Algarve Tennis Performance Academy

🎾 Qualified Tennis Coaches in the Algarve | ATPA

At Algarve Tennis Performance Academy, we believe that the better trained and qualified our coaches are, the higher the quality of our tennis coaching will be.

That is why coach education and continuous professional development are a priority at our academy. We place particular importance on official federation qualifications, both international and Portuguese, to guarantee professional, structured and high-quality coaching.

🇫🇷 Noam – Founder & Head Coach
Former Top 100 French player, French Federation Level 4 Tennis Coach and Level 4 Tennis-Specific Physical Conditioning Coach. Also qualified Portuguese Federation Level 1.

🇬🇧 Maddie – Tennis Coach
British Federation Level 2 Coach and former high-level junior player in the UK, specialising in kids and junior development.

🇵🇹 João – Tennis Coach
Portuguese coach currently completing his Portuguese Federation Level 2 qualification, working with juniors and adults.

🎓 Better qualified coaches. Better coaching. Better player development.

Our objective is to continue investing in the education and development of our coaching team to provide the highest possible standard of tennis training, from beginners to high-performance and professional players.

📍 Algarve Tennis Performance Academy
Dunas Douradas • Vale do Lobo • Algarve, Portugal

🎾 SUMMER INTENSIVE TRAINING | MAXIME GAUQUIER 🇺🇸

A big thank you to Maxime Gauquier, 14 years old, UTR 8.2, for choosing the Algarve Tennis Performance Academy for 15 days of intensive preparation ahead of his 2026–2027 season at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Two weeks of daily, high-intensity work with clear objectives:

🎯 First serve & kick second serve
🎯 Earlier contact & positioning closer to the baseline
🎯 More topspin and acceleration on the forehand
🎯 New string & tension setup
🧠 Point management, on-court behaviour, frustration and learning how to deal with mistakes and setbacks

At this age, developing as a player is not only about technique — it’s about learning how to compete, adapt and grow.

A very positive 15 days with a talented young player who has plenty of potential.

Thank you Maxime and his father Dimitri for the trust you placed in me throughout this training period.

Now ready for the 2026–2027 season! 💪🔥

ALGARVE TENNIS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Elite • Excellence • Elegance

🎾 ALGARVE ACADEMY TENNIS PERFORMANCE
🏆 KIDS & JUNIORS ELITE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM 2026–2027

Dear Parents,

After our first season in the Algarve, combined with more than 25 years of experience in high-performance tennis coaching in France, I have taken the time to analyse what worked well, what could be improved, and what young competitive players really need to reach the next level.

For the 2026–2027 season, we are therefore introducing a more complete training structure based on 3 essential pillars:

🎾 1. TENNIS TRAINING — Technique • Tactics • Footwork

Players can train 1 to 3 times per week, with 2 sessions per week strongly recommended for competitive players.

Each session lasts 1h30 and will focus specifically on developing technical quality, tactical understanding and efficient footwork.

➡️ BUILD THE PLAYER

🏃 2. PPS TENNIS — Physical Preparation

Every Saturday morning, we will offer a tennis-specific physical preparation session focusing on speed, agility, coordination, explosiveness, movement, endurance and injury prevention.

Participation is optional but strongly recommended for competitive players.

➡️ BUILD THE ATHLETE

🏆 3. MATCH PLAY — 1 MATCH PER WEEK

Regular competition is essential. Our objective is for every player to play one match per week, according to player, opponent and court availability.

If the player is competing in a tournament that week, the tournament naturally replaces the training match.

➡️ BUILD THE COMPETITOR

⭐ OUR RECOMMENDED WEEKLY STRUCTURE

🎾 Minimum 2 × 1h30 Tennis Training
🏃 1 × PPS Tennis
🏆 1 × Match Play or Tournament

The objective is simple: train better, become a better athlete and compete regularly.

🚀 If you want your child to take their tennis to the next level and train within a structure inspired by the way professional players train and prepare, please send me a message for more information.

