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The program was designed to allow intensive tennis practice and high-level competition without compromising academic performance. The academy's goals are ambitious and the pace is intense.
Each student's development is meticulously monitored and evaluated based on their athletic commitment and academic performance, as outlined at the beginning of each term. At the end of every term, players receive a comprehensive performance report, serving as both a progress guide and strategic roadmap. This report forms the foundation for in-depth discussions between the student's family, academic mentors and assigned coaches during parent-teacher-coach meetings, ensuring continuous support and improvement.
- Hard work and the repetition of essential technical fundamentals
- An intensive physical preparation
- Mental coaching and player stimulation
- The implementation of an intensive competition program
- Fitness tests
- Video analysis of each player
- Full tennis / fitness assessment which enables the implementation of an annual training plan which highlights the major aspects to be worked upon
- Technical work and changes of background if necessary
- Physical work on fundamentals (endurance - power - mobility)
- Progressive match practice (between 2 and 3 tournaments) - Determining game identity
- Tactical work in connection with matches (beginning of competitions) and setting up the game identity
- Specific physical work related to preparation in competition
- Focus on explosive work
- Competitions (between 4 and 6 tournaments)
- Almost daily match practice
- Intensive competition practice (between 6 and 10 tournaments)
- Physical maintenance focused on recovery and injury prevention
- Implementation of the work done throughout the year via an intensive competition programme


Every month, tests are held in the form of challenges, on and off the court, enabling each student to develop his/her competitive spirit.
Organised over 3 days at the very beginning of the year, the integration weekend is an obligatory gateway for all students. It includes long distance challenges in teams which enable students to measure their physical and mental capabilities. It implies camping, spart an living conditions which facilitate the social links between students.
On a regular basis, players compete in UTR matches, giving them a double ranking and the best chances of being recruited in the USA.
An intensive week of competition and teamwork, where tennis and fitness challenges take center stage. Players compete in a team-based format, emphasizing sportsmanship, strategy and collective effort to claim the title.

Physical training is an essential component of the academy’s training program and helps students progress more quickly. All academy students train for 1.5 hours a day and follow essential routines. The nature and intensity of the training sessions depend on the time of year and the player’s profile. Generally, the schedule is divided into three distinct phases (see opposite).
Organised over 3 days at the very beginning of the year, the integration weekend is an obligatory gateway for all students. It includes long distance challenges in teams which enable students to measure their physical and mental capabilities. It implies camping, spart an living conditions which facilitate the social links between students.
On a regular basis, players compete in UTR matches, giving them a double ranking and the best chances of being recruited in the USA.
An intensive week of competition and teamwork, where tennis and fitness challenges take center stage. Players compete in a team-based format, emphasizing sportsmanship, strategy and collective effort to claim the title.
Since 2020, the French Touch Academy has undergone a major phase of renovation and construction, allowing the academy to position itself as one of the very best in Europe.
A boarding school building with a capacity of 80 beds, divided into rooms for 2, 3, or 4 students, with an area of 25 to 40 m², each equipped with a bathroom and toilet.
A tourist residence with 50 high-end apartments offering direct access to the academy
A 600 m² medical and sports center including 6 physiotherapy blocks, a balneotherapy area, and an outdoor pool
The international school, including 8 classrooms and the teachers' offices
28 tennis courts as well as an indoor hall with 7 courts (5 hard courts and 2 clay courts), 4 padel courts, and 2 fitness areas

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They ensure that the rules of life are respected, ensure that each player is well and animate collective time. Evenings and rest periods are organized in such a way as to support each young person in their organization and personal development. Within the campus itself, residents have various infrastructures available to entertain themselves: ping-pong tables, swimming pool, cinema room, table football. The provision of a laundrette allows each of them to organize themselves to wash their laundry during the week.

