This April, a group of talented young athletes from Repton School embarked on a journey to the renowned Ferrer Tennis Academy (FTA) in Spain for a week-long performance training camp. Known for its exceptional tennis programme, Repton School is committed to nurturing the talents of its students through rigorous training and international exposure.

With its top-notch facilities, including three hard courts and six clay courts, the FTA provided the perfect backdrop for intense practice sessions. The students participated in a diverse array of training activities designed to enhance their skills, including clay court training, matchplay, and strength conditioning.

Repton School’s director of tennis, James Rushby, emphasized the tremendous benefits of such experiences. “Our pupils made significant progress in their skills and developed a strong team ethos,” Rushby stated. The camp also featured coaching sessions with Andrew Richardson, the FTA’s head coach, further enriching the players’ training experience.

The camp’s diverse programme included an introduction to Padel tennis, broadening the players’ understanding of racket sports. Besides rigorous training, the Repton pupils had the opportunity to spar with full-time academy players, experiencing firsthand the demands of professional-level tennis.

Repton School has a storied history of producing exceptional tennis players. The school’s performance tennis programme supports students with potential to reach county, regional, or national standards. This camp is part of the school’s strategy to provide students with invaluable life experiences and opportunities to compete at higher levels.

The involvement of Repton School’s young athletes in such elite training environments bodes well for their future successes on the tennis court, continuing the school’s legacy of excellence.