ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast

ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast

Author: Lisa Stone Language: English Episodes: 50
For anyone navigating the complex journey of youth tennis, ParentingAces-The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast serves as an essential weekly conversation. Host Lisa Stone guides these discussions, moving beyond just forehands and backhands to explore the entire pathway a young athlete travels. The focus here is on development, from a child's first swings all the way through the high-stakes juniors circuit and into the nuanced world of college recruiting. Each episode brings a different voice to the table. You'll hear from seasoned coaches, sports psychologists discussing mental resilience, and specialists in fitness and nutrition tailored for athletic growth. Practical topics like navigating technology and equipment or understanding the ever-changing recruiting landscape are broken down with clarity. This isn't just theory; it's actionable insight drawn directly from experts in the field. Whether you're a parent trying to support your child, a player aiming for the next level, or a coach shaping future talent, this podcast offers a trusted resource for the questions that aren't always answered on the court. Lisa's approach creates a space where the challenges and triumphs of building a tennis player are met with experience and genuine understanding.
Episodes
The Power of Doing Difficult Things ft Levi Hecht [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 37 of the ParentingAces Podcast!What can stepping into the unknown teach you about life beyond tennis? Lisa Stone and Levi Hecht talk about the courage to do difficult, scary things when you…
The Free Tennis Tool That Solves Junior Tennis Chaos ft Amaury Blondet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:16
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 35 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Lisa talks with Amaury Blondet, a tennis parent, entrepreneur, and creator of PathTennis, about the real-world problems that led him to build a pla…
The Long Game of Junior Development ft Todd Widom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:23
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 34 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Coach Todd Widom is back to talk about what's happening in junior tennis development now and comparing it to how he was developed as a young player.Those of y…
Communication for Coaches ft Ryan Horgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:00
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 33 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, UK-based coach, Ryan Horgan, joins the pod to talk about the best ways coaches can get young players to listen and integrate the lessons they are t…
Coaching from the Inside Out ft Kamala Nellen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:34
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 32 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Former professional dancer turned performance coach, Kamala Nellen, is back on the podcast (see https://youtu.be/orH0phGwcW0 for our previous podcast together…
Rally for Tennis ft Tanner Oberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 31 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, rising high school senior, Tanner Oberg, joins Lisa to discuss the organization started by his older brothers which he now leads, Rally for Tennis.…
Finding a Place for Tennis Parents ft Duey Evans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:56
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 30 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Coach Duey Evans is back to delve into the work he's been doing over the last year or so, observing player, parent, and coach behaviors in order to formulate…
Building Confidence & Resilience in Jr Players ft Simone Spigner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 29 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week we hear from the Program Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP), Simone Spigner. Simone, a graduate of HJTEP herself, is a…
Where Have All the Leaders Gone ft Jerry Lynch & John O'Sullivan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 28 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan are back to discuss their new book on leadership in youth sports.Dr. Jerry Lynch, one of the world’s top leadership…