Every other weekend, in addition to the many tournaments held, residents enjoy a non-sports outing and a wide variety of activities: trips to the beach, go-karting, movies, bowling, outings in Montpellier, and sports exhibitions.
The schedule has been specifically designed to allow students to combine studies and tennis in the best conditions.
In the morning: 18 hours of schooling spread over 5 days, including all compulsory classes + 1 hour of compulsory study in the evening for interns.
Afternoon: 4 hours of Tennis/Physics training 5 days a week, reinforced by training sessions in the morning between 7:30 and 9 am 2 times a week
A pillar of the academy, the school was designed by our expert in the field, Julie Auffray. Creator and director of the ISP Academy for 15 years, specializing in the training of athletes, she now represents a real reference in the world of organized schooling.
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All compulsory subjects are taught, and students are specifically prepared for the Baccalauréat without wasting unnecessary time. All our teachers are qualified and specifically trained in our teaching methods, which are based on pragmatism and building students' confidence.
By the time they reach Terminale, students are fully prepared for the BAC exam through regular mock exams.
• From sixth to twelfth grade
• Bachelor's degree in the USA (all fields of study combined)
• At the academy: BTS (1 or 2 years)
- SAT
- TOEFL
With 18 hours of lessons per week, classes are organized by level and in limited numbers (6 to 10 students per class maximum). This proximity accelerates the teaching process and reinforces its effectiveness.
Learning it is an essential component of the curriculum, with the emphasis being placed primarily on all forms of oral communication. English is an essential component of our training, its intensive learning allows students to best prepare for American university entrance exams and to master the language well when they arrive at university. From the second, each student takes specific courses preparing for TOEFL and SAT exams. Upon entering first grade, students are systematically registered for exams and prepare specifically.

Ph.D. in Physics and Chemistry
Educator / Researcher in Biomolecules
: Contribution to the writing and publication of several scientific journals




Certified teacher of mathematics, physics, and chemistry since 2006.
Academic mentor for student teachers since 2012.










Located in the Hérault region, our players have access to an extensive tournament calendar, featuring over 45 Open tournaments throughout the year including all levels of every ages (high national and international players). Additionally, they can compete in numerous international youth tournaments (ITF and U14) across southern France and northern Spain—just a 2.5-hour drive away. Players will also attend UTR tournaments every week in the academy.
Competition allows each student to measure their progress and work mentally match after match. Coaching during matches is essential to ensure that each player applies what they have learned in training. The academy is committed to providing support for each competition, including warm-ups, match analysis, and performance debriefings.
> 18 to 20 official tournaments between September and June, surpassing most other academies.
> Opportunity to participate in up to 8 additional summer tournaments, ensuring year-round competive experience. Our structured tournament schedule is designed to maximize player development and prepare them for the highest levels of competition.
Success in tennis is not just physical—it’s mental. Our structured approach to mental training ensures players develop the resilience, focus, pressure management, build confidence, and self-awareness needed to compete at their best and most importantly, stay mentally healthy in competitions.
Step 1: In-Depth Player Analysis
🔹 During the first two months, our coaches closely observe each player’s on- and off-court behavior to assess their mental strengths and identify areas for support.
Step 2: Group Workshops
🔹 Regular group sessions foster self-reflection, goal seting, and mental awareness, helping players understand the mindset required for success.
Step 3: Personalized Support
🔹 If a player expresses the need or a coach identifies specific challenges, individual consultations are arranged for targeted mental coaching.
A complete and varied international program: ITF, Tennis Europe, for players who have reached the necessary level.
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At our academy, athlete health and injury prevention are top priorities. Every player benefits from a specialized medical follow-up, ensuring they stay in peak condition throughout the year.
Is now available on campus, offering advanced medical support directly at the academy.
Upon arrival, each player undergoes a comprehensive medical and sports assessment, forming the foundation for personalized injury prevention and performance optimization throughout the year.
In case of injury, students have year-round access to physiotherapy care, ensuring a safe and effective recovery process. This proactive medical support system helps our athletes stay strong, recover faster, and compete at their best.
• 32 hours of tennis + physics training
• Face-to-face courses (6 hours including 2 hours dedicated to TOEFL/SAT exam preparation)
• Support & coaching follow-up 12 regional tournaments
• 25 hours of tennis + physics training
• Support & coaching follow-up 12 regional tournaments
• 18 hours of school instruction + directed studies
• 5 hours of study in the evening
• 32 hours of tennis + physics training
• 8 hours of tutoring
• 6 hours of study in the evening
• 32 hours of tennis + physics training
• Face-to-face courses (6 hours including 2 hours dedicated to TOEFL/SAT exam preparation)
• Support & coaching follow-up 12 regional tournaments
• 25 hours of tennis + physics training
• Support & coaching follow-up 12 regional tournaments
• 18 hours of school instruction + directed studies
• 5 hours of study in the evening
• 32 hours of tennis + physics training
• 8 hours of tutoring
• 6 hours of study in the evening
The gateway to the US is part of the academy's DNA. We therefore propose the pursuit of a university course in the USA. Each student is prepared for integration into university in the USA. Everything is done to ensure that each student can take advantage of this unique opportunity, with our sports and academic preparation.
Passionate coaches, unique facilities, varied and affordable tennis programs, all in the heart of the seaside resort of Cap d'Agde.
