The Sports program
- Our sports program is unique, offering the student-athlete a complete physical, social and emotional education.
- In the earlies primary grades, we are concerned with the individual’s well-being through the promotion and development of concepts, knowledge, attitudes and skills that contribute to achieve an active, and healthy lifestyle. Our student-athletes develop their abilities through sports and games.
- Tennis training is always the principal sport for our student-athletes in the Tennis Top 6/11 Program and training increases in intensity as the child progresses. Gradually, the group physical education classes decrease in quantity in order to allow the tennis training to dominate the athlete’s training hours.
- The program in 1st grade includes 4 hours of Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) plus 5 hours of tennis training. Three of the 5 hours of tennis training take place after school. When children arrive in 5th grade, the program includes 2 hours of Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) plus 13.5 hours of tennis. Seven and a half of this 13.5 hours of tennis training take place after school.
ES American School
- Located inside the ES Academy sports campus, ES American School allows student-athletes to continue their academic studies while training at a high performance level.
- The American School System, in English, is adapted to the needs of each student.
- The school offers 1st through 12th grades (ages 6 to 18 years old). All classes (apart from the Spanish and Catalan languages classes) are conducted in English.
- Fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA), a regional accrediting association in the United States, and the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA), with headquarters in Miami, Florida, United States. The school is also recognized in Spain as a Centro Extranjero (foreign school), offering the American system of education, by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
- Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor, who is responsible for overseeing the student's development, welfare and progress. Academic advisors also coordinate with each student’s athletic tutor to allign the academic and athletic needs of every student.
Boarding or non boarding
- Students enrolled in the U12 Tennis + School Program cannot live on campus due to their age, but accommodation can be available in selected host families who work with the Academy. All families are within 15 km of the Academy.
- All families are within 15 km of the Academy.
- Daily transportation from home to the Academy is provided with the Academy's own transportation service and is included in the program.
ES Academy 360 Tennis® System
- The ES Academy 360 Tennis® System is unique in the world. Designed by Emilio Sánchez Vicario, it is based on four core pillars: technical, tactical, physical and mental.
- Each of these four pillars is developed intensively, and each is tailored to the player’s stage, which depends on age, physical condition and tennis level. The stages are reflected in the ES Academy Development Pyramid©, and range from the initiation stage to the elite stage.
- In the area of sports science, the program includes all services on site that the player may need, such as physical training, nutrition, sports psychology, and physiotherapy.
What will you learn?
The developmental pyramid of the Emilio Sánchez Academy Players
Progress through the ES Academy 360 Tennis® System, advancing in the Emilio Sánchez Development Pyramid. Each stage has specific objectives in technique, tactics, physical conditioning, and mental strength, designed to ensure structured player development.
Click on the links below for further information about each stage of the pyramid.
FAQ's
Tennis Top 6/11 Program
Program Description
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What is the Tennis Top 6/11 program?
It is a training program for tennis players aged 6 to 11. Depending on age, level, and individual needs, the Academy recommends a set number of training hours per week. The program can be booked 2 to 5 fixed days per week as an extension of the ES American School Primary Program. Its purpose is to progressively prepare students for the full 20-hour weekly program available from 6th grade onward. -
What does 6/11 mean in the program name?
It refers to the age range for which the program is designed. -
How long is the program?
It is a 10-month program, from September to June, aligned with the school calendar.
Training and Competition
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How many training hours per day?
The program offers 1.5 hours per day, 2 to 5 days a week. -
Are there weekend trainings?
Training is Monday through Friday. -
How is the player’s plan designed?
Training is based on each child’s age and tennis level. -
What kind of tournaments do participants play?
Tournaments start from age 10.
Support and Monitoring
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Is physical monitoring and injury prevention included?
Yes, players have access to physiotherapy, injury prevention programs, and tailored physical training. -
What support do they receive when traveling?
Players start traveling at age 12.
Admissions and Player Profile
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What kind of player is the program aimed at?
It is a training program for tennis players aged 6 to 11. -
Is ranking required to join?
No. At this age, players do not have rankings. -
How is the evaluation for admission done?
A technical and physical evaluation is conducted, along with interviews to assess the player’s commitment and potential. -
Can players join mid-year?
Yes, applications are reviewed year-round, with scheduling adapted to the player’s plan.
Life at the Academy
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Where do players live?
Players must be at least 12 years old to live on campus. -
Is personalized sports nutrition provided?
Yes, the program includes nutritional guidance and customized menus to optimize performance and recovery. -
What facilities are available?
They have access to clay and hard tennis courts, professional gym, physiotherapy, swimming pool, cafeteria, study rooms, and common areas.
Athletic and Academic Future
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Is the program compatible with school?
Yes, it can be combined with customized academic options. -
Is help offered for U.S. university scholarships?
Yes, the team advises and supports players in pursuing scholarships or transitioning to professional tennis. -
What success have past players achieved?
Many have joined NCAA universities, the ATP/WTA professional circuit, or national teams.
