Known for coaching the likes of Serena Williams, Jeremy Chardy, Grigor Dimitrov and Marcos Baghdatis, Patrick Mouratoglou has also put a premium on the importance of education and hard work toward his student athletes. Mouratoglou has always had a vision of being able to help every player reach their potential, and today that vision has become a reality at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy.
Through their “Scholarships USA” program, the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy has successfully sent numerous players to the States on Scholarships in 2016 (list here), while providing them with the life experiences and the education necessary to succeed in the fast-paced-world of college tennis.
Here’s an example of how the MTA will assist a player in achieving a University Scholarship:
STEP 1
– Assistance for registration to TOEFL & SAT
– Analysis of the athlete’s profile & creation of a CV
– Video of the athlete
– Gathering of school paper-work
– University research
STEP 2 (January-June)
– Research and choice of the university
– Negotiation & signature of scholarship (if applicable)
– Assistance to registration to university + NCAA
STEP 3
– Reception of admission Document I-20
– Reservation of housing
– Assistance for visa paperwork & international insurance
– Organization of departure, airport pick-up with the coach
– Follow-up with paperwork and coach
So why do American Universities trust the MTA when it comes to player’s development?
Situated in the beautiful French Riviera, the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy features 35 pristine courts that highlight all the major surfaces. With all the required amenities available for a young player to flourish their skills into the college ranks, the MTA has become the No. 1 facility in Europe to send players (over 800 to date) to gain a US scholarship. Boasting over 30 world-class coaches and fitness trainers, the care and concern that goes into each and every player is exactly the same. No short cuts are taken when it comes to a player’s future.
Placement in the United States: (An average of 85% of tuition covered)
Each year, more than 60 students are admitted through the MTA program with a scholarship to a University in the United States. The average annual cost of an American University is $35,000. MTA students receive scholarships that cover (on average) up to 85% of the total fees, which equals to approximately $29,800 per year.
The best Universities continue to showcase a very high standard of tennis, which is very close to the standard of the professional tour. It recent times the likes of James Blake, Robby Ginepri, John Isner, and Steve Johnson have reached the top 25 or better on that professional Tour after attending US Universities.
Scholarship Breakdown:
Each University team awards a certain number of scholarships to its players. Players with a higher level of play will have a much better chance of receiving a University placement. For instance, based on the French System, a player would need a minimum ranking of 15 to realistically expect a substantial scholarship at the time of leaving the Academy.
What Else do they Need to be Eligible for a Scholarship?
– A player needs to be 17 years old or older
– Obtain a High School degree with a minimum GPA of 10-12/20
– Complete the TOEFL and SAT
Branches of Study that Some of our Players have Chosen:
A Bachelor, Masters or PHD in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Finance, Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Sports Management, Sciences, Engineering and many more.
So there you have it: If you’re serious about playing University tennis in the US, then now’s the time to checkout Mouratoglou Tennis Academy. The High Performance team is more than eager to help any athlete reach their goals.
