EMILIO SÁNCHEZ
Academy & American School
Naples, Florida
4 The Ideal Tennis Training and Academic Study Environment
8 How to Apply
9 Annual Programs
17 Unique!
18 Take Your Tennis To The Next Level: The ASC 360 Performance System And Developmental Pyramid
21 Academics
26 College Planning & Placement
28 Campus Life
31 Coaches and Faculty
32 Alumni
34 Naples
35 Tournaments
“Our academy graduates go to Harvard, they go to Duke, they go to Columbia… but they also go to Wimbledon.”
Emilio Sánchez VicarioMore than two decades ago, tennis greats Emilio Sanchez opened Emilio Sánchez Academy (ES Academy) in Barcelona, Spain. The mission was to provide serious tennis players with a base academy that featured a custom-designed academic curriculum, combined with advanced tennis and athletic performance training, to enable them to achieve maximum success both on and off the court.
Today, ES Academy has two world-renowned school and training destination academies located in Barcelona, Spain and Its alumni have ascended to the top of Naples, Florida every level of competitive tennis, from junior national and international rankings and titles, to Collegiate All-American status and NCAA titles, to Olympic medals, to ATP/WTA titles, top 10 ATP/WTA rankings and Major Championship titles.
Additionally, ES Academy is proud of how over the past 23 years its has College Planning and Placement Program consistently guided academy graduates into excellent collegiate programs while receiving some form of athletic and/or academic scholarship assistance. In fact, on average:
§ The ES Academy system delivers a proven combination of tennis development, s t ra t e g i c t e c h n i c a l a n d t a c t i c a l p r o g r a m m i n g , a n d t o p - n o t c h competition.
§ ES Academy emphasizes the importance of elite athlete performance (meaning physical and mental, as well as nutritional) development, customized for each player.
§ ES Academy’s tremendous coaches and performance specialists have successfully developed Andy Murray, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Daniela Hantuchova, Grigor Dimitrov, Juan Monaco and many other professionals... as well as literally hundreds of top collegiate players.
§ ES Academy owns the dually accredited, ES American School, which delivers a college preparatory curriculum in accordance with the American education system. The Barcelona school is also authorized to i s s u e i n v i t a t i o n l e t t e r s t o a l l ow international students to apply for student visas.
§ Its talented, dedicated teachers work in intimate classroom setting with ideal student-teacher ratios ESL and SAT programs are offered onsite.
§ Unlike many academies, the tennis facilities, school and residences are all located within one property, thereby creating a safe, healthy, family environment.
MULTIPLE
YEARLY PROGRAMS:
§ Tennis + School (August to December and January to June) with boarding and non-boarding options.
§ Tour Prep
WEEKLY PROGRAMS:
§ Summer Camps (June to August)
§ Year-round training weeks
§ Holiday Camps
§ Pre-Tournament Camp
UNIQUE!
§ International Exchange Program
§ Tennis Training Membership Program
§ Traveling Teams Program
For more information on Weekly Programs, please see the ES Academy, Florida ‘ Weekly Guide’ or contact Admissions at +1 (239) 263 1818 or admissions.fl@emiliosanchezacademy.com
ES Academy is the only residential tennis academy owned in the world to have whollycampuses in the United States, Spain, China and United Arab Emirates. In Naples, Florida and in Barcelona, Spain tennis, performance and the ES American School academy programs are seamlessly integrated, allowing ES Academy to offer this exclusive Exchange Program. ES Academy High school students are provided with the opportunity to pursue their college preparatory studies on both continents while training within the highperformance tennis academy programs for one semester in Naples and one semester in Barcelona At last, ES Academy opened its tennis campus in 2022 in Dubai (UAE), which has its own school (Repton School). 3 continents, 3 venues, 1 system: the ES Academy 360 Tennis System©.
ES Academy provides highly skilled travelling teams to accompany and guide ES Academy student-athletes while they compete . The customized in tournaments competition calendar created for each group of players is designed to be compatible with his/her academic year.
There is no better athletic, academic and cultural preparation for college and/or tour life available anywhere in the world today
Sign up now for the Perfect Program!
Contact ES Academy Admissions at +1 (239) 263 1818 or via admissions.fl@emiliosanchezacademy.com for registration details
Applications are being accepted for Fall and Spring semesters.
Students who are interested in the Annual Programs should apply early as ES Academy has a limited number of openings for each program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis allowing students to start an Academy program at nearly any time of the year.
