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                            🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) 🎙️
*All shows are available in video format at the Chris Lewit Youtube Channel: 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.
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                                                        Should You Change Your Western Grip?
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 31, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Spanish Footwork & Positioning Secrets 🇪🇸 
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 25, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        The BEST Tennis Teaching Method in the World? 
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 16, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        USTA Coaching Takes Over — Good or Bad for Tennis?
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 09, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Does Your Kid Have Talent? | Prodigy Maker Tennis Show EP 99
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 03, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        What is Talent? | Prodigy Maker Tennis Show EP. 98 
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 25, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Israeli Style Tennis Training PMTS EP 97
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 20, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        PRO TIPS on how to get better at TENNIS. PMS EP 96
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 10, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0 Interview. Prodigy Maker Show Episode 95
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 08, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Physics of the Modern Forehand - Prodigy Maker Show 94
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jun 05, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Flat vs Spin: What's Best for Junior Players? - Prodigy Maker Show 93
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 20, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Train UP or DOWN? What Sinner and Top Pros Know That You Don’t - Prodigy Maker Show 92
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 25, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Secrets to Developing Top Juniors in the Northeast US—New England and New York/ New Jersey - Prodigy Maker Show 91
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 15, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Are You Sure? Line Calls, Lies, and the Junior Tennis Dilemma - Prodigy Maker Show 90
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 09, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Summer Camp Guide for Players—Don’t Make these Mistakes! - Prodigy Maker Show 89
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 20, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Advice on Choosing US and International Summer Camps for parents | Spain, Italy, and France - Prodigy Maker Show 88
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 28, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Secrets Of Spanish Tennis 2.0 Full Interview. Prodigy Maker Show Episode 87
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 26, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        The Junior Tennis Journey--How to Get Good At Tennis - Prodigy Maker Show 86
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 09, 2025 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        SPEED/Radar Guns for Tennis SERVE. Sport Science Review - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 85
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 05, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        MOST Important KEYS To MAXIMIZE Junior Potential and Development - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 84
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 21, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Caffeine, Creatine, Supplements and Ergogenic Aids for Tennis - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 83
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 07, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Spanish Tennis Declining or Still on Top? Reflections on Spanish Tennis - Prodigy Maker Show Ep 82
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 02, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Tennis Sport Science Review: Hydrotherapy, Cryotherapy, Compression - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 81
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 10, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Common Forehand Problems and Fixes - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 80
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 26, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Should My Kid Learn An ATP Type Forehand? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 79
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 17, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Group Versus Private Tennis Lessons - Which is Better? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 78
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 13, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Should My Kid Homeschool For Tennis? - Prodigy Maker Episode 77
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 07, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Summer Camp Guide for Parents - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 76
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 16, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Prodigy Making—15 Principles To Improve Junior Development and Technique. Episode 75
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 23, 2024 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Swiatek, Djokovic, Nadal and the Western Grip - Prodigy Maker Show 74
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 26, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Learn Practical Spanish Methods That You Can Use - Prodigy Maker Show 73
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 08, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        The Current State of Spanish Tennis and Carlos Alcaraz - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 72
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 12, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Carlos Alcaraz and Spanish Tennis Full Interview NPR - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 71
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jun 05, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Simple Things To Help Your Kid Win More At Tournaments - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 70
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 23, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Is The One-Handed Backhand Near Extinction? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 69
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 01, 2023 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        UTR Is God - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 68
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 06, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Is It Healthy To Instagram My Tennis Kid? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 67
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 25, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How Many Tennis Tournaments Should My Kid Play? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 66
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 12, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Grip Changes - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 65
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 28, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Live Ball Versus Dead Ball:  Which is Better? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 64
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 07, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Dinosaur (Outdated) Technique and Tactics That Should Go Extinct - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 63
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Aug 18, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Observations From My June 2022 Spain Study Trip - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 62
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Aug 05, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Summer Camp Pitfalls - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 61
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 10, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Short Sets - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 60
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 30, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        King Richard Reflections - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 59
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 09, 2022 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Spanish Footwork and Positioning - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 58
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 18, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        The Spanish Way To Attack The Net - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 57
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 03, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Moonballers - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 56
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 07, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Cardio Is King - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 55
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 01, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Why Is My Kid's Technique So Bad? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 54
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Aug 31, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Bad Tennis Lessons - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 53
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 21, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Forehand Folly - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 52
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 24, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Serve Technique and Philosophy - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 51
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 11, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Necesito El Ritmo - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 50
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 31, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Volley Philosophy and Technique - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 49
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 05, 2021 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Volley Philosophy and Principles - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 48
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 12, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Should My Kid Play Up? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 47
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 26, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Developing Quickness and Anticipation - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 46
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 02, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Top 20 Dirty Tennis Tricks - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 45
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 10, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        When You Are Young, Run And Don't Gun! - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 44
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 18, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Return of Serve - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 43
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 02, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        The Dirty Tricks Department - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 42
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Aug 16, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How To Choose The Right Summer Camp - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 41
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jun 03, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Future of Online Coaching - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 40
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 21, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How Much Should My Kid Train? - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 39
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 11, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        At Home High Performance Tennis Training - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 38
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 01, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Online Schooling - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 37
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 06, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How to Find and Pick a Great Tennis Coach - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 36
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 01, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How To Win More Matches At Tournaments - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 35
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 23, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Myth of Early Specialization and Multiple Sports - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 34
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 14, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Wayne Bryan's Famous Letter To The USTA - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 33
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 31, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Red Orange Green Yellow or Purple Ball - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 32
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 24, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Myths About Kick Serve - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 31
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jan 10, 2020 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Forehand Fundamentals - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 30
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 20, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Toni Nadal and Spanish Coaching Methods - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 29
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Dec 06, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Parents: The Good, The Bad, and The Cra-Cra - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 28
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 22, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Cheating Myths in Junior Tennis - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 27
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 11, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        How To Identify Talent In Young Players - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 26
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Nov 03, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Tennis Academy and Kick Serve - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 25
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 18, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Big Footwork - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 24
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 11, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Big Forehand - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 23
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Oct 04, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Spanish Method and System - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 22
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 25, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Summer Study Trip To Spain - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 21
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Sep 25, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Topics In The High-Performance Coaching Community - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 20
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Jun 05, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Myth About ROG Balls - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 19
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                May 07, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Myth of the First 4 Shots - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 18
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 23, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Symmetrical Training - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 17
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 08, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Q and A With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 16
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Apr 05, 2019 | 
| 
                                                     
                                                        Biomechanics And Technique of Two-Handed Backhand - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 15
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 25, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 6 With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 14
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Mar 11, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 5 With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 13
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Mar 04, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 3 with Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 8
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Good and Bad of Games Based Approaches - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 6
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 1 With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 1
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Teaching A Legit Kick Serve - Prodigy Maker Show  Episode 7
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Grips, Technique, and Cheating in Junior Tennis Show - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 2
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 2 With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 5
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Future of Spanish Tennis - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 3
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Big Technique - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 4
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        In-Depth Discussion on Spanish Style - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 11
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Controversies and Interesting Tennis Debates - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 9
                                                     
                                                    
                                                 | 
                                                Feb 28, 2019 | 
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                                                        Tennis Techniques and Tactics - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 10
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 26, 2019 | 
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                                                        Q and A Session 4 With Chris Lewit - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 12
                                                     
                                                    
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                                                Feb 25, 2019 |