Tough training for the serious player.
IT’S TIME TO GET SERIOUS
Inspiriation Tennis Academy is where elite tennis players train. Athletes are developed by world-class coach and Tennis Academy Director, Ashley Hobson, from the inside-out with focus on the heart and mind first. Players can expect the following from your IA experience:
- Training focus on the 5 pillars – technique, physical development, strategy, and mental and emotional toughness.
- Individualized development plan and stroke video analysis
- High level training partners
- 5-7 hours intense training per day
- Personalized gym workout from certified strength & conditioning coach
- Tournament travel and coach feedback from matches
- Innovative teaching tools, methods and machines
- Culture of elite players and high intensity training every day
MOTIVATED & MENTORED
Tennis is an individual sport, but not one you have to do alone. At IA Tennis you will find a culture and community built on mentorship. Coaches and athletes take the time to build trusting relationships with athletes that result in mentorship for life and beyond.
Colleges & Commitments
After years of quality training, we’ve developed a vast network of colleges who trust us and it shows.
- University of Notre Dame
- Oklahoma State University
- University of California-Irvine
- Georgia Southwestern
- Samford University
- Rollins College
- US Coast Guard Academy
- North Georgia State College
- Michigan State University
- Washington State University
- Flagler College
- MIT
- Bethany College
- Xavier University
- Alabama State University
- University of North Greenville
- Georgia College
- Southern Wesleyan University
- UT Chattanooga
- Case Western
- UC Berkley
- Coastal Carolina University
- Lynn University
- Citadel University
- University of Dayton
- UNC Charlotte
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Liberty University
- Covenant College
- University of Rhode Island
- Wofford College
- Young Harris
- Hampton University
- GA Perimeter
- Embry Riddle
- Austin Peay
- University of Maryland
- Prairie View University
- Whitman College
- University of North Carolina
- University of California-Santa Barbara
- Queens Colleges
- McPherson College
- Mercer University
- Rollins College
- Lee University
- Florida A&M University
- Arizona Christian University
- Dartmouth
- U Texas Permian Basin
- State College of Florida
- Presbyterian
The Inspiration Tennis Academy offers Full-time, Part-Time, Private Lessons, and Summer Programs. The program runs year-round.
For more information regarding these programs please contact Ashley Hobson via email: ashley.hobson@inspirationacademy.com or
TEL: (404) 374-9750
JUNIOR
Training Curriculum
- Dynamic Flexibility work and ladder / bands / hurdle work (lower and upper)
- Lower Body Kinetics without ball / Medicine ball
- Grips and more advanced upper-body mechanics
- Soft feeds and multiple repetitions
- Feeding with racket (1/4 ratio)
- Live ball rally work (speed balls when needed)
- Transition and volley work
- Competitive training drills (live ball)
- Overload drills and training (2 vs 1s, speed balls, med balls, ball machine etc)
- Directional Training Tactical understanding and Tactics
- Introduction to Tempo Drills (soft ball, mini tennis)
- Momentum control introduction
- Mental toughness and mental routines work
- Serves and Returns daily (first strike work)
- Weapon Identification and drills
- Planning for events
- Physical training with trainer and on court in session
- Cross-training
ELITE JUNIOR/COLLEGE
Training Curriculum
- Dynamic Flexibility work (lower and upper body)
- Lower Body Kinetics without ball / medicine ball / resistance band
- Soft feeds
- Feeding with racket (1/4 ratio)
- Live ball rally work
- Competitive training live ball drills
- Overload drills (2 on 1s, pinch hitting, etc)
- Transition Excellence (all aspects)
- Directional Training, Tactics, player styles and shot selection
- Advanced Tempo Drills, Pinch Drills etc.
- Momentum Control, match flow training and tactics
- Situational Match Training
- Serve, Return and First Strike Emphasis
- Weapon Drills Daily
- Individual Specialization Advanced mental toughness
- Match simulation for success and failure
- Long term, intermediate and short term planning
- Physical training with trainer, gym and on court in session
- Cross-Training
TOUR PROFESSIONAL
Training Curriculum
- Dynamic Flexibility work (lower and upper body)
- Lower Body Kinetics without ball / with resistance band and medicine ball
- Soft feeds
- Feeding with racket (1/2 ratio)
- Live ball rally work
- Competitive training live ball drills
- Overload drill emphasis (2 on 1s, pinch hitting, etc)
- Directional Training and advanced shot selection tactics
- Advanced Tempo Training (tempo, 2 vs.1, pinch drills etc)
- Transition Excellence (all aspects and individualization)
- Advanced Momentum Control tactics and
- Situational Match training
- Serve, Return and First Strike (quick pressure) Emphasis
- Weapon Drills daily
- Individual Specialization
- Specialized advanced mental toughness
- Match Simulation for success and failure
- Physical training with trainer – on and off court
- Long term, intermediate and short term planning
TRAVEL COACH FEE
- 1 Player – $150/Day
- 2 Players – $75/Day
- 3 Players or More – $60/Day
- Tennis Director and Head Coach – extra $ 50/day (not person)
- Travel expenses are divided amongst players traveling.
- Coaches expenses are divided amongst players traveling.
- Expenses could include any of the following ie: meals, fuel, hotel, crt. fees
It’s worth it.
IA Tennis Academy is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing an affordable, competitive program where your athlete can find success. We value your resources and understand that investing in your success can often require sacrifice. Our financial advisors will guide you through the investment process and help you find an investment plan that works for you.
Full Day
- Annual (10 month) commitment – $35,000 total
- Semester (5 month) commitment – $18,750 total
- Monthly commitment – $4,000
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Part Day
- Annual (10 month) commitment – $25,000 total
- Semester (5 month) commitment – $13,500 total
- Monthly commitment – $3,000
Schedule:
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Housing Includes:
- Fully-Furnished, Shared Apartment
- Utility Allowance
- Cable & Wifi
- Access to Community Amenities
No security deposit required. Monthly payment plan available.