kingcheetah
Hall of Fame
I'd like to discuss the idea of spending a few weeks at an academy, as a change in one's form of training. I believe this can be really helpful, but would like others' opinions (especially people that have done so.) Note I'm looking for COMPETITIVE academies, not the "weekend retreats" type options.
My thoughts so far:
Pro:
-Exposure to different coaching perspectives (Provided they are actually coaching, rather than just a ball machine that compliments your form.)
-Exposure to new players (again, assuming players are serious/competitive and want to dramatically improve)
-Quick way to improve conditioning/fitness (Depends a little on the coaching, but several hours of tennis plus conditioning work is almost certainly going to help you)
Con:
-Some have big names, but you won't get to work with those coaches/players (Essentially you're paying for a brand and getting what you could at home.
-You could be with good players, but might not get the coaching attention that they do.
-Making a major change is difficult in a few weeks.
My thoughts so far:
Pro:
-Exposure to different coaching perspectives (Provided they are actually coaching, rather than just a ball machine that compliments your form.)
-Exposure to new players (again, assuming players are serious/competitive and want to dramatically improve)
-Quick way to improve conditioning/fitness (Depends a little on the coaching, but several hours of tennis plus conditioning work is almost certainly going to help you)
Con:
-Some have big names, but you won't get to work with those coaches/players (Essentially you're paying for a brand and getting what you could at home.
-You could be with good players, but might not get the coaching attention that they do.
-Making a major change is difficult in a few weeks.