The program has been pioneered to allow for an intensive training of Tennis and enjoyable competition opportunities at a high level, without jeopardizing the quality of education offered by our school.
- Hard work and the repetition of essential technical fundamentals
- An intensive physical preparation
- Mental coaching and player stimulation
- The implementation of an intensive competition programme
- 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 tobe worked upon
- Work on the techniques and major changes if needed
- Work on the physical fundamentals (endurance - strenght - flexibility)
- Progressive in-situation matches (2 and 3 tournaments)
- Devlop a 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)
- In-situation matche play nearly every day
- Intensive competition practice (between 6 and 10 tournaments)
- Physical training
- Implementation of the work done throughout the year via an intensive competition programme
A student’s progress is carefully monitored and evaluated as per their sports dedication and academic achievement stated and defined at the start of each term.
A thorough and detailed report is communicated to the player each term. This report is essentially a reference support or guidebook, which is a basis for further discussion between the academician's family and the assigned supervisor during the parent-teacher-coach meetings that take place each term.
Every month, tests are held in the form of challenges, on and off the court, enabling each student to develop his/her competitive spirit.
Students are regularly stimulated through different challenges which contribute to forging their character by strengthening their appetite for effort - the engine to fuel their mental capacities.
Such as supervised boxing, judo, or wrestling are organised on a regular basis to hone the competitive spirit of every student.
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.
- Integrated physical preparation
- High training load (volume & intensity)
- Coordination and motricity (eye / foot / hand)
- Flexibility and mobility
- Development of mental qualities
- Overcoming self
- Importance of work - Endurance - Strengthening muscles - Proprioception
- Integrated physical preparation work
- Reinforcement of speed, coordination and power work
- Physical work adapted to the cycle of competitions to come
- Recovery and core flexibility work
Led by Thomas Scherle, physical training is a crucial practice pillar at the academy as it allows for faster progression and injury prevention. All students are expected to train 1h30 per day and to take part in all physical essential routines. The nature of the training and its intensity depends on the specific time period and profile of a player. Generally, the schedule is divided into 3 various phases.
Since 2020, the French Touch academy has undergone a major renovation and construction phase, enabling it to position itself as one of the best in Europe.
A boarding school building with a capacity of 80 beds, divided into rooms of 2, 3 or 4 students, with a surface area of 25 to 40 m², each with a bathroom and toilet.
A tourist residence of 50 high quality apartments with direct access to the academy
A 600 m² medical-sports center with 6 physiotherapy blocks, a balneo zone and an outdoor swimming pool
The international school with 8 classrooms and teachers' offices
28 tennis courts as well as an indoor hall with 7 courts (5 hard courts and 2 clay courts), 4 padels, and 2 fitness areas
Our American High School is a US private school which delivers quality education and is accredited bySACS CASI (AdvancED/Cognia) and whose courses are NCAA approved.Students who complete their US high school programme in NCAA approved programs become eligible to apply for scholarships/grants for their college/university education
In the mornings, 12 hours of studies allocated over 5 days, combining all the required subjects +1 hr of obligatory studying in the evening for boarders.
In the afternoons, 4 hours of training Tennis/Fitness 5 days a week, further strengthened by morningtraining sessions between 7.30 and 9 AM twice a week.
The timetable has been specifically conceived to enable students to conciliate studies and tennis in the best possible conditions.
F.T Academy offers a fully accredited US High school programme from grade 6 to 12 featuring NCAA approved courses consisting of American High School’s robust, quality curriculum using online courses accredited US high school diploma, whose courses are all NCAA approved.
Students who complete their US high school program in NCAA approved courses become eligible toapply for scholarships/grants for their college/university education
- From grade 6 to 12
- Bachelor & Master in the USA (all fields of study)
- At the academy: Prep US College online
- SAT
- TOEFL
With 18 hours of classes per week, classes are organised by level and in limited numbers (6 to 10 students per class maximum). This proximity speeds up the teaching process and reinforces its effectiveness.
The learning of English is an essential component of the curriculum, with an emphasis on allforms of oral communication. English is anessential component of our programme.
They ensure that the rules of life are respected, that each player is in good health and that group time is led. Evenings and rest periods are organised in such a way as to support each young person in his or her organisation and personal development. Within the campus itself, the boarders have at their disposal various infrastructures for entertainment: ping-pong tables, swimming pool, cinema room, table football. A laundry room is available, allowing each student to organise his or her own laundry during the week.
