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How much of each tennis session is devoted to conditioning? |
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A. Adult training is offered in a group setting. The actual program is customized on a daily basis depending upon our students needs. All courts maintain a maximum ratio of four players to one coach. The program hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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If I purchase a multiple session package, do I have to attend the program on consecutive days? |
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A. No. However, we do ask that days are scheduled in advance, and used over 1-2 weeks, for staffing purposes. |
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What makes the ETA Adult program unique among other programs in the industry? |
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A. Most notably, we customize our clinic on a daily basis to match our student's needs. It is also very flexible in that participants have the option to train all day or use the afternoon to experience beautiful Boca Raton. We recognize that our community offers a lot to do off the court as well. Most of our Adult students do not use ETA as a resort. Rather, our program is the starting point of the South Florida vacation. |
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Will I be grouped with players of similar ability as me? |
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A. Yes, our registration form asks for an indication of each person's play level. Our Director of Adult Coaching then uses this information to ensure the program is staffed properly. |
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Junior Program |
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Is your Full-time Program only designed for students pursuing a career on the pro tour? |
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A. Absolutely not. The vast majority of our students do not go on to play pro tennis. Most use their tennis aptitude as a vehicle to earn a college scholarship. ETA's Full-time students are immensely passionate about the game. Their families have committed to providing them with the opportunity to maximize their potential and pursue their dreams. |
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What is Chris Evert's role? |
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A. Chris is very involved with all Academy aspects. She plays an important role in instilling ETA's philosophy.When on campus she enjoys coaching, hitting with the students, and consulting with general Academy operations. |
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What is John Evert's involvement? |
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A. John is ETA's Executive Director and Director of Player Development. He is at the Academy on a full-time basis and is the catalyst for ETA's growth and prosperity. His vision is responsible for making ETA the world's finest Academy. While working for International Management Group (IMG), he was responsible for creating coaching systems for world-class players that ensured they received the proper resources and guidance to maximize their potential. In addition, he served as sports agent for clients like Jennifer Capriati, Zina Garrison, Lori McNeil, and sister Chris. His charismatic personality and unique insight makes him a tremendous coach. His tenure with IMG makes him a valuable resource for elite players as they struggle with the business issues pertaining to the pro tour. He has structured the Academy around the philosophy that; "today's players need skill specific training. To accomplish this requires small ratios and the attitude that each player must be treated individually. It is my belief that all players have their own style and are motivated differently; that coaching is a cooperative effort." |
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What is your affiliation with IMG? |
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A. The Evert Tennis Academy was founded as a joint venture between the Evert family and IMG. The Evert Tennis Academy is an IMG Academies' training program, as are the Bradenton-based Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, The David Leadbetter Golf Academy, The Soccer, Baseball, Hockey and Basketball Academies, the International Performance Institute and IMG Academies Mental Conditioning. |
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What makes the Evert Tennis Academy unique amongst other academies in the industry? |
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A. ETA is different by design. Most notably, it is smaller, more intimate, and offers a family environment. Our program is designed to take an individualized approach to helping each student-athlete achieve his/her goals. This is accomplished through small student/coach ratios (4:1 or less) along with the attitude that coaching should be a cooperative effort. |
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Will I (or my child) get to meet her? |
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A. ETA can never guarantee that Chris will be at the Academy on any given day. She is extremely busy raising her three kids and attending to her charity organization, Chris Evert Charities. However, she is involved in running the Academy and generally visits three days a week from September through June. |
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Performance |
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Do all students, regardless of age, lift weights? |
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A. No. Actual weight training is not recommended for athletes younger than 13. However, resistance training (i.e. bands, pool, medicine balls, own body weight, skipping rope) is incorporated into these students's program. ETA believes some sort of strength training is important to prevent injuries. |
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How much of each tennis session is devoted to conditioning? |
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A. Approximately 20% of each session is devoted to strength and movement training. However, our coach's place a premium on specific movement and balance techniques that often times Performance drills are integrated into traditional feeding and live ball drills. |
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What is Mental Conditioning and how can it help my tennis game? |
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A. Success in tennis is not a matter of chance. It involves a conscious effort requiring both knowledge and commitment. Likewise, achievement in sport is not entirely physical, technical, or strategic. It is also mental, and often more mental than anything else. The purpose of our mental conditioning program is to help in a variety of areas including, but certainly not limited to: Motivation, Focus/Attention, Awareness, Confidence, Discipline, Intensity, Composure, Self-Esteem, Perspective, Communication, Time Management, Continuous Improvement, Life Skills, Developing and Maintaining Professional Relationships, and Enhancing Sport Enjoyment! |
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