The PROGRAM
Athletic endeavors and tennis are wonderful vehicles to teach life skills and assists in the holistic development of children. We are confident that Base Tennis will deliver all the necessary aspects for this which is why it has been chosen to be the European Headquarters for Peter McCraw’s CBD – Competitive Based Development Program.
BASE Tennis can structure individual programs for all levels of player and provides squads for both performance and recreational / club players. We offer many different options designed to satisfy all of your tennis playing needs.
PERFORMANCE
Our philosophy “You can’t do technically what you can’t do physically and you can’t do tactically what you can’t do technically“. All Base Tennis performance players and their coaches understand the philosophy and the programs are developed accordingly. The performance player knows what it takes to become the very best he or she can be and by working under a clear philosophy creates a wonderful synergy between player and coach.
METHODOLOGY
The CBD Model is based on long-term athlete development principles. It is athlete centred, coach driven and sport science validated. The principles of the model are:
Concept based learning – players and coaches learn the concept first. The method employs a variety of teaching methodologies centred on learning the fundamental aspects of the sport.
Progression based teaching – Skill acquisition is broken down into segments and learnt in step-by-step progressions. The model is built on repetition of fundamental skills
Competitive developmental environment – players are taught to engage their competitive physiology at all times. The model emphasizes competing with yourself, coaches and opponents. Players learn to achieve victory and to avoid defeat of themselves.
BASE ASSESSMENT
This comprises of a “100 point” technical examination, physical testing and a body part dominance evaluation. These assessments last 1 day and provide the coaches full insight into the player’s strengths and weaknesses.
MADE-TO-MEASURE PROGRAM
From the results of the Base Assessment, the team will carefully devise an individualised program to suit the player’s strengths, work on their weaknesses and create a set of achievable goals to work towards. All the physical training will follow the highly acclaimed holistic approach of the Athletic Intelligence Training System (AITS).
The CBD – Development Pathway underpins the philosophy of the model
ON LOCATION
Base Tennis facilities comprise an award winning hotel which is used to accommodate all residential players. On-site restaurant, swimming pool, wellness/recovery centre, studio and gym are available to all members of the Base Tennis Academy. In the players/coaches spare time they can access the golf driving range, the par 3 golf course or just relax in the player’s lounge.
Our fully licensed restaurant and bar provides highly nutritional meals. Balanced diets will be provided for all attendees of Base Tennis. Our restaurant also includes a recovery juice and fruit bar.
Base tennis also provides an education pathway for players wanting to carry on their academic studies. On-site tutors are available in whichever subjects are needed.
BEST WAY FORWARD
Based on your progress and the outcome of your assessment you will leave Base Tennis with a precise “road-map” for your continuing development. Suggestions on how to develop your potential with the aid of goals, short, medium and long term, will be set out by the coaches and trainers in consultation with your own personal coaches. Base Tennis will offer players special sponsorships for those we see as having a “future” in tennis. Places are limited on our elite squad of players so your performance with us will have an effect on our selection of eligible candidates. After a series of tests the successful player will be offered a place on our elite squad and with that comes specialised attention all geared towards the player maximising their potential.
