30 years JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy: great programs in 2020
The world-famous JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2020 and presents itself with new exciting offers. Whether young or old, beginner or professional: everyone will get their money's worth in the academy of Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2020 and will find the perfect program for tennis and training with the professionals on site.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Dec 14, 2019, 09:02 am
The academy of the former world number one, located near the Spanish metropolis of Valencia, is known worldwide for its comprehensive training offers. Tailored to age and skill level, it gives everyone the chance to train like professional players do all year round.
Since its foundation in 1990 by Antonio Martinez Cascales, the academy has regularly drawn prominent players to the tennis courts in the sun. For example, the Spanish ATP top 10 players Pablo Carreño-Busto and Carlos Alcaraz (U16 European champions) regularly train at Ferrero and find professional and best opportunities there.
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Patron Juan Carlos Ferrero not only lives in the academy and knows all players personally, but also leads training sessions to help the players achieve their goals. He entered at the age of ten. Great emphasis is placed on education as well as social and cultural development both inside and outside the square. The JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy works with the Spanish government and the British System Council to offer the opportunity for everyone who wants to combine training and education here in the facility. The schedule is individually adapted to the tennis schedule for each player.
What can I expect at the JC Equelite Sport Academy?
With its 120,000 square meters, the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy offers the highest level of professionalism all year round in the best weather: hotel with wellness area, 20 tennis courts with various surfaces (indoor, sand, hard court), 5 paddle courts, tennis, fitness center, pool area and a physiotherapy center.
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In addition, the Equelite Sport Academy is also the only tennis school in Spain to offer so-called “PLAYSIGHT” technology. Training units are recorded and evaluated individually. So that the on-site coaches can give the youngsters' parents or exercise bikes a detailed description of the areas that have been worked on or need to be worked on further.
What is the right program for me?
Every year, the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy offers great programs for different levels of performance as well as adults and children / adolescents alike.
The competition program of the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy is aimed at all players at a higher level. The "competition program" deals individually with the respective focus of the players. This includes psychological support and mental training to analyze and optimize each phase of a match and training. School support is possible at the same time - school and sporting performance are equally important. Minimum age: 11 years.
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For those who can and want to take personalized training for a limited time only, the Academy offers the “Short-term Competition” program . Daily, weekly or monthly coaching is possible here, which allows players to prepare specifically for the new season or special tournaments.
Families and groups are also welcome on the green, palm-lined grounds to enjoy an exclusive tennis vacation. Not only does tennis play the main role, but relaxation and physical training are also important. If you want, you can even take a language course on the side.
“Summer Stage” is the name of the Ferrero program, which offers weekly courses from late May to early September - extension is by no means excluded. On the one hand, young tennis players aged between 8 and 16 can improve their skills, on the other hand they can also learn new languages and cultivate their social skills. And of course Juan Carlos Ferrero is also available as a partner from time to time.
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An important part of the work under the Spanish sun is the U-12 program, in which young talents and tennis-loving children are encouraged and looked after professionally. Of course, academy director Ferrero can't miss hitting a few balls with the kids and sharing experiences from his professional life. "I train with our players as often as possible. I like to play with them, give them advice and they accept it with gratitude," said the former French Open winner in an interview with tennisnet .
What is the accommodation like?
The guests live in the Equelite Rural Hotel : The guests are accommodated in log cabins with a complete bathroom, a small terrace and a view of the garden; a TV set is available as well as WiFi and air conditioning; there is also the possibility to park the car at the houses.
The all-round program for everyone
- Tennis training with professional coaches
- Paddle courts & courses
- Psychological care for the players
- Fitness training
- Physiotherapy with its own clinic
- Language courses for English and Spanish
- Visa-aid program
- Hotel and restaurant facility for parents
- School support for the children
Click here for the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy website and to register directly .
