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Our Academy Reed’S School Tennis Academy 2019 Reed’s School Tennis Academy Our Academy Reed’s School Tennis Academy A unique Academy with a great heritage • Produces International /National juniors with the potential to make the transition from junior to world class senior player • Develops players with the ability to progress their tennis through the American University Tennis Scholarship programme • Offers an outstanding nationally recognised Elite Performance Programme supported by the LTA • Provides outstanding facilities for all our players, including outdoor courts and a temperature- controlled indoor centre with 3 courts boasting state-of-the-art acrylic surface. • Remains the country’s premier “tennis school” • Ensures that all RSTA scholars /players develop both as tennis players as well as individuals, maintaining a highly competitive but World Schools’ Champions sportsmanlike attitude Qatar 2015 France 2011 Belgium 2009 Finalists: Australia 2013 Semi-Finalists: Brazil 2017 REED’S SCHOOL TENNIS ACADEMY…YESTERDAY In 1985 the Jim Slater Foundation and British Davis Cup player, David Lloyd, formed a partnership at Reed’s School. Their aim was to produce a squad of promising young tennis players, providing them with world class coaching and a fantastic education. The Slater Squad had tremendous success, including a World ATP number 4, Tim Henman, a junior Grand Slam Champion, a junior World number 1 and an Orange Bowl winner - Jamie Delgado who currently coaches Andy Murray. From that concept the Reed’s School Tennis Academy (RSTA) was developed in 2004. REED’S SCHOOL TENNIS ACADEMY…TODAY Since the formation of RSTA, the heritage and the success of “I still come back to the Academy continues. The RSTA of today contains two of the original members of the Slater Squad, Adrian Blackman and Reed’s and I support Ben Haran, as well as Tony Lloyd, one of the original coaches. them through my Each year, a number of boys aged between 10 and 13 are Foundation. Every time assessed for selection to the RSTA. The assessment has I walk through the door, demanding entry requirements. Not only do the young I think back to one of players have to demonstrate that they have the physical and technical attributes, but they need to show that they are tough the happiest times in enough to compete at the top level. They must also work hard my life. This school academically and be able to pass the Reed’s School entrance was where I shaped tests. Players who succeed in gaining a place in the Reed’s my future. It’s where I OBE School Tennis Academy are lucky enough to join one of the Tim Henman Old Reedonian very best academies in the country. became me.” Former Slater Scholar We have over 30 years experience of understanding the demands placed upon young and talented athletes who have to balance a serious tennis performance programme with academic studies at a top independent school. Reed’s is renowned for its pastoral care – we ensure that each pupil has a strong support network around him but also has the independence to follow his own path. We encourage all our pupils to develop the interpersonal skills that will allow them to succeed in later life. Reed’s has a clear and well-defined ethos and aims rooted firmly in the philosophy of Andrew Reed, who founded the School in 1813 as the London Orphan Asylum. The Foundation, which supports over 10 percent of our pupils who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, shapes the ethos of the School. We seek to educate each child within a supportive environment so that our pupils develop into confident, articulate and happy young men and women who go out into the world with a determination to improve it. RSTA INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS RSTA TEAM SUCCESS 1 OR Junior Wimbledon finalist U18 World Schools’ Champions 2009, 2011, 2015 1 RSTA player has won the Junior Davis Cup U18 National Schools’ Champions 2007-2016 3 RSTA players have achieved top 100 junior ITF rankings U15 National Schools’ Champions 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014 6 RSTA players have gone on to achieve an ATP ranking (since 2004) U13 National Schools’ Champions 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017 10 RSTA players have won Junior ITF events U18 Independent Schools’ Champions 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 11 RSTA players have competed in Junior Grand Slams U15 Independent Schools’ Champions 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 12 RSTA players have gained entry into top American Sporting Universities, Former RSTA player Tom Colautti Former RSTA player Julian Robinson including Princeton, Berkeley, University of Virginia and Cornell at Princeton University, USA at Marquette University, USA U13 Independent Schools’ Champions 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 Oscar Weightman Johnny