Nadal VS Alcaraz
@ MGM Grand Garden Arena
It was great to visit the RNA team at the Madrid Open 2022 and meet their RNA coaches.
Marc Lopez is the most friendly coach, and was honored at his retirement ceremony award!
Marc Lopez is the most friendly coach, and was honored at his retirement ceremony award!
VIP Offer for 2023 - Special invite to Mallorca RNA Camp Combo with
Barcelona Open / Madrid Open tickets for the first 30 guests
Barcelona Open / Madrid Open tickets for the first 30 guests
April 9th to April 20th
April 20th to April 30th
May 5th to May 14th
The Rafa Nadal Sports Centre in Mallorca
My visit to Mallorca in April-May at the Rafa Nadal Academy was my lifetime bucket list tennis experience. Below is a review of option #2 (Barcelona Open then Mallorca Trip combo).
Adult Tennis Programs include Half-week and Weekend options, plus 10% OFF with code "JCTENNIS".
RNA juniors get $50 OFF for USA camps (see below). Adult camps in many cities across the USA! Our Rafanadalcampusa discount codes are below!
Book at least 1-2 months ahead to get your best room.
As a huge Rafa fan for over a decade, I decided to book a pit stop to Mallorca between my trip to the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open via Air Europa.
Several top pros had the same idea, making their stop in Manacor to do some clay-court training before the French Open!
I visited Uncle Toni, Carlos, and the Nadal Academy Coaching Team. My room was just down the hall from Naomi Osaka's team. She was very shy and tried to avoid all attention from fans.
As a huge Rafa fan for over a decade, I decided to book a pit stop to Mallorca between my trip to the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open via Air Europa.
Several top pros had the same idea, making their stop in Manacor to do some clay-court training before the French Open!
I visited Uncle Toni, Carlos, and the Nadal Academy Coaching Team. My room was just down the hall from Naomi Osaka's team. She was very shy and tried to avoid all attention from fans.
Fresh meals and facilities included many fitness classes available to attend almost all day hours.
The adult tennis program also had access to hard courts. The gym, pool, and spa sauna are of the highest quality.Just a short walk away is the clay courts, with pro and junior programs half of the academy.
The adult tennis program also had access to hard courts. The gym, pool, and spa sauna are of the highest quality.Just a short walk away is the clay courts, with pro and junior programs half of the academy.
For 3 days, I felt so lucky to train and play tennis next to the now 22-time grand slam champion.
Joining the Adult Tennis players, you get to live and breathe tennis 24/7 or even play in a tennis tournament:
I was able to train, eat, sleep, plus watch and play tennis right next to the top ATP and WTA pros like Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal!
Joining the Adult Tennis players, you get to live and breathe tennis 24/7 or even play in a tennis tournament:
I was able to train, eat, sleep, plus watch and play tennis right next to the top ATP and WTA pros like Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal!
Rafa Nadal Academy USA
Camps for Juniors and Adults in America
Actual coaches from the RNA Academy will fly to the USA to teach you the Rafa Nadal tennis method.
Camps for Juniors and Adults in America
Actual coaches from the RNA Academy will fly to the USA to teach you the Rafa Nadal tennis method.
https://rafanadalacademycampusa.com/tennis-clinics-fort-lauderdale/
Use Promo codes:
"JCTENNIS" for $50 off kids
"JCTENNISADULTS" for $25 off Adult camps
Camps sold out last year in a few weeks! Save $50 with our early access code.
The top junior selected gets a free trip to Mallorca from each camp!
Rancho Valencia is the training grounds of
ATP NextGen Milan Champion Brandon Nakashima
Photos: https://www.calitennis.com/Rancho-Valencia-Tennis-Camps/
Visiting Rafa's Hometown and Mallorca Sights around the Island
The scenic countryside with its windmills and small traffic circles are very quaint. Most tiny cars, including Rafa's old Kia, are miniature in size yet very nimble. Speed limits top out around 100kmph - yet you can go from coast to coast in a little over an hour. I would recommend renting a car but be prepared that it will likely be a manual transmission.
NY Times Article - 36 hours in Mallorca
Small packs of bicycle riders will dot the small country roads early in the morning riding in tandem. The local villagers are very friendly and helpful in sharing their traditions and culture. I made a lot of friends among the other Adult tennis program attendees.
Small packs of bicycle riders will dot the small country roads early in the morning riding in tandem. The local villagers are very friendly and helpful in sharing their traditions and culture. I made a lot of friends among the other Adult tennis program attendees.
I encourage all my tennis readers to visit Spain for the authentic Tennis Experience.
Get my exclusive stackable 10% discount, when you book any package at the Rafa Academy.
There is even a special Roger Federer suite*
USA Summer Camps with RNA coaches in America
For a closer tennis experience, try the Rafa Nadal Summer Camps in the USA in many cities. Get $50 OFF with "JCTENNIS" for junior camps, and $25 OFF "JCTENNISADULTS" for adult camps.
In 2022, I visited the San Diego camp and my friend's son visited the DC/Baltimore camp. The Junior program is both excellent and high-intensity. Several local kids I interviewed loved it and said you get much more individualized attention and many balls to drill.
Kids at the camp say they love the small class size and lots of repetition - "Coach Nico is the best".
RafaNadalAcadmeyUSA - Discounts and Bonuses
- Promo codes: "JCTENNIS" for $50 off kids and "JCTENNISADULTS" for $25 off Adults
- First 50 people to register at each camp get a chance to win Rafa autographed gear.
- Top junior at each camp gets selected to go to train at Mallorca, Spain!
Most camps were sold out within a few weeks. The adults camp was more for 3.0-4.0s and mostly older adults as shown in the photo above, during warmups in the early afternoon.
But this year it will be held 8-10AM, so I hope there will be better players signing up and will report back on camp conditions for 2023.
