Match-playing juniors · One coach, one clear plan
Junior tennis academy alternative in Prague: Leonard Stakhovsky
Stakhovsky Tennis offers private coaching for juniors in Prague, Czech Republic. Former ATP player Leonard Stakhovsky leads each session. He checks strokes, footwork and match play, then writes a clear plan. This is an option for families looking for a junior tennis academy in Europe. It is not a boarding school or a class for new players.
The junior plan is for ages 11–17. Total roster capped at 10 players; ITF-track places capped at 2. These are caps, not open places. Ask about fit and space before you book travel.
Coaching by Leonard Stakhovsky, founder of Stakhovsky Tennis. Last updated: .
Which junior players fit this model?
Stakhovsky Tennis suits juniors who play matches but need help with their next step. Leonard reviews match play, the child's level and the time the family can give to training. A plan for local matches will differ from one for UTR goals, ITF events or US college tennis.
Has your child's progress stalled in a group? First ask what is missing. It may be more time with a coach, more peers to play with or help off court. A small practice and a large academy meet different needs.
For detailed ongoing work, see the Stakhovsky Tennis Junior Performance Program. For a short visit before a longer decision, consider a junior training camp in Prague.
One-to-one coaching or a larger academy?
Stakhovsky Tennis offers direct work with Leonard Stakhovsky. A larger academy may offer a place to stay, school and more peers to play with. This is our own guide, not an independent ranking. Check what each provider includes.
| Decision | Stakhovsky Tennis | Ask an academy |
|---|---|---|
| Daily coach | Leonard leads private sessions. | Who coaches daily, and when does the senior coach review the player? |
| Training partners | One-to-one work; extra sparring depends on availability. | Are suitable players available at the same level? |
| School and boarding | Not provided as an academy package. | What education, accommodation and supervision are included? |
| Development plan | Individual assessment, priorities and written progress review. | How is the group schedule adapted to an individual need? |
| Total cost | Written coaching quote; court and travel costs separate. | Which coaching, court, school, travel and tournament fees are extra? |
A group size alone does not show how much help a child gets. Ask who will coach, how they teach and how they check progress. Explore the Czech academy comparison and European academy guide .
What will the junior work on?
Leonard Stakhovsky builds the Stakhovsky Tennis plan from the child's game. The first goal might be to keep a stroke sound under pressure, serve with a plan or move back into place. The player must use the change in points, not just in drills.
- Start: a 90-minute court review, match video and a short written plan.
- Train: work on the chosen strokes, footwork and point patterns.
- Play: set a plan for the next match, then check what worked.
- Review: parents get notes on progress and the next steps.
- Next step: use what the player shows, not a promise of a future rank.
Parents get a progress update every week. It covers stroke goals, match results, and the next training plan. We arrange more contact when needed. Match planning is part of the work. Travel with a coach is a separate service, quoted when it serves a clear goal. Event fees, travel and rooms are not included.
What does junior coaching cost?
The Stakhovsky Tennis assessment costs 3,800 CZK (≈ €155) for 90 minutes with Leonard Stakhovsky, plus court. If the player goes on to train, the full fee counts toward the first program period. Private coaching starts at 1,600 CZK (≈ €65) per hour, plus court. Ask for a written quote for a monthly plan.
Agree the hours, venue, court fee and review schedule before committing. The practice uses TK Spoje, Hodkovičky and CLTK in Prague, subject to availability. Coaching is offered in English, Czech and Ukrainian. See prices and inclusions.
What evidence should a family review?
Stakhovsky Tennis shares case studies and sources for Leonard Stakhovsky's playing record. Read the player results , how they were measured and their limits. These are the coach's records, not an outside audit. They do not promise the same gains for your child.
For plans beyond local play, read the UTR benchmarks , college tennis research and historical junior-to-pro study . The tennis participation data gives wider context, not a child's odds of success. Past results and rating bands are guides. They cannot tell you how far a child will go.
Junior academy questions
Is Stakhovsky Tennis a residential academy?
No. Stakhovsky Tennis is Leonard Stakhovsky's small private coaching practice. It does not run a boarding school. If your child needs school, a place to stay and a large group to play with each day, compare those academy options.
Who coaches the junior each day?
Leonard Stakhovsky leads the booked private sessions at Stakhovsky Tennis. The roster cap is 10 players, with two ITF-track places at most. Ask about space before you plan a move or a long stay.
Can we try the approach before choosing a long program?
Yes. Start with the Stakhovsky Tennis assessment with Leonard Stakhovsky. If you plan to visit, ask about a short training block. Read the findings before you choose to train for longer.
Does junior coaching guarantee an ITF ranking or college scholarship?
No. Leonard Stakhovsky of Stakhovsky Tennis can help a junior train and plan. Match results decide rankings. College coaches and schools decide places and funding. The coaching fee does not buy an ITF rank or a scholarship.
Discuss the junior's next step
A parent or guardian can send Stakhovsky Tennis the player's level, dates and main goal. Leonard Stakhovsky checks the request, then confirms fit, dates and fees. Do not send ID, school files or health records.
What happens next
- Share your level, goal and preferred dates. A parent or guardian should enquire for a child.
- Leonard checks the fit and confirms the scope, price and any court arrangements.
- Review the written plan before you book or pay. An enquiry does not reserve a place.
The Stakhovsky Tennis assessment with Leonard Stakhovsky is 90 minutes: 3,800 CZK (≈ €155), plus court. Its full fee is credited toward the first program period if you continue. Coaching starts at 1,600 CZK (≈ €65) per hour, plus court. Camps and ongoing plans receive a written quote. Prices.