East Devon Tennis Academy at Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre
Develop. Support. Structure
An invitational programme for players who love to compete in tennis
LED's East Devon Tennis Academy Programme at Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre has been designed to ensure players have their own plan providing each individual with the best possible chance of reaching their potential or dream whether that may be club, county, national or even international standard
We understand that all players do not require the same things from their tennis programmes and this will depend on their ‘dream’, age, different level of ability, fitness, motivation, commitment and stage of learning. We have carefully structured programmes to provide players with the right programme at the right time ensuring the right skills are learned and developed at the primary learning times
The East Devon Tennis Academy is suitable for players who show a good positive attitude towards learning that would like to train more than two times per week and who love competition and are either competing in competitions or are at the early stages of experiencing the challenges and excitement of the game of tennis
Players are invited to join the academy and there are limited spaces available. Players will normally be invited to attend a full academic year, however it is possible for players to join the academy at different times during the year, ensuring they join the programme at the right time for them
Players will be invited to attend the programme by one of the East Devon Tennis Academy coaches through the Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre Tennis Development programme
Invitation to join the academy is based on a player’s current and potential playing standard, athleticism, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, listening skills, teachability, work ethic, self motivation and player and parent commitment
The academy has 3 different programmes offering different levels of tennis programmes. The Academy, The Team and The Club Programmes
For more information please feel free to pop into the centre and speak to a member of the team or call us on 01395 223355
For information on the guide to mini player stages click the link
Mini Tennis Parent & Player Guide to Stages
Expectations, benefits and costs of all players on all programmes
| Playing expectations |
Attend tennis, fitness and alternative sports as recommended by the Long Term Player Development Guidelines based on academy programme Attend regular sessions, be on time, have basic values of respect, work ethic, listening skills and motivation to learn Be a British Tennis Member registered to Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre Purchase academy clothing and wear at tournaments or events Participate in additional sports activities as recommended Players under 16 years of age are only able to access the gym during specific days and times as identified on the timetable |
| Additional benefits of the programme |
Develop independence Learn and experience competition including sportsmanship, fair play and winning and losing Develop coordination, team work and leadership skills Be provided with opportunity to reach their tennis potential A career in tennis, whether that be playing, coaching, officiating and development |
| Costs - financial and other |
For players and parents on the performance programmes there will be costs both financial and others - some of which are highlighted below Competing in sport can be expensive financially for the family in addition to the cost of coaching programmes and memberships. There will be additional costs including equipment, entry fees, accommodation, travel, physiotherapy to name but a few Extra time will be spent travelling for both player and parent in addition to waiting time for parents Time spent with one member of the family participating in a sport can be hard on other family members The player may need to go to bed earlier, as they become easily tired and the possibility of missing out on family and social activities The player can miss out on other friends' parties and other social arrangements due to tennis commitments Family holidays may need to be arranged around the player’s competitive programme |
| Parent expectations |
Attend parent player meetings as appropriate Support for sourcing external funding Take onboard tennis parent education information provided |
Tour Programme Player Expectations
Suitable for county team players with the potential of competing at a National standard and higher
| Playing expectations |
Attend 3 coaching squads per week and matchplay as appropriate Attend weekly individual lessons Arrange 2 hours unsupervised of own tennis practice per week |
| Competitive Programme |
Compete in appropriate competitions approximately 12 to 20 per year – dependant upon stage of learning Represent Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre as appropriate |
| Fitness Programme |
Attend 2 weekly Strength & Conditioning sessions Attend regular teen gym sessions and take responsibility for completing fitness programmes and attending reviews as recommended by the Fitness Team Leader Attend termly fitness testing 1 hour of Personal Training a month |
| Commitment from East Devon Tennis Academy |
Provide termly parent-player meetings and training sessions Provide end of term player report that will be part of individual players lessons Opportunity to participate in home and away training camps Academy coaches present at specific tournaments Provide termly fitness testing Provide 1 hour per term for player goal setting and tournament planning, parent to be present |
Challenger Programme Player Expectations
Suitable for school and club team players with the potential of competing at a County standard
| Playing expectations |
Attend 2 coaching squads per week and matchplay as appropriate Attend monthly individual lessons Arrange 1 hour unsupervised of own tennis practice per week |
| Competitive Programme |
Compete in appropriate competitions approximately 6 to 12 per year dependant on stage of learning Represent Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre as appropriate |
| Fitness Programme |
Attend one weekly Strength & Conditioning session Attend regular teen gym sessions and take responsibility for completing fitness programmes and Opportunity to attend termly fitness testing Occasional Personal Training |
| Commitment from East Devon Tennis Academy |
Provide termly parent-player meetings and training sessions Provide end of term player report Opportunity to participate in home and away training camps Academy coaches present at specific tournaments Opportunity to receive 1 hour per term for player goal setting and tournament planning, parent to be present and payment will be required |
Futures Programme Player Expectations
Suitable for school and club team players with the potential of competing at a Club or County standard
| Playing expectations | Attend 1 coaching squad and matchplay per week |
| Competitive Programme | Represent Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre as appropriate |
| Fitness Programme | Attend occasional teen gym sessions and on court Strength & Conditioning Sessions |
| Commitment from East Devon Tennis Academy |
Provide termly parent player meetings and training sessions Provide end of term player report Opportunity to attend termly fitness testing |
