About Spain Tennis Academy
Spain Tennis Academy is an elite Tennis Academy in Barcelona, Spain. We train a limited number of professional players, offering the following:
- Elite training – we work with a very limited number of dedicated professionals who are committed to a career in tennis
- Personal attention – our staff works individually with each and every player, ensuring that those we work with get the necessary personal attention
- Professional training – the training environment is disciplined, focused and professional. Our staff has years of experience of working with top level players
Facilities
Spain Tennis Academy is based at the Vall Parc Tennis Club, just to the northern side of Barcelona. Perfectly situated just a few kilometers from the centre of Barcelona, the surroundings of mountains and clean air make for a perfect training base.
The facilities include 13 clay courts, an indoor multi-purpose court, swimming pool, fully-equipped gym, changing rooms with sauna and jacuzzi, restaurant/bar, paddle courts, indoor and outdoor car parks, squash courts, peloton court and mountain circuits for fitness training.
Location
The map below provides a close approximation of our location – to see the Club look slightly further down the “Carretera de Sant Cugat” towards the “Ronda de Dalt”.
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More about STA
Who we are
Spain Tennis Academy is an elite training facility that specialises in developing and training young players looking to make it on Tour.
What we do
Spain Tennis Academy provides serious players - mainly juniors - with an opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated world-class coaches within an elite environment.
What we don't do
We don't train large numbers of players. We focus on the players we have - personal attention is key for us. We only work with players who have dedication and passion.
Why you should choose Spain Tennis Academy
We work with a limited number of players to ensure appropriate attention from our staff. In most Academies there are good coaches, but you may not work much with them. At Spain Tennis Academy you work with great coaches to become the best player you can be.
STA Staff
Jonathan Stubbs
Spain Tennis Academy Director is Jonathan Stubbs, a British coach who has been involved with tennis in Spain for nearly 20 years. A former National Coach of two countries, Jonathan has worked with National Champions from various countries, Davis Cup teams, ITF top-10 Juniors and several WTA and ATP Tour players.
Vicente Solsona
Spain Tennis Academy Head Coach is Vicente Solsona, one of Spain's leading coaches. Vicente is a former Technical Director of Bruguera's Tennis Academy. During that time, Vicente worked and traveled with many top players, including Olympic Silver Medallist Jordi Arrese, Albert Portas, Oscar Martinez, Julian Alonso, German Puentes, two-time French Open winner Sergi Bruguera and others.
Juan Carlos Gines
Spain Tennis Academy Fitness Trainer is Juan Carlos Gines. A former Spanish top-ten 800 and 1500 metres athlete, Juan Carlos has been working with high-level tennis players for many years. Juan Carlos is a big believer in individually prepared periodisation training for success in tennis.
Claret Rosset
Claret Rosset is the Spain Tennis Academy Tennis Professional. A former top-100 ranked Spanish player, Claret is the 2007 Gold Medallist of the World Police and Fireman Games, held in Adelaide, Australia. Claret duties include all aspects of STA training, including touring and sparring.