Once the Academy has received an application, it will be reviewed within one week and the student applicant will be advised of admission. Upon acceptance, students and parents will be sent an acceptance package A deposit is due immediately to secure a spot on the roster, with the remaining balance due prior to their first day of arrival. For more detailed information, contact Admissions at (239) 263 1818 or via admissions.fl@emiliosanchezacademy.com
International Students who combine their tennis training with school will be issued an I-20 and additional assistance to obtain the F-1 student visa, once the deposit is received and the ES American School tuition is paid International students who attend the academy as Post Graduates normally attend on a tourist visa. ES Academy & American School can provide a letter of support to assist in obtaining a tourist visa.
The best way to get to know ES Academy is to visit its beautiful campus located in Naples, Florida Come experience the people and programs that make ES Academy an exciting and fulfilling place to spend one’s school years You can contact us by email to schedule a tour at your preferred time within our operating hours
Admissions advisors are available to discuss options and help student athletes find the right fit at Emilio Sanchez Academy and American School.
Emilio Sánchez Academy (ES Academy) is a high performance tennis academy that combines world-class tennis training with exceptional college preparatory academics. ES Academy’s goal is to help its student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the court, and in and out of the classroom. The unique ES Academy Training System has been developed over an 18-year period and is one of the most well respected systems in the world. Throughout its history, the elite ES Academy coaching staff has sent hundreds of graduates on to leading college tennis programs, and has produced top ATP and WTA professionals like Murray, Kuznetsova, Dimitrov, Hantuchova, Ivanovic, Mónaco, Bovina and many others.
As noted, the ES Academy Annual “Tennis + School” Program combines a education complete college prep with intensive tennis and athletic performance training. The Sports program includes daily high performance tennis training featuring technical drills, tactical strategy, court mobility and top competition, as well as customized physical training through its ES Academy , paired with Athlete Body System mental skills training via the ES Academy Athlete Mind System The highly regarded, dually accredited ES International School is located directly on the ES Academy campus and provides the opportunity to follow the American education system and earn a high school diploma.
Duration: from August through early June
Tennis Program: 17h. tennis / week
Physical Training: 4h. / week
Mental Training:
on court: daily group session: 1h. / week
Report: 1 / semester
Academic Classes: 30h. / week
Study Hall: three nights / week
Tennis Tournaments: twice a month
Upon request, private lessons, physical and/or mental sessions are also available.
Each group of players will have a personalized competiton calendar developed for their age and ability level The student’s athletic tutor, in conjunction with the ES Academy Tennis Director, will plan this calendar. It may include local, regional, national and/or international tournaments, based on the individual needs and circumstances of the particular player , led by its top ES Academy’s Traveling Teams coaches, provide the best guidance and assistance to the student-athletes as they prepare before, during and after tournaments. Coaches travel with the student-athletes and accompany them at all times.
Check-out the tournaments section of this guide or the ES Academy website to see how many great events are held on the ES Academy campus throughout the year.
ES Athletic tutors will conduct one report analysis with each student every semester. The tutor will perform a complete technical and tactical analysis of the player's game The tutor will be gathering information from the fitness and mental coaches to add to the report and create a complete analysis of the player's progress. The tutor will be sending this report to the parents of the student and will discuss it with the player in a meeting to determine new objectives and future steps.
ES Academy Tennis + School program iscomprised of two semesters: The Fall Semester, starting in August, with a Spring enrollment, and the Winter Semester, starting in January, with a Fall enrollment,
Below please find a typical daily schedule (subject to change):
6:15 AM Breakfast*
7:00 AM Warm up
7:15 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
3:55 PM
1:00 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
Tennis Training
Shower + Energy Point
Lunch
School + Energy Point
Fitness / Tennis
6:30 PM Dinner*
7:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
School Study Hall
Time off*
9:15 AM Check-in at Night*
*Wednesday Supermarket trip
*Friday off no study hall.
8:00 AM Breakfast*
S aturday (no tournament) Tennis Training
8:45 AM S aturday (tournament)
7:00 AM Breakfast*
7:45 AM Tennis Training
Come to train at ES Academy during your online classes or at your breaks and get your tennis level to the next state. With UTR and USTA Pro tournaments available at our academy we offer you the perfect tennis training to improve your singles and dobles game. Work on your technical, tactical, physical and mental pillar to become a better and full athlete.
