Welcome to the Randy Pate Tennis Academy
Established in 1986, the “RPTA” is began in the town of Statesville, NC. Approximately 40 miles northwest of Charlotte, Statesville is conveniently located at the intersection of I40 and I77.
Children of all levels train year round on hard and clay courts. Beginner programs get your child started with proper mechanics and sportsmanship training.
National Academy training programs have produced 6 national titles and 86 state titles. At this level, your child will learn advanced strokes and strategies to compete at the national or international level.
Members of the Academy also receive
daily fitness training to improve
agility
and speed on the court, as well as
strength training to enhance
performance. A personal trainer is
available to work with the Academy
and
help develop individualized programs as
needed.
The RPTA also strives to provide opportunities for children, regardless of socio-economic conditions. For 17 years, the RPTA has given children of all levels an opportunity to learn to play tennis. In conjunction with the Statesville Recreation and Parks Department and the Statesville Housing Authority, the RPTA has provided lessons and equipment free of charge to over 1200 underprivileged youth in the Iredell County area. Scholarship opportunities are available for these same players who become interested in joining the Academy.
The RPTA now offers programs for children and adults in Cornelius and Winston-Salem, NC.
In summary, the RPTA has opportunities for any child to “enjoy the game.” On the court, stroke instruction combined with strategy drills and fitness training makes the RPTA a unique training program for beginner, intermediate, advanced and nationally ranked players. The RPTA works hard to have fun and set goals designed to fully develop your child’s potential.
THE RPTA SYSTEM
Educational Beginner: Programs for all ages. Strong emphasis on mechanics.
Fun Intermediate: Programs designed to teach your child to play with basic strategies.
Serious
Advanced: No excuses!
Children join this program to be the best they can be.
THE ACADEMY PROGRAMS
National Program:
6 national titles in 6 years…Players train for four hours each day.
Training includes 1 hour of speed, strength and agility training 5 days
a week.
Academy Program:
“Meat and potatoes” of the advanced
level programs. Players train 2 ½
hours 4 days per week. Training includes 45 minutes each day on speed,
strength and agility. This program has produced over 40 players that
have been offered college scholarships.
Junior Development
Program: For young
“upstarts” who have excelled in the beginner and intermediate programs.
This group includes 6-12 year olds who will learn the Academy’s focus as
well as the basic drills and conditioning requirements.