Bruguera Tennis Academy (Tennis Academy Bruguera Tennis Academy)

• Students age: 12-23 years
• Language of instruction: English, Spanish
• Location: Suburb of Barcelona, ​​Catalonia, Spain
• Type of accommodation: residence, Hotel, apartment, host family, studio; (Without accommodation)
• Dates: from August 28 to June 17.

Widely known not only in Spain, but also in the world, the Bruguera Tennis Academy (the Tennis Academy of the Bruguera Tennis Academy) was founded by the Bruger family in 1986. This is one of the main forges of big tennis stars: professional players can train here, trainers can improve their skills or combine tennis lessons with general educational programs schoolchildren from all over the world (12-18 years old).

The main goal of the Academy's work is the education of future champions, the inculcation of love for sports and the pursuit of high achievements. With the students there is a professional, qualified, experienced team of specialists of world renown:

• Sports Physicians
• Sports Psychologists
• Nutritionists and Nutritionists
• Trainers
• Teachers of English and Spanish.

Tennis is not only one of the most popular sports in the world, but also quite expensive. To reduce the costs of future champions, the school administration offers a balanced course that includes training, accommodation and training.

Each student is assigned a personal trainer, an individual program of training, training, games and nutrition is developed for him, if necessary, the plan includes physiotherapeutic and restorative procedures. During the years of successful work, the Smog Academy has developed its own pedagogical method: it strengthens the athletic spirit of the students, forms a strong, purposeful and persistent character, fosters discipline and the desire to achieve goals.

Classes at the Tennis Academy are held on weekdays (9: 00-13: 00 and 14: 30-16: 30): 30% of the time is devoted to theoretical lessons (consideration of tactics, analysis of past games and training) 70% is given to the practical game.

Almost every week the Academy organizes or participates in various competitions, matches and tournaments - they are held 10 months a year and are designed for players of very different levels: almost anyone can participate in one of the championships.

In order to ensure an individual approach to each student, the Academy limits the number of places for students: today only about 30 people train here at a professional level (of course, schoolchildren and amateurs somewhat more).

The Academy has a special service to support foreign students: it helps teenagers who pass a secondary education program at school, plan to enter American universities and apply for a personal sports scholarship. The support program includes the following activities:

• Testing the level of knowledge, analyzing the abilities of the student
• Preparing for the passing of the final and entrance exams
• Communication with American universities, obtaining the most current information
• Translation and collection of documents, sending them to the selected university
• Specification of conditions for obtaining sports scholarships
• Individual selection of suitable universities and specialties
• Legal support and advice
• Assistance in visa processing.

The Academy offers accommodation and board meals for all students over 18 years old - accommodation types can accommodate up to 90 students. There is the possibility of living in a rented apartment or house within walking distance from the campus, on request it is possible to arrange accommodation for family members of students.

A full-fledged, balanced meal is developed for students of the Tennis Academy, which provides students with everything necessary for intensive training and classes. For each pupil an individual dietary diet is made taking into account all the features and needs of a particular organism: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, useful acids and minerals, every student receives the necessary amount of calories. All meals are carefully coordinated with the program of classes and training, are conducted in strictly designated hours.

Three times a week, a laundry is available for students.

The entire campus, including residential residences, is guarded 24/7 - students are guaranteed complete safety and comfort. All students must comply with the Academy's Charter, accepted norms and rules of conduct - in particular, a written permission is required for independent exit from the campus.

Sports nutritionists, psychologists and sports doctors are constantly working with students, who are responsible for the schedule, schedule of training, classes and recreation. Students can attend useful therapeutic procedures: physiotherapy, massage, rehabilitation and rehabilitation courses, electrical stimulation.

In their free time and training time, students can participate in a diverse leisure and entertainment program, which takes place on the campus and beyond. It can be a variety of games, quizzes, competitions, holidays, parties and discos, visits to shopping and entertainment centers, sports games and tournaments (football, swimming, water sports, etc.).

The campus is located just 15 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​in a picturesque and quiet suburb - from the windows of the buildings you can see mountain peaks in the distance. Natural attractions allow you to organize hiking, trekking, trekking and mountain bike trips.

Among the most important sights of Barcelona that students can visit during excursions:

• Ramble Central Boulevard
• La Latina Avenue, Gothic Quarter (the oldest part of the Old Town , Many historical monuments of Roman culture)
• Cathedral of the Holy Cross
• Cathedral of St. Eulalia
• Church of Sant Pau del Camp (built in the 12th century!)
• Citadel Park
• ] Parliament of Catalonia
• Zoo of Barcelona
• Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia and other architectural masterpieces by Antonio Gaudi.

The number of successful and famous tennis players that the Academy has brought up since its founding is difficult to calculate:

• Sergi Bruger (twice winner of Roland Garros, former captain of the Spanish national team in the Davis Cup) [999.4 ]
• Fernando Luna (tennis player of the ATP)
• Salvador Sosa
• Juan Aguilera
• Michel Garth
• Germán Puentes
• Frank Bosch
• Karim Alami
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• Adriana Gonzalez and many, many others.

The achievements of the Academy in the field of tennis are enormous:

• Two participants of the largest tournament Roland Garros were brought up here, one of Who reached the final
• Has released 1 Olympic medalist (silver)
• Students participated in 26 ATP tournaments, including 2 Super9 and Super5 finals
• Participated in 13 ITF-WTA tournaments
• ] Participated in 19 Challengers tournaments
• Students played in 7 national Spanish championships and in 7 junior championships of the country
• The World Junior Championships were held
• The World Championships for older children
• 2 graduates now enter the world TOP-10
• 10 students enter In the world TOP-100.

The infrastructure and equipment of the Academy are at the highest level - it is one of the best schools in Spain and Europe: even professional players with high demands can deal with this. The spacious scenic campus includes:

• 9 herbal and 7 subterranean tennis courts (video cameras are installed on the courts to record each game and training for later analysis)
• Gym and sports halls
• Medical Cabinet
• Cabinet of massage
• Physiotherapy room
• Educational building for general education
• Center for English and Spanish
• Residence (holds up to 90 students)
• Cozy rest rooms with upholstered furniture and TV [ 999.20]
• Tables for table tennis
• Large pool
• Football fields
• Own cafe and restaurant.

The Campus of the Academy is located 15 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia. The city is located in the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula right on the Mediterranean coast, 120 kilometers from the Pyrenees. It is a large Mediterranean port, an important trade, industrial, educational, cultural, historical and tourist center of the country and Europe - there are about 1.5 million people living here. In 1992, Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympic Games, in 2004 - the World Cultural Forum, and in March 2010 the city became the capital of the Mediterranean Union (which now includes 43 countries). Barcelona has a very mild, favorable Mediterranean climate, so studying here will be pleasant all year round.

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision