2. 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
The Select Programme
The 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.
3. 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.
4. ANNEX B.1 – Example Schedule High Performance
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda Sunday
8:30am Registration
ExternalMatchvsExternalAcademy
ExternalCulturalExcursion
AMTraining/PMOptionalCulturalExcursion
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.
5. ANNEX B.2 – Example Schedule Standard
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda Sunday
8:30am Registration
ExternalMatchvsExternalAcademy
ExternalCulturalExcursion
AMTraining/PMOptionalCulturalExcursion
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 –
4pm
English Classes
*Please note that this schedule is subject to changes.
6. TennisProgramme 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.
PhysicalProgrammeOverview
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.
7. COACHING TEAM
55 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HQ
Tel: +44 (0) 161 818 9402
info@choices-international.com
www.choices-international.com
Lead Coach –Steven Fathers LTAPCA
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.
HeadofStrengthand Conditioning – HowardGreen.
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.
