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Ash_Smith · 02-10-2008, 09:31 AM

Sanchez-Casal is a very good academy, with a good name (and all the coaches are RPT!!!). However there is a danger that it is becoming a bit like IMG Bolletieri in that the name is now bigger than the results and that you need money rather than talent to train there. In fairness, academies are a business and the mass players pay the bills for the talented ones to train.

In terms of the coaching, it's mostly built on repetition and drills - actually the same drills repeated over and over again. The work ethic instilled in the players is phenominal.

If you want to see a less commercial academy in action try Elitennis at Club de Gimeno as discussed earlier in the thread. Smaller in scale but more personal for it.

Barca tennis · 02-11-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwisam

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

Hi kiwisam,
if you can email me, i can sort this out for you, you can come and spend time on court with the academy at Elitennis,
which will give you a good insight to what goes on out here,
summer is a great time to come out here as the academy will be very busy,
will be able to arrange cheap housing for your stay too,
thanks Barca

Barca tennis · 02-11-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

I've done some work with Enrique and Fran who run the academy 'Elitennis' based at club de tenis Andres Gimeno. We ran an RPT course there last september and they are both awesome coaches, Fran especially has some great ideas for improving fitness both on and off court.

Hi Ash
thanks for comments,
are the RPT thinking of doing any more courses this year?

Ash_Smith · 02-11-2008, 11:50 AM

Hey Barca

Are you involved with Elitennis? I'm looking to bring a squad from my Academy out for a weeks training in mid May so they can see how the Spanish set-up works and how hard the players train!

RPT wise we are running around 100 courses in the UK this coming year and I believe there will be around the same number run across Spain. The course in Barca was a re:train course to update coaches who had trained previously on the latest progressions etc. We will do another later in the year - September maybe?

Regards

Ash

Barca tennis · 02-12-2008, 02:53 AM

Ash,
yes i know Enrique and Fran very well they are great people,
will be great if you bring some players out.
can meet up and have chat if you do,
thanks barca

Ash_Smith · 02-12-2008, 12:28 PM

Barca

Will keep you posted. Last time I came out I stayed at the Hotel Barca Classic opposite the club, but would be good if we are brining a few players (5 or 6) out to rent a house maybe nearby. Do you happen to know of anything or any contacts in Casteldefelles that might help us out?

ericsson · 02-12-2008, 11:22 PM

Barca,

We are coming to Castelldefels on the 11th april till the 13th, hope we have a great time there, we'll be staying at the houses 5 min away from the club, if you're around drop me a mail, we can drink a San Miguel

Saludos!

Barca tennis · 02-13-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ericsson

Barca,

We are coming to Castelldefels on the 11th april till the 13th, hope we have a great time there, we'll be staying at the houses 5 min away from the club, if you're around drop me a mail, we can drink a San Miguel

Saludos!

Hey thats great news,
am always happy to drink a San Miguel!
will mail you near the time so we can meet up

Barca tennis · 02-13-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Barca

Will keep you posted. Last time I came out I stayed at the Hotel Barca Classic opposite the club, but would be good if we are brining a few players (5 or 6) out to rent a house maybe nearby. Do you happen to know of anything or any contacts in Casteldefelles that might help us out?

If you contact a English guy at castelldefelstennis@hotmail.co.uk he will be able to find you somewhere to stay for sure
Barca

Barca tennis · 02-20-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Barca

Will keep you posted. Last time I came out I stayed at the Hotel Barca Classic opposite the club, but would be good if we are brining a few players (5 or 6) out to rent a house maybe nearby. Do you happen to know of anything or any contacts in Casteldefelles that might help us out?

Hi Ash
where in the uk do you coach train play ect?

Ash_Smith · 02-21-2008, 12:37 PM

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 · 02-21-2008, 01:02 PM

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?

johnathan smith · 02-21-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Barca tennis

If you contact a English guy at castelldefelstennis@hotmail.co.uk he will be able to find you somewhere to stay for sure
Barca

Hey Barca Tennis,
This is totally off subject, but do you know anywhere in Barcelona where I can score a pair of Sergio Tacchini tennis shoes??
Any web-sites?>
Thanks,
jwhtennis777@yahoo.com

Barca tennis · 02-22-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexio92

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

fibresupex · 02-27-2008, 04:30 AM

Hi barca i am coming out to train at easter for a couple of weeks at Gimeno and am looking to stay near the club can i email the guy at castelldefelstennis@hotmail.co.uk to see if he can sort me out?
also would you be around for a hit barca?

Barca tennis · 02-27-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fibresupex

Hi barca i am coming out to train at easter for a couple of weeks at Gimeno and am looking to stay near the club can i email the guy at castelldefelstennis@hotmail.co.uk to see if he can sort me out?
also would you be around for a hit barca?

Hi
yes just send him a email if he can he will find some where for you.
maybe i can dust of my rackets at easter and have a hit with you, are you training at elitennis?

fibresupex · 02-28-2008, 08:12 AM

Thank you barca.
yes i am going there.
Cant wait to get back on the Spanish clay!

Barca tennis · 03-02-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fibresupex

Thank you barca.
yes i am going there.
Cant wait to get back on the Spanish clay!

The clay is playing good, sun is getting warmer!!

fibresupex · 03-08-2008, 12:00 PM

Is The Futures Tournment On When I Come Out In Easter

??

Barca tennis · 03-08-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fibresupex

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

02-10-2008, 09:31 AM	#41
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,298	Sanchez-Casal is a very good academy, with a good name (and all the coaches are RPT!!!). However there is a danger that it is becoming a bit like IMG Bolletieri in that the name is now bigger than the results and that you need money rather than talent to train there. In fairness, academies are a business and the mass players pay the bills for the talented ones to train. In terms of the coaching, it's mostly built on repetition and drills - actually the same drills repeated over and over again. The work ethic instilled in the players is phenominal. If you want to see a less commercial academy in action try Elitennis at Club de Gimeno as discussed earlier in the thread. Smaller in scale but more personal for it. __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

02-11-2008, 11:50 AM	#44
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,298	Hey Barca Are you involved with Elitennis? I'm looking to bring a squad from my Academy out for a weeks training in mid May so they can see how the Spanish set-up works and how hard the players train! RPT wise we are running around 100 courses in the UK this coming year and I believe there will be around the same number run across Spain. The course in Barca was a re:train course to update coaches who had trained previously on the latest progressions etc. We will do another later in the year - September maybe? Regards Ash __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

02-12-2008, 12:28 PM	#46
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,298	Barca Will keep you posted. Last time I came out I stayed at the Hotel Barca Classic opposite the club, but would be good if we are brining a few players (5 or 6) out to rent a house maybe nearby. Do you happen to know of anything or any contacts in Casteldefelles that might help us out? __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

02-21-2008, 12:37 PM	#51
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,298	Barca I'm currently the Racquets Manager/Head Pro at David Lloyd in Swindon as well as a coach education tutor for the RPT. __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

02-27-2008, 04:30 AM	#55
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