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Ash_Smith

Legend
Barca

I'm currently the Racquets Manager/Head Pro at David Lloyd in Swindon as well as a coach education tutor for the RPT.
 

Alexio92

Professional
Can anyone explain how they works?
I get confused by reading little bits of info, I have been on la manga on holiday where I did the acadamy for a week is that similar?
 
Can anyone explain how they works?
I get confused by reading little bits of info, I have been on la manga on holiday where I did the acadamy for a week is that similar?

Hi Alex
If you went to La Manga the training will be very different than here.
I think all of La Manga is run by the LTA!!!!!!!!
Email me and i can pass on some info if your looking to come and train at a good academy
Thanks Barca
 
Is The Futures Tournment On When I Come Out In Easter :) ??

Hi fibresupex
depends when you are coming out, it starts 14th of March and will end about the 22/23 March,
If your worried about academy coaching it will be fine as the academies will start later in the day
thanks barca :)
 

fibresupex

New User
Hi barca,
just to say thanks so much for all the help you gave me.
had a wicked time out in barca.
elitennis rocks!!
hope to see you again in the summer!!
:)
 

ericsson

Hall of Fame
Hola Barca, how's the weather in Castelldefels?? :cool: were coming over this weekend the 11th, in the afternoon we'll be on court tasting some spanish clay (or San Miguel) ;-)
 
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Crisp

Professional
hey guys, have been following the discussion on spanish academies.
Am a new zealand coach heading to europe this summer and looking to gain some more knowledge. have looked into doing a week long course at sanchez casal but it is quite expensive and some of the comments on the place arent great. anyone have any prior experiences here? or any better places to observe/ coach for a week or so?

cheers

Hey Kiwisam i travelled to Spain from Oz and did the RPT course that they have there and the whole place was awesome... money well spent. The coaches there were very giving of there time including Emilio Sanchez and Sergio Casal, i was made to feel very welcome by all and they certainly didnt portray themselves to be superior to me. I learnt alot and it was money well spent. I have no hesitation in recomending that you go to Sanchez-Casal.
 
Hola Barca, how's the weather in Castelldefels?? :cool: were coming over this weekend the 11th, in the afternoon we'll be on court tasting some spanish clay (or San Miguel) ;-)

Hi ericsson!
the weather is good, lovely sunny day,
Weekend looks great,
Hope to be in town sat or sun, so will track you down for a San Miguel!!
:)
 

baghdatis

Rookie
and apparently he has coached in Spain and UK before too :lol:

Yeah everythings alrite here my friend still needs some questions answered..

He wants to know what academy could get him training full on.. like 6+ hours a day.


Because he wants to be pro he wants to know what academy is BEST for him.. He is close to the level and will play 5 future qualies in October and November..

Which Academy would help him?

Thanks:)
 
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and apparently he has coached in Spain and UK before too :lol:

Yeah everythings alrite here my friend still needs some questions answered..

He wants to know what academy could get him training full on.. like 6+ hours a day.


Because he wants to be pro he wants to know what academy is BEST for him.. He is close to the level and will play 5 future qualies in October and November..

Which Academy would help him?

Thanks:)
how long is your buddy looking to train for?
 
then he needs to go and work intensively
at a small academy or club like Gimeno or Tennis Mar where he can work with players that play futures
 

baghdatis

Rookie
ok thanks.. Do you have any other details?

Like contacts? or Just General Info.. He doesn't want to go somewhere that is just looking for money.

And actually I think it might be more than two moths it really depends. He wants to make the most of it.
 
ok thanks.. Do you have any other details?

Like contacts? or Just General Info.. He doesn't want to go somewhere that is just looking for money.

And actually I think it might be more than two moths it really depends. He wants to make the most of it.
if you would like to email me i pass on some details
thanks barca
 

austro

Professional
As far as Spain is concerned, I would also recommend the Hofsaess Academy in Marbella. It is run by the coach who discovered and developed Steffi Graf. I have been there three times already and each time improved tremendeously. The weather there is good enough to play outside basically year-round.

I'd be interested to hear if anyone else here has been there.
 

ericsson

Hall of Fame
Hola Barca, i'm back from Castellfedels, i guess you were not in town to come over, really wanne to meet you and get a drink... anyway we had a great time, just some pain in my shoulder, i've hit like crazy on the spanish clay (and there was some wind on saturday)
We also went to that "famous" club in Castell, i'm sure you know what i mean ;-) man, i've never seen anything like this, it was like the garden of Eden (Marco his fault) :p
needless to say that i love Spain :)

ps: do you live near Castelldefels?
 
