About the Tennis Program
Since 2006, the ACS Athens Tennis Program continues to provide the opportunity to all participants to learn and advance their tennis skills with the expertise of our qualified coaches in an international environment. The Tennis Program is open to students & staff members of ACS Athens, as well as, children and adults from the general public. Our training sessions take into account the skill level and needs of each individual in order to allow for tailor-made learning and at the same time instill the love of the sport.
Daily schedules are filled with group sessions as well as individual court times.
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Coaches
Players of all levels and abilities can benefit from the expert help a tennis coach may offer: accountability, mentorship, accelerated improvement, strategy and inspiration to name a few. Our expert coaches will identify your individual playing style and teach you the skills and strategies to amplify your game.
Schoenefeld, Igor
Tennis Academy Coordinator & Head Coach
Vaxevanakis, Ioannis
Tennis Coach specialized on High-Performance Athlete Development
Markesini, Ioanna
Tennis Coach & High-Performance Athlete and Young Athlete Development
Kourtis, Chris
Tennis Coach
Schedule
The ACS Tennis Academy program is a YEARLY program for the school, beginning in the middle of September and ending in the middle of June. There are three seasons which may allow for changes, although these are kept to a minimum; separate registration is not needed for each season. A fourth independent season will take place as a summer camp and / or a special summer training program.
Season 1: 9/18/2023 – 11/30/2023
Season 2: 12/1/2023 – 3/16/2024
Season 3: 3/17/2024 – 6/16/2024
Season 4: 6/17/2024 – 7/31/2024
* Season 4 is an independent season and tailor-made.
** Season 4 offers a High Performance and Athlete Development Tennis Camp.
Tennis training lesson (60 min)
Only groups of four or five students can be selected during the time slots 3.45-4.45 and 4.45-5.45pm.
7.45am – 8.45am
Available only for ACS students. Private lessons, groups are selectable.
3.45pm – 4.45pm
Available only for ACS students & priority is given to ACS Athens Elementary students & only group lessons with 4-5 participants are selectable.
4.45pm – 5.45pm
Available only for ACS Athens students & priority is given to ACS Athens Middle school students & only group lessons with 4-5 participants are selectable.
5.45pm – 9.45pm
Available for ACS Athens and “NON” ACS Athens members. Private lessons, groups of 2, 3 or 4-5 students are selectable.
Tennis training lesson (60 min)
8am – 3pm
Available for ACS Athens and “NON” ACS Athens members. Private lessons, groups of 2, 3 or 4/5 students are selectable.
- Playing levels are determined according to these guidelines.
- Enrollment is possible all year round; however, space availability may be limited and sessions may already be full. Registration is offered on a first come first serve basis.
Membership Packages
Details of our program fees, membership packages, and special discounts can currently be found here.
Important Information
Requested Documentation
A recent medical certificate which will clear the child/adult of any medical conditions is needed at the onset of the program.
Cancellation Policy
The immediate cancellation of further participation in tennis lessons concerning an active season is not possible. Members can cancel their participation only for upcoming seasons by submitting an online cancellation form two weeks prior the new season is about to start. If a participant wishes to cancel an upcoming season, a cancellation form must be submitted ( ACS Athens Web page – Athletics – Tennis Academy – Cancellation). Otherwise the new season will be fully charged.
Only in case of injury or longer illness (two weeks and longer) of a member participating in group lessons, concerning lessons will be kept as over hours and a doctor’s note must be provided to the Tennis Academy. Missed training lessons by members due to personal reasons are not considered and no over hours will be kept.
Canceled adult training lessons (due to bad weather, private or group, will be kept as “Over hours” and can be re-scheduled during other available time slots in the week; in such cases, the tennis coaches will communicate to find a mutually agreed day and time.
“Over hours” are played in addition to the regular training schedule! All official school/ACS Athens tennis academy holidays and week-ends can be used as make-up days. Further cancellation of the make- up days by the member, will lead to the loss of the lesson.
Private tennis training lessons can be canceled until 5pm of the day prior to the actual lesson date; they cannot be canceled more than four times during a season and additional cancelations will result in the loss of the lesson while being fully charged.
Contact
For further information and/or questions, please contact us via telephone and/or email:
- Telephone: 210 6070413 (Monday – Friday 9:00 – 15:15)
- Email: schoenefeldi@acs.gr
RATING DESCRIPTION
Playing Level Overview
| Rating | Description | Main Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | This player is just starting to play tennis. The trainingfocus is on the right ball/racket contact point and body positioning during basic stroke. | Development of basic stroke techniques in a playful way. Focus of eye-hand & and hand-leg coordination. Development of general and tennis specific coordination skills. |
| 1.5 | This player has had limited experience with stroke development and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. The training focus is on the ball/racket contact point and accurate movement of the different strokes. Introduction of stroke varieties. | Development of basic stroke techniques in a playful way while moving and hitting the ball with accurate technical movement. Knowledge acquirement of the different stroke techniques. |
| 2 | This player needs on-court experience, with an emphasison play. This player struggles to find an appropriate contact point while moving to the ball. The player needs stroke development and is not yet familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles. | Development of various stroke techniques in a playful way while moving and hitting the ball with the accurate technical movement. Introduction into the different stroke techniques. |
| 2.5 | This player is learning to judge where the oncomingball isgoing and how much swing is needed to return itconsistently. Movement to the ball and recovery areoftennot efficient. Can sustain a backcourt rally of slowpacewith other players of similar ability and is beginning to develop strokes. This player is becoming more familiarwiththe basic positions for singles and doubles. Potentiallimitations: grip weaknesses; limited swing andinconsistent toss on serve; limited transitions tothe net. | Development of hight/length and spin differentiation abilities. Improvement of positioning and court coverage. |
| 3 | This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks accuracy when trying for directional controλ, depth, pace or altering distance of shots. Potential limitations: inconsistency when applying or handling pace; difficulty handling shots outside of their strike zone; can be uncomfortable at the net. | Improvement of consistency and placement of ground strokes as well as proper net game and positioning. |
| 3.5 | This player has achieved stroke dependability withdirectional control on moderate shots, but still lacksdepth, variety and the ability to alter distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, Overheads, approach shots,andvolleys is limited. This player is more comfortable at the net, has improved court awareness. Players at this level may start to utilize mental skills related to concentration, tactics and strategy. |
Improvement of depth, variety and the ability to alter the distance of shots. Better hight/depth/direction and spin differentiation. |
| 4 | This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Points may be lost due to impatience. Potential strengths: dependable second serve; recognizes opportunities to finish points. | Improvement of consistency and placement of groundstrokes during a defensive or offensive game. Acquirement of tactics and strategy. |
| 4.5 | This player can vary the use of pace and spins, has effective court coverage, can control depth of shots, and is able to develop game plans according to strengths and weaknesses. This player can hit the first serve with power and accuracy and can place the second serve. This player tends to οverhit on difficult shots. Potential strengths: points are frequently won off the serve or return of serve; able to offset weaknesses; may have an outstanding hit around which their game can be built. | Match related improvements |
| 5 | This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which his or her game can be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and puts away volleys. He or she can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overheads, and has good depth and spin on most second serves. Potential strengths: covers and disguises weaknesses well; can hit offensive volleys and half-volleys from mid-court; can employ physical or mental fitness as a weapon. | Match/tournament related improvements |