Training

Successful HPTA players at the Georgia Clay Championships

Our academy goal is to take the competitive players to the next level technically, tactically, physically and mentally.

We have a philosophy of good attitude, hard work, and discipline.

We have 80-100 players training weekly. With small groups, video technical analysis, internationally experienced coaches, strong work ethic, and a very competitive tournament schedule in Atlanta, we have the ability to develop strong players.

We have a strong 20 plus year track record of developing players, with Pro titles, ITF titles, National titles and many college scholarships awarded to our players training.

Training is provided at two sites: the main site at Eastside Athletic Club, and a satellite site at Collins Hill Athletic Club. For details of schedules and costs at Collins Hill, please see here.

We believe in a intense 5-6 hour day on court / one hour of conditioning five and a half days a week training plan. Times depend on the maturity of the player, and we expect players to work very hard and intensely.

Full-time Players

Each weekday, Tuesday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, plus

Monday, Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: noon - 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Match play

Elite Academy Squad

Eastside

Monday, Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Collins Hill

Tuesday, Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday Training

Saturday: noon - 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Match play

Saturday training is held at Eastside and Collins Hill, approximately alternating. For a schedule, see here.

Intermediate Academy Squad

Monday, Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

QuickStart

Monday: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

What is QuickStart? QuickStart is a program promoted by the USTA to help develop tennis abilities in young players. The players start off in a small court using low-compression balls. This allows them to develop the capability to sustain rallies. As the players develop and grow, they use larger courts and higher compression balls until they are ready to move to full-size courts and regular tennis balls.

For more information, see the USTA QuickStart site.

QuickStart

$60/mo. - 1x a week
$100/mo. - 2x a week


Intermediate Academy Squad

$260/mo. – 2x a week
$280/mo. – 3x a week


Elite Academy Squad

$280/mo. – 2x a week
$370/mo. – 3x a week
$445/mo. – 4x a week

All elite packages include Saturday training and match play.


Full-time Training

$1,600/mo. – includes trainer and private lessons.

(Boarding and meals are available for an additional $2,000 a month)


Private Lessons

$70.00 per hour, discount for 5 lessons paid in advance

Non-academy player lessons: $125.00

To sign up for training, please download, complete and return one of the following forms:

HPTA Training Agreement

Training Agreement for Collins Hill

1. Perfect technique and understanding the stroke fundamentals

2. Repetition, with Innovative drills

3. Strategy, patterns and shot selection

4. Point play - match flow, patterns, battlezones, key points, routines and mental match toughness

5. Tournament play

Silicon Coach — video analysis

Gym with tennis specific equipment

Strength, speed, agility program

Extensive video library and Academy DVD’s

Mental toughness training

“Netzone,” “ropezone” - on court strategy and technical enhancements

Swing speed development

Player booklets

Personal evaluations

Innovative ball drills

Serving machines

Ball machines

Tournament scheduling and periodization

Developmental plans

Touring teams—travel/train with us

The QuickStart Group

Technical Comparisons - Zach and Federer