Thursday, June 27, 2013

Spotlight: JC Ferrero Tennis Academy


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Nestled in the mountains of southeastern Spain, near the beach town of Alicante, the JC Fererro Academy offers several programs to cater to all ages and levels. The summer program, for players between ages 8-16, gives players the opportunity to get to train in a professional academy setting.

The Competition program is for those who aspire to be professional tennis players or for those who are already professional. The academy also has programs for groups, adults, and coaches.
The JC Ferrero Academy has produced many professional players, including David Ferrer, Santiago Ventura, Guillermo Garía-López, María José Martínez, Marta Domachowska, etc. Also, many champions choose the JC Ferrero Academy for training during the year, including Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin, Dinara Safina, and Nicolás Almagro.
Students can immerse themselves in the Spanish culture and take language classes, take part in excursions to water parks and the beach, and take golf lessons during free time. Players will often see tennis professionals like Juan Carlos Ferrero and Nicolas Almagro roaming the grounds, on the courts, or in the cafeteria. This a boutique academy with a close-knit environment that will make campers feel at home while experiencing an international environment at the same time.  Contact us today to learn more or sign-up!
Location: Villena, Spain (near Alicante)
Facilities: The academy is located 50 kilometers outside of Alicante. It has 17 tennis courts (hard, clay, grass, and indoor) on a spacious campus. It has two swimming pools, a golf course, hotel accommodations for parents, language classes, gym for its students, cafeteria and restaurant, etc. Students are housed in on-campus bungalows for 1-2 people.
Program: Students can go for a short period or stay for full-time training. Programs are offered on a weekly basis year-round. Full-time students can also go to school during the year while training. The Academy also offers language lessons in English and Spanish. Adult programs are also available.
Level: All levels are welcome. Students will be placed in groups according to level. Training is rigorous with 3+ hours of tennis and 2.75 hours of fitness daily.

For more information, click here.

To sign-up, contact an agent.

Spaces still available for Summer 2013!

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