ASC Sánchez-Casal Tennis Academy

WEEKLY PRE-INITIATION PROGRAM

The Pre-Initiation Stage is the first stage of development at Sánchez-Casal Academy. Prior to this, the students generally play Afterschool Tennis. The Pre-Initiation stage usually goes from 8 to 9 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct developmental group.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid.

The players in the pre-initiation stage work on grasping technical concepts. The general aim is to polish their back swing technique from preparation to finishing the shot, and improve the waiting position after performing the split step.

General objectives of the stage

Footwork, balance and coordination are essential at this stage. As the exercises become more advanced and the players begin rallying with each other without the participation of the coach.

Players begin to participate in basic competitions, with age-appropriate rules.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Introduction to proper positioning before and after hitting.
Practice movements in all directions, i.e. forward, backward, lateral and diagonal.
Introduction to the serve.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The Spring and Fall Holiday Camps include as an add-on language classes, with a choice of English or Spanish classes. Classes take place at ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PRE-INICIACIÓN

ASC 360 Performance System ©

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Pre-Initiation Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 5h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 8 to 9

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY INITIATION PROGRAM

The Initiation Stage usually goes from 10 to 12 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct developmental group.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid.

Prior to arriving at this stage, our players have been polishing their strokes, agility, balance and coordination. Now, they learn how to place the ball intentionally and position themselves properly on the court.

General objectives of the stage

Players are ready to develop more dynamic movements, and drills become more challenging.

They start cooperating and rallying with a partner, and they are encouraged to play at least 1 tournament per month.

They should know how to keep track of the score and know the basic rules of tennis.

In the second part of this stage, they are able to execute different shots and they are forced to play on all different areas of the court. Players will learn to play points with a purpose, building and finishing the point.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

First part of the stage:

Control body position.
Learn different spins.
Serve with a correct grip.

Second part of the stage:

Develop rallying continuity.
Learn how to hit volleys, overheads, lobs and approach shots.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The Spring and Fall Holiday Camps include as an add-on language classes, with a choice of English or Spanish classes. Classes take place at ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: INITIATION

ASC 360 Performance System ©

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Initiation Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 10 to 12

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY PRE-FORMATION PROGRAM

The Pre-Formation Stage usually goes from 12 to 13 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct development stage.

Our Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid©.

At this stage, players work to become more consistent, develop good technique, and know how to place the ball successfully in all areas of the court.

This stage includes a significant amount of competition and players will learn how to incorporate tactics and strategies into their game.

General objectives of the stage

Players will learn the importance of mental toughness and the need to set their own goals in order to enhance performance on the tennis court.

At the end of this stage, they should play at least 2 tournaments per month. ASC will recommend local and regional tournaments to attend and assign coaches to accompany the players.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

First part of the stage:

Learn to use different spins, speed and depth in every shot.
Learn to change the length of both forehand and backhand shots and take advantage of the power generated in the legs.

Second part of the stage:

Introduce live ball drills, control in movement, distance and depth of the shots.
Begin using match strategies.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The Spring and Fall Holiday Camps include as an add-on language classes, with a choice of English or Spanish classes. Classes take place at ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PRE-FORMATION

ASC 360 Performance System ©

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Pre-formation Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 5h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 12 to 13

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis program : 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY FORMATION PROGRAM

The Formation Stage usually goes from 13 to 14 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct development stage.

Our Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid©.

During this stage, players should be able to have total control of their body, high accuracy of their shots, and be able to correctly adjust the appropriate height, depth and distance of their shots. Therefore, they are training mainly the tactical, physical and mental aspects of competition.

General objectives of the stage

Players will learn how to play in offensive and defensive situations, improve decision making skills, find solutions on their own, set up goals for daily training and matches, manage emotions, and analyze matches to identify what worked well and what didn’t.

