Saddlebrook Tennis uses the
intensive training methods developed by founder and legendary Australian Davis Cup coach Harry Hopman. Hopman died in 1985 but his methodology survives in programs for juniors and adults. It all takes place at Saddlebrook Resort, a 480-acre golf and tennis resort 25 miles north of Tampa, Florida. Activity centers around a "Walking Village" at the core containg a 250,000-gallon free-form swimming pool, a spa, a fitness center, and part of the complex of 45 courts, representing all the major playing surfaces: hard, clay, red clay, grass, and Rebound Ace.
There are two aspects to the Saddelbrook program for juniors: a year-round live-in academy (grades 7-12) that combines intensive tennis training with academic studies in the Saddlebrook Academy, and a program of 5-day camps offered year-round. The latter draw the largest number of participants over school holidays and in summer. Either way campers stay in condominium suites and dine together.
Season: Year-round
Ages: 9-18
A five-day package for juniors ages 9-18 includes 6 nights supervised, shared accommodations in condo suites, 3 meals daily, 5 days instruction (maximum 4:1 ratio), access to the fitness center access, match play, local tournament arrangements (if available), and transportation to and from Tampa International Airport.
Jan. 1-Dec. 29, 2012
Junior Camps: $1,395 per 6-night/5-day session