Krasae U8 3rd place victory!

Our junior player from JA class Kan Tatsuta had played his first local thai tournament over the previous weekend. His quarter final battle ended close (4-5, 4-1, 8-10). Apparently a bit of confusion occurred when Kan thought he had won the first set when he got 4 games at 4-3.  It was a good learning experience and he was able to bounce back in the second and fought well in the super!

'Self-Identity Map'

Have you ever created a 'self-identity map'? It's a fun and great communication tool when meeting someone for the first time. This year at the allout beat 2015 camp, each coach has been asked to create their own self-identity map for such reason. There is no right or wrong way to create it. The first map is my own and the next few are other examples. 

Holiday Junior Challenge @ Kiarti Thanee Country Club

December 10th marked Thailand's annual Constitution Day. The Japanese school kids were off along with Thai students thus 12 high powered junior tennis players joined in on the all day Holiday Junior Challenge. It was awesome to use the newly re-surfaced tennis courts at the Kiarti Thanee Country club. The weather was perfect.

[December 10th] Holiday Junior Challenge: why not play lots of tennis under blue sky and on beautiful courts?

Its Sakai.
December 10th (Wed) holiday will be another holiday junior challenge at the Kiarti Thanee country club. Want to join?
 Pictures from the last camp at Kiarti Thanee

November 23rd (Sunday) is XTRA Jr. Lesson

Sakai Here.
This Sunday, November 23rd is XTRA Jr. Lesson 14:00 ~ 15:30.

The biggest Marathon Event of the Year.

Hello everyone! Several days ago I participated in my first full marathon. Of the numerous marathons in Bangkok throughout the year this one hosted by Standard Chartered is the biggest. This year it drew in a total of 34,500 participants. http://www.bkkmarathon.com/eng/

Congratulations Uno!! (PP class) First tournament victory!!

Hello its Sakai.
Really great news! One of our hard working thai students from the PP class Uno just won his first thai local tournament U10 at the Bangkok University Junior Championship.  

PTT Junior Masters Cup 2014

At the age of 13 our player class student Pawin Jirapoomdaje aka Palm is competing this year in the PTT Junior Master U14 at the Rama Garden Hotel. Last year Palm finished champion in U12. This year he is the first seed for the round robin matches. The photo is a background for everyone to take. Last year Palm finished champion in U12. 

[Bangkok Confectionery] Would you like to go eat tasty desserts together? @ Serendib tea room

Every tuesday is the day to go eat desserts. Hello its Sakai, the man whose got a sweet tooth. I was introduced to one of the best if not the best eatery on sukhumvit soi 23 called Serendib tea room which is well known for their creme puffs and tart. If your a dessert lover would like to go together?

Introduced to me before, the creme puff and tart were fantastic, but I highly recommend the soft and delicate pancakes are recommend.

the pancakes were moist and glutinous

Desserts are not just the only thing that is tasty. The sri lanka curry with a slight pungent flavour once you eat it you would become addicted.

The Okra in the middle is a great condiment

Custom made chairs and tables are simple with good taste. Keeps the conversation flowing.

These seats are so comfortable

Round 1 Sweets Day Debut : 11/6 (TH) 13:00~

Lets talk about tennis, other pastry shops or whatever you'd like while eating delicious desserts. Will be waiting for those you can join!! Adult class and junior member parents are all welcome as long as you like eating sweets.

Please sign up at APF Academies Front Dest. Or just come up and talk to me. 

Staff Introduction

　Ryota Sakai 　APF ACADEMIES
TUESDAY IS APF ACADEMIES SWEETS RESEARCH DAY. LOOKING TO FIND GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS DESSERT SHOPS!!

【Beginners】Enjoy the Bangkok lifestyle. Enjoy Life! Tennis at APF!

The air is dryer. "Finally the dry season is here." So we thought until the unexpected rain fell once again. Its Matsushita. 

Not just tennis, we'd like to support your Bangkok lifestyle with new information. 

[Holiday Junior Challenge] Spectacular Venue with Spectacular Friends We Gave It Our All!!

Hi its Sakai. 

Yesterday was a Thai holiday.

We had our Holiday Junior Challenge with 22 students in a fabulous environment.
The photo above was after practice. Great faces!!

Moving onward Kiarti Thanee Country club were our practice took place...

Junior Tournament APF 500 Series. The Technical level has gone up!

Hi everyone its Yuichiro. Last week I took a short holiday travelling around different coffee shops.I probably went to about 2 to 3 coffees shops per day so in all visited maybe about 10? I'll blog about these another time. 