Players should participate in tournaments regularly, including ITF tournaments. ASC will recommend local, regional and international tournaments to attend, and assign coaches to accompany the players.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Work on specific drills that help build the game, all based on repetitions.
Create good habits to use in competition.
Improve shot height and depth, and the use of different areas of the court.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The Spring and Fall Holiday Camps include as an add-on language classes, with a choice of English or Spanish classes. Classes take place at ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: FORMATION

ASC 360 Performance System ©

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Formation Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 13 to 14

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis Program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY PRE-ADVANCED PROGRAM

The Pre-Advance Stage usually goes from 14 to 16 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct developmental group. In fact, this stage can start at 14 and go to the 'senior' years of 18-19, depending on each player’s circumstances.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid.

In this stage players continue working on the tactical aspects of their game, with many repetitions of match situations, starting with drills, continuing with rallies and trying to apply them both in matches.

We start to focus on the physical and mental pillars, given that the players’ growth in the past stages has been significant. Now, the competition reaches a level where the physical and mental development of the players is becoming more consistent.

General objectives of the stage

At this stage, players can start competing against oponents of any level. We work on developing the play pattern that will allow the players to compete using their tools effectively.

Emphasis is being placed on the mental side of the game, on how to control emotions, overcome dificulties and deal with adversity during a match.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Know how to effectively hit every type of shot.
Learn to adjust the height, depth, speed and power of different shots.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The program includes language classes, choosing between English or Spanish classes. They take place in ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PRE-AVANZADO

ASC 360 Performance System ©

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Pre-Advanced Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 14 to 16

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis Program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY ADVANCED PROGRAM

The Advanced Stage usually goes from 16 to 17 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct developmental group. In fact, this stage can start at 16 and go to the 'senior' years of over 21, depending on each player’s circumstances.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid.

These years are very special to many players, especially the ones that have been developing more slowly. Suddenly, they start to see their potential and feel more confident about challenging opponents of any level.

As mentioned in Pre-Advanced, we continue working on the tactical pillar, with lots of match situations, starting with drills, continuing with rallies and trying to use them both in matches.

The physical and mental pillars remain crucial to leveling the 'mind and body' playing field.

General objectives of the stage

The players continue competing against opponents from any level.

They continue developing their pattern and their most succesful shots, and they also try to compensate their weakneses to avoid vulnerable areas.

On the mental side, we focus on how to deal with adversity and control high-pressure situations.

Usually, at this stage players determine if they want to pursue college tennis and/or compete on the professional tour. Players should keep in mind that many top college players do become tennis professionals after their collegiate career. This important decision must be made at this stage, because college coaches start recruiting top prospects early.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Start to master the technique of all shots and start being competitive under pressure.
Focus on mastering all shots in order to play without thinking about technique and results.
Start being confident and natural in using your best shots in match play situations.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The program includes language classes, choosing between English or Spanish classes. They take place in ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: AVANZADO

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Advanced Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 16 to 17

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis Program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY PRE-TRANSITION PROGRAM

The Pre-Transition Stage usually goes from 18 to 19 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct developmental group.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid.

It is in the Pre-Transition stage where the real battle begins. The players are now able to truly recognize if they can successfully compete at a high level or not.

At this point, it becomes crucial for the player and coach to start building a pattern of training and competing that is steady and effective. Strong communication is also key when the common goal of both the player and the coach is to take the player's game to the next level of performance.

General objectives of the stage

In this stage, players make a habit out of organizing and using their best tools to compete. In the Physical aspect, the players must try to become athletes. On the Mental side, they must become strong competitive players.

Usually, at this stage players have already determined if they want to pursue college tennis and/or compete on the professional tour. Players should keep in mind that many top college players become tennis professionals after their collegiate career. This important decision should be made before the Transition stage, because college coaches start recruiting top prospects early.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Define which shot allows you to win 25-30 points in each match.
Turn your serve into a winning shot.
Improve forehand as the key shot to control the point.
Work on other shots to avoid having any exploitable weaknesses.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The program includes language classes, choosing between English or Spanish classes. They take place in ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PRE-TRANSITION

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Pre-Transition Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 18 to 19

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis Program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY TRANSITION PROGRAM

The Transition Stage usually goes from 19 to 20 years old; however, we use age merely as a tentative guideline to place students in the correct development stage.

