The Academia Sanchez-Casal has a team of highly regarded fitness professionals, with experiences across the world of tennis, and sport. In addition, all of our fitness coaches enroll in an ongoing Professional Development Pathway that gives each coach the experience and knowledge to develop as an individual coach and as part of our coaching team.
Our Fitness Coaching Department places emphasis on the development of the sportsperson, the athlete, rather than solely on the development of the tennis player. This approach encompasses not just the physical conditioning of a student, but their nutrition, general health, mental routines and more, it is a holistic approach to student development. To achieve this, the Academia Sanchez-Casal uses the latest methodologies and training techniques and technologies to maximize training gains.
At Academia Sanchez-Casal, our integrated approach, where all of the Fitness Coaching team works closely with our Tennis team, allows us to achieve the best possible results from our student athletes. This follows them through all periods of a training cycle, preparation at the Academy, international competition and recovery and rest periods at home. In particular we are proud of our commitment to the prevention of injury and ensuring our student athletes are healthy and injury free.
Our Fitness Coaching Department places emphasis on the development of the sportsperson, the athlete, rather than solely on the development of the tennis player. This approach encompasses not just the physical conditioning of a student, but their nutrition, general health, mental routines and more, it is a holistic approach to student development. To achieve this, the Academia Sanchez-Casal uses the latest methodologies and training techniques and technologies to maximize training gains.
At Academia Sanchez-Casal, our integrated approach, where all of the Fitness Coaching team works closely with our Tennis team, allows us to achieve the best possible results from our student athletes. This follows them through all periods of a training cycle, preparation at the Academy, international competition and recovery and rest periods at home. In particular we are proud of our commitment to the prevention of injury and ensuring our student athletes are healthy and injury free.
MEDICAL CAREThe Academia Sanchez-Casal offers all our student athletes comprehensive medical care. We have an on-site physiotherapist, experienced in treating sports injuries, who operates from a well-equipped on-site medical suite. Experienced doctors make twice-weekly visits to the Academy campus and they are supported by a host of specialists including optometrists, podiatrists and dental professionals. In addition we offer a sports massage service. The Academy believes that prevention is better than cure when it comes to Medical Care, that is why our medical staff are focused on preventing injury or illness before it becomes a problem.
Medical Care at the Academia Sanchez-Casal is provided under personal health care insurance underwritten by Vitalico Seguros, a leading medical insurer in Spain. The insurance premium is included in the standard fees for journeys.
Medical Care at the Academia Sanchez-Casal is provided under personal health care insurance underwritten by Vitalico Seguros, a leading medical insurer in Spain. The insurance premium is included in the standard fees for journeys.
Our Restaurant staff work closely with our nutritionists on the selection of produce and composition of menus. Firstly we ensure a balanced diet for all of our guests, using the finest fresh ingredients available. The Academia Sanchez-Casal prides itself on offering a wide variety of dishes and exciting range of menus.
As part of our integrated approach, our nutrition staff are kept informed of our training schedule. This allows them to cater for the demands of our student athletes at different phases of training, such as competition, increased strength training or rehabilitation.
In addition, our Sports Nutrition staff works closely with our Medical Care team to meet any special dietary requirements for our student athletes. All of our student athletes receive guidance in selecting the correct foods and following a balanced athletic diet. During international competition, our team provides athletes and coaches with guidelines for eating correctly on the road.
As part of our integrated approach, our nutrition staff are kept informed of our training schedule. This allows them to cater for the demands of our student athletes at different phases of training, such as competition, increased strength training or rehabilitation.
In addition, our Sports Nutrition staff works closely with our Medical Care team to meet any special dietary requirements for our student athletes. All of our student athletes receive guidance in selecting the correct foods and following a balanced athletic diet. During international competition, our team provides athletes and coaches with guidelines for eating correctly on the road.
Our qualified and experienced sport psychologists deliver support and training to our student athletes in the mental aspects of tennis. Our Mental Skills Training is an integrated part of our training system and follows a periodized approach that complements our on-court training.
We believe that Mental Skills Training is a necessity for all student athletes, and do not take the view that sports psychology is only for those who have a weakness. That is why our training takes a pro-active, preventative and strengthening approach, rather than a curative response. The Spanish players are renowned for their ‘mental toughness’ and now you can learn the secrets of Nadal and Co, with High Performance Mental Skills Training.
From September 2008 Mental Skills Training will be held in the TenisLab utilizing the specialized equipment and resources that it can offer
We believe that Mental Skills Training is a necessity for all student athletes, and do not take the view that sports psychology is only for those who have a weakness. That is why our training takes a pro-active, preventative and strengthening approach, rather than a curative response. The Spanish players are renowned for their ‘mental toughness’ and now you can learn the secrets of Nadal and Co, with High Performance Mental Skills Training.
From September 2008 Mental Skills Training will be held in the TenisLab utilizing the specialized equipment and resources that it can offer
Our TenisLab staff offers racquet advice and services. If you are looking for a new racquet our experts will suggest a set of demo racquets for you to test (available from the Pro-Shop) based on your current racquet preferences, playing style, standard and history. Once you have selected your new model they will ensure that all of your frames are matched and can offer customization services for the perfect feel. Our staff will be happy to advise on care and maintenance, plus strings, tension and restringing frequency.
Academia Sánchez-Casal offers its racket services to all of the tennis community, not just those resident at its facilities in Barcelona.
For more information please contact racquets@sanchez-casal.com
Academia Sánchez-Casal offers its racket services to all of the tennis community, not just those resident at its facilities in Barcelona.
For more information please contact racquets@sanchez-casal.com
The Academia Sánchez-Casal offers a wide range of activities for its student athletes, both during our ‘academy year’ and even more so during our ‘summer tennis’ time. Regular activities include a weekly supermarket visit plus beach and cinema trips. All of these activities are organized and supervised by our Activities Coordinator, with transport provided. During the year we also offer our students the opportunity to participate in a skiing trip, theme park excursions, sightseeing tours and various other activities such as ‘paintballing’.
ATP, WTA and Davis Cup Tournaments Thanks to its excellent reputation within the Spanish Tennis Community, the Academia Sanchez-Casal is able to offer our students the chance to visit the ATP Barcelona Open Sabadell Atlantico and WTA Barcelona Kia tournaments in the spring of each year. We believe it is a valuable experience for all of our student athletes to have the opportunity to watch world-class competitive tennis at close quarters.
In the past we have also given our students the opportunity to watch Spanish Davis Cup ties, and we are always looking for opportunities to enhance our students learning and experience of the professional game.
ATP, WTA and Davis Cup Tournaments Thanks to its excellent reputation within the Spanish Tennis Community, the Academia Sanchez-Casal is able to offer our students the chance to visit the ATP Barcelona Open Sabadell Atlantico and WTA Barcelona Kia tournaments in the spring of each year. We believe it is a valuable experience for all of our student athletes to have the opportunity to watch world-class competitive tennis at close quarters.
In the past we have also given our students the opportunity to watch Spanish Davis Cup ties, and we are always looking for opportunities to enhance our students learning and experience of the professional game.
The La Masía Restaurant provides an exciting range of Mediterranean cuisine. Everyday our skilled chefs offer an a la carte menu or buffet selection to suit all tastes and appetites. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. A specialized sports nutritionist works with our chefs to ensure all meals meet the nutritional needs of a High Performance student athlete.
