SotoTennis is an international high-performance tennis academy based in the south of Spain. Their main goal is to create a tennis environment that inspires and enables their players to maximise their potential. Tom Turner, Head of Strength & Conditioning at SotoTennis Academy, approached us to explore the idea of creating a new strength and conditioning facility to provide the players with a professional and safe training space.
Gym space with an advantage
Transformed from a dilapidated space, the new facility was designed to be the centre point of athletic development. The academy offers highly personalised and boutique-style coaching, and the addition of an S&C facility allows them to provide even more to players, offering a dedicated area for off-court training.
Serving elite equipment
Training off-court is just as important as on the court, so installing the right equipment to cater to a variety of abilities and needs was essential. A range of equipment was installed to support all personalised coaching programmes, including Concept2 SkiErg and BikeErg, kettlebells, dumbbells, jerk blocks, bumper plates, medicine balls in various weights, as well as resistance and mini bands, a slam ball and battle rope. The equipment will aid in their progress, providing opportunities to focus on specific improvements and help them build the strength needed for their athletic goals.
Given the space constraints, we maximised the area by installing wall racks, folding racks and our new vertical dumbbell racks, offering optimal storage solutions. This setup ensures players have access to all the necessary equipment while keeping the floor area open for training, allowing them to move around freely and safely in an efficient training environment.
Flooring was also a key element in making this space a success, with the centrepiece feature being the 6m x 6m bespoke turf, proudly showcasing the SotoTennis Academy logo.
An ace end result
The facility will inspire tennis players for years to come, enabling the academy to offer strength, recovery and conditioning sessions off the court, highlighting the benefits of S&C in supporting athletic development and improvement in tennis training.
A massive thank-you for bringing my vision to life. Harry and Shane (installation team) were amazing and have done a superb job, as always.