ASC Weekly Programs are little extracts of the Annual programs the Academy offers, which are based on the ASC Pyramid ©.

This stage is the most difficult of the Pyramid. Players compete against top players, but lack consistency and make far too many mistakes. They experience times of high level performance, but are still far from achieving steady success.

The Top 500 in the world may be reachable, but the truth is only a select number will ever make it to the top 100. For that, a player needs to be almost perfect in the 4 tennis pillars, both in practice and in competition.

General objectives of the stage

To avoid making too many mistakes, players need to work hard on static control rallies, control rallies in motion, shot drills and mental concentration. The support of the personal coach is key to the continual improvement of players, especially as they move up and down in the world ranking.

Financial needs can become demanding in this stage. Players start depending on family resources and help from their federations and/or sponsors.

Specific objectives

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Continue improving the shots that allow you to win 25-30 points in each match.
Perfect your serve and forehand/backhand.
Work on compensating your weaknesses.

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

ASC 360 Performance System©: You will train under the same method as our annual players, receiving high performance tennis with a special emphasis on physical conditioning. Our system is suitable for all types of players, regardless of age, physical fitness, or tennis experience.
Improve Language Skills: The program includes language classes, choosing between English or Spanish classes. They take place in ES International School, an American school located inside our facilities, and are given by native teachers.

Tournaments: For stays longer than one week, players have the opportunity to participate in local tournaments, as well as national, or even international events that are being held during their stay.
Leisure activities: We offer recreational activities inside and outside of the Sánchez-Casal campus, with the objective of integrating students from different countries and making them feel at home.
Supervisory staff: Our team of supervisors takes care of the players and are responsible for their safety and welfare at the Academy.

Tournaments and Traveling Team

A personalized program is created to include local, regional, national and international tournaments throughout the year (The academy also hosts several international tournaments throughout the year).
Assistance from our coaches or the Traveling Team is offered during all these tournaments.

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: TRANSITION

ASC 360 Performance System© is world-renowned. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal; it includes TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL training.
Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s level of development, which depends on age, physical condition, and tennis ability. The stages are reflected in the ASC Development Pyramid©, and range from initiation to elite.
ASC Athlete Body Pillar: an on-court and off-court physical coaching system, with the performance trainers and tennis coaches working together.
ASC Athlete Mind Pillar: an on-court and off-court mental coaching system, with the sports psychologists and tennis coaches working together.

Push Program

Players can boost their tennis level even further with the Push Program.
The Push program includes:

Private tennis training: replace 5 hours of group tennis lessons with 5 hours of private lessons. This allows student-athletes to work intensively on the technical and tactical sides of the game.
Physical training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)
Mental Training: add 1 extra hour per week (4 players per group)

Weekly Transition Program

Duration: Weekly from September to June (except Summer Program)

Athlete Body: 9h/week

Ratio: 2 players/1 court

Leisure: 21h/week

Age: from 19 to 20

Athlete Mind: 19h/week

Competition calendar for stays longer than 1 week

Tennis Program: 21h/week

Language Classes: 10h/week

Push Program (optional): 5+1+1/week

WEEKLY

PROGRAMS

WEEKLY PRE-INITIATION PROGRAM

General objectives of the stage

Specific objectives

Benefits of the Sánchez-Casal Weekly Programs

Tournaments and Traveling Team

I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PRE-INICIACIÓN

ASC 360 Performance System ©

Push Program

Weekly Pre-Initiation Program

WEEKLY INITIATION PROGRAM

General objectives of the stage

Specific objectives

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