Immigrant Athlete Resource: John Newcombe Tennis Academy
Posted: July 22nd, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Athlete & Artist Visas | Tags: Athlete Visas, sports immigration, Sports Visas, Tennis Academies | No Comments »The Newcombe Tennis Academy motto is TEAM-FAMILY-TEAM. This Texan Tennis Academy is more than just a training ground for dedicated and talented young tennis players. It is a family of players, professionals, and mentors, unlimited in their goals, becoming one unified team striving for excellence.
MISSION
To develop the entire person. To impact each child’s life through the sport of tennis. To unleash a player’s potential.
THE PROGRAM
One of the world’s finest tennis academies, John Newcombe’s world class tennis program uses every aspect of tennis training to develop a player’s full potential with a strong emphasis on match play and tournament competition. Coaches travel with players to tournaments to observe them and then return back to the Ranch to work on areas in need of improvement.
The Tennis Academy offers 24 hard courts, 4 hydro clay courts, a recreation room with computer access, pool/spa, state-of-the-art weights and fitness center, and full-time expert trainers. Newcombe’s staff utilize sports psychology to work on the mental aspects of the game as well as video analysis for the technical aspects of the game.
ACADEMICS
New Braunfels High School is repeatedly recognized for academic excellence with SAT scores that surpass both state and national averages.
There are also several private schools nearby or on campus that provide excellent educational opportunities for Tennis Academy students. Going to school while training is one way for an immigrant athlete to qualify for a visa.
The Academy offers an onsite tutor and study room.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
The Tennis Academy staff is in constant contact with college coaches and often plays host to coaches and recruiters. They are dedicated to finding a university that fits the students’ academic and tennis standards.
They guide the students through the NCAA registration and clearing house process, take them to SAT and TOEFL tests and well as develop college recruiting videos.
In the last decade they have had 100% college placement success.
Newcombe Tennis Academy students have attended:
| UCLA | Ohio State University |
| Vanderbilt University | US Air Force Academy |
| College of William & Mary | Texas A&M |
| Purdue University | University of Texas |
| Colorado State University | University of Georgia |
| Boise State University | Georgia Tech |
| US Military Academy at Westpoint | University of Tennessee |
| Furman University | DePaul University |
| University of Michigan | Florida State University |
| Harvard University | North Carolina State University |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Rice University |
and many more!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The John Newcombe Tennis Academy offers generous scholarships to eligible students.
For more information on their year-round tennis training program, please contact Mariel Tinnirello: academy@newktennis.com.
For more information on sports immigration visit our SportsVisaAmerica website.
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Written by Chris Jaensch
Attorney P. Christopher Jaensch received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1992 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from the University of Florida. While at UF, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa Society and Florida Blue Key, the oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary in the state of Florida.
Mr. Jaensch is a member of the Florida Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Sarasota Bar Association. He has served as President of the Sarasota-Manatee International Trade Club and served as Regional Vice Chair, Tampa Bay, for the Central Florida Chapter of AILA. He was a member of City of Sarasota Charter Review Committee and has been active in several local organizations, including the influential Laurel Park Neighborhood Association in downtown Sarasota.
Mr. Jaensch has over 18 years of experience in the field of immigration and nationality law and focuses his practice on four primary categories (a) investors and entrepreneurs, (b) business executives, managers and professionals, (c) amateur and professional athletes and coaches and (d) performing artists and immigrants with extraordinary ability.
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