Price Orhan Umur Harry Lazell Melchior Delloye Sam Reeve UK Rating 1.1 UK Rating 3.1 UK Rating 4.1 UK Rating 2.2 UK Rating 3.2 UK Rating 3.2 Winner two ITF 4 Singles Semi finalist U14 tennis Europe Semi-finalist U14 tennis Europe U16 National Champion singles & doubles Winner ITF doubles Turkey Winner 3 TE U14 Doubles Winner of ITF doubles Represented Essex Turkish No. 2 Doubles Runner-up ITF 4 Qatar Winner U14 Tennis Europe Portugal Semi-finalist Grade 1 TE Bolton Singles Runner-up ITF 4 Dubai Represented GBR Winter cup Made first ATP point Represented Turkey at European Cup Winner U14 Tennis Europe Annecy Winner U16 Grade 2 SNT Sutton Finished 3rd Lacoste O2 Invitational ITF 915 Runner-up U14 Nationals Reached top 50 Tennis Europe Winner U14 Grade 2 National Runner-up U12 Nationals Represented GB ITF 599 REED’SE TENNIS SCHOLARS 2019 Will Jansen Paul Inchauspe Zach Stephens Lucian Mischker Sami Khediri William Lord UK Rating 4.1 UK Rating 4.2 UK Rating 5.2 UK Rating 6.1 UK Rating 5.2 UK Rating 6.1 High of 45 Tennis Europe U14 Quarter-finalist French Nationals Semi-finalist U12 TE Austria Represented Surrey U12 County Cup Runner-up U12 Grade 2 Nottingham Quarter finals Road to Wimbledon Winner 2 U14 TE doubles Reached top 100 TE Winner U12 Little Mo, USA Winner U11 TE Bressuire Reached 2 singles Semi-finals U14 TE Winner U11 European event Semi-Finalist U16 TE Dubrovnik Cup Semi-finalist U14 Tennis Europe Represented Surrey Winner U14 Tennis Europe doubles Represented GB PLAYER SUPPORT The Tennis Programme Each RSTA player has a highly individualised tennis programme based around their tennis needs as well as their academic timetable. The programme includes: • One or two coaching sessions per day (one technically based and one match play) • A customised Strength & Conditioning programme • Full medical support including a preventative and rehabilitation programme • Accompanied travel with RSTA coaches and players to TE and ITF events • European training camps at overseas tennis academies including full support of world-class coaches • US placement service for applications to US colleges The programme is led by Head Professional Coach, Ben Haran, who has built up a reputation as one of Britain ’s best coaches of junior players during his time at Reed’s. He is supported by Assistant Head Pro, Nick Greenhouse, and Senior Pro, Tony Lloyd. The atmosphere is tough, but supportive, and all three coaches are experts in understanding the requirements of being a top international player and pushing the players towards their goals. Strength and Conditioning Programme RSTA has an excellent on-site Strength and Conditioning facility, headed by Ben Haining, who tailors training and testing programmes for the Academy players. He also sets up and monitors recovery after injury programmes – which are key for young growing athletes – backed up by a first class sports science facility. International Academy Links At RSTA we look to give our players opportunities and different experiences. In 2006 our Head Coach, Ben Haran, formed a link and close working relationship with world- renowned coach Bob Brett at his academy in San Remo, Italy. Players are regularly taken over there for training blocs and tournament preparation. 10 Successive Years as U18 National Champions 2007-2016 2012 2011 2007 2008 2016 2008 2010 2014 2013 2015 2009 THE RSTA APPLICATION PROCESS Applications for the RSTA are usually made for entry at 11+, however, applications can be made for older year groups. Please contact the Admissions Office for further details. Initial Applications and Enquiries must go to: Admissions Office [email protected] 01932 869001 RSTA Contacts: Adrian Blackman (Director of Tennis) [email protected] Ben Haran (Head Professional Coach) Preliminary Assessment Upon initial enquiry candidates will be invited for a Preliminary Assessment consisting of a practice session in the Autumn term prior to the Academic entrance tests. Candidates will then be advised whether to progress with an Academy application. Academic Entrance tests The Academic entrance tests for Reed’s School for 11+ take place in early January in the year of entry. After passing the academic entry test, candidates then gain access to the Tennis Trial. Tennis Trial Initial Trial - a full day to assess a candidate’s physical ability (speed, stamina, strength and agility) and their level of tennis ability Further Trial - candidates who are successful at the Initial Trial will be invited for a second full day trial Match Play – during the application process candidates will be viewed by RSTA coaches at tournaments Acceptance of Place If trials are successful and the candidate is offered a place, parents/guardians will be required to sign the Reed’s School Tennis Academy Policy Document. The player would then be invited to join Reed’s School and the Reed’s School Tennis Academy. 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