coaches and parents should be allowed on court at junior tournaments.—What is the Inverted finish?—Why a modern trend is hitting with the same side of strings with one semiwestern grip.—Learn about the “new” continental —How much should Competitive 12 and under players train and play per week?—The Myth of the First 4 and the Myth that the Spanish Tennis training style is outdated and doesn’t work anymore. Fake News! Shuck and Jive Alert!—Why little kids need to learn how to suffer!—Why changing a western grip forehand can ruin a player!—Why wacky club player technique offers clues to the next big technical innovations on the pro tour!—Why some players shouldn’t run around their backhands!And Chris answers all your technical questions.——-Also, check out Chris’s new MMA beard! Sammie takes a nap as usual.—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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The original show was broadcast here:https://www.facebook.com/100001145192967/posts/2090041154377371?sfns=moOn this show, Chris answers questions on a host of topics before getting derailed by bedtime for his kids:Chris discusses:—Nuances of the Spanish style of drilling in-and-out, X drill, footwork and tactical focus of these types of drills.—Lateral movement and the crossover recovery technique including the importance of keeping the head still like Roger Federer—The benefits of leaving the ground on shots when moving laterally.—The latest debate about the length of the game of tennis and the industry trend towards shorter time duration matches and shortened tennis formats.—And much moreGet to meet Chris’s family on this broadcast as they were up during the show in anticipation of a big snow day!Sammie takes a nap as usual. Watch Chris parent and do the show at the same time. Mission accomplished!#tennis—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 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.

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