Likewise, the duration of ones training stay may need to vary depending upon the age and circumstances of the particular player involved. Training for a full semester may not work for everyone. Training for shorter blocks of time may be more accommodating for someone on tour, or for someone with extended holiday or school breaks. To accommodate such needs, ES Academy offers special rates for month-long training stays Such training periods/programs can also be customized, as appropriate.
For those athletes who graduated from school no one knows how to prepare players professional tennis circuit for life on the better than Spanish tennis greats Emilio Sánchez and their handpicked, personally trained staff of international tennis coaches and performance specialists. This is why many aspiring pros attend ES Academy for customized “Tour Prep” training programs geared toward getting them ready for the rigors of tournament competition. Technical, tactical, physical, mental training (ES Academy 360), nutritional guidance, sports medicine access, and excellent on-site competition and coaching are available year round at ES Academy. Current touring pros also use ES Academy locations as their home-away-from-home training base both in season and during the off season Contact Admissions for information customizing Tour Prep programs for an individual player’s needs and scheduling demands.
The tennis program includes 3 hours of daily training Monday-Friday and 2 hours of match play on Saturday Students work on technical and tactical aspects of their game, as well as on-court mobility and positioning. The ES Academy System develops one s all-court game, and concentrates on offense, defense and transition. It focuses on drills to develop patterns of play, the creation of positive habits through lots of repetition, and the ability to adjust to different styles of play Each student is assigned a athletic tutor, who is responsible for monitoring the development of that player All ES Academy technical coaches have RPT and USPTA certifications.
The ES Academy System develops ones all-court game, and concentrates on the defensive, offensive and transitional areas. It emphasizes repetition of strokes though drills, controls and match play situations. This system has developed chains of drills and exercises that cover all the areas and help develop patterns through repetition of predetermined plays to create positive habits. In addition to live competition, ES Academy students practice match play situations to recognize different patterns from their opponents, as they learn to devise their own patterns and develop personal court strategies.
ES Academy’s daily physical training (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) is comprised of 1 hour of athlete-specific performance training. Additionally, W e d n e s d a y i s a r e c o v e r y a n d regeneration day, with the help of crucial yoga sessions and stretching sessions. ES Academy Athlete Body programs are designed for the tennis athlete; they work on all aspects of speed, power, agility, quickness, coordination, balance, core and recovery, with injury prevention in mind at all times. We have added a new training program of fitness in the water that is included once every week to help the athletes physical development.”
Nutrition is a key factor within a player’s training regimen because it directly influences the performance/development of each athlete. The ES Academy Food & Beverage Department provides each player with the opportunity to develop healthy nutritional habits The ES Academy Nutritional Guide shows athletes the importance of a complete nutrition and hydration plan.
Sport Psychologists handle all the mind components of the ES Academy training program: “ES Academy Athlete Mind System”. They work daily with players on court, following the mental goals set for that specific period. The ultimate objective is to provide all players with the tools, strategies and techniques to make them mentally tougher, on and off the c o u r t K e y f o c u s a r e a s i n c l u d e : Concentration, Activation Level, Stress Control and Confidence. A key tool in the Athlete Mind System is the ES Academy diary compiled by each player and his/her coach. It enables the player and coach to set goals and track progress via regular evaluation.
Off court ES Academy delivers one mental session per week.
The primary goal is create the best motivational climate and provide the right mental tools to help all ES Academy players be the best they can be, in tennis and in life.
ES Academy prepares its student-athletes to compete in the main tournaments in the US, Latin America and Europe, like Little Mo, Orange Bowl, National USTA, ProCircuit ITF and ITF Junior, ATP and WTA tournaments. Traveling teams run by skilled ES Academy coaches accompany, train and provide support to ES Academy studentathletes before, during and after tournaments. Furthermore, the top-notch education system at ES Academy permits its students to compete in tournaments without falling behind in their classes.
A personalized group program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year.
Assistance from ES Academy coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all stages of the tournament experience, from travel planning, tournament inscription, training and competition.
An increasing number of top junior tennis players from throughout the world are training in larger numbers over multiple visits, with the world class tennis coaches and performance specialists at Emilio Sánchez Academy in Naples (Florida, USA), Barcelona (Spain), and Dubai (UAE).
Emilio Sánchez Academy does not exist merely to give lessons, tweak technique, make someone look good, or hit the ball better. ES Academy is a TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT facility Its mission is to produce smarter, tougher, highly skilled players who learn to embrace adversity and thrive under the pressure of competition.
ES Academy encourages repeated training visits from its athletes, because it’s the only way the ES Academy team can truly raise the performance level of it s players and monitor their ongoing development.
