Page 86 - Annual Magazine 2018

ELEMENT | TENNIS ACADEMY

FOR THE LOVE

of

TENNIS

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Further, no matter your level, be it a beginner or an experienced
“When you do something best in life, you don't really want to give player, the Academy has a large selection of coaching services to
that up - and for me it's tennis.” help you up your game.
Roger Federer For the more competitive players, the Academy runs regular
tournaments and social tennis sessions that are great fun for players
to participate in and meet new friends during your holiday.
ACADAMIA SΆNCHEZ-CASAL TENNIS COACHING WEEKEND
Story by Eleni Hoplaros A recent Coaching weekend run by the Academy in October
epitomised the world class standards and innovation which
Aphrodite Hill’s Tennis Academy constantly pursues.

The collaboration with Acadamia Sanchez-Casal – a globally
Tennis is no doubt a great sport and terrific to play at any age, renowned Spanish tennis training centre – enabled the Academy
irrespective of your level. to offer an exclusive tennis clinic weekend for tennis lovers and
promising players in Cyprus to improve their game and learn the
BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR HEALTH coaching methods of the Acadamia which are amongst the most
It can be enjoyed as a family activity or as a full fitness workout, esteemed in the world.
working practically every bone in your body and improving overall
body health. It also improves your coordination and flexibility as The clinic was led by Sergio Casal and Angel Gimenez, joined by
well, particularly since you’re having to constantly stretch so as to Victor Garriga from the Acadamia, and Scot Wakefield, head coach
hit the ball back to your opponent. of the Resort’s Tennis Academy. Sergio Casal has reached a world
no. 3 ranking in doubles.
GREAT FOR YOUR MIND
Aside from being incredibly fun, tennis also imparts a number of The resounding success of this 2 day clinic saw the Spanish
life skills that are beneficial for all ages. It teaches mental agility run Academia praise Aphrodite Hill’s Tennis Academy for its
and strategy, problem solving, sportsmanship, coping with stress and professionalism and quality of the event.
pressure, and also learning how to compete.

STRESS RELIEVER
Smashing balls across the court is definitely
one way to get rid of any anger or stress -
no matter how challenging your day has
been. And chances are, no matter where
you are in the world, you’re almost always
sure to come across a tennis court on which
to expend some energy.
TOURNAMENTS THE TENNIS ACADEMY IS ELEVATING
Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy is hosting THE SPORT TO AN UNPRECEDENTED
three major tennis tournaments in 2018. LEVEL IN CYPRUS
- Pancyprian Local Tournament, 9-18 March Comprised of 8 Floodlit courts and 1
- Carbo One Cup (under 12), 12-19 May covered hard court in Summer, 5 of which
- ITF Seniors, 24-29 September are plexicushion hard courts and 4 European
red clay courts, each court has been designed
All three tournaments are open to the public. to provide players with the highest quality
surface on which to play the game.
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