Q HI-PERFORMANCE TENNIS PROGRAMMES MANCHESTER, UK

55MosleyStreet,ManchesterM23HQ

Tel:+44(0)1618189402info@choices-international.comwww.choices-international.com

KEY FACTS LOCATION Manchester TRAINING GROUNDS Bolton Arena AGE RANGE 10 – 17 years ARRIVAL DATE July/ August

DURATION 2 – 6 weeks

ACCOMMODATION Student Residential

AIRPORT TRANSFER Two-way Transfer (Manchester )

MANCHESTER TENNIS PROGRAMME

Programme Overview TheSelectProgrammeThe Choices Select programme incorporates international matchplay and intensive training, under the guidance of a world class coaching team, and in a world-class facility. This is designed for serious players looking to gain experience competing against a variety of levels and nationalities on differing surfaces. We provide an integrated programme incorporating:

• Indoor hard and outdoor clay court training at one of the UK’s top academies under the guidance of Steven Fathers.

• Pre and post match training and goal setting.

• Hard court matches with analysis.

• 2-Day trip – Outdoor clay matches against West Hants tennis academy based in Bournemouth.

• Strength and Conditioning programmes led by Howard Green.

• Nutritional Advice.

• English language lessons.

• London day trip.

Participants must be pre-qualified for entry onto this programme. The Standard Programme This programme is open to all and includes a similar schedule; with more emphasis on coaching and activities. This programme incorporates English language tuition for International students.

FEE SCHEDULE

Price Per Week

High Performance Residential Programme £1,300

High Performance Day Camp Programme £1,050

Standard Residential Programme £1,300

Standard Day Camp Programme £1,050

Registration Fee £100

Match Fee Supplement £50 per match (one match per 2 weeks)

Return Airport Transfer (per person) £120

EURO TOUR Supplement Price On Request

Notes:

1. Fees incorporate: a. 30 hours tennis training (High-Performance Programmes) or

15 hours tennis / 15 hours English classes (Standard programme / Int’l students) or 15 hours tennis / 15 hours sports activities English classes (Standard programme / UK students)

Plus: b. Residential, full-board accommodation. c. Evening activities programme d. All local transport. e. Visit to famous British cultural and tennis venues. f. Airport transfer from Manchester airport. 2. Fees are applicable for 10 days after receipt of quotation.

ANNEX B.1 – Example Schedule High Performance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda Sunday

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8.30am – 9am

Physical Warm-Up

Speed & Plyometrics Tennis Specific Movements

Speed & Plyometrics Tennis Specific Movements

9am – 10am

Drilling

Tactical Intention: Starting the Point Focus: Serve & Return

Tactical Intention: Building the Point Focus: Groundstrokes

Tactical Intention: Staying in the Point Focus: Groundstrokes

Tactical Intention: Finishing the Point Focus: Drive Volley, Volley & Smash

10am– 10.30am

Match-Play Goal Setting

10.30am – 12am

Match Play 1

12am – 1pm

Lunch

1pm – 1.30pm Physical Warm Up

1.30pm – 3pm Match Play 2

3pm – 4pm Fitness / Match Analysis

*Please note that this schedule is subject to changes.

ANNEX B.2 – Example Schedule Standard

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda Sunday

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8.30am – 9am

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Speed & Plyometrics Tennis Specific Movements Speed & Plyometrics Tennis Specific

Movements

9am – 10am Drilling

Tactical Intention: Starting the Point Focus: Serve & Return

Tactical Intention: Building the Point Focus: Groundstrokes

Tactical Intention: Staying in the Point Focus: Groundstrokes

Tactical Intention: Finishing the Point Focus: Drive Volley, Volley & Smash

10am– 10.30am Match-Play Goal Setting

10.30am – 12am Match Play 1

12am – 1pm Lunch

1pm – 4pm

English Classes

*Please note that this schedule is subject to changes.

Tennis Programme Overview Starting the Point; Developing how players start the point with their serve and return, focusing on the technical aspects as well as the tactics to start the point effectively. Building the Point; Focusing on developing the players groundstrokes to enable them to take control of the point and achieve an attacking position. Staying in the Point; Developing the players shots and tactical knowledge when they are defending and under pressure in the point. Finishing the Point; Players will develop their net game to enable them to finish off the point when they are in an attacking position, including the drive volley, volley & smash. Physical Programme Overview Finishing the Point; Players will develop their net game to enable them to finish off the point when they are in an attacking position, including the drive volley, volley & smash. Speed & Plyometric; Explosive jumping and footwork drills to increase acceleration and speed from athletic postures that will be useful in reacting to incoming balls from the opponent. Tennis Specific Movement; Shot specific footwork patterns that will assist the player with selecting the correct pattern to position themselves effectively for the desired shot. Strength & Power; A combination of bodyweight and soft resistance training that provides a base for reduced injury risk and increased performance by increasing the force and efficiency of muscular output during movement. Agility; Focussing on the ability to rapidly change direction to allow for fast & efficient movement around the court.

COACHING TEAM

55MosleyStreet,ManchesterM23HQ

Tel:+44(0)1618189402info@choices-international.comwww.choices-international.com

Lead Coach – Steven Fathers LTA PCA Steven is one of the senior coaches based at Bolton Arena tennis academy and has been for 13 years. During that

time, Steven has captained GB junior teams and coached many International junior ITF and Tennis Europe

winners. Last year his players won 7 U14 TE titles.

Program Director – Suzi Riley Suzi has developed the academy into one of the leading performance programmes in the country, attaining

International High Performance Status. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and played NCAA Division 1 college

tennis in the USA on a full athletic scholarship. Suzi also coached in Australia where she set up her own coaching

academy while coaching girls on the WTA tour ranked as high at 106 in the world. Suzi specialises in leading

performance programmes and coaching juniors making the transition from international junior tennis onto the

professional women’s tour.

Head of Strength and Conditioning – Howard Green. Howard is Head of Strength & Conditioning and is an accredited S&C coach with the UKSCA. Howard has been

preparing players physically to compete at ATP Challenger, ITF Futures, Junior ITF, Tennis Europe and national

competitions. During 2016 Howard has been Ana Ivanovic’s S+C coach and travelled the world with her to many of

the Grand Slams and WTA events. Player’s sessions are tennis specific taking into account the physical qualities

required to play at a high level and reduce their risk of injury. Regular consultation with tennis coaches and

observation of player’s technical sessions ensure that the strength and conditioning sessions completed off-

court, specifically address and improves player’s performance on-court. Previous to coaching, Howard served for

6 years in the Royal Marines Commandos.