TENNIS ACADEMY ZUERICH
1. LONG-RUN DEVELOPMENT
Our Philosophy: The Path to the Top
Achieving elite status in tennis is a long-term process that requires developing technique, tactics, fitness, and mental abilities. There are no shortcuts and no coach can promise instant magic. Developing a great athlete takes time—sometimes years of hard work are needed before the big successes start to show.​
Our Proven System for Success​
While a few adjustments can make a difference, we guarantee consistent improvement through our proven training system. We approach your development with a structured plan:
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Big-Picture Goal: We first determine where you want to go with your career.
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Long-Term Plan: We establish the overall path needed to get there.
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Short-Term Goals: We develop achievable steps to keep you on track.
Developing professional-level fitness, technique, and tactics is a scientific and time-intensive process. By focusing on the big picture first and then working on the details, we believe you can find the fastest and best way to reach your destination.
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Our Formula for Success:
BIG GOAL + LONG-TERM PLAN + SHORT-TERM GOALS + NEVER GIVE UP = SUCCESS
2. STRONG COACH = STRONG PLAYER
The Power of Conviction: Strong Coaches Develop Strong Players
A player can only win with confidence when they are 100% convinced of their plan. That conviction is built on absolute clarity.
We develop strong and independent players by ensuring they know:
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Their Game Plan: A clear understanding of their strengths, tactics, and how to execute the plan.
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Their Training: Exactly what to work on, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses to eliminate doubt.
A strong coach must have a clear vision and communicate it convincingly. We believe in being very clear about training demands and strictly demanding 100% effort from every player. When both the player and the coach give their absolute best in every session, success follows.
A Strong Coach Will Develop Strong Players!
3. INDIVIDUAL COACHING
The Necessity of Individualized Training
We believe that every player is unique, with their own way of playing and winning. While group training is effective for mastering the basics and setting a fitness foundation early on, individual coaching becomes essential at the top level, where details determine success.
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At the highest level, every aspect—from physical conditioning to tactics, technique, and mental aspects—must be tailored. Different tournament schedules and varying energy levels mean every player requires specific training intensities and focus. This level of detail cannot be achieved in a large group setting.
At an individual sport, you need individual training.
4. RIGHT ATTITUDE
Attitude: The Key to Unlocking Potential​
The greatest talent is not enough to reach the top of pro tennis if the attitude is wrong. Our core goal is to help every player reach their full potential and make the most of their talent.
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While a certain desire to win is necessary, we firmly believe that character qualities, work ethic, and determination can be positively influenced and changed. The younger a player is, the more effectively we can shape these values.
We focus on instilling the essential attitudes required for success, ensuring the player can look back and say they maximized their potential.
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The Most Important Thing a Player Needs to Develop is the Right Attitude!
5. NEVER GIVE UP!
Persistence: What Separates Champions
Talent and character alone are not enough; a player must be persistent in following their goals. Every career faces down-slopes and challenging times. This is the moment when a player and their team must be strongest.
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It is easy to quit when things go wrong—and many do. The ability to keep fighting, even when you don't see the light at the end of the tunnel, is what truly separates champions from others. By teaching you this winning attitude, we prepare you not just for success, but for the resilience needed to outlast the competition.
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Losers Quit—Winners Never Even Think About It!