There are three key elements in developing a champion athlete:. Fitness/Wellness, Fundamental Technique and Mental Toughness. Saddlebrook Sports combines the expertise of Etcheberry Sports Performance, our Sports Psychologist and the proven techniques of our tennis and golf instructors to mentor athletes who, with dedication, perseverance and a winning attitude, will achieve the goals they set in all areas of life.
Philosophy and Methodology:
  • Instill the Traditions and Integrity of the Game
  • Individual profiling of fundamental technique, competitive skills and fitness
  • Computer Technology as a communication tool for modeling and viewing progress
  • Goal setting by long term semester benchmarks and daily commitment
  • Charting progress daily and balanced routine of an individual training program
  • Competitive cycles that schedule periods of development, tournament competitions and recovery time away that equates to a plan for success!
  • Tournament Program: Coaches organize the tournament schedules for the competitive athletes, taking into consideration ranking and performance cycles of the individual
  • Goal Setting and Progress Reports: Golf and Tennis coaches, Sports Psychologist, and ESP Fitness staff test and evaluate the athletes in 25 specific areas. Records are submitted into the athletes profile database.

Quarterly progress reports are used to motivate growth, set goals and objectives between the athlete, coaches and parents.

  • Coaches Certifications:
    • - Golf - PGA (Professional Golf Association) of America and APGA (Arnold Palmer Golf Academy) Certification Program
    • - Tennis - USPTA (U.S. Professional Tennis Association) and USPTR (U.S. Professional Tennis Registry)
    • - Fitness - NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)

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