BUILD THE PLAYER • BUILD THE ATHLETE • BUILD THE COMPETITOR

🎾 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! | 2026/2027 SEASON

A new tennis season is starting at Algarve Tennis Performance Academy, and registrations are now open for our weekly training programs in Vale do Lobo, Algarve.

From the first steps on court to competitive tennis, our programs are designed to help every player learn, improve and perform in a professional and motivating environment.

🔹 KIDS – Learn • Play • Develop
🔹 JUNIORS – Technique • Performance • Competition
🔹 WOMEN – Training • Improvement • Match Play
🔹 MEN – Training • Performance • Competition

Our philosophy: small groups, individual attention and quality coaching, allowing every player to progress according to their level and objectives.

All levels are welcome, from beginners to competitive players.

📍 Dunas Douradas – Vale do Lobo – Algarve
📲 Registrations & information via WhatsApp:
+33 6 64 25 92 87

ELITE • EXCELLENCE • ELEGANCE

🎾 2025/2026 — FIRST SEASON REVIEW

Our first half-season at the Algarve Tennis Performance Academy comes to an end — and what a start!

🏟️ FACILITIES
Our Synthetic Grass Court has been completely renovated, and a full renovation of the Hard Court is planned for November 2026.

👥 COACHING TEAM
Our team has grown with João Palma and Maddie, who joined us from England. We are proud to work with qualified coaches, and continuing towards higher official federation qualifications will remain a priority. João is currently finalising his Portuguese Federation Level 2 qualification.

🏆 COMPETITION
Two men’s teams represented us this season: +35 and +45.

Our +45 Team became Algarve Regional Champions 🏆 and competed at National level.

Next season: strengthen both teams, create a Women’s Competition Team and Senior/Open Team, and aim higher — including fighting for a National title. 🇵🇹

🎾 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
After testing different formats this season, we will introduce a more structured Academy Performance Programme for our competitive juniors.

Our Red & Orange Ball programmes have also grown considerably, particularly thanks to Maddie’s work.

☀️ Our first Kids Camps were a great success, with both courts in use during our busiest weeks.

🌍 And internationally, we welcomed competitive players from the USA, India, Spain, Canada and beyond, confirming our ambition to make the Algarve a destination for both holidays and serious tennis training.

This first season was about building the foundations.

Now it is time to take the next step.

2026/2027 — SEASON 2. LET’S GO. 🎾

📍 Dunas Douradas • Vale do Lobo • Algarve

ELITE • EXCELLENCE • ELEGANCE

🎾 YOUR RACQUET IS PART OF YOUR PERFORMANCE

Choosing a tennis racquet isn’t just about the brand or the design. The right equipment must match your level, technique, physical profile and playing style.

At Algarve Tennis Performance Academy, we pay particular attention to every detail of a player’s equipment.

RACQUET
• Weight and overall manoeuvrability
• Head size
• String pattern: 16×19, 16×20, 18×19, 18×20 — each offers a different balance of spin, control, power and precision
• Balance and weight distribution — an often overlooked factor that can significantly affect manoeuvrability, stability and swing mechanics
• For one-handed backhand players, choosing the right weight, balance and swing characteristics is especially important

STRINGS & TENSION
The racquet is only part of the equation. The type of string and its tension can completely change how a racquet feels and performs:
• Polyester, multifilament, synthetic gut or hybrid
• String gauge and characteristics
• Appropriate tension according to the player, racquet and playing style

A setup that is too stiff or a tension that is too high can reduce comfort and place additional stress on the arm.

ARM, WRIST OR SHOULDER PROBLEMS?
Equipment selection becomes particularly important for players experiencing wrist pain, shoulder discomfort or tennis elbow.

In these situations, it is essential to look at the complete setup: racquet weight, balance, stiffness, head size, string type and especially string tension.

A softer, more arm-friendly string setup and an appropriate tension can help reduce impact and vibration transmitted to the arm. Equipment should therefore be adapted to the individual player rather than following the same setup for everyone.

FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS
Equipment selection is equally important during development:
• Correct racquet length for the child’s age, height and ability
• Appropriate weight
• Correct grip size
• Suitable strings and tension

A racquet that is too long, too heavy, fitted with an oversized grip or an unsuitable string setup can negatively affect technique and make learning more difficult.

