Junior summer camps 2024 are abundant, but finding the right one can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. If you're seeking a blend of top-notch training and unforgettable experiences, you're in the right place. These camps are real tennis experiences for performance players, perfect for juniors who love the game and want to compete at higher levels. Let's dive into three exceptional junior tennis academies that promise not only real skill but also a rich & fun tennis lifestyle.
Read MoreIf you're a newer adult entering the game of tennis, feeling a bit lost on the court or wondering why the ready position matters, this post should help. If you've landed here, you're on the right path to becoming the player you want to become. I'm not here to bore you with fancy terminology or complex drills, but as a tennis director with over two decades of adult coaching experience and a lifelong love for the game since my junior days, let's dive into a crucial aspect of tennis – the ready position.
Read MoreWhen you picked up tennis you quickly learned it had its challenges and perks. At the risk of sounding clever, you likely skipped past foundational steps that inhibit your growth. You can’t learn what you weren’t taught. Finding the time to apply what you’ve learned is difficult for most adults. It’s why I enjoy Directing adult tennis holidays in Mallorca, Spain. The pace of the island is perfect for learning & enjoying.
Adult players don’t have the time juniors do to drill down & tweak that part of our game that makes us mental. Often, that standing tennis time at home gets sidetracked by other responsibilities. And before you know it, it’s weeks since you’ve played. What´s started out as an annoyance, is now totally in your head and you need help.
Read MoreSolo travel and tennis holiday’s to the Mallorca, Spain is high on adult players destinations. Post pandemic people have cash to spare despite the looming recession we’re constantly threatened with now. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Tennis players who’ve felt safe enough to play with caution during the pandemic are taking their lives back & moving ahead with holiday plans. People are ready to go & happy to travel solo! I was a solo traveler myself on my way back to Mallorca this October to coach an adult tennis camp in Mallorca. My players traveled solo too. At first it felt bizzare landing in Spain with no facemasks in sight. Spain was hard hit by covid & stayed on high alert long after other countries had relaxed theirs. Now, travelers move with excitement are pouring out of baggage claim at Palma’s international airport (PMI) even on it’s shoulder season. What shouldn’t have surprised me, was the amount of female solo travelers. I’ve long said, Mallorca’s THE BEST place for a woman to travel, solo. Women who know the island travel here free & easy any time of year. And many decide to settle on Mallorca for its beauty, vibe & the safety they feel here. Mallorca’s the Spanish IT spot for tennis training. Its beaches, beauty & easy low cost flights make it a breeze to get here➡️ (for Europeans).
Read MoreAs a Tennis Director in Spain it’s always smart to keep your ears open to what’s happening in the world of tennis training. Good coaches need to freshen & update their own skills & programs regularly. With such great coaches in Spain, I’d be a fool not to learn from them myself. Coaches talk. Whispers between coaches about the Rafa Nadal Academy seemed positive. I started doing my adult programs at the Nadal Academy and the facility is exceptional. So is the price tag. So what’s really under the surface? Is the Rafa Nadal Academy worth the price?
I hung out with former Rafa Nadal Academy coach, Francesco Mendo who spent a year at the academy from Italy. He’s ranked on the ATP, helps me with Indie Tenis adult programs but now dedicates his time to his studies.
Read MoreSo, diving into tennis, and grips are all the buzz, right? The whole, "What grip are you using?" and, "Look at these cool new grips," chatter can be a bit much, especially when you're just starting out. You don't want to admit you're a bit lost, but the confusion is real, and the context doesn't always help. No worries, though. Let's unravel the grip mystery right here.
Read MoreTennis classes are THE best way to learn how to play tennis. It’s never too late to start to play. It’s also a lifetime game meant to be played throughout adulthood, anywhere in the world. You don’t always need to join a club in order to take private lessons or group tennis classes and there are benefits to taking classes you’ll enjoy. The cost varies around the world depending on your country and how popular tennis is but tennis classes are less expensive, allow you to meet new people your playing level & they give you a reason to play more tennis. In this article you’ll learn the highlights of taking different styles of tennis classes to improve your game.
