Welcome to our Academy
Our Pathway
At Elevate Tennis, players are placed into one of four academy programmes, designed to match their age, stage, and goals:
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Pre-Academy (10U) – For motivated tournament-level players building strong technical fundamentals while learning tactical play and strategy.
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Development Academy – For junior players looking to refine technique, improve tactics, and strengthen matchplay skills.
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Performance Academy – For regionally and nationally ranked athletes, with advanced on-court training, mental skills, strength & conditioning, and tournament support.
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Elite Academy – A fully individualised programme for elite juniors pursuing top national rankings, college tennis, or professional pathways.
Our Pre-Academy Programme (PAP) is designed for motivated 10 & under players who are already competing in tournaments and striving to take their game to the next level. The focus is on building strong technical fundamentals while introducing tactical play and match strategy to prepare players for higher-level competition.
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"PAP" includes:
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Up to 2 x 75-minute group sessions per week (max. 6 players per class)
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Each session includes 15 minutes of strength & conditioning, tailored to 10U athletes
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A weekly at-home S&C programme for continued development
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Fitness testing conducted each term to track progress
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Session Times (Summer 2025/26):
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Thursday: 4:00 – 5:15pm
Our Development Academy Programme (ADP) is designed for 11–14U players competing at a regional tournament level who are ready to experience academy-style training. The focus is on developing greater technical and tactical consistency, while learning how to apply effective patterns of play in match situations.
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"ADP" includes:
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Up to 3 x 75-minute group sessions per week (max. 6 players per class)
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Each session includes 15 minutes of strength & conditioning
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A weekly at-home S&C programme for ongoing development
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Termly fitness testing to track progress
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Session Times (Summer 2025/26):
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Monday: 4:00 – 5:15pm
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Tuesday: 4:00 – 5:15pm
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Thursday: 4:00 – 5:15pm (14U Matchplay)
Our Academy Performance Programme (APP) is designed for 11–15U players competing at a national tournament level who are ready for a more intensive and holistic training environment. The programme focuses on long-term athlete development, with an emphasis on key performance areas such as serve, return, and net play, alongside building advanced tactical awareness in matchplay situations.
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"APP" includes:
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Up to 4 x 90-minute group sessions per week (max. 4 players per class)
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Each session includes 15 minutes of strength & conditioning
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A weekly at-home S&C programme, plus individual 1:1 S&C sessions
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Termly fitness testing to measure progress
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Session Times (Summer 2025/26):
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Monday: 5:30 – 7:00pm
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Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:30pm
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Thursday: 4:00 – 5:15pm (14U Matchplay)
The Elite Academy is our most individualised programme, designed for players competing in international tournaments or preparing to do so. This programme provides a fully tailored development plan, with one-on-one coaching, advanced strength & conditioning, personalised match analysis, and comprehensive tournament support.
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Every aspect of the Elite Academy is designed around the player, focusing on long-term performance, tactical mastery, and the skills required to compete at the highest levels. Placement in this programme is by invitation or assessment, ensuring that each athlete receives the attention and resources needed to reach their full potential.
