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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.
• The work and the repetition of essential technical fundamentals
• Intensive physical preparation
• Mental coaching and player stimulation
• The establishment of an intensive competition program
• Physical tests
• Video analysis of each player
• Complete tennis/physical report allowing the implementation of an annual training plan specifying the major areas to be worked on
• Technical work and substantive changes if necessary
• Fundamental physical work (endurance — power — mobility)
• Progressive game play (between 2 and 3 tournaments) — Determine the identity of the game
• Tactical work in connection with matches (start of competitions) and establishment of the game identity
• Specific physical work related to competition preparation
• Emphasis on explosive work
• Competitions (between 4 and 6 tournaments)
• Quasi-daily match situation
• Intensive competition practice (between 6 and 10 tournaments)
• Physical maintenance focused on recovery and injury prevention
• Putting into practice the work done during the year through an intensive competition program
The progress made by the academicians is monitored and evaluated according to the sports and academic goals defined at the start of each term.
A complete and detailed report is communicated to the player every quarter. This assessment is an essential support, the basis for discussion with the academician's family during parent-teacher-coach meetings, which take place every quarter.
Every month, tests are organized in the form of challenges, on and off the field, allowing each student to develop their competitive spirit.
Organized over 3 days at the beginning of the year, integration is a mandatory crossing point for all students. On the program, long-distance team challenges to measure physical and mental resources, bivouac, Spartan living conditions facilitating social ties between students.
Players regularly compete in UTR matches, which allows them to have a double ranking, thus offering them every chance of being recruited in the United States.
An intense week where competition, self-improvement, and team spirit are put to the test. The concept is a series of tennis and physical events that aim to capitalize on group energy in an attempt to win!

• High training load (volume & intensity)
• Integrated physical preparation
• Coordination and motor skills (eye/foot/hand)
• Development of physical and mental qualities
• Development of mental qualities
• Importance of work - Endurance - Muscle building - Proprioception
• Integrated physical preparation work
• Strengthening speed, coordination, and power work
• Physical work adapted to the rhythm of successive competitions
• Reinforced recovery and flexibility work
Led by Thomas Scherle, physical training is an essential component of training at the academy and allows for faster progress. All students in the academy train 1.5 hours a day and adopt essential routines. The nature of the training sessions and their intensity depend on the period and the player's profile. Generally, the calendar is divided into 3 distinct phases (opposite).
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.

A year full of activities
Every other weekend, in addition to the numerous tournaments played, the residents benefit from an extra-sporting outing and enjoy a multitude of activities: beach outings, karting, cinema, bowling, outings in Montpellier, sports exhibitions.
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.
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
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All compulsory subjects are taught, students are prepared specifically for the Baccalaureate without wasting unnecessary time. The teachers are all qualified and trained specifically in our teaching methods, based on pragmatism and the confidence of students.
Upon arrival in Terminale, students are conditioned to prepare for the BAC exam in an optimal way through regular periods of 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.

Doctorate in Physics and Chemistry
Biomoleculars Teacher / Researcher
Participation in the editorial staff and publications of several scientific journals




Certified teacher of mathematics-physics-chemistry since 2006.
Academic tutor for trainee teachers since 2012.










The Hérault region benefits from a comprehensive tournament calendar. More than 45 Open tournaments over the year, as well as a multitude of international youth tournaments (ITF and -14) located in the southern zone or in the North of Spain (2.5 hours by car).
The competition allows each student to measure their progress and to work mentally game after game. Supervising matches is essential to ensure that each player applies the work done in training. The academy is committed to providing support for each competition, including a warm-up, match analysis, and performance debriefing.
On average, students participate in more than 18 official tournaments between September and June, more than in any other academy, to which can be added up to ten additional tournaments during the summer.
It is addressed in 3 steps:
- Our coaches take the time to know and analyze the behavior of each player on and off the field during the first 2 months in order to assess the need for support.
- Group sessions are organized every 15 days to initiate reflection and awareness of the work to be done in order to achieve your goals.
. If the need is expressed by the player or advised by the coach, personal support can be offered.
An international, comprehensive, and varied program: ITF, Tennis Europe, for players who have reached the necessary level.
All players joining the academy benefit from medical and physiotherapy follow-up from one of the best sports physiotherapy specialists in the region.
A 600 m² medical-sports office located on the French campus is available for academy students.
Upon arrival, all players must pass a comprehensive test that allows the sports team to carry out an in-depth medical and sports analysis, used throughout the year for better medical follow-up.
Students also have access to physical therapy care during the year in case of injury.
• 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.