What does it actually take to compete at the top level in under-12 tennis today?
In this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m at the IMG Future Stars in Greece, where some of the best young players in the world come together for a week of competition, learning, and high-performance training.
I sit down with Sebastian Lavie to get his perspective on what’s changed over the past few years, what stands out at this level now, and what young players really need if they want to progress.
We also touch on his own journey as a junior, including his time with the Mouratoglou Champ’s Seed Foundation, and how that experience shaped his approach to coaching today.
Sebastian’s player, Tatiana Na, joins us briefly, giving a small insight into what it’s like competing at this level.
If you’re a parent, coach, or player trying to understand the pathway in tennis, this episode gives a real look at what’s happening at the top end of junior tennis right now.
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I’ve just released episode two of my YouTube series where I test my level against better players.
This time I played Peter Buldorini, a 21-year-old ATP 915 and we played two champions tiebreaks.
It was a proper test and a really fun one to be part of.
