What Does Australian Junior Tennis Look Like ft John Thompson & Kelsey Lewis

What Does Australian Junior Tennis Look Like ft John Thompson & Kelsey Lewis

Author: Lisa Stone June 17, 2026 Duration: 45:44

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 24 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, we compare what is happening in junior tennis development in the US vs Australia with coaches John Thompson and Kelsey Lewis.

John and Kelsey host the Tennis Talk 101 podcast and had me on as a guest in 2024 (click https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MSDPeRxY842W4G3OnNSqs to listen). They are committed to educating coaches, players, and parents about what it takes to find success as a tennis player utilizing their own vast experience to face the hard truths in junior development and competition.

In this episode, John and Kelsey discuss their recent trip to the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas, where they took a group of Australian junior players to train and learn about the US college tennis system and opportunities. They did several campus visits and exposed their juniors to college coaches so they could get a true understanding about what it takes to earn a spot on a college team.

If you'd like to reach out to John and Kelsey, you can follow and message them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/epd_tennis_academy/. You can also email John at tennfit@gmail.com.

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CREDITS

Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE

Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone


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.
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