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Here's what others have had to say about Saddlebrook Resort and Saddlebrook Tennis (Hopman).
"Hopman tennis camp (3 and 5 hour programs) is a great way to improve your game, if placed in the appropriate group and with a instructor interested in instructing. Level of play for the camp depends on the number of entrants and can make or break your time at the camp.
Had a private lesson with Peter Billingham who is an exceptional teaching pro. He catered the lesson to my needs and brought a level of enthusiasm that is often lacking with some pros. Figures out what your strengths are and works within them, while developing your weaknesses. Overall, would love to take more lessons with him."—S.W., Adv., May 2012
"This was my first tennis camp. The camp was very organized. The coaches were great teachers to work with. They were flexible in their instruction to include areas that I had special interest in. The food was great. I enjoyed eating in front of a Banyan tree with 50 Wood Storks nesting in it with their chicks. The weather was perfect. Great experience."—D.P., Int., May 2012
"Fabulous tennis vacation! Oleg was a great, fun and persistent teacher. Howard and Larry were so positive and friendly. The food was excellent. Even the restaurant staff were extremely friendly. I loved everything about the resort and lessons! The only weakness was that the pro shop was sold out of many sizes of the clothes that I liked."—S.K., Int., May 2012
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"I recently spent a week at Saddlebrook (my third visit in 3 years, I continue to enjoy the exceptional teaching staff (Tai is exceptional - just the right mix of hard work, teaching, and humor). I highly recommend Saddlebrook"—J.R., Adv., April 2012
"I gained so much at the camp ... from each pro I met! Howard and Mark were certainly accomodating, knowledgable, and able to pass that knowledge to me so that I could retain it and take it home for daily use! As a teaching pro, I thought Ni was fantastic! He was energetic and encouraging with valuable drills and customized tips for everyone in our group. He didn't just feed us balls ... he hit with us. His insights while we hit live balls was exceptionial! I can't wait to return!"—M.O., Adv. Int., April 2012
"I am just wrapping up my twentieth year visiting Saddlebrook Tennis. There is no other tennis camp I would ever consider going to. Howard and his crew are the most accommodating, congenial professionals who run a tennis program with highly skilled pros where I learn something new every time I come. I highly recommend Saddlebrook Tennis!"—J.S., Adv. Int., April 2012
"My husband, daughter (age 17) and I all had a great time at Saddlebrook. The coaches are fantastic - great teachers and fun. We all learnt a huge amount as well as enjoying ourselves enormously."—A.W., Int., April 2012
"I recently spent a week at Saddlebrook in the intensive 5hrs a day programme. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was lucky enough to work with some great coaches. Mark M was superb and achieved a perfect balance of technical instruction and drills. John, Oleg, Scott and Peter were also excellent. All in all a very friendly and well-informed team. My boys very much enjoyed the coaching of Larry and Alvaro in the junior programme. Howard, the resident tennis director, runs a very professional operation and his enthusiasm permeates the programme."—N.L., Adv. Int., April 2012
"I've been enjoying the benefits of Saddlebrook tennis camp for the last ten years....my game has only gotten better and better thanks to the Hopman program and the talent of the pros'who seem to be able to figure out what you need to work on in a minute!! I've also gotten the opportunity to work with one coach(Mark Magone)over the last many years. His keen eye and teaching technigues along with my commitment to improving has been a recipe for success! I highly recommned Saddlebrook Tennis(Hopman) as well as the beautiful resort setting."—L.E., Adv., April 2012
"This was my second time attending the Saddlebrook Hopman Program (my wife has been going for over a decade). The teaching pros are extremely knowledgable and quickly perceive the specific things to work on in order to improve your game. They work you hard but make learning fun. The Hopman Program is tried and true and all of the teaching pros are well schooled in the approach. The setting and courts are beautiful. I would highly recommend Saddlebrook."—S.R., Int., April 2012
"This was my second visit to the Saddlebrook Hopman tennis program. I was so impressed the first time I came (April 2011) that I brought my entire family along with me for the second visit (April 2012). My wife (level 2.5), my 3 children (levels 3.5, 2.5, and 2.5), and I (level 4.0) all had wonderful and fruitful experiences with our respective pros and the Hopman team. Each of the 5 hour tennis sessions contained a healthy balance of drills and point play and I can honestly say that all of us came away with better tennis abilities than what we arrived there with. I am truly thankful to Howard Moore and all of the Saddlebrook staff who were most accomodating to our requests. We received personalized attention both on and off the courts.
I would like to highlight a couple of the people that my family and I had particularly good interactions with. The pro who worked with me was Peter Billingham. He is a new member of the Hopman staff, completing his college tennis career not long ago. He was simiply SPECTACULAR. I have taken many tennis lessions and been a part of several clinics but never have I had so much fun and learned so much from one individual. He drilled strokes just long enough for my group and me to get our muscle memory going but spent the bulk of the time during each session on strategy and point play. He, himself, participated in the points (rather than simply acting as a ball feeder) and made it challenging and fun. His love for tennis was obvious and absolutely infectious. In fact, I was so impressed by Peter that I requested that my eldest son be moved out of the junior grouping so that he could spend our last day with Pete as well. Peter is a testament to the quality of new, fresh pros that join the Saddlebrook staff each year.
My younger children said that Larry was their favorite. He was the most "clinical" in helping them improve their skills but also made it a point that the children enjoyed themselves. Their fondest memory was that Larry let them play "the circuit": hard courts, red clay, and on grass!
The only constructive comment I would offer is to improve the on-site restaurant / menu choices. I must point out, however, that I chose saddlebrook for the outstanding tennis program and not the food / restaurant offerings.
Overall, I would highly recommend Saddlebrook tennis resort to any individual or family who wants to improve their tennis game(s). Though it is pricey, Saddlebrook was worth every penny that I spent."—V.M., Adv. Int., April 2012
The room rates quoted below are special discounts for those who also enroll in a Saddlebrook International Tennis Academy (at least one guest must be taking the tennis-instruction series). By booking tennis and lodging together, you get a deluxe guest room, 5 hours/day of intensive tennis, complimentary court time, daily breakfast, and access to the fitness center and spa. One- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens are also available (call for rates). Mention Tennis Resorts Online when you book and you'll receive an upgrade to a one-bedroom suite (subject to availability) and a complimentary Saddlebrook Amenity Basket. Other packages and room rates are available.
Dec. 12, 2011-Apr. 16, 2011 (Tennis discounts)
Single: $227-$247/night; Double: $140-$187/person/night
Apr. 17-May. 14, 2011 (Tennis discounts)
Single: $187-$215/night; Double: $127-$162/person/night
May 15-Sept. 24, 2011
Single: $146-$162/night; Double: $97-$124/person/night
Sept. 25-Dec. 10, 2011
Single: $187-$215/night; Double: $127-$162/person/night
Tennis Instruction Rates
Saddlebrook Tennis Programs (instruction only): 2 days, $390/person; 5 days, $775/person
Rates on request.
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