Soto Tennis Academy. A tennis academy and summer camp. Located in Sotogrande, Spain.
Soto Tennis Academy (STA) was opened in June 2010 by Dan Kiernan, Vicki Kiernan and Nick Morgan. Over the last 10 years, Soto Tennis Academy has become one of Spainโรรดs most renowned Tennis Academies, located in the exquisite Sotogrande. Dan, a former British number 1 doubles player, spent four and a half years at Louisiana State University on a tennis scholarship before playing on the Professional Tour for three years.
Our team of expert coaches delivers individualized programs to players in a robust team environment. EWhilereceiving the many benefits of our strong team unity, each player will have their own lead coach who manages the team around them. Ensuring ultimate accountability for success on and off the court. The lead coach will ensure that each individual has the private tuition, sparring, physical program, and sport science support they need in line with goals set.
We offer packages on a full-time basis, with access to players and access groups to join the team.
Full-time playersโรรด programs are designed and delivered as part of a total plan supporting the individualโรรดs goals through:
โรยขPerformance planning
โรยขSport Science support
โรยขTournament travel
โรยขFull time programs are therefore designed to include:
โรยขYear-round program management
โรยขTennis squads (daily amount dependent on package)
โรยขStrength & Conditioning sessions (daily amount dependent on package)
โรยขWeekly individual session
โรยขMatch play
โรยขLocal tournament support
โรยขInternational tournament support
โรยขSport Science support
The Future Champions program is for students ages 11 to 14. They follow the normal school day structure with their sports training taking place after school hours. Students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP).Junior Champions, age 14 โรรฌ 16, study the core subjects of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) until 13:30. Afternoons are spent training at their sports academy. The MYPโรรดs core subjects are English, Maths, Science, Individuals & Societies (Humanities), and Language Acquisition.
By the end of this program (age 16), Junior Champions attain all the qualifications they need to progress up the Ladder to join the Elite Champions. The Elite Champions academic program has been designed to optimize aspiring athletes academic capabilities whilst they participate fully in their tennis program.
Student-athletes study 3 International A-Levels (Business Studies, Economics and Mathematics), as well as SAT Math’s Preparation and an English Language Course, essential for acceptance into US Colleges after graduation. Small class sizes allow teachers to provide the student-athletes with additional time, attention, and assistance with their work. Elite Champion student-athletes graduate with 3 qualifications:
1. International A-Levels
2. SAT Score
3. High School Transcript
International A-Levels keep the European university option open for those looking to study in Europe after graduation, whilst the SAT and High School Transcript enable access into the US university system.