These programs are the heart and soul of LTA and are offered only to a SELECT number of players. It is for the extremely serious player who envisions a strong future in the game and understands the high level of commitment that is needed.
* Program Details:
- Evaluation & Assessment
- On-Court Tennis Training
- Off-Court Tennis Training
- Tournament Travel & Coaching
Evaluation & Assessment:
At the start, both the player and coach will work together to provide a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of their current technique and game style, on-court movement, functional movement, strength, flexibility, nutrition, overall athleticism and mental attitude. Following the evaluation and assessment process, an individualized developmental plan will be implemented and tracked. On-going training and short and long-term goals will be discussed, executed and/or re-evaluated monthly.
On-Court Training:
Based on which program the player is in, on-court training will run Monday through Thursday. Privates will be booked Fridays or Sundays. In the summer months, all players are required to participate full-time and on-court training will increase to 3 to 6 hours per day. The on-court portion of their training will always vary periodically to accommodate specific tennis needs.
Off-Court Training:
Champions have to deal with stressful situations to get to the top and it’s a common belief that experiencing great demands in fitness training not only helps to deal with daily challenges but it’s the best way to cope with stress. Using it and not letting it abuse you is the LTA philosophy. As we always say to our players, “Get control of your body and your mind will follow”.
- Tennis Performance Group-Training
Dynamic performance training in a group setting – explosive, athletically-based movements that are tennis specific and designed to help player be faster, quicker, stronger, and more explosive on court in competition. Our players will not only work on their fitness but learn valuable knowledge and skills that will help build endurance, quick recovery and injury prevention. Movement preparation, strength and power, movement skill, Prehab/Strength, energy system development and regeneration are all important facets for any serious athlete. Our players will receive this valuable aspect to their training for 30 mins each practice day. - Mental Skills Group-Training is also be provided at each practice. This part of the program addresses the mental aspects of the game. Players learn and gain an understanding of game styles, strategies and tactics, talk about short term and long term goals, plan out tournament schedules for the year, discuss and evaluate recent matches they experienced or observed and perform group projects on relevant tennis related topics.
Tournament Travel and Coaching:
This is the most valuable aspect of the Academy programs. No other program in the Pacific Northwest commits to the competition aspect of training for players like LTA does. LTA travels with their players to local and national tournament competitions and handles most travel arrangements, prepares, watches and critiques players’ matches and returns to work on areas that need improvement.
The Leong Tennis Academy programs offer three series of training. For details, go to Our LTA Training Series Page.
Chris and Angela Leong