Read MoreHow to play tennis better is always the goal after you decide you like tennis. Once you put skin in the game and go deeper, tennis classes let you start hitting a lot of tennis balls. Having simple tennis tips for beginners helps when things start to overwhelm & paralyze you. You decided to play the game to get in better shape, meet more people & have more opportunities. You’re doing your due diligence watching video after YouTube video but don’t find much there for actual beginners. Even though the titles read, “for beginners”🧐. As you fall down the rabbit hole of YouTube “secrets”, nothing seems to work like it does for the coach. You’re trying to hit balls as cool & hard as they do but it hits the frame or finds the bottom of the net most times😡. Sure looks easy when they do it, but you’re struggling. HARD. My number #1 tennis tip for beginners is to take tennis classes. Tennis classes will make these tennis tips for beginners an easy reminder when you need them.
Read MoreIn reflecting on the world of junior tennis we talk with Eric Dobsha, Owner of Tampa Florida’s top junior tennis academy about junior tennis’ evolution from the 80s to the present day 2024. Eric calls out how there’s been a notable transformation in the extended efforts required to attain the competitive experiences that were more readily available in our past. Find out more inside.
Read MoreWelcome to your best tennis holiday in Mallorca 2024, Port de Sóller. Where exactly is Port de Sóller you ask? It’s nestled in its scenic bay along Mallorca's north coast. It’s more than just a pretty spot. It's where laid-back charm meets the vibrant energy of Mallorca. Connected by road and a charming tramway to Sóller, this area has evolved from a quaint fishing district into the go-to sophisticated destination for both local & global travelers.
If you're an adult tennis player planning to soak up the sun and improve your game this is where you want to be.
Read MoreAt Dobsha Tennis Academy, they emphasize match play. Players play ALL THE TIME. Eric Dobsha himself watches matches closely, identifying strengths and weaknesses, focusing on where players get stuck, lose focus, or get nervous. This personalized approach ensures that every player receives targeted coaching tailored to their individual needs. Based in Tampa, Florida THIS is the place for competition players.
Read MoreYour tennis strokes are your basic forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads and serves. It’s your tennis strokes that usher in that new tennis lifestyle you want from the game. That new exciting activity breathing life into your day to day. Those new friendships, opportunities & events that you’d like to get involved in are all going to revolve around your tennis strokes!
Read MoreTennis in Mallorca is your best adult tennis holiday yet! The destination is stunning Port de Soller, Mallorca, Spain! If you're an intermediate-level adult player, we've got four special weeks tailored just for you. Imagine improving your game in one of the most charming & active international adult havens around! Start preparing for tennis in Mallorca 2024 because it’s right around the corner. So is your very best tennis game!
Read MoreYou might be wondering, how will one week in sunny Gran Canaria South improve your tennis game? Well, it's simple. With consistent play in ideal conditions, you'll find yourself making strides in no time. Plus, the friendly atmosphere and camaraderie among fellow adult players create an environment that's both motivating and enjoyable. Whether you're refining your backhand or perfecting your net game, this tennis holiday under the sun is the refresher your game needs most come Winter season.
But, hey, it's not all about tennis, right? Gran Canaria South has a treasure trove of off-court activities waiting for you. Peak inside to find out more about Gran Canaria south for Winter 2024
Read MoreEric Dobsha moves from court to court at his humble junior tennis academy in Tampa Florida. He improves his players tournament results from constantly making his players play matches. From watching his players in pressure situations he easily pinpoints exactly where they need skill development at his very under the radar performance academy. In just 4 yrs. since he launched Dobsha Tennis he’s made incredible strides on his own in Tampa. How'd he develop his player pool academy so quickly? Word of mouth mainly. Followed by his own innate intensity, connection to his players & match play over technique training philosophy has clearly set Dobsha Academy apart.