Hola Barca, i'm back from Castellfedels, i guess you were not in town to come over, really wanne to meet you and get a drink... anyway we had a great time, just some pain in my shoulder, i've hit like crazy on the spanish clay (and there was some wind on saturday)
We also went to that "famous" club in Castell, i'm sure you know what i mean ;-) man, i've never seen anything like this, it was like the garden of Eden (Marco his fault) :p
needless to say that i love Spain :)

ps: do you live near Castelldefels?

Hola ericsson
glad you had a good time!
i hear you can hit a mean ball!!
sorry i just missed you, glad Marco showed you the sites of Castelldefels! got to say he one of the best coaches around, so glad you had a hit with him,
yes i do live in Castelldefels, did you like our sea side town?
 

ericsson

Hall of Fame
Hola ericsson
glad you had a good time!
i hear you can hit a mean ball!!
sorry i just missed you, glad Marco showed you the sites of Castelldefels! got to say he one of the best coaches around, so glad you had a hit with him,
yes i do live in Castelldefels, did you like our sea side town?


Si si t e n g o gusto de Castelldefels mucho :)
We've lost quite some money but it was worth it.
I like the scenery there, trees, beaches, everything looks quite clean.
Sunday we went to Barcelona, man we ate good there, i think the name was something with cent 111 .
Do you play at Gimeno too?
 
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Si si t e n g o gusto de Castelldefels mucho :)
We've lost quite some money but it was worth it.
I like the scenery there, trees, beaches, everything looks quite clean.
Sunday we went to Barcelona, man we ate good there, i think the name was something with cent 111 .
Do you play at Gimeno too?

Sure i play at Gimeno,
just be playing now,
know wind but nice warm sun
:)
 

austro

Professional
Yes, always keen to find the best place. Thinking about a week of intensive tennis. Am ideally looking for something that offers tennis-specific conditioning as well and some good group lessons.
 
come to Gimeno they can sort you out a intensive week of training.
drop me email and i will pass on some details
thanks Barca
 

Dwhit

New User
Hi Barca, I was planning to go to an academy in Australia as a 'sparring partner', hitting with juniors, sweeping courts, stringing etc. In return they were willing to provide free accommodation and meals.

Having second thoughts about the cost of flying to Australia, i would really like to try coming to Spain to play on the clay. Do you know of an academy where i could do something similar?

Thanks, Dan
 
Hi Barca, I was planning to go to an academy in Australia as a 'sparring partner', hitting with juniors, sweeping courts, stringing etc. In return they were willing to provide free accommodation and meals.

Having second thoughts about the cost of flying to Australia, i would really like to try coming to Spain to play on the clay. Do you know of an academy where i could do something similar?

Thanks, Dan
Hi Dan
if you can email me with your playing background on playing tennis i can see what i can do, will not be free accommodation, but maybe cheaper
thanks barca :)
 
Hi Barca Do you have any details yet or any help for My friend Xristos??

Hola baghdatis!
how is life down under?
There is a small set up here in Castelldefels that who are looking to take on two player this summer, top top coaches, two of the team are in the top 300 player in the world so can put your friend on the right track.
Thanks barca :)
 
Ericsson
Marco went to the garden of eden this weekend and wanted to know when you guys are coming back to join him again????:)
 

baghdatis

Rookie
Hola baghdatis!
how is life down under?
There is a small set up here in Castelldefels that who are looking to take on two player this summer, top top coaches, two of the team are in the top 300 player in the world so can put your friend on the right track.
Thanks barca :)

Oh, Thanks!:)

Could you send the details to Xritos through PM on the other Tennis forum beginning with M? Unless you already have. Thanks for that!
 

ericsson

Hall of Fame
Ericsson
Marco went to the garden of eden this weekend and wanted to know when you guys are coming back to join him again????:)

Hola Barca, he seemed to know the place (chicas) very well :p
Man, i really miss Castell, we had so much fun there, a pity we couldnt meet and have a chat...or hit a ball ;-)
Say hi to Marco when you see him ok, he's a great guy! (and tell him we really wanne go there again for a drink)

ps: are you a member at the garden of eden? :p
 

Dwhit

New User
Hi Dan
if you can email me with your playing background on playing tennis i can see what i can do, will not be free accommodation, but maybe cheaper
thanks barca :)

Hi Barca, just letting you know, I've emailed you some details, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks again, Dan
 
Hola Barca, he seemed to know the place (chicas) very well
Man, i really miss Castell, we had so much fun there, a pity we couldnt meet and have a chat...or hit a ball ;-)
Say hi to Marco when you see him ok, he's a great guy! (and tell him we really wanne go there again for a drink

ps: are you a member at the garden of eden? :p


I am a member! :cool:

welcome to the garden of eden club ericsson
of course i am just a drinking member, unlike Marco!
barca:)
 
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