TOURNAMENT PROGRAM

As they say," necessity is the mother of invention".  Since the beginning of our relatively short run as the management team for the two public Miami Beach Tennis Facilities, we (GSI Bollettieri) have quietly implemented over 14 Junior and Adult programs that accommodates Miami Beach residences and our visitors.  As a result, participants are getting better and desire more challenges.  In response to public demand, we will be hosting a number of Junior and Adult tournaments throughout the year which includes USTA sanctioned tournaments as well.  

As Tennis educators, we understand how important tournaments are to a player's training.  It solidifies everything they have been practicing from mechanics to the mental part of the game.  Competition is also the most effective way to monitor exactly what the player needs to improve on.

We will implement a variety of tournaments, some that will help players get better, like USTA sanctioned tournaments and our Club Championships (which we plan on having at least once a month).  We will also have tournaments that are designed strictly to have fun (i.e. Parent/Child Doubles Tournaments) and on some occasions  we will attempt to acheive a combination of both objectives like our Student/Pro tournaments.  The bottom line is that tournaments will help us get closer to our goal of providing the public the best possible tennis training available.  For detailed information about up coming tournaments click here.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS:

ACADEMY (Intermediate to advanced, ages 9 to 18 - 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) – Modeled after the original junior program at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Sarasota, Florida and directed by James Bollettieri (son of the Lendgendary Nick Bollettieri), this program is designed to prepare players for competitive tennis such as organized school teams (Jr. High or High School) or USTA Tournaments.  "Our philosophy is to eliminate vulnerabilities and develop weapons" (the Bollettieri system). This program will focus on the player's mechanics, fitness, foot work and attitudes.  Offered during the Fall and Winter School Semester Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM at North Shore Tennis Center only.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.

JR. ACADEMY (Beginners to intermediate ages 8 to 18 - 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) – Focused on stroke production and footwork, this program’s objective is to provide the player with sound fundamentals to help them excel to the next level. Offered during the Fall and Winter School Semester, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at North Shore Tennis Center and Tuesday & Thursday at Flamingo Park Tennis Center from 4 to 5:30.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.

PEE WEE (Beginners to intermediate ages 4 to 7 - 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) - This program is designed to introduce toddlers to tennis as a fun sport by combining innovative motor skill activities and basic fundamental tennis drills. Offered during the Fall and Winter School Semester Monday, Wednesday and Friday at North Shore Tennis Center and Tuesday & Thursday at Flamingo Park Tennis Center from 4 to 5:30 PM.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.

JUNIOR MATCH TOUGH  (USTA tournament players ages 10 to 18) – Juniors will compete along side the adult players during the regular Match Tough Program.  This program allows junior players to practice competitive match play under the same type of environment as a tournament.  As a result, players become mentally tougher and learn how to play more relaxed under pressure.  This (two hour)  program starts off with an extended (30 minute) live ball practice that warms up every aspect of the game from ground strokes and volleys to serves and returns.  The remaining 90 minutes is dedicated to a round robin formatted tournament.  Prizes and refreshments are included.  This program will be offered during the regularly scheduled Match Tough program (Sun. from 1 to 3 PM) at North Shore Tennis Center only.  For club directions click here.  For pricesclick here.

MINI CAMPS (All levels ages 4 to 18 - Pee Wees ages 4 to 7 and Jr. Academy/Academy ages 8 to 18 - a 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) – This program is modeled after the original Nick Bollettieri Summer Camp in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.  Kids from all over the world can experience the original Bollettieri style camps that includes the famous high intensity tennis training that made Nick (Bollettieri) famous.  Campers will experience on and off court activities that include drills, match play, fitness, cross-training activities, classroom sessions, video analysis and more.  Offered during Holidays and extended school breaks Monday through Friday from9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for Jr, Academy/ Academy students and  9:30 to 1:00 PM for Pee Wees.  Typical camp schedule includes:  9:30 to 10:00 AM - stretch and warm-up session, 10:00 to 11:30 AM - Bollettieri on court drilling, 11:30 to Noon - group practice, simulated point play or group games, 12:00 to 12:30 Lunch, 12:30 to 1:00 PM - free play, fun games, classroom or video analysis sessions (Pee Wees finish at 1:00 PM) . 1:00 to 2:00 PM -  on court drilling,  2:00 to 3:00 PM -  cross-training sports for the Juniors (i.e. soccer, basketball, baseball, ping pong, etc.) and supervised match play and fitness sessions for the Academy students.  To finalize their training, a camp tournament well be held every Fridays for all Academy students and intermediate Junior players (Jr. Academy beginners and Pee Wees will have thier regular program).  After-care is available from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an additional cost ($8 p/hr).  Half-day, full-day and full-week packages are available.  All full-day programs include lunch (Pee Wees included).  This program is offered at North Shore Tennis Center only.  For club directions click here. For pricesclick here.  For camp dates click here.  To Register click here.

