We only select Students who have a will to win and enjoy playing the game. It is our role to nurture this dedication and competitive spirit to try to ensure that Students will continue to enjoy their tennis throughout their future career. We do this by conducting training in a serious, but also enjoyable environment. We also encourage social interaction with fellow pupils at Ellesmere College.
Ellesmere College
All Academy Students enrol and attend at Ellesmere College, which provides full boarding accommodation, education and pastoral care, as well as sponsorship for their student visa applications.
The following links and endorsements are offered as a useful resource for players and parents by PTF Clay Tennis Academy:
Consultants to PTF Clay Court Academy:
Peter D McGraw - Competitive Based Development
An expert in competitive based development for tennis, Peter is currently National Director for Tennis New Zealand. He makes regular trips to the UK and is available for player assessment at PTF (Clay).
Academies we work with for onward development at Age 13 Plus:
Mouratoglou Tennis Academy - Paris
Founded 15 years ago by Patrick Mouratoglou takes players from 12/13 years and is seen as the next step for graduates of PTF Clay. Alumni: Paul-Henri Mathieu, Gilles Muller, Mario Ancic, Marcos Baghdatis, and Ivo Karlovic.
Bollettieri Tennis Tennis Academy - Florida
The IMG Academy Bollettieri Tennis program is a pioneer by providing students with the tools they need to face adversity, and become stronger mentally and physically. it has developed champions at every level of the game and continues to produce complete players who have the technical, tactical, physical and mental skill to dominate the competition in any setting.
Application to Join PTF Clay
To apply for a selection weekend at PTF Clay Academy, please go to the enrolment page and complete the form with your details.
We will then send you a Prospectus, and contact you for an initial assessment of your child's potential to be one of our elite 16 pupils. Selection for an assessment weekend will then proceed.
Path to Success - training a future top 50 player
8-13 years ⇢ 13-16 years ⇢ 16-18 /20 years