ES Academy is also dedicated to long-term athletic development. Its performance specialists are committed to helping each ES Academy player reach their full athletic potential both physically and mentally, and from a healthy, nutritional perspective as well.
In order to make that possible, ES Academy offers three options:
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Book 10 weekly programs and pay only 8 or get 20% Off.
The 10 weekly programs can be used by one player or can be shared between siblings of one family or members of a tennis team/club/competition group.
The programs can be used at ES Academy NAPLES and/or ES Academy BARCELONA within a 12-month period.
Book 6 weekly programs and pay only 5 or get 15% Off.
The 6 weekly programs can be used by one player or can be shared between siblings of o n e f a m i l y o r m e m b e r s o f a t e n n i s team/club/competition group.
The programs can be used at ES Academy NAPLES and/or ES Academy BARCELONA within a 6-month period.
ES Academy players, coaches and performance specialists are waiting on site in Naples, Barcelona, Nanjing, Atlanta and Dubai to push you to the max and help you reach your full potential as a player, as an athlete, and as a competitor
ES Academy is proud to announce its International Student Exchange Program featuring dual ES Academy campuses in Naples, Florida and Barcelona, Spain.
ES Academy is the only residential tennis academy in the world to have wholly-owned campus headquarters located in both Europe and the United States. Its Exchange Program offers high school students the exclusive opportunity to pursue college preparatory academic studies while training within high-performance tennis academy programs, one semester in Naples and one semester in Barcelona.
The academics offered in each location are seamless, because ES Academy owns the accredited college preparatory school, ES American School, which delivers the academic curriculum at each site to the Naples school also can issue I-20s for F-1 visas. There is complete compatibility at the two campuses in both academics and tennis training. And unlike many academies, each ES Academy campus has its tennis facilities, school and residences within one property c re a t i n g a s a f e , f u n , h e a l t h y, f a m i l y environment for all student athletes.
“The exchange program helped me in tennis but also in life. Thanks to this program I lived a year in the United States before going to college. This allowed me to get used to the environment, lifestyle of the american culture and I became more independent since I was away from home. The program also helped me with tennis because I was able to practice with a different tennis system and I was able to compete and play with people from everywhere in the world."
Clara-Kei MarchES Academy gives students the chance to train and study in the U.S. and Spain
Emilio Sánchez is based in Naples. This ensures that the respective programs they direct and the world class coaching staffs
they manage will deliver consistent training experiences to their Exchange Program athletes at both academies.
Over the years, the ES Academy method has successfully developed top players such as Svetlana Kuznetsova, Andy Murray, Daniela Hantuchova, Grigor Dimitrov, Juan Monaco and many other professionals, in addition to the hundreds of ES Academy graduates who have gone on to play collegiate tennis with some type of scholarship assistance.
ES Academy Exchange Program students will have the opportunity to play a wider array of international tournaments, and compete against a much broader spectrum of players, while living in two different countries during one school year.
In addition, the cultural enrichment to be r e a l i z e d f r o m t h i s p r o g r a m , v i a i t s international array of students, coaches and teachers, is unparalleled in the industry. There’s no better way than this Exchange Program, to prepare a tennis player for the collegiate athletic and academic experience. Additionally, ES Academy & American School staff, in both locations, will work together to provide the hands-on college placement guidance required to match its student athletes with the appropriate colleges or universities.
Emilio Sánchez Academy uses its own training method which is universally effective in helping its students-athletes achieve their best tennis level.
This High Performance training method is closely linked to the players’ academic development, provided by ES American School, located within the ES Academy sport campus.
This successful system helps ES Academy graduates obtain scholarships to universities across the United States, and has been used by such as professional ATP tennis players
Andy Murray (ATP #1, Wimbledon and London Olympics Champion), Grigor Dimitrov, Juan Monaco, and WTA players such as Svetlana Kuznetsova (U.S Open and Roland Garros Champion), Daniela Hantuchova, Tamira Paszek and more.
The ES Academy 360 Tennis System® operates within four theoretical pillars (technical, tactical, physical and mental) and makes them work in a coordinated fashion with one ultimate objective: to push all ES Academy players to achieve maximum performance by reaching their ideal competitive state in both training and competition.
Based on the Emilio Sánchez Academy training system (ES Academy 360 Tennis System®) used at its Academies, Emilio Sánchez Vicario has created a pyramid to describe the as they evolution of players progress in their athletic development, by age and level of play
Each stage of this evolution has its own general specific objectives for each and pillar of training (technical, tactical, physical and mental).