TENNIS & SURF SUMMER CAMP (All levels ages 4 to 18 - Pee Wees ages 4 to 7 and Jr. Academy/Academy ages 8 to 18 - a 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) -Directed by James Bollettieri and Tom Mar, this program is identical to the GSIB Mini Camps, except it offers beach activities (during the afternoon sessions) as optional cross-training methods.  The GSI Bollettieri Tennis & Surf Summer Camp gives campers the choice to train on the beach by participating in surfing, playing beach tennis/ volley ball and running the traditional beach run.  Others can choose to stay at the tennis campus participating in our more traditional training (i.e. GSIB Mini Camp).  Offered during the summers Monday through Friday from9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for Jr, Academy/ Academy students and  9:30 to 1:00 PM for Pee Wees.  After-care is available from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an additional cost ($8 p/hr).  Half-day, full-day and week packages are available.  All full-day programs include lunch (Pee Wees included).  This program is offered at North Shore Tennis Center only.  For club directionsclick here.  For prices click here.  For camp dates click here.  To registerclick here.

ADULT PROGRAM:

ADULT CLINICS (All levels, Juniors welcomed! - 5 to 1 student to pro ratio) – One of our most popular programs, the Adult Clinic is a direct result of a revised Bollettieri program customized to accommodate players of all levels.  This program includes all the elements originated from Nick Bollettieri tennis programs used to train top international juniors and ATP Professionals.  The program includes, a brief warm-up followed by the famous high intensity Bollettieri tennis drills, serve and return practice and point play competition. Offered year round at Flamingo Park Tennis Center - Monday through Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9 PM, Monday, Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 AM and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to Noon.  At North Shore Tennis Center - Monday, Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9 PM, Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 AM and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to Noon.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.
  
Match tough  (Advance players only, Juniors welcomed!) - This program was created to encourage high-level players to participate with other tennis patrons at the same level.  This program starts with an extended warm-up by using a live ball practice developed by coaches from the Nick Bollettieri Summer Academy Camps in Deerfield, Massachusetts.  Following a 30-minute live ball practice, players participate in a round robin tournament that includes a handful of Greensquare teaching pros and top juniors.  The prize for the winner is no charge for the next class and bragging rights until the next week.   These classes are offered at Flamingo Park Tennis Center on Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM and North Shore Tennis Center on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.

Adult Academy  (Intermediate and up - 5 to 1 student to pro ratio) - Based on the original Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Junior program, the GSI Bollettieri Adult Academy gives the serious adult tennis player the unique opportunity to train in a high intensive, professional style, Bollettieri tennis training program.  All tennis training will be taught by James Bollettieri (son of lengendary Nick Bollettieri) and Tom Mar (President of GSI Bollettieri) at the North Shore Tennis Center campus.  One and 3-day packages are available.  Private parties are available upon request (minimum of 4).  For scheduled Academy dates click here.  For prices click here.  For club directions click here.  To register click here.

Typical Adult Academy Schedule:   

 
Parent After School Clinic (intermediate and up - 6 to 1 student to pro ratio) - For those parents who prefer to participate rather than spectate, you can join in during the Junior After School Adademy program.  "Here's your chance to practice what you preach".  This program is offered at North Shore Tennis Center only.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.

Tennis ladder (Intermediate and advance, juniors welcomed!) – Established before Greensquare arrived, this program is available for intermediate to advanced players to meet other players socially and an opportunity to compete against other players outside of their regular partners.  Players must register at Flamingo Park Tennis Center, but can play anywhere they choose to play.  For club directions click here.  For prices click here.