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WILLIAMS
Tennis Academy
An Introduction
Internationally recognized tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams have combined an award-winning on-court experience,
expert instruction, and world-class training facilities to establish the Williams Tennis Academy for youth and adults.
With locations slated for development in key domestic and international locations, the Williams Tennis Academy offers
personalized, comprehensive training programs amidst strategically located and idyllic settings. The Williams Tennis Academy will
partner with public and private entities and develop a strategic plan to customize the Academy and maximize the associated real
estate value based on each facility location. Each Academy will be designed and implemented as a comprehensive, full service
facility or tailored to meet the specific, compartmentalized needs of each partner and accompanying facility.
Discipline, effort and education serve as the cornerstone of the Academy’s foundation. Each facility will immerse players in a
motivating and rejuvenating environment specifically designed to help them
reach their personal and
professional tennis goals. With Venus and Serena’s success so closely
tied to each other as
well as their father, mother and sisters, the Williams Tennis Academy
supports a
family-oriented atmosphere providing a natural balance to the drive
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determination that permeate every aspect of the program.
“Williams sisters net historic win: Venus and Serena Williams
became the first players to win four Olympic Games Tennis titles
after being crowned women’s Doubles champions at London 2012.”
London Olympics, Aug. 5, 2012
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Venus and Serena Williams’ careers are impressive, and although most well known for
their tennis championships, they have used their celebrity status and business acumen
to build a brand that is considered to be one of the most valuable celebrity empires.
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Venus Williams
Venus Williams has been ranked World No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis
Association on three separate occasions. She became the World No. 1 for the
first time on February 25, 2002, becoming the first African American woman to
achieve this feat during the Open Era.
Her seven Grand Slam titles tie her for twelfth on the all time list. Venus’ titles
consist of seven in singles, thirteen in women’s doubles, and two in mixed
doubles. She is one of only five women in the Open Era to win 200 or more main
draw Grand Slam singles matches.
Venus has won four Olympic gold medals, one in singles and three in women’s
doubles. She and her sister Serena have won more Olympic gold medals than
any other female tennis player.
“I don’t come to tournaments to make friends…
I come to be the best.”
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Serena Williams
Currently regarded as the world’s best tennis player, the Women’s Tennis
Association has ranked Serena Williams World No. 1 in singles on six separate
occasions. She became the World No. 1 for the first time on July 8, 2002, and
regained this ranking for the sixth time on February 18, 2013. She is the only
female player to have won over $40 million in prize money.
Regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena is the only player
to have achieved a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles. Her 30 Grand
Slam titles ties her for eighth on the all-time list: 15 in singles, 13 in women’s
doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles.
Among active players, male or female, she holds the most Major titles amid
singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. She has won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles
with her sister Venus, and the pair is unbeaten in Grand Slam finals. Serena is also
a three-time winner of the WTA Tour Championships and has won four Olympic
gold medals, one in women’s singles and three in women’s doubles.
“Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent
many, many hours, countless hours, on the court
working for my one moment in time, not knowing when
it would come.”
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Venus Williams’ Career Awards and Accolades
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Sports Image Foundation Award
Tennis magazine’s Most Improved Player
WTA Player of the Year
WTA Doubles Team of the Year
Sports Illustrated for Women’s Sportswoman of the Year
Teen Choice Awards: Extraordinary Achievement Award
EMMA Best Sport Personality Award
Best Female Athlete ESPY Award
Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
34th NAACP Image Awards’ President’s Award
Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year Award
Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
BET’s Best Female Athlete of the Year
Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award
ITF Women’s Doubles World Champion
WTA Doubles Team of the Year
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Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards: Outstanding Leadership
YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award
Forbes 30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World
Forbes Celebrity 100 List
TIME Magazine 30 Legends of Women’s Tennis
Forbes Most Powerful Black Women in the U.S.
Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star
World Team Tennis Finals Most Valuable Player
WTA Player Service Award
WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year
“Williams’ willingness to take a public stand separates her not only from
most of her female peers but also from most of our celebrated male athletes.”
Chicago Sun-Times
Venus owns V*Starr Interiors, an interior design firm based in Jupiter, Florida, and a clothing line, EleVen, featuring fashionable
sportswear for women. She is also part owner of the Miami Dolphins.
In 2010 Venus released her first book, “Come to Win”, which placed her on the New York Times Best Seller List.
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Serena Williams’ Career Awards and Accolades
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WTA Player of the Year
AP Female Athlete of the Year Award
SI.com Best Female Athlete of the Decade
Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Award
BET Award for Female Athlete of the Year
Harris Poll Most Favorite Female Sports Star
ESPY Award Best Female Tennis Player
ITF Women’s Singles World Champion
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ESPN Second Best Tennis Player of the Decade
WTA Doubles Team of the Year Award
Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards – Outstanding Leadership
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
TIME Magazine World’s 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Top Celebrity 100
Harris Poll Most Favorite Female Sports Star
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (No.55)
Her business ventures include Aneres, a fashion line including daytime, business and nightclub designs, and Glam Slam!, a high-end
cosmetic collection. She is also co-owner of Sleep Sheets, which manufactures a natural health product, and is part owner of the
Miami Dolphins.
Serena has sponsored the Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni, Kenya, received a Celebrity Role Model Award from Avon
Foundation for work in breast cancer, and has also won the “Young Heroes Award” from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los
Angeles and Inland Empire and the “Family Circle and Prudential Financial Player Who Makes a Difference Award”.