The system works by phases. Modules can adjust to any age level to train in any phase of the pyramid The goal is that every ES Academy player, within the year of his/her training stay, fulfills the goals designed personally for him/her to evolve into the next phase and grow as a player.
ES Academy will find the best competitor residing in each player. It will strengthen a player s 4 pillars and improve the integration between all 4 areas, thereby allowing the player to create the best energy possible for competing at a High Performance level, while seeking the perfect state of Competitive Motivation.
ES American School is an independent, coeducational, American Middle School and Senior High School Its objective is to provide its students with an excellent academic experience that prepares them for future university studies. All students receive individual attention, close academic guidance and personal counseling, in order to ensure both the acquisition of academic competencies and the development of individual strengths and talents Students follow an American academic program, but also benefit from the multitude of cultures offered by their teachers and fellow students.
The ES Academy & American School works with University Sports Program for guidance on College Planning & Placement, assisting student-athletes and their families in creating a roadmap for studying and playing tennis at the appropriate collegiate level.
The ES American School is located directly on the worldclass campus of the Emilio Sánchez Academy, with its emphasis on intensive tennis training and physical/mental conditioning. Sports are an essential part of the curriculum. The total education experience of the is not student-athlete only based on technical, tactical, and physical and mental training, but also includes a solid academic and social foundation. The combined ES Academy & American School curriculum encourages active participation, a healthy lifestyle, and an enjoyable athletic and academic atmosphere.
The Emilio Sánchez Academy, in conjunction with ES American School, offers players who dream of playing either college or professional tennis, the possibility of completing an American educational program, while engaging in intensive training on campus.
The school program is offered in a format that makes it with a student's fully compatible tennis training without undermining academic quality. The program requires students to complete at least their Senior Year, or twelfth grade, of the American secondary education system in order to graduate and earn their high school diploma For further information about which universities ES Academy graduates have attended, see College Tennis.
Students at the ES American School’s Florida campus experience the following benefits:
§ A highly qualified, dedicated faculty
§ 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio A
§ A nurturing academic environment, where plenty of is individual attention given to each student, and where students, as active learners, are engaged in frequent subject-related and crosscurricular individual and team projects.
The middle school program encompasses grades 6–8.
Promotion from middle school to high school requires that a student successfully complete 18 credits, which must include the following:
§ Three middle school or higher courses in English,
§ Three middle school or higher courses in Mathematics,
§ Three middle school or higher courses in Science,
§ Three middle school or higher courses in Social Studies,
§ Six elective courses, chosen based on a student’s area(s) of interest.
Note. Students participating in Emilio Sánchez Acadmy s intensive annual tennis and fitness program also receive 0.25 Physical Education (PE) credits per semester.
The high school program encompasses grades 9–12. Receipt of a high school diploma requires successful completion of 24 credits and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. The 24 credits required for high school graduation must include the following:
§ Four credits in English,
§ Three credits in Mathematics (Algebra 2 required)
§ Three credits in Science (Biology with Lab required)
§ Four credits in Social Science (American History required)
§ Three credits in Social Science (US History required)
Note. Students participating in Emilio Sánchez Academy Tennis + School programs will also receive 0.25 Physical Education (PE) credits per semester. Thus, most ES American School students typically exceed the minimum 24 credits required for high school graduation.
International students, in particular, further benefit from:
§ language skills
The curricular emphasis on strengthening students’ oral and written , including a focus on the acquisition of skills through frequently assigned critical reading readings from major literary works.
§ diversity and individuality
A school culture that promotes and celebrates .
§ experienced faculty An , who understand the unique challenges international students face in the American school system, and who know how to meet those students’ unique academic needs.
§ Different AP classes available, which can lead to College Credit.
School is in session from Monday through Friday, with six forty-five-minutes classes per day. Two energy points (where healthy snacks are provided) are incorporated into the daily school schedule to help student athletes maintain their energy levels throughout the day.
ES American School holds dual accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA—CESS) and the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA), and is authorized to award high school diplomas by the State of Florida. Adding to the MSA Our school is accredited as an Athletic program of distinction.
Fall Semester
(aprox from August 12 to December 20)
Spring Semester
Beyond our regular academic schedule, our students dedicate time to community service classroom where they develop social responsible activities and tasks. This program allows the students to become open-minded & aware of today's society Our students get involved in different projects such as this year's “Go Green” project to contribute to climate change and develop actions to help the environment.
