High Performance Centres (HPCs) are run as independent units offering high-level coaching and fitness regimes.
There is a network of 19 High Performance Centres across the country providing a base to meet the needs of developing tennis players.
There are also a number of Independent Tennis Academies that provide a combination of an intensive tennis programme and academic study.
Some HPCs also offer the opportunity to continue with education, where this is the case there are two options:
- Players enroll at a state or independent school near the centre where they train, which works in partnership with their performance programme.
- Players study through a distance-learning programme. Benefiting from a dedicated study environment at the tennis centre, with sessions carefully structured into their weekly schedule.
An academic mentor or manager oversees the programme and co-ordinates the work of the tutors, who also come to the centre for regular face-to-face tuition.
Specific HPCs & Tennis Academies
A selection of Independent Tennis Academies and HPCs who provide a combination of an intensive tennis program and academic study, with contact details, are listed below
TEAMBATH Tennis Academy (HPC)
TEAMBATH offers players a holistic approach towards developing the individual person as well as the tennis player. They work with two schools in the local area Ralph Allen School, a state school and Monkton Combe, a private boarding school
TeamBath Tennis Academy
Bolton Arena Tennis Academy, Bolton (HPC)
Bolton Arena has linked with Rivington & Blackrod High School to offer a flexible education package allowing serious players the opportunity of up to 3 hours of tennis per day and 1 hour of physical conditioning.
Bolton Arena Tennis Academy
Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts (HPC)
As well as ensuring that they are providing players with the opportunity to fulfil their competitive potential, Gosling combine with Batchwood HPC to offer players study through a distance-learning programme. These players benefit from a dedicated study environment at the tennis centre.
Gosling Sports Park
Letchworth Tennis Academy, Herts
The structure of the Academy combines intensive on-court training, practical work experience, coach education qualifications and a sport specific academic programme.
A professional coaching environment provides all students with a sound knowledge base coupled with specific practical experience.
Letchworth Tennis Academy
Tennis Midlands (HPC) – Tennis for life
(Nottingham Tennis Centre/ Loughborough University Tennis)
Tennis Midlands is a ‘cradle to the tour’ holistic tennis environment that offers its players a number of exciting tennis and academic journeys according to their potential and aspiration.
Tennis Midlands HPC
West Hants Tennis Club, Bournemouth (HPC)
The club is committed to providing quality training and tournament programmes for the players who are invited to access the HPC. West Hants combine with Wessex Home Tuition to offer tailored education programmes to a number of their performance players.
West Hants Tennis Club
Win Tennis, Bisham Abbey (HPC)
Win Tennis is specifically aimed at full time tennis players who want to reach the top. The Win Tennis academy teachers, coaches and trainers motivate and develop young talent to the highest standards and work alongside the existing national & international tennis structures.
Win Tennis, Bisham Abbey
South West Tennis Academy - Richard Huish College
Richard Huish College provides students with the opportunities to combine the high standard academic education with a broad range of extra curricular activities. The school has a strong link with the South West Tennis Academy.
South West Tennis Academy
Sutton Tennis Academy, Surrey (HPC)
STA offers performance players of all ages the opportunity to combine an intensive tennis programme with education at Cheam High School, or through distance learning programmes that take place on site in a dedicated learning environment.
Sutton Tennis Academy
Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE).
HPCs offer the AASE scheme which gives young people aged 16-18 the chance to join a squad of players and benefit from 10 hours of free high quality training per week, while continuing education.
The AASE scheme gives players the opportunity to access key speakers, educational resources, coaching qualifications and visit tournaments.
Information on the AASE scheme