Serena has also written two autobiographies, “On The Line” and “My Life: Queen of the Court”.
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The Williams Academy
A highly qualified and accomplished staff provide leadership and athletic skill development to help each player reach their fullest potential,
whether that be at the personal, collegiate or professional level. We understand that every player is unique and has his/her own set of
goals, and with this in mind, the Williams Tennis Academy allows players to chart their own path to victory. Players may opt to participate in
the full program or customize a program to meet his/her specific needs on and off the court, depending on his/her personal or professional
goals. Players of all levels and abilities looking to improve their tennis skills will benefit from the Williams Tennis Academy’s comprehensive,
intense training program. Personalized evaluation and development of a detailed training plan are overseen by our dedicated team to ensure
training goals are met.
Our program recognizes the importance of a well-rounded training strategy and seamlessly incorporates classroom and court training.
Every element of the mental and emotional side of the game from mechanics to game strategy are incorporated. Recognizing that the key
to players performance is peak physical fitness, players experience a mix of aerobic, anaerobic, strength and agility training designed to
improve speed, power, and endurance.
The Academy is built upon the core values and principles employed by tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. Players of all ages, abilities
and goals will travel from near and far for the opportunity to participate in a program built upon the same values and principles that helped
fuel the Williams sisters’ success. Venus and Serena’s empire is a direct result of their commitment and hard work, and with the creation of
the Williams Tennis Academy, the foundation for success has been laid. Throughout their victorious careers, Venus and Serena embraced a
creed which now serves as the basis for the Academy:
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Be disciplined;
Give 100 percent;
Recognize the reality of the situation and modify the game plan as required;
Learn what is necessary to win; and
Be a champion.
“Wimbledon 2012: Williams sisters celebrate their own high
fives after singles and doubles triumphs”
Telegraph, July 8, 2012
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Program Participant Options
Program participants may opt to participate in the comprehensive Williams Tennis Academy program, or they may customize a
package that meets their individual needs and desires. Program options include:
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Video stroke analysis
Adult clinics and packages
Junior tennis camp and summer camps
Mental coaching
Strength and conditioning
Nutritional counseling
Executive retreats
Technical strategies
Educational lecture series
“Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in French Open final:
The top-ranked American wins her 16th Grand Slam title and
first championship at Roland Garros since 2002.”
Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2013
Facilities
The Williams Tennis Academy will feature a variety of facilities and amenities designed to provide participants with a world-class
setting that will promote the success of each Academy and the students who attend. These include:
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Hard courts
Clay courts
Indoor/outdoor soft surface tennis courts
Classrooms, meeting and special event facilities
Locker rooms, including steam, sauna and treatment areas
Exhibition center
Pro shop
Training and fitness center
Café
Computer lounges
“Power Source: Venus at the National Press Club. A family legacy of
excellence and achievement brings Venus Williams to the National Press Club.”
Washington Magazine, July 13, 2012
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Planned Destinations
The Williams Tennis Academy will be located at qualified and select properties throughout the world. Each destination is chosen
based on market criteria such as geographic location, weather and proximity to major hubs. In addition, travel and training
research is conducted to identify key locations that visitors and athletes respond to and thrive in. The destinations currently under
development for the Academy include:
Grande Resorts
Grande Resorts and Ocean Grande Resorts will offer guests the opportunity to indulge in an all-inclusive tennis vacation.
Beginners and experienced players will train with top-notch coaches in a professional environment that features clay courts, hard
courts and a clubhouse with state-of-the-art facilities. Guests will be able to improve their game while enjoying all the benefits of
a resort destination. Each resort features a tennis and spa complex, boutique or resort hotel accommodations, luxury residential
estates, and vacation ownership villas.
Private Membership Clubs
Urban-based membership clubs are renowned for their facilities, amenities and ability to cater to exclusive clientele. These
facilities will host core components of the Academy in primary international cities with on-site or accessible sports facilities.
Master-Planned Developments
The Academy will be located in selective mixed-use master-planned developments in, or with access to, metropolitan areas. The
Academy will be a regional destination training facility with appropriate and accessible lodging facilities on-site or nearby while
also providing a significant amenity to existing and future residents of the local community.
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Additional Planned Destinations
Wellness Spas
The Academy will be developed with affiliated and independent destination spas in resort and metropolitan global locations.
Whether part of an oceanfront resort complex, an urban hotel, or a stand-alone spa, the Academy will incorporate a full service
spa, wellness center and health club offering an array of services and treatments amidst a sanctuary of serenity providing the
ultimate training and spa experience.
Sports Complexes
A number of international facilities that once hosted Olympic Games are being targeted due to their location and superior athletic
facilities. The Academy will work with international governments, redevelopment agencies, and sports authorities to re-develop,
re-brand, manage and market national sports venues. The re-use of iconic sports facilities will provide ongoing operations after
the international and national games are concluded.
Collegiate Campuses
The Academy will partner with select universities and colleges to locate intensive sports curricula and training programs during
academic calenders for high school and college students, during summer calenders for alumni and adult programs, and for
international students seeking a U.S.-based educational, sports and internship program.
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WILLIAMS
Tennis Academy
Seagram Building
375 Park Avenue
Suite 2607
New York, NY 10152
212-634-7470
www.WilliamsTennisAcademy.com
[email protected]
A member of
The Grande Organization