Our school fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration Within our student community, we've established distinct teams to promote a spirit of unity. The school organizes monthly off-campus activities and events, including engaging field days During these events, students participate in various challenges that encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and, most importantly, enjoyment.
In our ES American we value the importance of the integration of the students. For that reason, the school has created a student council program where the students can offer themselves up for a vote to gain a leadership role to help the school by giving a voice to the students. Among the council, there are different roles such as the school president, vice president, secretary & class representatives. The selected people play an active role in the team spirit activities, the handbook rules, regulations, helping new students to integrate and participating in decisions such as the field trips and others.
ES Academy's College Planning & Placement works with student-athletes and families to create an individualized roadmap for studying and playing tennis at the appropriate collegiate level This work begins when a student enters high school (grade 9) and incorporates families and coaches, as well as university admissions and athletic staff, within an integrated game plan.
ES Florida also collaborates with USP which is a university sports program advisors that help our athletes place themselves in a good US university of their choice. The academy provides a basic plan working with USP where the athletes create an online profile with their background information in tennis and academics and from there, they develop a series of tasks that will help them get closer to their desired goal of attending the US University of their choice or that best suits their wants and needs. In addition, every year at our academy, next to USP we hold a winter showcase for the students to compete and be seen by the college coaches.
The ES Academy & American School staffs provide the following College Planning and Placement services:
§ Development of a clear, long-term game plan for the recruiting process.
§ A calendar of major guidelines for recruiting, financial aid, academic testing and admissions.
§ Workshops on the college recruiting process.
§ SAT guidance starting with the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and PSAT NMSQT.
§ A dedicated SAT preparation program in the spring of 11th grade and fall of 12th grade.
§ Individual, honest assessments of the student-athlete's academic and tennis abilities.
§ Assistance with college search for “best fit” schools based on academics and tennis.
§ Personal assistance with applications and essays
§ Guidance with NCAA & NAIA eligibility
§ Creation of contacts with college coaches
§ Support with student visas and university registration.
ES Academy's Barcelona and Naples, FL alumni have ascended to the top of every level of competitive tennis, from junior national and international rankings and titles, to Collegiate All-American status and NCAA titles, to Olympic medals, to ATP / WTA titles, top 10 ATP / WTA rankings and Major Championship titles. Additionally, ES Academy is proud of how over the past 18 years its College Planning and Placement Program has consistently guided
academy graduates into excellent collegiate programs while receiving some form of athletic and/or academic scholarship assistance. In fact, on average:
§ 95% of ES Academy & American School graduates have gone on to play collegiate tennis.
§ 83% of ES Academy & American School graduates have received collegiate financial scholarship assistance.
Freshmen & Sophomores
Priorities: Developmental and Planning
Skill Development Plan
Academic Planning
Introduction to the Recruiting Process
College Eligibility
16 Tournament Planning
Introduction to College Fit Criteria
College Admissions Criteria
Parental involvement guidance
College Showcase
Juniors: Priorities:
Planning and Recruiting
NCAA Academic and Amateurism Eligibility
College Research and List
Building Academic and Athletic Profiling
Effective Communication Strategies with College Coaches
College Video Production Research for Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tournament and Exposure Event Planning
College Showcase
Seniors: Priorities: Recruiting, Decision and Admissions
NCAA Eligibility Certification
College List Filtering Support in Communication with College Coaches
College Video Production
Maximizing Scholarship Offers and Financial Aid Application
Planning and Scheduling
College Visits
College Application Support
College Comparison and Selection
I-20 and Student Visa Support (International Students)
College Showcase
The Es Academy college planning and placement program works. It guides all parents and students through every step of the college selection, application and admission process. ES Academy has excellent relationships with collegiate coaches at all levels. Here are just some notable universities that ES Academy graduates have attended:
While staying/training at the Academy, students are expected to treat every individual with dignity and respect. The Academy provides a safe, healthy environment within which young men and women have the opportunity to grow and develop as players, athletes, students, and individuals. Each and every person attending ES Academy is expected to work hard and be honest and courteous, while engaging in and enjoying every aspect of Academy life.
Students may reside on campus at Emilio Sánchez Academy. Separate apartments are provided for boys and girls and for all age groups. Supervisory staff lives with the students 24 hours per day Each apartment has three bedrooms, two bathroom, terrace, dining room, a study area, AC, TV and WiFi. They all have their own separate entrances providing exclusive access to each apartment.
