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ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast

Lisa Stone
Tennis
Junior Tennis
College Tennis
Coaching
Junior Tennis Development
Parenting
Tennis Coaching
USTA
Youth Sports
Player Development
Sports Psychology
College Recruiting
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 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 a better way to develop junior... more

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 head coach of entry-level p... more

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, performance and team cultu... more

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 27 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, UTR Sports CEO and Senior Vice President, Mark Leschly and Chase Hodges, are back to discuss the latest happenings in ratings, recruiting, and player pathways.

We've seen a lot... more

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Mark Leschly
CEO of UTR Sports; former D1 player and Danish Davis Cup team member
UTR Sports
Episode: Inside UTR: Ratings, Recruiting, & Your Player's Path ft Chase Hodges & Mark Leschly
Chase Hodges
Senior executive at UTR Sports; former college coach
UTR Sports
Episode: Inside UTR: Ratings, Recruiting, & Your Player's Path ft Chase Hodges & Mark Leschly
Danielle McNamara
DLM Coaching founder, former Yale college coach
DLM Coaching / DLM Consulting
Episode: Today's College Tennis Landscape & Implications for Recruits ft Danielle McNamara
Sid Chalamalasetty
Junior in high school and founder of MatchGenie.AI
MatchGenie.AI
Episode: AI for Junior Tennis Analytics ft Sid Chalamalasetty
John Thompson
Australian tennis coach with a background in developing pathways for players
John Newcombe Tennis Academy
Episode: What Does Australian Junior Tennis Look Like ft John Thompson & Kelsey Lewis
Kelsey Lewis
Australian tennis coach and collaborator with John Thompson
John Newcombe Tennis Academy
Episode: What Does Australian Junior Tennis Look Like ft John Thompson & Kelsey Lewis
Chris Boyer
Tennis parent, tennis entrepreneur, and former USTA liaison on player development
Tennis Advisor / TennisAdvisors.Tennis
Episode: Do You Need a Tennis Advisor ft Chris Boyer
Sukhwa Young
Coach, Dobsha Clinic
Dobsha Clinic
Episode: The Road to High Performance ft Sukhwa Young, Jack Satterfield, & Ronit Karki
Jack Satterfield
Tennis player, Vanderbilt freshman
Vanderbilt University
Episode: The Road to High Performance ft Sukhwa Young, Jack Satterfield, & Ronit Karki

Host

Lisa Stone
Host of Parenting Aces; leads interviews and analysis; focuses on development from junior to college tennis; passionate advocate for informed parenting in tennis.

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 States4 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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Guests are diverse and bring real-world insights across coaching, psychology, and tech.
The host is praised for knowledgeable, thoughtful interviewing and actionable takeaways for parents and players.
Listeners find practical, family-centered guidance for navigating junior tennis and college recruitment.

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#18
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#35
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Apple Podcasts
#60
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#25
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#42
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#46
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Today's College Tennis Landscape & Implications for Recruits ft Danielle McNamara
Q: Yeah. So as a recruit, you work with recruits, obviously. What are you telling them to ask of these college coaches when they're having these conversations about expressing interest and going to play for that coach in that program?
Ask clear questions about how many spots are being recruited for, where you fit on the coach's list, the timeline, and the next steps in the recruiting process. If the coach is non-committal, that itself signals the status and you should push for concrete next steps, while also preparing a broad, realistic list of potential schools.
Do You Need a Tennis Advisor ft Chris Boyer
Q: What's the key takeaway you want parents to have when starting this journey?
Be an athlete first and a person first; the love of sport must come before chasing rankings, because the runway to elite levels shortens with age and the cost and commitment rise accordingly.
Do You Need a Tennis Advisor ft Chris Boyer
Q: How do you assess whether a coach is the right fit for a young player?
It starts with chemistry and fit for the player's personality and goals, then evaluating the coach's approach, success with similar players, and the quality of the program and ongoing development plan.
Do You Need a Tennis Advisor ft Chris Boyer
Q: What inspired you to transition from running a pro circuit to advising families directly?
I wanted to scale the positive impact I'd seen locally by giving families a structured, realistic framework to navigate tennis pathways, find the right coaches, and understand the commitments needed, without the confusion that often accompanies junior development.
The Latest on College Recruiting ft Madison Harrison & Natalie Suk
Q: What should first outreach to coaches look like?
Initial messages should include recent results and top wins; it's okay to 'brag' a little about your achievements, but keep it honest and concise to show fit and potential value to the program.

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A practical, parent- and player-focused show centered on developing junior tennis players through college, with frequent emphasis on mindset, recruitment, coaching strategies, and family involvement. Episodes feature mental skills for athletes, data-driven recruiting insights, technology and tools for teams, and real-world parenting strategies to balance sports, academics, and well-being. A distinctive angle is bringing together a broad mix of practitioners—from sport psychology to recruiting professionals and tech innovators—into accessible, actionable conversations for families navigating the junior-to-college pathway.

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1. Mark Leschly
2. Chase Hodges
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4. Sid Chalamalasetty
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6. Kelsey Lewis
7. Chris Boyer
8. Sukhwa Young

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