Jeff Lewis recently spent a week with Steve Smith at the Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia. The two, who have known each other for thirty years, recorded two conversations for the listeners of the GreatBase Tennis podcast.

To make an understatement, Jeff knows tennis. He was introduced to a wealth of tennis information as a teenager and through decades of deep thought and diversified experiences is now easily one of the best tennis teachers in the US.

Please connect with Jeff by following him at jefflewistennis.com and victorytennisprograms.com. Also, visit his YouTube channel and Instagram at youtube.com/jefflewistennis and instagram.com/jefflewistennis. Laughing and learning are guaranteed.

On the 212th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Richard Bodian.

In 1981, Steve designed and directed (Tennis Tech) the first comprehensive curriculum and college degree program for students seeking occupational competency as tennis-teaching pro-managers. Richard enrolled, graduated, and entered the tennis industry with an education that only a small percentage of the worldwide tennis community truly understands.

In addition to working at various tennis facilities on the east and west coast of the US, Richard also worked for Steve and the late Vic Braden. By listening one will discover that the bond between Steve, Richard, and other members of the GreatBase Tennis network is based on fact-based instruction. Their dialogue reveals tennis truths and reinforces fundamental principles.

Richard currently works at the New Canaan Racquet Club in New Canaan, Connecticut.

On the 211th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Mike Valentine and Mike McLaughlin. The three old men all worked for the late Vic Braden.

Mike and Mike recently made the journey to the Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia to observe and contribute to Steve's students. They left assured that Steve and his students are still honoring the work of the late Vic Braden.

The trio reminisce and reflect upon the genius of Braden. By listening, one is assured of laughing and learning.