Services included in “accommodation”
§ Lodging in a double or triple room
§ Breakfast, lunch and dinner
§ Laundry Service
§ Wireless Internet Access
The students get their welcome kit at arrival from the Admissions Office.
Nutrition is a key factor within a player s training regimen because it directly i n f l u e n c e s t h e p e r f o r m a n c e / development of each athlete. All meals are prepared in house and provide a balanced intake of all the necessary nutrients for the health and maximum performance of our student-athletes.
Various activities are organized by the Academy staff during free time to allow moments for relaxation and fun (i e paddle, tennis wall, football/soccer, basketball, ping-pong, beach volleyball, swimming pool, etc.). We also offer s u p e r v i s e d e x c u r s i o n s o n t h e weekends for greater enjoyment of the s u r ro u n d i n g a re a ( i . e . m ov i e s , shopping, beaches, etc.) as well as field trips to i.e. Universal Studios in Orlando, or the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral. The Academy also counts with an Olympic pool and a hot tub, spa, jacuzzi and sauna.
ES Academy will provide airport pick up for all students registered in the boarding tennis program as long as they notify ES Academy with their flight information (airline, flight number and arrival time) a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival. Payment for this ground transportation service must be made in full before arrival. Please contact Admissions at +1 (293) 263 1818 or admissions.fl@emiliosanchezacademy.com
For those who have contracted a “UM” (Unaccompanied Minor) service with their airline, the Academy offers support by arranging for a staff member to accompany the student, at all times, until he/she is picked up by the airline company and taken to the gate. This service has a charge of $75. In order to request this service, the Academy must be informed that the student has an “UM” service booked with the airline, and the flight information must be provided. The name of the ES Academy person who will accompany the student will be provided by the Academy the week before the program begins. Students flying in on their own, or not staying on campus, need to inform the Academy of their arrival time in order to arrange for their on-site check-in.
Laundry Service is available to those students staying on campus for the year These students will receive a laundry bag upon arrival at the academy Laundry service is provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is recommended that students’ clothes are marked with their name to prevent mix-ups.
§ Rackets
§ Training and Running Shoes
§ Sportswear
§ Tennis Strings and Grips
§ School Supplies (specified by ES American School)
§ Toiletry Bag
§ Swimsuit
§ Beach Sandals
§ Sun Screen Cream
§ Hats or Visors
§ C a s u a l C l o t h e s f o r Tr i p s o r Excursions
§ First aid kit
It is mandatory for all students to have valid US medical/health insurance coverage, or an international travel health policy that covers the USA. ES Academy can supply student-athletes with top health insurance coverage from United Healthcare for any duration of their programs.
Emilio Sánchez Academy, via the Medical Insurance Policy taken out by the student, and in coordination with the physiotherapist and/or medical team involved, will treat players’ injuries through a personalized, comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Each student has a virtual account in the Academy, where parents or tutors may deposit money, either in cash, by bank transfer or by credit card (credit card charges have a surcharge of 3%) No other deposit method is allowed The students may withdraw money through the Admissions Department.
ES Academy’s beautiful campus is situated close to all the major attractions in Naples, Florida. With 38 tennis courts, a Tennis Club with a restaurant and cafeteria, its own School, several accommodation options, an Olympic p o o l a n d h o t t u b , a n d a g r e a t Performance Training Center, ES A c a d e m y s t u d e n t - a t h l e t e s h a v e everything they need located directly on campus.
ES Academy knows that to train and develop High Performance Tennis-Athletes, it must have High Performance Coaches and staff. ES Academy tennis coaches are certified by both the RPT (Registro Profesional de Tenis) and the USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association). Besides its Athletic Performance Development experts are equally well credentialed. ES Academy Directors include:
Emilio Sánchez CO-FOUNDER and CEO, EMILIO SÁNCHEZ ACADEMIES DIRECTOR of STUDENT-ATHLETE MIND PROGRAM
Certifications: USPTA Master Professional Elite Certified. RPT Master Professional Certified. International Coaches Institute (ICI) Competitive & Professional Certifications.
Qualifications: Ex ATP player; #7 Singles, #1 Doubles ranking. 5 Grand Slams doubles titles. Men's doubles silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games. 15 ATP mens singles titles and 50 men's doubles titles. Davis Cup Champion, 2008 - Spain Team Captain. Coach of Fernando Verdasco.
