NAPLES,
Fla., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón proudly debuts The Mouratoglou Tennis
Center Naples Tiburón, marking world renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou's first dedicated teaching
facility in Florida. This exciting
partnership introduces a premiere academy in Southwest Florida, offering world-class
coaching and an unparalleled tennis experience for resort guests
and members. Hailing from Nice,
France, Mouratoglou's esteemed tennis program is best known
for producing world-ranked tennis champions including Serena Williams (USA), Coco Gauff (USA), Holger
Rune (Denmark), and
Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece).
The newly opened Mouratoglou Tennis Center Naples Tiburón offers
a diverse array of programming designed to improve the skills of
tennis players of all ages and experience levels across the four
outdoor Har-Tru courts at Tiburón. Four outdoor tennis courts and a
diverse array of programing designed to cater to players of all
skill levels. The facility welcomes two elite tennis coaches to
lead the program: Tennis Professional and Head Coach, Claudio Adolfssen and Coach and Mentor,
Lena Babinski.
In addition to their certification in The Mouratoglou
Methodology at The Mouratoglou Tennis Center in France, Coaches Adolfssen and Babinksi bring
extensive expertise and dedication to player development to the
program. The unique Mouratoglou Methodology is based on the idea
that every individual is unique and uses customization, adapting to
each player based on their needs. This hyper-personalized approach
to teaching, regardless of age or level, will ensure that all
players will benefit from any program and improve as quickly as
possible.
The Mouratoglou Tennis Center Naples Tiburón offers a wide
selection of programming, including:
- Private and Group Lessons: Personalized sessions
focusing on technique, strategy, and fitness.
- Clinics: Intensive workshops designed to enhance
competitive play.
- Youth Development Programs: Comprehensive training camps
and clinics for younger players.
- Tennis Camps: Seasonal camps providing immersive
training experiences for all ages.
- League and Round Robin Tournament: Exclusively for
Ritz-Carlton guests and members.
"The Tiburón community proudly welcomes the world to
Naples every year, with three
televised golf tournaments annually calling the Tiburón Golf Club
and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón home. It is wonderful to
expand our offerings and welcome an internationally acclaimed
tennis program and coach to our resort," explained General Manager
Jenny Piccione. "The Mouratoglou
Tennis Center further enhances the experience for our guests, who
enjoy an active lifestyle in this coastal sanctuary."
Originally from Los Angeles,
Chile, Coach Adolfssen represented
his country from an early age as a top-ranked junior, helping to
build his experience as a competitor and coach. During his
collegiate career at Belhaven University, he competed in
International Tennis Federation tour events across South America. With more than a decade of
coaching experience, Adolfssen players have found success at the
high school, college, and professional level, including a 5A State
Championship in Georgia, three
successful junior programs, and two South Palm Beach Women's Tennis
Association ladies' teams. A Professional Tennis Registry certified
coach, Adolfssen's ambition is to develop and manage a robust
program in Naples to deliver a
one-of-a kind tennis experience for all players.
Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia,
Babunski ranked in the Top 5 for Serbia Under 18 and played
Division-1 Tennis at Miami University.
In her most recent coaching position, she served as the collegiate
Women's Tennis Head Coach at Wagner
College, focusing on high performance Division-1 players.
Babunski also held the position of Tournament Director for the John
McEnroe Tennis Academy in Roslyn, New
York. In her four-year collegiate career, she appeared
earned 27 singles play victories and 22 doubles-play wins. Babunski
finds immense joy in helping players elevate their game through
tailor-made programs that improve techniques and instill the
enjoyment of the game.
For more information and updates on the opening of The
Mouratoglou Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón,
please visit www.RitzCarlton.com/Tiburon.
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON NAPLES, TIBURÓN
The Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond Ritz-Carlton Naples,
Tiburón, is renowned for its exceptional personalized service,
inventive cuisine, and luxurious accommodations, with panoramic
views of the adjacent Greg
Norman-designed Tiburón Golf Club. The 295-room
Mediterranean-style resort, ranked as one of the top hotels in the
U.S. by Travel + Leisure and U.S. News & World Report, provides
world-class service, an excellent culinary program including the al
fresco Latin American-inspired Ría, as well as unmatched family
experiences such as the immersive Reservoir, which boasts a 600 ft
lazy river, dedicated family pools, and luxury cabanas. A
celebrated destination for active lifestyles, the luxury resort is
home to the Mouratoglou Tennis Center under the direction of
world-renowned tennis coach, Patrick
Mouratoglou, as well two 18-hole championship golf courses
which host three professional tournaments annually in partnership
with the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour.
ABOUT MOURATOGLOU ACADEMY
With state-of-the-art infrastructure at the forefront of
innovation, the Mouratoglou Academy has received widespread
recognition as one of the world's most proficient training centers.
The Mouratoglou Academy's mission is to guide young aspiring
players as well as professionals towards achieving their full
potential. Each year, the academy hosts over 5,000 campers and
supports the daily training of 250 student-athletes, all striving
to fulfill their tennis dreams. Since its establishment in 1996,
Mouratoglou Academy has played a pivotal role in shaping the
world's most promising talents, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, Coco Gauff and
many more.
ABOUT PATRICK
MOURATOGLOU
With over 25 years at the top of the tennis industry,
Patrick Mouratoglou is one of the
most influential and respected tennis coaches of the 21st century.
With 10 Grand Slams titles, 4 Coach of the Year awards, 39 coaching
single titles, 2 Olympic medals and over 40 players who have
reached the Top 100 under his instruction — Patrick Mouratoglou knows how to succeed. While
one of the most recognizable personalities in the world of tennis -
and recently described in the English press as the closest thing
tennis has to a tycoon - Patrick's legacy goes beyond personal
achievements and the ranking success of the players he coaches. He
is actively working to change the world of tennis for the better
and to make the game more accessible for many young talents.
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott
International, Inc., currently operates over 100 hotels and over 45
residential properties in 30 countries and territories. For more
information or reservations, visit the company website at
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