If you’re a club owner, private court owner, managing a tennis club with red clay courts or a junior tennis academy serving tournament players with clay court training your courts should play the best they possibly can. Players travel far & wide for clay court training and tournament points. Adults also travel for tennis holiday’s or Professional events to experience events like; The Monte Carlo Open or French Open they’ve only seen on TV. The novel clay court experience that players pay good money for as a member of a paid club or a holiday travel experience shouldn’t go unnoticed! Therefore, maintaining red clay courts need not be revolutionary but like tending to your own garden. Clay courts need to be nurturing, sun, water, and care so players are happy and having a real experience.
Read MoreRed Clay Courts. Is there anything more alluring than a well maintained pile of crushed red dirt & crisp white court lines when you 1st see it? I don’t think so. Ever since I was 8 yrs. old and my tennis bestie invited me to practice with her at the Philadelphia Tennis Club I felt overwhelmed by how regal clay courts present themselves. Their texture, so organic and alive. To play on this soft cushy surface that can transport me to a ball out of reach by sliding to grab it almost 2 meters away? I was hooked completely🥰. But the reality is there are very few red clay courts in the US. Certainly not in abundance. Green clay sure, but Har-Tru are common & still play fast. Har-Tru, a brand name, plays closer to a hard court in terms of speed. I had my eye on the red stuff, because it feels special. Turns out, red clay courts also require special attention, maintenance even the right clay.
Read MoreSummer tennis camps in 2023 are here again parents! The difference this year is that you’ve been hearing about the travel slowing down due to the scary economy. Telling you no one would travel & flights would be too expensive. It’s true flights are expensive. But I can tell you writing from this from the island of Mallorca, Spain, European tennis is on the move! So much so that currently the top training academies are requesting playing videos because they’re that full for their annual programs. They likely won’t request playing videos for entry during Summer months but the academies have suggested Summer 2023 is proving to be one of their most promising Summers in decades. Accommodations for Summer tennis camps are filling fast! It’s surprising a lot of parents just how limited spaces are, as I write this in early March.
Read MoreLaterality as a core concept gives importance to the different sides of our body and how we use them. In sport and tennis specifically there’s preference between right and left hand / right and left foot. Jofre Porta uses laterality a lot because obviously the foot and hand is the obvious one in a game like tennis. With that there’s obviously an effect on footwork within tennis for example which your dominant leg will affect your footwork and what you can do to prevent that. It’s all very nature & very biomechanical, so it’s something steeped in biology.
Read MoreTennis in spain is back in the spotlight thanks to Carlos Alcaraz. But has spanish tennis ever really slowed since the late 80’s? Growing up playing juniors back then, players went to 1 academy - Bolletteri’s in Florida. It was THE place for tough, intense - dynamic tennis training. Not IMG. I’m talking about Nick Bolletteri’s in Bradenton, Florida. You knew if a player went there they had Professional tennis on their radar. It seemed like any player who came out of there had a story to tell. OR became a pro player. It wasn’t just American kids either. It was the junior tennis academy known around the world where top players could reliably find the best sparring partners, period. If you know anything about junior tennis, you know a junior tennis academy is only as good as the lead coaches & players training there. As Bolleteri’s became a distant memory, so did American tennis. In came an avalanche of spanish super hero’s that dominated the Pro tour, certainly the men’s game. Tennis in spain got a huge marketing boom known as the “spanish system” in early 2000’s. It wasn’t true, but it sounded good. As it stands in late 2022, 6 men sit in the top 50 ATP. The top 2 players are spanish. With Nadal coming in behind Carlos Alcaraz. The spanish continue to excel in tennis training & competition making it the smartest place to test yourself anytime of year (including, Winter or preseason). Not to mention it’s a gorgeous country with terrific beaches, welcoming people and fair prices. Find out more about tennis in Spain …
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