Lucas Regas TENNIS DIRECTOR
ES ACADEMY Naples, FL
Certifications: USPTA Elite Certified RPT Certified International Coaches Institute (ICI) Competitive & Professional Certifications. PTCA. BA Business Administration
Qualifications: Trained at ASC Barcelona as a top 100 player and NCJAA #1 Coach of M Kirilenko (WTA Top 20). Coach of E. Gallovits (WTA Top 100). Hitting partner for the Bryan Brothers.
victor hugo camargo COACH OF ADVANCED LEVEL
ES ACADEMY Naples, FL
Certifications: Bachelor of Science in economics. USPTA Elite Certified. RPT Certified. International Coaches Institute (ICI) Competitive & Professional Certifications.
Qualifications: NCAA Division I Player (20002002) - ITA Community College, All American –Inducted to Modesto Junior (2014). International ATP coach.
Derek Touchette ATHLETE BODY DIRECTOR
ES ACADEMY Naples, FL
Certifications: PES, USAW, USAW-SP, SPEED Degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition. Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s : F i t n e s s D i r e c t o r f o r
International Coaches Institute Former Performance Specialist at IMG Academy
Trained athletes for the NFL, NBA, MBI, and Soccer. Trained tennis players M. Sharapova, J. Jankovic, M. Mirnyi.
pam brisson SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
ES AMERICAN SCHOOL, Naples, FL
Certifications: Doctorate in Education, Teachers College/Columbia University; MA in History; BA in Jouralism, Northeastern University; CT Writing Project fellow and executive board member; administrative and teaching certificates.
Qualifications: Director of Teaching & Learning, CT; 30 years administrative and instructional experience, including district supervisor, assistant principal, humanities coordinator, and teacher in award-winning school districts 12 years a newspaper reporter. Current Principal at ES American School.
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Andy moved to ES Academy, Barcelona when he was 15 years old and just beginning in ITF tournaments.
Four years later, he reached the ATP top 400. His tennis career after that is well known to all!
*Ranking as of January 2017
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Top pros who have trained at ES Academy for shorter stints:
§ Marina Erakovic
§ Yanko Tipsavevic
§ Feliciano López
§ Anna Ivanovic
§ Nicolás Almagro
§ Shahar Peer
§ Justine Henin
§ Martina Navratilova.
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SVETLANA KUZNETSOVAWTA#8
10yearsatSánchez-Casal. Svetlana Kuznetsova, US OPEN and FRENCH OPEN Champion, spent a decade training at ES Academy, Barcelona under the direction of Emilio Sánchez and SergioCasal.
ANDY MURRAY ATP#1
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Careerhigh#10ATP ranking
Argentine tennis player Juan Mónaco grew into a professional player at ES Academy He was the finalist at the 2001 Orange Bowl during his ES Academy training days.
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While Daniela trained at the Academy in 2007-2008 with Head Coach Angel Giménez, she reached the top ten of the WTA and qualified for the Madrid Masters.
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ELENA BOVINA
Career high #14 WTA ranking
Elena trained at ES Academy for three seasons (2004-2007). She won 3 WTA singles titles, 5 WTA doubles titles and played on 3 Russian Fed Cup teams.
MAGÜI SERNA
Career high #19 WTA ranking
The best victories on Magui’s resume include Steffi Graf, Jana Novotna, Mary Pierce, Patty Schnyder and Justine Henin.
GILLES MULLER
Career high #27 ATP ranking Luxembourgian Gilles Muller, worked and trained at ES Academy from 2003 to 2005, when he first made it into the ATP Top 100.
TAMIRA PASZEK
Career high #26 WTA ranking
This talented Austrian player won 3 WTA titles as a professional after training as an amateur at ES Academy
NURIA LLAGOSTERA
Career high #35 WTA ranking
Nuria spent 5 years training at ES Academy (19992004). She won 2 WTA singles titles, played on 2 Spanish Olympic Teams and 8 Fed Cup Teams.
OSCAR HERNANDEZ
Career high #48 ATP ranking.
2007 was Oscar s best professional season, as he broke into the ATP top 50. After a solid clay court career, Oscar announced his retirement in Barcelona in July 2011.
With 38 tennis courts on site, ES Academy is the perfect site for hosting tennis tournaments. And as the largest tennis facility in Southwest Florida, it takes its obligation to support the growth of the game very seriously. Set forth below, is a listing of the tournaments that will be held on the ES Academy campus throughout 2024.
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colorful sunsets are the most beautiful of southwest Florida.. But it's also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the focal points for Naples shopping in
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