PLAY TENNIS!™ ACADEMY BY FREDERIC DEWITTE, AN UNMATCHED TENNIS EXPERIENCE
play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan)
AN EXCEPTIONAL TENNIS DESTINATION
With year-round sunshine, crystal-clear seas, and a world-class resort setting, the play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan) at Club Med Kabira Ishigaki offers one of the most inspiring environments in Asia for intensive tennis training.
Set within one of Japan’s most exclusive beach destinations, the Academy combines high-performance coaching with the relaxed elegance of the Club Med lifestyle—ideal for both serious improvement and unforgettable experiences.
AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE
Located inside Club Med Kabira Ishigaki, the Academy benefits from premium facilities in a secure, international resort setting.
Hard courts and artificial grass courts
High-quality lighting for evening sessions
Fitness and conditioning areas
Recovery and stretching zones
Club Med resort facilities and beach access
Restaurant, bar, swimming pool & wellness areas
Safe, family-friendly international environment
Every detail is designed to support performance, recovery, and enjoyment—on and off the court.
A REFINED COACHING PHILOSOPHY
The play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan) is built around a player-first methodology, inspired by decades of experience coaching professionals and elite juniors.
Train and think like a competitor
Individualised coaching for every player
Small groups (maximum 4 players per court)
Clear objectives and continuous assessment
Confidence-building through strengths-based development
Match-based training to transfer skills into competition
Each player is treated as a unique project, with coaching adapted to age, level, and personal goals.
We go beyond technique to truly understand each player’s mindset, motivations, and personality. Progress starts with awareness.
Individualised Coaching
Training programmes are tailored to the player—not the other way around. Every session is adapted to age, level, goals, and learning style.
Excellence Through Intensity & Joy
High standards and demanding sessions are essential—but so is enjoyment. Players train harder, longer, and better when they love the process.
Result-Driven, Human-Centred Performance
We focus on measurable progress while developing confidence, decision-making, and emotional resilience—skills that transfer beyond tennis.
Continuous Evolution
We constantly reflect, adapt, and innovate. Every session is treated as a match to win and an opportunity to improve.
OUR METHODOLOGY
PLAY FREE. PERFORM WITH PURPOSE.
At the Frederic Dewitte Tennis Academy, there is no one-size-fits-all formula. Every player is treated as a unique project, with a personalised pathway built around who they are, how they learn, and where they want to go—on court and in life.
Our methodology blends high-performance tennis principles with the Club Med spirit of openness, creativity, and multicultural exchange, creating an environment where excellence and joy coexist.
A METHODOLOGY ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE
Fred’s teaching philosophy naturally stems from a life raised within Club Med’s multicultural, creative, and athletic ecosystem. Exposure to different cultures, languages, music, and sports shaped his understanding of learning, performance, and human potential.
Combined with modern best practices in elite tennis development, this background forms a methodology that serves professional, junior, and recreational players alike.
For aspiring professionals: tennis excellence is the goal—champion mindset is the result.
For recreational players: personal growth is the goal—tennis becomes the mirror.
Every session is designed to create an athletic, engaging, and joyful learning environment. Smiles, movement, and intensity coexist—allowing players to enter a natural state of flow, where learning becomes faster, deeper, and more intuitive.
We believe players learn best when they are fully present, playful, and challenged.
At Play Tennis!™, we believe tennis is far more than a sport. It is a powerful reflection of life itself. The way a player thinks, moves, reacts, and expresses themselves on the court mirrors how they approach challenges beyond it. When this connection becomes clear, progress can unfold simultaneously—on the court and in everyday life.
Our philosophy is built around one simple idea: play free on the court to be free off the court. Through tennis, we help players develop confidence, rhythm, positive thinking, and spontaneous creativity. These essential qualities—often invisible yet decisive—naturally transfer into daily life, empowering players to grow not only as athletes, but as individuals.
We teach our players to embrace action and intention. When faced with opportunity, do you step forward and commit, or hesitate and retreat? When mistakes happen—as they inevitably do—do you carry regret, or do you listen to your body’s innate intelligence, adapt, and move forward? In tennis, as in life, progress comes from courage, awareness, and the ability to respond with optimism.
Learning to laugh at mistakes, to dance with discomfort, and to stay curious under pressure is at the heart of our coaching approach. Every session is an opportunity to build resilience, creativity, and trust in oneself.
We also believe deeply in youth development. Talent and ambition exist everywhere, regardless of background. Creating an environment where young players are seen, supported, and given a realistic opportunity to flourish is both a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously. Our academy is designed to nurture potential—athletic, personal, and human.
At Play Tennis!™, we cultivate an atmosphere where performance and joy coexist, where discipline meets expression, and where growth is measured not only by results, but by confidence, character, and freedom.
A MESSAGE FROM FRED
I want players to play free on the court—so they can be free off the court. Tennis reveals how we face opportunity, pressure, and failure. Do you step forward or retreat? Do you learn—or judge yourself?
I believe joy, rhythm, confidence, and creativity transfer seamlessly from tennis into life. My responsibility is to create an environment where talent and ambition—regardless of background—can be discovered and allowed to flourish.
Let’s work hard. Let’s laugh. Let’s grow. Let’s have fun.”
Frédéric Dewitte
Founder - play tennis!™ Academy
A RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP POTENTIAL
Talent and ambition exist everywhere, regardless of background. We believe it is our responsibility to create an environment where young players with drive, curiosity, and passion are given a genuine opportunity to be discovered and to flourish.
At play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan), we cultivate a culture where discipline meets expression, where excellence coexists with enjoyment, and where success is measured not only by results, but by confidence, character, and personal growth.
Let’s play. Let’s grow. Let’s enjoy the journey.
A TRAINING BASE FOR ELITE PLAYERS
Thanks to its privacy, climate, and resort-level comfort, Kabira Ishigaki attracts high-level players looking to train intensely while enjoying optimal recovery conditions.
Professional and elite players regularly train in similar environments worldwide—combining focused work, discretion, and lifestyle balance. This same philosophy is at the heart of the play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan) experience.
Young players from around the world join our programs, creating a truly international and open-minded atmosphere.
Our mission is to guide each player—whether their goal is competition, performance improvement, or lifelong enjoyment of tennis—by instilling discipline, confidence, and strong values.
Tennis here is not just about results.
It’s about building foundations that last.
A HOLISTIC PATHWAY: TENNIS & EDUCATION
At play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan), performance and education go hand in hand. We offer structured academic pathways that allow young athletes to pursue excellence in both sport and studies, within a truly international environment.
Japanese Program
Our Japanese Program follows the Japanese national curriculum, enabling students to continue their academic education while training daily. Schedules are carefully adapted to balance school requirements with high-level tennis development, ensuring academic continuity and athletic progression.
The American Program offers an English-language curriculum aligned with international educational standards. Designed for students aiming to study abroad or pursue international opportunities, this program allows young athletes to combine intensive tennis training with a flexible academic pathway.
Both programs are built around individualized support, allowing each student to progress at their own pace while maintaining strong academic foundations.
The Sports Programme at play tennis!™ Academy by Frédéric Dewitte in Kabira (Okinawa, Japan) is designed to help students balance academic studies with high-level tennis training. Each player follows a personalised development plan, built around their sporting objectives, school schedule, and long-term goals.
Under the guidance of experienced professional coaches, students receive individualised support to optimise performance, improve technical and mental skills, and develop strong training habits—while continuing their education in a structured and supportive environment.
This programme allows young athletes to progress confidently both on the court and in the classroom, laying the foundations for sustainable performance and personal growth.
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