Ross School Tennis Academy

PROGRAM OVERVIEW > Ten-month tennis training with optional academic program for USTA/ITF players in grades 7–12 and postgraduates. > Ten-month tennis training only program for ATP and WTA players.

Ross School Tennis Academy CREATING COMPETITIVE PLAYERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS

> Eighteen hours of tennis training with a coach per week. > Five hours of tennis conditioning with a trainer per week. > Three nutritious, organic meals daily at the highly acclaimed Ross Café (weekdays only for non-boarders).

The Ross School Tennis Academy (RSTA) offers an unusual and

> Monthly video review and high-speed frame stroke comparison with Dartfish Analysis software.

dynamic program for national and international junior tennis players

> Individual and group mental strategy and tournament prep discussions.

that combines an engaging, global curriculum with the highest level

> Individualized competition calendar.

of competitive tennis training available. Designed for USTA/ITF players

> Tournament travel coaching available (additional fees apply).

in grades 7–12 and postgraduates, the Academy is the first in the New York City area to have a full academic program with a complete physical and mental conditioning program. In addition, unlike other tennis academies, RSTA is a small, intimate program that allows players to develop lasting relationships with coaches while receiving personalized instruction. Athletes who attend the Academy receive high performance tennis training while following a stimulating college preparatory curriculum with their peers during the school year.

WHY ROSS SCHOOL TENNIS ACADEMY? > Fully accredited, on-site high school. > Intimate group setting for personalized tennis training. > Delicious, healthy meals made from regional, organic, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. > Beautiful family-style boarding houses. > College placement with a focus on obtaining university scholarships. > Close proximity to New York City, the cultural capital of the United States and home of the US Open. > Accessible from three major international airports, which makes for easy home and tournament travel.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.ROSS.ORG/TENNISACADEMY

> Monthly email/phone evaluation and discussion with parents about player development and goal setting. > Full college placement program with academic advising. > Additional private lessons, private ACT/SAT/TOEFL test prep tutoring, and nutritional counseling available at an added cost. > Optional summer program.

Ross School Tennis Center 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 631-907-5162 tennisacademy@ross.org www.ross.org/tennisacademy

ABOUT ROSS SCHOOL Ross School is a co-educational boarding (grades 7–12, PG) and day school (Pre-N–grade 12) located on two beautiful campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, about two hours east of New York City. Founded in 1991

by Courtney and Steven J. Ross, the School offers a global, integrated curriculum with engaging courses in science, mathematics, arts, humanities, and wellness, while offering opportunities for independent study, competitive athletics, extracurricular activities, and travel. Ross School serves over 550 students and attracts a world-class faculty.

TENNIS TRAINING

classes focusing on cultural history, English, mathematics,

This sport-specific training program is designed with the

science, and world languages. Classes are carefully

Nestled in the woods, Ross School inhabits an ideal

two ping-pong tables, board games, study areas, and a

whole athlete in mind. Players receive mental and physi-

designed to be engaging and relevant. A broad range of

setting on the East End of Long Island, a place where

large-screen entertainment system. Students in the

LOCATION

screen televisions, WiFi, and a lounge/rec room featuring

cal conditioning, learn self-discipline and how to prepare

materials, activities, approaches, and interconnected

magnificent beaches and breathtaking natural beauty are

Academy also enjoy the rest of Ross School’s stunning

for competition, and gain time management skills to

learning opportunities encourages each student to dis-

the norm. Located on the East Hampton campus, RSTA

140-acre campus and facilities, including the acclaimed

meet the demands of their academic and tournament

cover and develop individual strengths and interests.

is part of this accredited day and boarding school. The

Ross Café, which serves healthy meals freshly made from

School is just 100 miles from New York City, home of the

regional, organic, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.

schedules. They learn good sportsmanship and develop healthy habits in the area of personal well-being. Our

Students learning the English language are placed in

US Open and three major international airports. Boarders

international coaches actively recruit top-ranked players

beginner, intermediate, or advanced courses according

from the New York City area can easily commute home

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

from the United States and around the world.

to their ability. Academic course selections are based on

on weekends by train or bus. The School is also located

RSTA boarding students live in safe, welcoming, family-

English proficiency and whether the student is seeking

in one of the most competitive tennis regions in the country,

style housing supervised by faculty house parents. The

with frequent weekend tournaments held nearby.

boarding houses are designed to make students feel at

FACILITIES

living room, a kitchen, and study areas. Everyone eats at

The state-of-the-art Ross Tennis Center boasts six

the beautiful Ross Café. On weekends, students who do

COACHES

a diploma or a certificate of attendance.

