To ensure that all students at the JPTA are going to fulfill their tennis potential all possible elements are covered. The advantages of physical training for tennis have been demonstrated by the world's best. Being physically prepared has its advantages, not only does it help with stamina, but it significantly improves the mental game. If you are in good shape it is highly likely that you will be able to focus and concentrate better for longer periods of time.

Students at the JPTA are personally screened so a functional training program can be designed specifically to cater to their needs. By functional, we mean that the program is designed to aid a player in order to specifically improve biomechanics and movement. This is extremely important as a student’s physical restraints may hinder technical changes in strokes and footwork, so often these areas need to be addressed first.

The content of a physical program obviously depends on the student, however all programs initially work hard on stabilizing the players body before introducing strength and explosive power exercises. Other components of fitness that are largely focused on during the program are balance, functional flexibility, aerobic and muscular endurance.



The JPTA encourages all students to widely participate in a range of tournaments across the Southeast. It is only in this kind of tournament experience that students can use the tools and techniques that they are taught in practice in a real life situation. Gaining these experiences help a player truly understand themselves and how they react in a variety of situations. In future tournaments when they are tested by distractions on the court the experience has already been gained enhancing the chances of a successful outcome.