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“Secrets of Spanish Tennis” Author Announces 2025 Summer Tennis Camps In Vermont

January 23, 2025 by Randy Walker Leave a Comment

Chris Lewit, one of America’s leading tennis coaches and author of the best-selling book “The Secrets of Spanish Tennis” has announced his schedule for his summer tennis camps in Vermont.

Campers can train personally with Lewit in small groups (2–3 players per court, maximum) and experience the renowned Spanish training method. Learn world-class biomechanics and benefit from the expertise of an international leader in tennis technique and junior development.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Green Mountains of Vermont, this high performance camp offers a unique opportunity to elevate your game in a focused, personalized environment.

What makes this camp truly special is that Chris is on court daily, working hands-on with players of all levels, from elite national/ITF-level athletes to serious beginners and competitive adults. Unlike other programs, Chris is fully engaged—not just supervising from an office—and he genuinely cares about every student’s success.

No other summer camp offers this level of personal attention from a recognized top coach. Come for a week or train with Chris the entire summer!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early!
    •    Early High Performance Camp: June 2–June 13
    •    Official Boarding High Performance Camp: June 16–August 1
    •    Late Summer High Performance Camp: August 18 onward

Contact Chris now to secure your place!
📞 914-462-2912
💬 WhatsApp

“The Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0,” the book that documents the culture and methods that made Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz two of the greatest ever champions in the sport, is now available for sale from New Chapter Press.

The book is written by elite New York and Vermont-based high performance tennis coach Chris Lewit, who has spent nearly 20 years visiting many of the top Spanish academies and studying their teaching methods. The book features the key Spanish methods and philosophies that have propelled Spain to the pinnacle of professional tennis. It is the result of extensive research and interviews by Lewit with some of the leading Spanish coaches, explaining their unique and special training methodology, while also sharing many of their “secret” Spanish tennis drills.

The book is for sale and download via Amazon.com here a.co/d/49a1yp8

“I am very excited to share the results of my extensive studies of the Spanish approach towards tennis and the training methods of Spain’s most famous coaches in this book,” said Lewit. “This is a very valuable and practical tool for any player, parent, or coach who is curious about how a small country like Spain has become a world superpower in tennis, and would like to learn and adopt some of the methods used to achieve this unprecedented success. The advice, methods, and drills shared in this book are presented in a clear and simple way that is easy for the reader to understand”.

“This updated second edition features all new drills and chapters featuring the methods of Toni Nadal and discusses the history and rise of Carlos Alcaraz. All factual information has been updated since the original publication of the book in 2014. Readers can also enjoy new chapters about three important Spanish coaching legends: Antonio Cascales (coach of Alcaraz), Toni Nadal, and Jofre Porta.

Lluis Bruguera, the respected Spanish tennis coach and the father of two-time French Open champion Sergi Bruguera, contributed the foreword to the book along with Emilio Sanchez, the former top 10 star, five-time major doubles champion, world # 1, and top Spanish coach.

Said Bruguera of Lewit, “Chris is in love with the Spanish system and a fervent follower because he believes in the advantages of what this system offers. It’s obvious that one country so small and without many practitioners must have something hidden that supports the success…I highly recommend The Secrets of Spanish Tennis to all parents, coaches, and players who are interested in learning the Spanish methods.”

Said Sanchez, “Chris Lewit has studied the Spanish approach for many years, and he is an expert on the drills, methods, and philosophies that Spain has used to build so many champions. The Secrets of Spanish Tennis does an excellent job explaining the Spanish system.”

Lewit is a former No. 1 tennis player at Cornell University, a best-selling author, educator, and one of the top junior coaches in the United States. He is a contributing editor for TennisPlayer.net magazine and also the author of The Tennis Technique Bible and Winning Pretty. Born and raised in New York City, he splits his time between New York City and Manchester, Vermont. He develops players in the NYC area and also at his high performance tennis training center in Manchester, Vermont.


 

Filed Under: Archives, Blogs, Featured Columns, Latest News, Lead Story Tagged With: Chris Lewit, Secrets of Spanish Tennis, Vermont

“Secrets of Spanish Tennis” High Performance Coaches Workshop To Be Held In Vermont In October

August 11, 2018 by tennisbloggers

Chris Lewit, the high performance tennis coach and author of the acclaimed and best-selling book “The Secrets of Spanish Tennis” will host the first ever “Secrets of Spanish Tennis High Performance Coaches Workshop” October 8-9 at the Chris Lewit Tennis Academy Vermont in Londonberry, Vermont.

Coaches are invited to visit the picturesque mountains of Vermont during the famous fall foliage season with extraordinary mountain views and great cool weather.

Attendees will learn the Spanish philosophy and methods of training from Lewit, who will also explore and compare and contrast the teaching methods of legendary coaches like Lluis Bruguera, William Pato Alvarez and Jose Higueras among others.

The cost of the event is $425 that includes a signed copy of Lewit’s “Secret of Spanish Tennis” book. Snacks and drinks are provided. Meals not included. The officials hotel of the workshop is the Upper Pass Lodge (www.Upperpasslodge.com) For more information, contact Chris@ChrisLewit.com

The curriculum follows the main chapters in The Secrets of Spanish Tennis:

Footwork and Balance
Consistency
Acceleration
Defense
Suffering
Physical Conditioning

Lewit will discuss concepts from the book with additional topics and exercises based on requests from the group. He will also spend extensive time mentoring and guiding coaches on court so that they can learn practical methods and skills and know how to apply theoretical concepts in real coaching situations.