RSTA coaches are experienced, professional players repre-

home, with spacious bedrooms, private bathrooms, a

senting several countries including Brazil, Belarus, and

COLLEGE PLACEMENT

Germany. Tennis Director Vinicius Carmo finished in the

College counseling and standardized test preparation are

top five in Brazil’s Junior National Ranking in 1996 and

built into the academic day for students beginning in their

attended the University of Tennessee on a full tennis

junior year. Students will receive a coach’s recommen-

scholarship. He directed prestigious tennis programs in the

dation letter, NCAA eligibility certification process, SAT

Hamptons before coming to Ross, where he now develops

and ACT prep, college-specific tennis video with coaches’

programs, tournaments, and competitive training techniques

commentary, and advisement with a focus on obtaining

for players of all ages. Head Coach Phil Williamson led the

maximum academic and athletic scholarships.

impeccably maintained Har-tru courts that are enclosed

not have scheduled tournaments are invited to join in the

within a customized bubble from fall through spring to

multitude of activities offered, including excursions to

allow for year-round play. The courts are directly adjacent

regional and local entertainment venues. Sporting events,

to the beautiful Upper School Field House, where players

museums, galleries, theaters, shopping, bowling, movies,

can take advantage of exceptional amenities that include

karaoke, sailing, surfing, and biking are just some of the

well-appointed locker rooms, a café, two satellite-fed flat

many opportunities RSTA students will enjoy.

Columbia University team to their second Ivy League title in three years and achieved a rank of 31 in Head Intercollegiate

Ross School graduates have received millions of dollars

Tennis Standings, and has placed in the US Open four times.

in merit aid and have been accepted to some of the most

ACADEMICS

States and internationally. Through the high-quality tennis

prestigious colleges and universities, both in the United

RSTA students who participate in the accredited aca-

training and academic experiences provided by RSTA,

demic program can choose between working toward a

our students are optimally positioned to compete for

high school diploma or simply improving English fluency

scholarships to the colleges of their choice.

through ESOL classes. Students enroll in core curriculum

RSTA TRAINING PROGRAMS RSTA FULL

RSTA 10-MONTH TENNIS

RSTA SUMMER

SEPTEMBER–JUNE

SEPTEMBER–JUNE

JUNE–AUGUST

This 10-month program, ideal for serious student-athletes, incorporates high-level tennis training with a full academic schedule. ESOL is available.

This 10-month program, ideal for all USTA juniors, postgraduates, and professional players, offers the same benefits of the Full program, but without academics and boarding.

This summer program offers our highest level of training and is ideal for USTA/ITF and professional players. Boarding is available for three or six weeks.

UPPER SCHOOL 18 GOODFRIEND DRIVE EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK 11937 TEL: 631-907-5000 FAX: 631-907-5557

LOWER SCHOOL 739 BUTTER LANE P.O. BOX 604 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK 11932

apply online at www.ross.org/tennisacademy

TEL: 631-537-1240 FAX: 631-537-5183

WWW.ROSS.ORG

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Ross School offers an exciting learning environment where students develop a 21st century skill set and work toward becoming lifelong learners. The School stresses direct personal experience, hands-on collection and analysis of information, and interdisciplinary problem solving. Students learn to integrate various disciplines to explore topics, address real-life situations, make informed decisions, and express their findings. There is also an emphasis on intercultural understanding; members of our student body come from more than 25 countries.

Ross School is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and was awarded the first International Credential ever given by MSA. Ross is also a member of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).