A year full of activities
Every other weekend, in addition to the many tournaments played, the boarders benefit from an extra-sporting outing and enjoy a multitude of activities: beach outings, go-karting, cinema, bowling, outings to Montpellier, sports exhibitions.
Doctorate in Physics and Chemistry
Biomoleculars Teacher / Researcher
Participation in the editorial staff and publications of several scientific journals
Speciality English Contemporary World.
Bachelors of Arts in English and Masters of Arts in Psychology/Theology.
Graduate in Biochemistry and Master in Science, Technology and Health, with a specialisation in fundamental biology.
Former professional tennis player
Certified teacher of mathematics-physics-chemistry since 2006.
Academic tutor for trainee teachers since 2012.
Director of the Icosup Metz training centre for 16 years (1998-2014)
President 2013-2014 Ecole sante Paris (AkalisCollège de Paris)
Professor of economics, law and marketing for over 20 years
Master's degree in commercial engineering (Iseg) and Master's degree in management
Maîtrise de Lettres Modernes on "L'identité chevaleresque entre réel et féerie".
Works in a flexible classroom and is inspired by alternative pedagogies: Montessori, Freinet, Multiple Intelligences.
Graduate of a Master's degree in History.
Conducting artistic projects (poetry writing workshops, theatre).
The ‘Hérault’ region benefits from a well provided calendar of tournaments. Players have a choice of more than 45 ‘Open’ tournaments throughout the year, as well as many International youth tournaments (ITS and -14 years old) located in the southern region or in the north of Spain (2 ½ drive by car).
Because competition allows each player to measure progress and improve mental strength. It is also a unique opportunity for our coach to evaluate player’s progress in real match conditions.
On average, students take part in more than 15 official tournaments between September and June, more than in any other academy. To which, one can add up to ten additional tournaments during the summer.
It is approached in 3 steps:
- Our coaches take the time to get to know and analyze the behavior of each player on and off the field during the first 2 months in order to judge the need for support.
- Group sessions are organized to initiate reflection and awareness of the work to be done to achieve his goals.
- If the need is expressed by the player or advised by the coach, individual interviews are organized.
A -14 and -18 years old national/international competition programme is also available for players who have attained the necessary level (top 20 national minimum).
10 accompanied tournaments per year
2h of Padel training per day 1h30 of individual lessons per week Physical training
10 accompanied tournaments per year 4 hours of golf training per day Physical training
All the players who integrate the Academy benefit from a medical follow-up, which includes physiotherapy with one of the best sport physiotherapy specialists in the region.
A 600 m² sports medicine clinic is under construction and will be available to students from the academy from the end of 2022.
Upon arrival, all players must pass a complete test that allows the sports team to carry out a thorough sports medical analysis, which is used throughout the year for better medical monitoring.
Students also have access to physiotherapy care throughout the year in case of injury.
- 27 hours of training Tennis + Physics
- Face to face lessons (6 hours of which 2 dedicated to the preparation of TOEFL/SAT exams)
- Accompaniment & Follow-up coaching 12 Regional Tournaments
- 24 hours of Tennis + Physical
training
- 12 hours of tutoring
- 5 hours of studying in the evening
• 22 hours of tennis + physical training
• Coaching accompanying & follow up 12 regional tournaments
• 18 hours school teaching + guided studies
• 5 hours of studying in the evening
- 27 hours of training Tennis + Physics
- Face to face lessons (6 hours of which 2 dedicated to the preparation of TOEFL/SAT exams)
- Accompaniment & Follow-up coaching 12 Regional Tournaments
- 24 hours of Tennis + Physical
training
- 12 hours of tutoring
- 5 hours of studying in the evening
• 22 hours of tennis + physical training
• Coaching accompanying & follow up 12 regional tournaments
• 18 hours school teaching + guided studies
• 5 hours of studying in the evening
The gateway to the USA is part of the Academy DNA.Each student is prepared in anticipation of his integration to an American university.Everything is done to optimise the chances of a successful integration.
Top-quality tennis programs, unique infrastructure, and passionate coaches in the heart of Cap d'Agde seaside resort
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