The daily schedule is as follows:

Monday Oct 8th

Footwork and Balance
Consistency
Acceleration

10-1030. Check In

1030-11 Welcome and Introductions

11-12. Classroom and Discussion

12-1 Lunch

1-2 Classroom and Discussion

2-6pm On Court Practical Drills and Coaching Practice

Free time

Tues Oct 9th

Defense
Suffering
Physical Conditioning

8-9 Classroom
9-12 On Court

12-1 Lunch

1-2 Classroom
2-4-30 On Court

430-5 Wrap-Up and Certificates

The event will feature 14 hours of small group instruction, mentoring, and guidance directly from Lewit.

“The Secrets of Spanish Tennis,” the book that features the key Spanish methods and philosophies that have propelled Spain to the pinnacle of professional tennis, is published by New Chapter Press, the leading global publisher of tennis books.

Lewit has spent much of the last decade visiting many of the top Spanish academies and studying their teaching methods. The book features results of Lewit’s interviews with some of the leading Spanish coaches, explaining their unique and special training methodology, while also sharing many of their “secret” Spanish tennis drills.

“I am very excited to share the results of my extensive studies of the Spanish approach towards tennis and the training methods of Spain’s most famous coaches in this book,” said Lewit upon the book’s release. “This is a very valuable and practical tool for any player, parent, or coach who is curious about how a small country like Spain has become a world superpower in tennis, and would like to learn and adopt some of the methods used to achieve this unprecedented success. The advice, methods, and drills shared in this book are presented in a clear and simple way that is easy for the reader to understand.”

All featured drills in the book from famous Spanish coaches are also demonstrated visually on Lewit’s www.secretsofspanishtennis.com website to aid the understanding of the reader. The book can be purchased where books are sold, including here on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1937559491/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Oatpub01M072B

Lluis Bruguera, the respected Spanish tennis coach and the father of two-time French Open champion Sergi Bruguera, contributed the foreword to the book. Bruguera, the former Spanish Davis Cup captain and technical director of the Real Federacion Espanola de Tennis, is the founder and current director of the Bruguera Tennis Academy in Spain.

“Chris is in love with the Spanish system and a fervent follower because he believes in the advantages of what this system offers,” said Bruguera in the foreword. “It’s obvious that one country so small and without many practitioners must have something hidden that supports the success. I highly recommend The Secrets of Spanish Tennis to all parents, coaches, and players who are interested in learning the Spanish methods.”

Said Valencia, Spain-based International Tennis Federation Development Research Officer Miguel Crespo in endorsing the book, “The Secrets of Spanish Tennis provides an excellent overview of the main characteristics and reasons why tennis in Spain has been so successful. By the appropriate combination of theory and practice, the book helps to understand the factors that may help a nation in the development of high performance players. A must read for those interested in the insights of some of the best players and coaches in the history of the game.”

Lewit is a certified USTA High Performance Coach, the highest coaching designation in the United States; a member of the USPTA and PTR; and he has also received the prestigious ASC certification from the Academia Sanchez-Casal, earned while studying in Barcelona, Spain. He has studied under many former top ATP players and coaches and several national federation coaches, including Bruguera and legendary Spanish coach Pato Alvarez. He played No. 1 for Cornell University in singles and doubles and still actively competes on the ITF professional circuit in his spare time. A resident of Weehawken, New Jersey, he is a long-time contributing editor for TennisPlayer.net and the author of The Tennis Technique Bible.

Founded in 1987, New Chapter Press (www.NewChapterMedia.com) is also the publisher of “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time” by Steve Flink, “The Education of a Tennis Player” by Rod Laver with Bud Collins, “Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness From Yourself And Others” by Rick Macci with Jim Martz, “Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection” by Rene Stauffer, “The Days of Roger Federer” by Randy Walker, “Andy Murray, Wimbledon Champion: The Full Extraordinary Story” by Mark Hodgkinson, “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” by Bud Collins, “The Wimbledon Final That Never Was” by Sidney Wood, “Acing Depression: A Tennis Champion’s Toughest Match” by Cliff Richey and Hilaire Richey Kallendorf, “Titanic: The Tennis Story” by Lindsay Gibbs, “Jan Kodes: A Journey To Glory From Behind The Iron Curtain” by Jan Kodes with Peter Kolar, “Tennis Made Easy” by Kelly Gunterman, “On This Day In Tennis History” by Randy Walker (www.TennisHistoryApp.com), “A Player’s Guide To USTA League Tennis” by Tony Serksnis, “Court Confidential: Inside The World Of Tennis” by Neil Harman, “A Backhanded Gift” by Marshall Jon Fisher, “Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games” by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli (www.Boycott1980.com), “Internet Dating 101: It’s Complicated, But It Doesn’t Have To Be” by Laura Schreffler, “How To Sell Your Screenplay” by Carl Sautter, “Bone Appetit: Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog” by Suzan Anson, “The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle” by Stewart Wolpin among others.

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“The Secrets of Spanish Tennis”

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Columns, Latest News, Lead Story Tagged With: Chris Lewit, Londonberry, Secrets of Spanish Tennis, Vermont

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