— Pre-Season
Pre-season tennis training.
A high-intensity pre-season tennis training block in Marbella — designed the same way ATP and WTA players prepare for a new season, scaled to your level inside the Mikhail Kukushkin High Performance Tennis Academy.
— Program overview
Pre-Season is a concentrated off-season block built to leave the player physically prepared, technically sharper and tactically clearer for the upcoming competitive year.
Marbella's climate makes it one of the best places in Europe for serious tennis pre-season work — players from across the tour use the region for exactly this reason. Training combines on-court volume, physical loading, technical adjustments and tactical preparation.
Run as a 2 to 6 week block, the program ends with match-play weeks so the player walks into the season already competitive — not still finding their game in round one.
— Who this program is for
Built for committed players who want measurable progress.
- Ranked professionals preparing for the next season
- Top juniors entering ITF circuits
- Strong adult competitive players targeting a key event
- Players returning from injury who need a structured ramp-up
— Training methodology
How we train at the Marbella academy.
High-volume loading
Big training weeks with carefully planned on-court hours, tracked and adjusted day by day.
Physical conditioning
Strength, speed, mobility and aerobic base — built directly into the daily schedule.
Technical sharpening
Targeted technical work on the shots and movements that will define your season.
Tactical preparation
Pattern work and game-style identity, so you start the year knowing exactly how you want to play.
Sparring & match play
Live sets with quality partners as the block progresses — the bridge to real competition.
Recovery & monitoring
Active recovery, load tracking and rest weeks built into the structure to peak at the right time.
— Expected outcomes
What you can expect to gain.
- A measurably higher physical baseline going into the season
- Cleaner technique under fatigue and pressure
- A defined game style and tactical identity
- Match readiness from day one of the competitive year
— Frequently asked questions
Questions players and parents ask us.
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