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ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast

Lisa Stone
Tennis
Junior Tennis
College Tennis
Coaching
Parenting
Junior Tennis Development
Tennis Coaching
USTA
Youth Sports
Player Development
College Recruiting
Sports Psychology
NCAA
Injury Prevention
Parenting In Sports
US Open Juniors
Swingvision
Electronic Line Calling
Parental Involvement
Full Court Tennis

Host Lisa Stone discusses the various aspects of developing a tennis player from beginner through the juniors to college and beyond. Her weekly guests include experts in coaching, parenting, mental toughness, fitness & nutrition, technology & equipment, and college recruiting. Stone provides invaluable information for parents, players, and coaches.

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Welcome to Season 15 Episode 41 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this episode, Lisa Stone welcomes longtime tennis leaders Barry Buss and David Fish for a conversation about reimagining junior tennis competition in the United States.

Barry and David... more

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 40 of the ParentingAces Podcast!Most families misunderstand what college tennis actually demands, and that misunderstanding can cost a player the right opportunity.

Eric Dobsha pulls back the curtain on the reality of h... more

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 39 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Tennis should build confident kids, not exhausted robots. Adriana Dino shares the coaching philosophy that helps young players grow into thinkers, leaders, and lifelong fans of the game—wh... more

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 38 of the ParentingAces Podcast!

What if the biggest mistake in college tennis recruiting is treating tournament results like player development? Lisa Stone and tennis parent Jennifer Faulkner unpack the hard lesson ever... more

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Eric Dobsha
Coach, academy owner, and former University of Florida player
Dobsha Tennis (Tampa, Florida)
Episode: The Truth About International Players in College Tennis ft. Eric Dobsha
Adriana Dinu
Tennis coach based in Washington DC area, originally from Romania
Independent coach
Episode: How Great Tennis Coaches Build Leaders, Not Robots ft Adriana Dinu
Jennifer Faulkner
Tennis parent who developed CourtGuide app
CourtGuide (founder)
Episode: The Hidden Difference Between Tournament Points and Real Development ft Jennifer Faulkner
Levi Hecht
Junior Tennis player who trained in Argentina and Brazil
Self/Coach Pierre Arnold
Episode: The Power of Doing Difficult Things ft Levi Hecht
Cassandra Toroian
Former top junior player, entrepreneur
Ruley.AI; Volleybird
Episode: Why Tennis Parents Should Stop Rescuing Kids From Losing ft Cassandra Toroian
Amaury Blondet
Tennis parent and entrepreneur, creator of PathTennis (PathTennis.com)
PathTennis
Episode: The Free Tennis Tool That Solves Junior Tennis Chaos ft Amaury Blondet
Todd Widom
Former pro tennis player and tennis coach
Independent tennis coach/former tour player
Episode: The Long Game of Junior Development ft Todd Widom
Ryan Horgan
Coach; founder of Communication for Coaches, Cyprus/UK
Communication for Coaches
Episode: Communication for Coaches ft Ryan Horgan
Kamala Nellen
Author of Working In; former professional dancer; meditation and mindfulness coach
Author of Working In
Episode: Coaching from the Inside Out ft Kamala Nellen

Host

Lisa Stone
Host of the podcast focused on developing tennis players from beginner through juniors to college and beyond; leads interviews with experts in coaching, parenting, mental toughness, fitness, technology, and college recruiting.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Great content needs new host

    Get a real podcast host and I will subscribe

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tennisparent662
    United States7 months ago
  • Must listen tennis information

    Lisa and Parenting Aces continue to provide highly relevant content for parents of students who play junior tennis. Her episodes span coaching, tournaments, associations, technology and real life parenting of tennis players. An important listen for us on a weekly basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S Coulter
    United Statesa year ago
  • @CTrieste2

    Parenting Aces is excellent. Also very informative and great topics. Super podcast for parents, coaches, and athletes! Chris

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ctrieste
    United States9 years ago
  • Much Needed For the Tennis World

    An excellent informative resource for all involved in the Tennis World! Thanks Lisa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GOGODGO Yippee
    United States9 years ago
  • A difference maker

    Parenting Aces is a great podcast program that really has the best interest of the parent and the player in mind. It's refreshing to see someone like Lisa who believes in making a difference in people's lives. Thanks and keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattTennisParent
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for thoughtful moderation and actionable takeaways for families.
Public feedback highlights practical parenting guidance and strong guest diversity.
Audience appreciates coverage of recruiting, college pathways, and mental performance as it relates to junior tennis.

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#39
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#28
Italy/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#65
France/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

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How Great Tennis Coaches Build Leaders, Not Robots ft Adriana Dinu
Q: When should a parent relinquish control to the junior player?
As children mature (12 and up), gradually shift responsibility to them, encouraging them to set goals, make decisions on drills, and own parts of their practice.
Why Tennis Parents Should Stop Rescuing Kids From Losing ft Cassandra Toroian
Q: How do you see Ruley evolving beyond rules lookup?
We envision adding more visual elements and expanding to be a standalone referee in the future, potentially guiding disputes when referees aren't available.
Why Tennis Parents Should Stop Rescuing Kids From Losing ft Cassandra Toroian
Q: What exactly is Ruley.AI and how does it serve families and players?
Ruley.AI is an AI-powered rule lookup widget that answers questions about sports rules in plain language, helping parents and players understand calls and etiquette without lengthy rulebooks.
Why Tennis Parents Should Stop Rescuing Kids From Losing ft Cassandra Toroian
Q: Can you share how your tennis background influenced your path to entrepreneurship?
Tennis taught me self-reliance, resilience, and a mindset of solving problems on my own, which naturally translated into starting and growing my own businesses.
The Free Tennis Tool That Solves Junior Tennis Chaos ft Amaury Blondet
Q: What are the core features that make PathTennis valuable for a family just starting out?
Key features include a comprehensive tournament explorer with many filters, a planning calendar for training and competition, a match tracker with AI analysis, and the ability to share plans and receive coach feedback, all while keeping basic tools free to help families manage costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ParentingAces

What is ParentingAces about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical show for parents, coaches, and players navigating junior and college tennis, with episodes spanning coaching methods, parental involvement, leadership, mental toughness, recruiting, and high-level data-driven insights. Guests range from elite coaches and former players to program directors and data analysts, all focused on helping young athletes develop on and off the court, with a strong emphasis on parenting strategies, education, and pathway planning to college tennis. Notable strengths include a consistent, research-backed approach to parenting in sport, actionable frameworks for Parent-Player-Coach dynamics, and accessible discussions of recruiting, scholarships, and program options across divisions. Whether you're seeking ... more

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1. Eric Dobsha
2. Adriana Dinu
3. Jennifer Faulkner
4. Levi Hecht
5. Cassandra Toroian
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7. Todd Widom
8. Ryan Horgan

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