EXPERT COACHING STAFF: Each coach is personally selected by Ouahab Ghouli and is educated in the Smash Tennis methodology of player development; Ouahab oversees every days planned tennis training sessions based on each players developmental plans.

DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN: In cooperation with each player (and parent), a developmental plan will be established encompassing all major areas of growth and expected improvement. It will include a short and long-term goal setting plan for the player, as well as strategic, tactical, technical, physical and mental toughness plans.

GAME STYLE: We will strongly encourage students to develop game styles based on their own personal vision, on-court personality along with their own individual physical attributes.

STRATEGY, TACTICS, SHOT SELECTION & PATTERN DEVELOPMENT: Each player will develop a clear understanding of basic tennis strategies; emphasis will be placed on a player learning high percentage “generic” tactics and shot selection, as well as personalized tactics that will highlight the player’s individual attributes.

MOVEMENT: Footwork – Tracking – Recovery – Positioning: Player’s speed/agility, balance, and quickness on court will be assessed and improved; recommendations will be made to the player should extra work be required with our physical training experts.

PHYSICAL TRAINING/ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Maximizing each player’s athletic potential is a major goal of the program; players can participate in a high-performance physical training program to accomplish this objective.

MENTAL CONDITIONING: A key component of the program is for players to be counseled on developing their mental skills and discipline to enable each player to reach their full competitive potential.

PLAYER TO COACH RATIO: Maximum 6 to 1 player to coach ratio or less at all times, giving a significant amount of personal attention given to each player.

VIDEO ANALYSIS: Each player can be videotaped for analysis, aiding in the development of their game.