What It Takes at U12 Level Now - Sebastian Lavie at IMG Future Stars

What does it actually take to compete at the top level in under-12 tennis today? In this episode, I’m at the IMG Future Stars in Greece, where some of the best young players in the world come together to compete, learn, and experience life at a high-performance event. I sit down with Sebastian Lavie to get his perspective as a coach on what’s changed over the last few years, what stands out at this level now, and what players really need if they want to progress. We talk about the level of the players, how the event has evolved, and the realities of junior development today. Sebastian’s player, Tatiana Na, also joins us briefly during the conversation, 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 will give you a good feel for what’s actually happening at the top end of junior tennis right now. 🎾 Check out episode 2 of my YouTube series where I test my level against better players. I take on Peter Buldorini, a 21-year-old ATP 900, in two champions tiebreaks. Watch now by tapping here .

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What It Takes at U12 Level Now - Sebastian Lavie at IMG Future Stars is an episode from The Functional Tennis Podcast by Fabio Molle.

This episode is 25:47 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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