barcelona tennis

[Ash_Smith]

Originally Posted by Costagirl

Wow so you liked this academy. I met with this Director, (Argentinian gentleman?) I visited his facility but wound up linking up Real Club de Polo which I really liked. Do you like Elitennis for adults?

Sorry, have only just seen this reply!

Yes I spent some time there working with Enrique, was very impressed with his philosophies as a coach. I have heard through the grapevine since I was there that there are now several academies operating out of Gimeno, all competing with each other? Maybe Barca Tennis can set me straight if this is false info?

Cheers

[Barca tennis]

Great your still playing! hope you have some sun soon!
Yes the two guys are still here living in Castel! its hard to leave as you know
The house of fun is no longer.
Thanks Barca

[Barca tennis]

Yes I spent some time there working with Enrique, was very impressed with his philosophies as a coach. I have heard through the grapevine since I was there that there are now several academies operating out of Gimeno, all competing with each other? Maybe Barca Tennis can set me straight if this is false info?

Cheers[/quote]

Hello Ash
Elitennis is the only only academy working out of Gimeno.
some did try a few years ago but where not good and soon went.
The club always has pro players coming in with there coaches like Marcel Granollers and Almagro did winter training here.
The club has a small academy that work with children from the near by schools.
Thanks Barca

[EAItennismum]

Hi Barca tennis!!!

Love reading ALL of your information! We are headed to Europe this summer (from Canada) and our daughter is a junior and plays u14 currently. We would llllove to enrol her into a tennis academy in Barcelona for 2-3 weeks in July but we are SO confused as to what will be the BEST for her. She is a hard worker and passionate about tennis. She would like to work on her technique, consistency, mental game and fitness. In December she will enter u16 (she has a bad birthday!!!) and we really would like to offer her as much positive training as possible so she is prepared for tournaments and can feel confident and really enjoy herself. We have looked at Sanchez (quite expensive), bta tennis, bruguera and Global in Mallorca. Any thoughts on what would be the best academy for her? Any information would be MOST helpful.

[tabs]

Hi Barca Tennis - I sent a reply to your listed email not sure if it is the correct one. My email is tabathv1@yahoo.com.

[Ash_Smith]

Originally Posted by Barca tennis

Hello Ash
Elitennis is the only only academy working out of Gimeno.
some did try a few years ago but where not good and soon went.

Thanks Barca

Gracias Barca, must have been a couple of years back when I heard there were a few academies renting courts from the club at the same time.

Cheers

[Barca tennis]

Originally Posted by EAItennismum

Hi Barca tennis!!!

Love reading ALL of your information! We are headed to Europe this summer (from Canada) and our daughter is a junior and plays u14 currently. We would llllove to enrol her into a tennis academy in Barcelona for 2-3 weeks in July but we are SO confused as to what will be the BEST for her. She is a hard worker and passionate about tennis. She would like to work on her technique, consistency, mental game and fitness. In December she will enter u16 (she has a bad birthday!!!) and we really would like to offer her as much positive training as possible so she is prepared for tournaments and can feel confident and really enjoy herself. We have looked at Sanchez (quite expensive), bta tennis, bruguera and Global in Mallorca. Any thoughts on what would be the best academy for her? Any information would be MOST helpful.

Hi EAItennismum
If you email me i am happt to help you all i can.
Many thanks Barca

[EAItennismum]

Hi Barca Tennis,

I wrote you an email and it bounced back. Would it be possible for you to send me your email. I tried ltjtennis(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk is there another email I should try as I do not have instant messaging? Sorry to be a pain.

[ericsson]

Originally Posted by Costagirl

wow...you have clay INDOOR courts? where are you located? Lucky guy....red clay?

I'm from a land where they have more then 800 different beers
yes we have clay indoor and outdoor courts...
much slower then in spain due to humid and colder weather in general, great for long rallies though!

[ericsson]

Originally Posted by Barca tennis

Great your still playing! hope you have some sun soon!
Yes the two guys are still here living in Castel! its hard to leave as you know
The house of fun is no longer.
Thanks Barca

Say hi to them next time you see them, hope all is well...
Castell is indeed a nice place

[tabs]

Barca Tennis - thanks for the links - will have a good look through and see if I can find a nice furnished apartment for a 1 to 2 month stay.

[Barca tennis]

Originally Posted by EAItennismum

Hi Barca Tennis,

I wrote you an email and it bounced back. Would it be possible for you to send me your email. I tried ltjtennis(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk is there another email I should try as I do not have instant messaging? Sorry to be a pain.

Hi EAItennismum
My email is ljtennis not ltj.
Hope i can help

Thanks Barca

[Barca tennis]

Originally Posted by ericsson

Say hi to them next time you see them, hope all is well...
Castell is indeed a nice place

Will say Hi to them!
Thanks ericsson!

[Barca tennis]

Originally Posted by tabs

Barca Tennis - thanks for the links - will have a good look through and see if I can find a nice furnished apartment for a 1 to 2 month stay.

Hi tabs!
Hope you find and email me if you need more help.
thanks Barca

[Costagirl]

Originally Posted by crosscourt

Will do.

cc

will also be very interested in hearing your results. Are you going solo or looking to go with a group?

[Costagirl]

Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Sorry, have only just seen this reply!

Yes I spent some time there working with Enrique, was very impressed with his philosophies as a coach. I have heard through the grapevine since I was there that there are now several academies operating out of Gimeno, all competing with each other? Maybe Barca Tennis can set me straight if this is false info?

Cheers

Ok thanks for your response! That doesn't surprise me. Enrique was kind, serious & the only thing I wasn't in like with was the area. But I was also in the market for a semi different product.

Salud amigo!

[tabs]

Hoping to be back in Barcelona for a month this August but my wife is pushing for Mallorca and the Vilas academy! My son really enjoyed Barcelona and doesn't really want to go to a new academy though.

[RobertoFedFan6]

Originally Posted by Barca tennis

Hi tabs!
Hope you find and email me if you need more help.
thanks Barca

Hey barca. Im heading to Barcelona at the start of june. Im from the philippines and been playing for over a year. Do you know any place in Barcelona where i can play and easily find/book a hitting partner? Thanks

[tabs]

An academy called 4slam have just moved to new premises in Gava Mar. Anyone had any experience of them and their costs?

[Costagirl]

Originally Posted by crosscourt

I agree that this one looks great -- but they don't take adults who just want to go for one or two weeks. Do you have views on which are the best for senior adult recreational players? Many thanks.

cc

no but Laeita does...contact me....well worth it. Match play here is excellent.