Tennis Academy Australia

Gap Year Tennis Training Programme

Specifically designed by former Tennis professionals to give the stars of tomorrow advice and instruction, it particularly aims to address the mental pressures a player can face off and on the court. You’ll find a strong emphasis on tactics, as well as psychological and physical aspects of the game. You’ll have access to world class training techniques and equipment.

Arrival
You’ll be taught by a personal coach who will advise you on your ability, style and personal ambitions in playing, and set goals that will put you onto a steady course of continually improving your game, long after you’ve left the academy. You’ll have the opportunity for self-assessments after each sessions. As you are often a lone player in this game, it will help strengthen your mental stamina and independence in making decisions and coping with competition pressures.

Individual Programme
Once your strengths and weaknesses have been assessed, you’ll have an individual training program drawn up. This is so your personal style can be developed. You won’t be squeezed into someone else’s style or mode of playing.

Your overall programme will specifically look at:

1. Developing your own style
2. Setting goals and annual plans
3. Refine your stroke play by assessing your technique and how each shot is used in your style of play
4. Increased use of match play strategies
5. The psychology of tennis with the help of the academy's Sports Psychologist

Accommodation and Meals

During the program, you’ll stay with a host family. They will help you to have a more authentic Australian experience, and also give you any necessary support.