Rafa Nadal is the new 2014 French Open Champion. It's not his first time, by the way. It is, in fact, his ninth time in ten years. Rafa has only ever lost once at the French Open. His record is 66 match wins and one loss. An amazing record and one that may last the test of … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Battle
Insight from Ivan “The Great”
The International Tennis School players are learning how to display their tennis skills. So far this year we have focused on the technical aspects of each player. This has included all strokes and I'm pleased with the improvements of the students. Improving technique has allowed each student … [Read more...] about Insight from Ivan “The Great”
Is ‘playing intensity’ easy to grasp?
At the International Tennis School, we pride ourselves on taking no shortcuts and being one percent better each day. Our tennis players are improving all the time and have generally grasped the methods of professionalism we are instilling. This term, one of the main areas of focus is 'playing … [Read more...] about Is ‘playing intensity’ easy to grasp?
No Greater Challenge in Sport
Last week I was walking past one of the back tennis courts where two players were displaying their range of tennis skills. The rallies were going back and forth, down the lines and cross court with both players in a lather of sweat and chasing down every single ball with complete desperation. I … [Read more...] about No Greater Challenge in Sport
ITS welcomes Matt Toohey
ITS welcomes Matt Toohey as our Strength and Conditioning and Functional Movement Coach The first thing I think about in regards to the excitement I feel towards my new role at the college, is how awesome it would have been to have had the opportunity to attend a college like this when I was … [Read more...] about ITS welcomes Matt Toohey
ITS welcomes Ivan Rusev
ITS welcomes Ivan Rusev as Assistant Coach. My name is Ivan Rusev and I am the father of two wonderful children. I have coached tennis for my entire working life and I continue to have the same passion for tennis and coaching that I have always had. I gained my advanced tennis coaching … [Read more...] about ITS welcomes Ivan Rusev