At Algarve Tennis Performance Academy, our approach goes beyond coaching technique. We help players analyse and optimise their equipment because the right racquet, the right strings and the right tension can make a major difference in performance, comfort and injury-risk management.

📍 Dunas Douradas – Vale do Lobo, Algarve
📲 WhatsApp: +33 6 64 25 92 87

ALGARVE TENNIS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Elite • Excellence • Elegance

🎾 CHOOSING THE RIGHT RACQUET FOR A CHILD: A KEY PART OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT

A junior racquet should never be chosen simply because a child can swing it.

Over the past few months, while attending several junior tournaments across the Algarve, I have seen many young players competing with equipment that is simply not adapted to them: racquets that are too long or too heavy, grips that are too large, inappropriate strings, or tensions that are far too high.

These details may seem minor, but for a developing player, they can make a real difference.

A properly adapted racquet helps a child to:

• develop technically correct strokes
• accelerate the racquet naturally
• improve control and feel
• generate spin more easily
• learn the correct contact point
• reduce unnecessary stress on the wrist, elbow and shoulder
• and, above all, enjoy playing and progressing

Choosing a junior racquet should take several factors into account: height, age, physical development, playing level, technique and strength. And the racquet itself is only part of the equation.

Grip size, string type and string tension are equally important.

At Algarve Tennis Performance Academy, we believe that equipment must support the player’s development — not slow it down.

That is why we pay particular attention to junior equipment and regularly advise parents on racquet size, weight, grip, strings and tension, according to each child’s individual profile.

With the new Tecnifibre Junior Range, there are different options designed for each stage of a young player’s progression — from initiation through competition and performance.

🎾 The right racquet. The right setup. At the right stage of development.

ALGARVE TENNIS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Elite • Excellence • Elegance

🎾 KIDS CAMP – WEEK 1 SUCCESS! 🌟

What an amazing first Kids Tennis Camp at the Algarve Tennis Performance Academy! ☀️🎾

Our first week of August was a real success, filled with great energy, smiles, hard work and lots of tennis! 💪

Throughout the week, the kids worked on:
🎾 Tennis technique & fundamentals
⚡ Coordination, movement & agility
🎯 Fun tennis challenges and games
🤝 Team spirit & confidence
🔥 And most importantly… developing their passion for tennis!

A fantastic atmosphere on court and great progress from all our young players. 👏

A big thank you to Coach Maddie, who led the camp throughout the week with energy, enthusiasm and great work with the kids. 🙌🎾

The perfect combination of learning, improving and having fun on court!

📍 Algarve Tennis Performance Academy
Dunas Douradas – Vale do Lobo, Algarve 🇵🇹

More Kids Camps coming soon… 🚀

🏆🇫🇷 Back-to-Back World Champions!
For the second consecutive year, Team France has claimed the ITF World Team Championships titles in both the 50+ and 55+ categories in Rome. 🎾

An outstanding achievement that once again highlights the strength and depth of French tennis at the highest senior level.

Congratulations to all the players and coaching staff! 👏🇫🇷🔥

🎾 KIDS CAMP UPDATE – THANK YOU! 🙌

What an incredible response! 💙

Thanks to the amazing enthusiasm from families, our Kids Camp at Algarve Tennis Performance Academy has been a huge success.

To welcome even more young players while maintaining the high quality of our coaching, we’re expanding our programme!

✅ We are now opening TWO groups instead of one, doubling our capacity while keeping our small-group philosophy and personalised coaching.

Our goal remains the same:
🎾 More attention for every child
👨‍🏫 High-quality coaching
😊 A fun, safe and motivating environment
💪 Learn, improve and enjoy tennis every day!

📍 Algarve Tennis Performance Academy
Dunas Douradas – Vale do Lobo, Algarve

📲 Book your child’s place on WhatsApp:
+33 6 64 25 92 87

We can’t wait to welcome all our young players for an unforgettable summer on court! ☀️🎾