Junior Tennis Training
Clear pathways based on your player’s goals, level, and personality
Rhonda Costa & Jofre Porta
Thoughtful Pathways for Serious Junior Players
Indie Tenis helps parents navigate the junior tennis landscape with clarity and honesty.
Choosing a junior academy is not about prestige or promises — it’s about fit. Age, personality, learning style, competitive goals, and family reality all matter. Our role is to help you make a smart, informed decision based on real experience, not marketing.
We represent a small number of junior academies in Spain and the United States, each selected for a specific type of player and goal.
How We Help Parents
Most parents come to us overwhelmed.
Post-COVID, junior academies are full, competitive, and selective. Playing videos are often required, expectations are higher, and not every environment suits every child — even very talented ones.
We help you:
Understand where your player realistically fits right now
Avoid over- or under-placing your child
Choose an academy aligned with long-term development, not pressure
Save time, money, and emotional energy
There’s no cost to ask questions. And no obligation.
Three Junior Tennis Academies — Three Distinct Pathways
Indie Tenis represents a small number of junior tennis academies in Spain and the United States, each selected for a specific type of player and goal.
There is no “best” academy — only the right fit. Personality, learning style, competitive level, family expectations, and long-term goals all matter. Our role is to help parents understand these differences clearly before committing time, money, and energy.
Junior tennis is a serious investment. We’ve spent real time inside these environments and recommend them because they deliver consistent coaching, structure, and accountability — not promises.
Post-COVID, junior academies are more competitive and selective. Playing videos are often required for annual programs, particularly from September to May. Summer programs are more flexible, but spaces fill quickly.
If you’re unsure which environment fits your child — or whether now is the right moment — you’re welcome to reach out. I specialize in adult coaching, but I know the junior and college tennis landscape well and will give you honest guidance.
📩 Rhonda@indietenis.com
Rafa Nadal Academy 2026, Mallorca Spain & Cancun, Mexico
Why I recommend it
I’m generally cautious with large academies. Many look impressive but struggle to deliver consistency once families are inside the system.
Rafa Nadal Academy is one of the few that genuinely operates well at scale.
The program reflects Rafa’s personal standards: structure, discipline, and clarity. Expectations are clearly defined, daily routines are consistent, and juniors move through a system rather than a collection of disconnected sessions.
Training structure & methodology
Rafa Nadal Academy runs juniors through a high-performance framework, even in short-term camps.
Core elements include:
High-intensity tennis training with a 1:3 coach-to-player ratio
Weekly individual session (1:1) for technical refinement
Dedicated physical preparation focused on movement, strength, and injury prevention
Education around nutrition, recovery, and wellness, built into the program
This balance between group intensity and individual correction is intentional. Players train in competitive groups, but still receive personal attention to address technical needs.
For longer stays, the structure stays consistent — which is critical for juniors who need rhythm, not constant change.
Long stay, semester & annual pathways
For families considering extended development, the academy offers semester and annual programs that combine:
Daily tennis training
Structured physical preparation
Academic education (on-site or coordinated externally)
A highly international environment
With 700+ students from over 50 nationalities, this is a global training hub. That diversity can be motivating — but it requires emotional maturity.
This is a system designed for juniors who can handle routine, expectations, and independence within a supervised setting.
Who this is (and isn’t) for
Rafa Nadal Academy works best for juniors who:
Respond well to structure and routine
Are comfortable training in groups while still receiving individual feedback
Benefit from a clearly defined daily schedule
Want tennis, fitness, and education aligned in one system
It may not be ideal for players who:
Need very low coach-to-player ratios all day
Struggle in large, international environments
Require highly customized daily training plans
This is a system-driven academy, not a boutique one — and that distinction matters.
Program timing & pricing (indicative)
(subject to change)
Programs include:
Weekly and multi-week high performance camps
Long stay camps (Monday–Saturday formats)
Semester and annual training programs
Boarding and accommodation options
Costs vary significantly depending on program length, season, accommodation, and education needs. I always recommend reviewing the full monthly or seasonal cost before committing.
Promo codes available:
IndieTENIS or Costadeltennis
Both offer up to 15% off junior training programs and accommodations.
📩 Rhonda@indietenis.com
No pressure. Just clarity before commitment.
Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite, spain 2026
Why I recommend it
Equelite is one of the most purpose-built junior academies in Europe.
Juan Carlos Ferrero didn’t create this academy as a brand extension — he built it as a training environment. After reaching ATP World No. 1, he returned to the place that shaped him as a junior and invested in creating a space designed entirely around professional tennis.
The academy is intentionally located away from cities and social distractions. That’s not accidental. The environment is quiet, structured, and serious — which is exactly what the right type of junior player needs.
This is not a lifestyle academy. It’s a training academy.
Training environment
Equelite attracts players who are ready to commit to the daily reality of competitive tennis. The atmosphere is focused and professional, with consistent coaching expectations and clear routines.
The facility includes:
Multiple court surfaces, including an indoor court
Playsight technology to track and assess player performance
Regular hosting of high-level junior and professional tournaments
It’s also common to see ATP and WTA players training here seasonally, which reinforces the professional standard of the environment.
Off court, the setup is simple but sufficient — swimming pools, football areas, padel courts, and basic recreation. Nothing excessive. Just enough to support recovery and routine.
Who this is (and isn’t) for
This academy works best for juniors who:
Are internally motivated
Want tennis to be the primary focus of their day
Don’t need constant stimulation or entertainment
If a player needs a social, lifestyle-driven environment, this is probably not the right fit. But for the right junior, Equelite can be a powerful place to develop.
Program timing & pricing (indicative)
(subject to change)
1 week boarding (June or August): approx. €1,260
– 3 weeks: approx. €2,9701 week boarding (July): approx. €1,450
– 3 weeks: approx. €3,3201 month boarding: approx. €3,860
How I help with Equelite admissions
Rather than offering discounts, I prefer to help families enter the academy through the right door.
If you’re interested in Equelite and want to explore availability or fit, I’ll personally introduce you directly to the academy’s admissions team. That way, the academy knows exactly where the enquiry is coming from, and families get clear, honest information from the start.
📩 Rhonda@indietenis.com
Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy 2026, tampa, florida
Why I recommend it
Florida consistently produces strong junior players, and Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy is a good example of why.
This is not a large academy and it’s not built around facilities or branding. It’s built around coaching, competition, and accountability. Eric Dobsha is hands-on, deeply involved, and very clear about what kind of player fits his environment.
Players tend to find this academy through word of mouth. They stay because the training is honest and demanding — without being negative or chaotic.
Training philosophy
Dobsha’s approach is match-driven.
Rather than endless drilling or hand-fed repetition, Eric evaluates players by watching them compete. Match play reveals decision-making, shot selection, emotional control, and tactical gaps far more accurately than controlled drills.
From there, training becomes targeted and specific.
This environment suits juniors who:
Like to compete
Want to understand why points are won or lost
Are interested in tactics, mindset, and situational play
Eric runs the academy much like a college program. The focus is on performance under pressure and learning how to think clearly in real match situations.
If a player doesn’t enjoy competing, this is not the right place.
For families who feel this environment may be a fit, I’ll make a direct introduction to the owner at Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy so conversations start clearly and honestly.