Today we'd like to report on our Junior Singles Tournament [APF Masters Series 500]

Types of tennis surfaces. What is APF?

Thank you for always using APF Academies.
Its me Ken! I've recently returned from Jakarta. Feels like Bangkok has finally entered the dry season. Need to be cautious of our physical condition during.

Starter Class Event Wednesday, October 15th

Hello everyone. Thank you for coming-out to the Start Class event! This time are theme was to have our members participate in the class together and have fun. Tennis is a sport where you need the opposing player. The partner activities was a great way to emphasise it. Don't forget about our October and Same day registration (500B OFF) promotions! 

Players Class: Kanon Iwakuma wins Girls U14 Toyota circuit 4

Last night, Coach Sakai had the opportunity to view Kanon's performance at the Toyota U14 Final. The final was held at Ramkhamhaeng university. She came out victorious with 5-3 5-3 victory over miss Dolavee. Congratulations Kanon! Keep it going!

[Performances from our junior class] Doi Kanata (PP) Practice hard, aiming for the Big W!!

Sakai here.
Yesterday, PP junior class student Doi Kanata played at the BISAC(Bangkok International Schools Athletic Conference) 13 & under singles tournament and placed 3rd receiving the bronze medal!!

allout beat 2015 1st RND Registration Complete!

Hello Sakai here.

Thank you for all the registrations.

Maximum capacity set at 70 filled up fast.

As of this moment,
【allout beat 2015】1st round registration is closed.
All following registration will be placed on a waiting list.
Waiting athletes will be on a first come first serve basis when 2nd round registrations open.


Participants, please click on the banner below to view the required documents.
【allot beat 2015】INFORMATION↓↓↓↓↓

Introducing our staffs

Ryota Sakai 　APF ACADEMIES

Currently developing the Thai No.#1 boys 12 & Under. Experienced travelling coach for ATF, ITF Junior, and Orange Bowl. Aiming to develop juniors who can compete around the world. My motto is,"To give my best" in every class and lesson.

October Private Lesson Bonus

Hello its Sakia. October promotion for our members is...

Take a private lesson (1hr)and receive,

Original T-shirts Now on Sale!

We'd like to inform everyone our APF Academies original t-shirts are now on sale. Our members had filled out and received their t-shirt gifts that are now on sale. 

350B+

Limited supply so if your interested please ask the front desk.

Staff Introduction

　Yuichiro Matsushita　APF academies coach
　Lately I travel in search of new cafes.
　Enjoy visiting small cafes that aren't too busy.

Great Effort Tournament Challengers!

Taking place regularly is our APF academies Junior Singles Tournament.
Hi it's Matsushita your tournament director.
This time the tournament was geared towards our beginners.

October 'Halloween' Promotion!!

Hello everyone! Our October Halloween promotion is up. Trick or treat you have two choices! Don't be scared for more details ask our coaches and staff. 

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

" Back into the swing of things in 2014! My goal is to definitely learn more Thai this year, play more tennis, get into great shape, and as always inspire those who want to become better tennis players. Have a great start everyone to your new year and keep your goals alive and in-line."

                              

[allout beat 2015] Information & Registration!!

Hello this is Sakai.

Everyone thank you for waiting.

【allot beat 2015】Open registration!!

The limit for this years camp will be 70 athletes.

allout beat 2015 Information

This year marks our 11th winter allout tennis camp. A mult-structred program aimed to create an environment where junior athletes can physically and mentally exert his or her maximum potential.

Members Bring a Friend Along

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

" Back into the swing of things in 2014! My goal is to definitely learn more Thai this year, play more tennis, get into great shape, and as always inspire those who want to become better tennis players. Have a great start everyone to your new year and keep your goals alive and in-line."

                              

The Trifecta: Nishikori, Bottini, and Chang

After Kei Nishikori's fabulous run at the 2014 US OPEN his ranking has soared to world No.#6! Kei just keeps getting better and better and the buzz surrounding the reason for his most recent success are due to his new coach Michael Chang who has been working with Kei since 2013 along with his full time coach Dante Bottini. 

Whose it going to be K.Nishikori or M.Cilic?

We are all anxiously awaiting for this years 2014 US OPEN final to commence! For Japan's Kei Nishikori, he has already made history by becoming the first Japanese Man to reach the US OPEN Final. If Kei comes out victorious it will go down in the history books as Japan's proudest moments in Tennis. For Cilic (Croatia) this too will be his first ever grand slam final EVER!

