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VISION
“To be recognised as the premier tennis training facility in Australasia"
MISSION STATEMENT
"To create an environment where everyone will be given the opportunity to maximise their potential, both as individuals and athletes"
NEWSFLASH !!
ACADEMY TO OPEN NEW ASIAN BASE
The Academy is excited to announce the up coming development of a new Asian base on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. In partnership with renowned resort developer, Gledhill, the Academy will form an integral part of the Himmapan Beach Samui Resort and Spa www.himmapanbeachsamui.com scheduled to open in 2010. It promises to be an superb development on a fantastic beach location with the finest 5 star facilities in Thailand including : an amazing beach club, 13 swimming pools, state of the art health and fitness studios, competition wave pool to host X-games competitions, cinema, bowling alley, night club, 11 signature restaurants and of course the Pat Cash Tennis Academy and Racquets Club. The Academy itself will offer extensive tennis programs all year round and comprise six outdoor courts, two covered courts and a stadium court which also doubles as a concert venue.
The developer aims to make Himmapan one of the finest Destination Resorts in Asia and one of the best property investments available. Of course the opening is still some way off, but it's certainly something to look forward to. Anyway, check out the resort's web site at www.himmapanbeachsamui.com and start planning your tennis break for 2010.
Also see www.hir.com.au/tennis/events.asp for further details.
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Welcome to the Academy !
In the early 1980’s, as tennis became a fully professional sport, Pat Cash was developing the skills which would take him to a Wimbledon crown and five Grand Slam finals, two Davis Cup victories and a ranking of number four in the world.
Almost twenty years later, Pat has created a unique training and coaching academy combining the sport sciences with the discipline of hard work. The programs at The Pat Cash International Tennis Academy have been developed from Pat’s many years of learning during his playing career, his analytical approach to television commentary and, most recently, the application of his knowledge in coaching on the professional tour.
The Pat Cash International Tennis Academy has been established at the internationally renowned, Hope Island Resort, on the exciting Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. A 40 minute drive from Brisbane International airport, and a 15 minute drive to the Gold Coast’s famous beaches, the resort is situated on 360 hectares of some of Australia’s most beautiful, waterfront surroundings. The magnificent setting is at a level commensurate with Pat's vision as a leader in tennis training today and into the future.
The Academy’s facilities include :
- 16 tennis courts - 5 rebound ace & 8 hard (2 red clay & 1 synthetic grass to complete in 2008)
- Fitness Studio (free weights, pin loaded & Fit Balls)
- Exercise Studio for yoga & Pilates classes
- Basketball court and beach volleyball pit (for cross training)
- Sprint Track
- Pro Shop and Café
HOPE ISLAND BASE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
For the past several years, the Academy has been leasing the land on which it stands from former Hope Island Resort owners Walker Corporation. Under the terms of the lease, the Academy was unable to pursue its potential development plans. In late 2006, Mirvac Group purchased Hope Island Resort from Walker Corporation. Mirvac subsequently sold on the Academy site to the Academy, finally enabling it to pursue its vision to become the premier tennis training facility in Australasia. With Mirvac supporting the Academy's desire to expand, revised plans are currently being drawn up for Resort approval. With a bit of luck, work should begin at the end of 2008.
Keep a watch on this page for regular updates.
Revised plans include the following facilities :
- Junior player on-site accommodation
- New administration offices
- Full Service Cafe
- Expansive indoor/outdoor seating & viewing
- Up to 5 of the existing courts to be covered
- Coach/parent conference rooms
- On-site school classrooms
- Expansive player entertainment lounge
- Video analysis studio linked to 6 courts
- Modern shower/changing facilities
- Tournament office
- Psychologist office
- Massage & Physio treatment room
- Swimming pool
- Squash Court
- HIR Tennis Club lounge
- HIR Teen Club
The existing Fitness Studio will be doubled in size and receive an upgrade of a number of additional pieces of unique training equipment.
PAT CASH
- Wimbledon Champion
- Five Time Grand Slam Finalist
- Davis Cup Winner - Twice
- World No.1 Junior, Wimbledon and U.S. Open Junior Champion
- Respected world-wide television commentator
- ATP senior tour player
- ATP coach including Mark Philippoussis and Greg Rusedski
- Author
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Academy's Current Top Juniors
 Monika Wejnert -15 AR#31 / ITF#94 Australian Jnr Fed Cup 16U National Champion
Joel Braund - 15 ITF#1930 / AR#206 NationalChampion 06,07 Aust. National Team
 Celina Goetti - 17 ITF#207 / AR #111 Singapore Jnr Fed Cup
 Zac Itzstein - 18 AR#85
 Dekel Bar - 15 ITF#1938/AR#801
 Athena Nathalia - 14 ITF#1245
 Andy Lau - 14 AR# 1266
Academy Past Players
 Jarred Easton - 18 ITF#16 / AR#47 Jnr Australian Open qtrs
 Mav Banes - 16 ITF#125 / AR#74 National Champion 2007 Aust. National Team
 Alex Sanders - 17 ITF#51 / AR#73 Australian Jnr Davis Cup
 Stephen Donald - 18 ITF#15 (2007) / AR#63
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