Here's what others have had to say about Rick Macci International Tennis Academy.
"Incredible experience. Rick is the best coach in the world. His instruction and the way he picks up on small little details is truly amazing. He gives his all each and every day.
Number one coach in the world!"—J.D., Adv., May 2011
"the greatest experience in academies my children have had. super instruction and coaching and excellent drilling and enthusiasm. private one on one lessons with rick were the the best we have seen in years. we will we back. great camp."—G.W., Adv. Int., May 2008
"My son and daughter attended the camp last month...amazing, awesome, the best camp we have ever been too! The coaches were all great with the kids, they pushed them, but with humor. The kids learned a lot in a short time, the coaches did not allow them to waste one moment. Very good competition, the best kids had to step up their game. I highly recommend this camp to any parent looking for a camp. Mr. Macci gave them some great inspirational talks from the heart. Truly an experience of a lifetime."—J.K., Adv. Int., February 2008
"my children learned so much. fantastic instruction and atomsphere on the courts. pros were friendly and explained the corrections so well. mr. macci speeches at days end were the best i have ever heard. his insight is better than tv commemtators. my children improved greatly in 2 weeks. the only negative was the club manager was cold to the people. the facility was very nice"—D.C., Int., September 2007
"this was by far the most instruction we had at any academy. rick macci is unreal. i see why he has been coach of year many times and helped so many top professionals. he was available to all the kids and my girls learned more in 2 weeks than they have in 2 years. his communication skills and knowledge of the game reguarding footwork technique and strategy was uncanny. we will be back and i rate rick macci academy as excellent."—E.P., Adv., September 2007
"we had a great experience at rick macci tennis academy. super instruction and coaching. very motivating. private one on lessons with rick macci were the best we ever had. great camp."—J.M., Adv. Int., August 2007
"great experience. very educational and intense. my son enjoyed all aspects of the drills and private lessons. best teaching in the country. we will be back."—B.S., Adv. Int., August 2007
"We were quite impressed with Rick macci's summer program. He and his staff made us feel very comfortable while we were there. He was very easy to talk to, welcomed our input and explained himself clearly so we could understand what he was trying to say.
He was enthusiastic but strict with our child. he did this with the rest of the students. His motivation is genuine, his program is world class. We definitely want to come back again. We rate him an A+."—G.L., Adv. Int., October 2006
"Mr. Rick Macci's tennis program is quite amazing. We love his coaching, very personal and down-to-earth. Our daughter really admires him. He is a great motivator. He's helped her become mentally stronger and improved her strokes more than all of her previous eight coaches did for her combined. We would definitely give him and his program an A+."—K.L., Adv., September 2006
"My son attended the camp two weeks over the summer and came off the courts beaming every day, eager for more! Rick is on the courts at the break of day with private lessons, and watches/supervises the action on all courts with an amazing eye- calling out suggestions and changing players to other courts depending on what he thinks they need to work on. His amazing enthusiasm and "can-do" positivity are one in a lifetime.
The coaches are fantastic- enthusiastic, full of personality, and a continuous stream of individual suggestions/corrections. They even make fitness fun as a game. The players play so hard, yet one hears only only laughter and sees big smiles on their flushed faces. The only negative is that the facilities do not have parents' comfort in mind. But the tennis training is top, top rate!"—V.M., Adv. Int., July 2006
"not very impressed with Camp organization or instruction. Accomodations are very unconfortable. There is no air conditioning place to sit and relax,since the adjacent small little club does not allow Academy students to enter the private facility. If you enroll your son/daughter Rick will never see them if you dont pay extra for a private lesson. Other academies like Nick Saviano HP Tennis the Director Nick is involved and particpates and looks at all students without a private lesson. I rate Rick Macci experience a C minus."—F.D., Adv. Int., May 2006
"We were not impressed with this camp. My daughter attended the camp over spring break and found the instruction very mediocre. There seemed to be hardly any organization and the level of players was disappointing. My daughter plays national tournaments and she was definately not challenged.
Private lessons are a fortune!"—N.O., Adv., May 2006
Macci founded his academy in 1985, which is now located on the grounds of the Boca Raton Country Cub. Over the decades he has had a hand in coaching Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and other top pros. He personally presides over all the training and instruction. Boarding students stay with an academy coach's family.
Season: Year-round
Rates and Reservations
Macci offers both a year-round academy and a Monday-Friday summer junior camp. The summer camp rates are quoted here; boarding includes 30 hours of tennis, meals, housing, and transportation. For non-boarders can choose between a 15-hour/week and 30-hour/week.