'ALL THE BEST TO BOTH PLAYERS!! MAY THE BEST MAN PREVAIL!!'

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

" Back into the swing of things in 2014! My goal is to definitely learn more Thai this year, play more tennis, get into great shape, and as always inspire those who want to become better tennis players. Have a great start everyone to your new year and keep your goals alive and in-line."

                              

Holiday Junior Challenge: Fine

 
This is what it was all about on the 5th and final day. We played matches for nearly 1.5 hrs. after warming up the serve. Miss Sena and Miss Shimako post match shaking each others hand and smiling. So much fun words can not express!

Holiday Junior Challenge Day 3 & 4

Hello everyone! News from day 3 & 4 of our Holiday Junior Challenge! The boys featured here from the left, Ryunosuke, Hiroto, Shinnosuke (front),  O.Hayato (back), Kotaro, and C. Hayato having some good old fun. Just a shot captured in the moment! 

Holiday Junior Challenge Day 1 & 2

We've started our 2nd Holiday Junior Challenge camp for the Japanese kids. This is there last week of summer holiday before returning back to school. Time is limited so we want each and every student to make the best of their remaining holiday. 

Practice with Professional Player Kelsey Stevenson

Yesterday our Koki Matsuda[14] (players class) and visiting junior from Japan Toshimasa Uchiyama [17] were able to practice with professional tennis player Kelsey Stevenson [24] from Toronto, Canada.  Kelsey is a graduate from Bangkok Pattana school and has extensively lived in Bangkok, Thailand. One of his best friends is Milos Raonic!

Congratulation, Kanon!

Hi, this is Sakai.
Kanon Iwakuma from our "Players Class" has won the Bangkok Cup girls under 14's. She also played under 16's and finished as a runner-up.

Finishing in the third place..Almost there!!

Hi, this is Sakai.
Good news. Mami Hagiwara from our "Players Class" has finished in third place (Girls under12)in local tournament (TOYOTA grade5) last weekend.
Unfortunately, she could not win the tournament, but this gave her a lot of motivation, now she knows what to do to get what she wants, which is to win the title. She has been practicing a lot harder this summer.
Our other players have done well too.

【ZERO1】ZERO1 Oita. Japan tour.

Hi, this is Tsukada. I am in Oita, Japan. Oita prefecture is famously known for great hot springs. There is no way I should not take advantage of that. Now, my skin is so fresh and smooth. It is our first time presenting Zero1 in Oita. It was great having the best coaches and players for two full days.

Wimbledon doubles champion Jack Sock ATP Rank top 60

Jack Sock (USA) after winning the doubles title at Wimbledon with his doubles partner Vasek Pospisil(Canada), they came off with another doubles title in Atlanta.  Currently at the Citi Open tournament, Jack will be facing big Canadian Milos Raonic world no.# 7 second round. Jack is currently the second highest ranked American on the ATP tour. All the best Jack!!

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"I remember watching Jack as a junior playing in the Missouri Valley tournaments. Always he would playing both his age and above. People around said he was very talented. Well now we know where his talent has taken him!"


" Back into the swing of things in 2014! My goal is to definitely learn more Thai this year, play more tennis, get into great shape, and as always inspire those who want to become better tennis players. Have a great start everyone to your new year and keep your goals alive and in-line."

                              

【Players class】Congratulations Keito! All the best to your future success!

It's Sakai. Yesterday  our 6th grader Keio Nakanishi had graduated from our players class. Keito started playing tennis here at APF when he was in 2nd grade. From kids class, JF, JA, PP, and all the way to the players class he had done them all.

【ZERO1】ZERO1 Bangkok Day 2 Short Program Complete!

My body is hurting by sunburn and sleep deprivation. Hello it's Tsukada. The 2 day Zero1 camp held a Kiarti Thanee country club has come to an end.

【ZERO1】ZERO1 Bangkok: The Anticipated Camp Has Begun!

Hello it's Tsukada! Zero1 has started with Bangkok and the pace is picking up. Zero1 is a short program based off the annual winter two week 'allout' camp. This year we started locally here in Bangkok.

【Players class】U14 Palm's Victory!!

It's Sakai. The day before yesterday our players class Palm (13) competed and won a Thai PTT Magazine local tournament.

【Players class】The 'Sleeping Lion' Masaki Koga First Victory!!

It's Sakai. Several days ago I just announced our players class Palm had just won and this time our 'Sleeping Lion' Masaki Koga has finally done it winning his first ATF U14 Thailand doubles title.