September Member Promotion

Dear APF Members,

This September we would like to offer a special stringing promotion. Regular price of 820B will be discounted to 550B. Take this opportunity to get a fresh set of new strings into your racket. It will certainly feel and play so much better!!!

Special ENG Event: Consistent Forehand & Backhand with Coach George

Coach George here with a 'special lesson: forehand and backhand consistency' in English for our members @ APF Academies. Majority of our lessons are in Japanese, but today we spiced up the lesson by adding a bonus feature teaching ALL in English.

Zero 1 Pattaya: Final Day

Hello everyone! Zero 1 Pattaya has ended, but this is just the beginning for these 15 young warriors! Fantastic location, good weather, and food made the event a true success . This mini-camp focuses on building better human individuals, perseverance, and strengthen the ability to make better choices through the sport of tennis. To get a small sample of what the camps are about click below:

 2015 allout beat

'Zero 1' in Pattaya

Hello everyone! 2015 Zero 1 kicked started in Pattaya @ the beautiful Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa Hotel. Sixteen juniors are participating in this rewarding, educational, and fun tennis camp. Head coaching staff Mr. Kaneko Hideki and Mr. Kenichiro Tsukada will be making their way over to Japan spreading the Zero 1 camp into nine different cities.

Chang Thailand ITF Junior G4 (week 2) Champion Matsuda Misaki

Hello everyone!
Last week I had the privilege to briefly oversee four ITF Junior players from Japan.  During the second week, Matsuda Misaki (photo: right) won her way from the qualifier and into the main draw ultimately defeating Khim Igulpas (PHI) [1] 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the finals. My first impression about Misaki was her on-court smile and powerful ground strokes especially her two-handed backhand.

Summer Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20

Hello everyone we've kicked started the junior tennis program for the summer. Eight enthusiastic and bright K2 and Y1 students have joined the class. Today we began by understanding keywords such as bounce catch, bounce pass, bounce hit, and rally. The kids caught on quickly and are eager to continue the bounce hitting where they finished.  Getting the timing is a bit tricky at first, but by the end of next weeks lesson more and more students with be able to get it down. We called the game, "Soccer Tennis" today which was hitting the ball over the net and scoring into the soccer goal! It was creative and fun!

T83 (7/27) Schedule and Coach change

Starting T83 (7/27) Tuesday will be OPEN 

New Coaches Shift 

• Members wishing to change class must fill out the 'information change form' at the reception.
• 'Information change forms' must be filled out and submitted before the end of the 2nd week of new term. 

Junior Tennis: Last day @ AISB soi 20

Hello everyone!
What an amazing six months starting from the second week of January to the middle of June. I am having a wonderful experience and opportunity working with the Australian International School of Bangkok soi 20 and soi 31 campus. The students, teachers, and staff are all courteous making the school a very special place.

Basics & Match Play Lesson on Visakha Bucha Day

Hello everyone! Today is Visakha Bucha Day where most schools and some businesses are closed. At APF Academies we had a special event where the beginner and intermediate level students had a chance to further enhance their basic skills, learn some tactics, and match play. In the middle of the hottest part of the day the student and coaches played their hearts out!

American Jack Sock upsets Dimitrov @ Roland Garros 2015

Congratulations to his first round win nicknamed 'J.Sizzle'! Jack Sock defeated the world no. # 10  Grigor Dimitrov from Bulgaria at the current Roland Garros 2015. The score being 7-6(9-7), 6-2, 6-3. Jack is an American tennis player from Lincoln, Nebraska his current world ranking is no.# 37. His weapons are his big serve and huge forehand which he stated were firing well for him during the match.  Latest news: Roland Garros

New Additions to APF Academies

Hello everyone! We have been busy renovating and updating our facility to make your visit and membership at APF Academies a memorable and one with more comfort. As you walk up to our tennis courts you will notice this big welcome sign welcoming each and every person who walks into our club. Stayed tuned in for the current updates happening. 

Week 2: Junior tennis AISB soi 20 campus

Today was week two for junior tennis at AISB soi 20 campus. We really kept the energy going in 36 degree weather through out the entire 45 minute program. Today we practiced our forehand, backhand, and finished the day with the game called 'jailbreak.' It was the first time playing the game and I hope it will catch on for next week. I am amazed with the progress I see from the students from last term Ava, Nishka, Amber, and William. They have all improved! 

Week 2: Junior Tennis ASIB soi 31 campus

Today we learned how to play doubles challenger. After our basic warm-up and ground strokes we went into the game. Two champions are standing across the opposite side of the net, while five challengers rotate using the hula hoops. It was fun watching everyone feel the nerves of getting the ball back across the net and into the yellow line area. Stay tuned for next week!

Junior Event: Basic & Match Play

Eleven juniors participated in the event 'Basic & Match class' today where the focus was tuning the forehand 'basic swing' and backhand 'face-up'. This event came at a good time over a long five day holiday weekend. Normal classes run 90 minutes, but todays event was for two hours. Also, practicing the serve we went into playing singles & doubles matches. It was a great time for all who joined!

Price Increase Information

May 4th, 2015 

Price Increase Notice 

Dear APF Academies Member, 

Thank you for choosing and supporting APF Academies. 

In order to provide better service to our members and to cover rising costs, group lesson prices will increase effectively starting Monday, July 27th, 2015 Term 83. 

As you many already know renovations to the waiting room area, additional walkway features are planned, and an automatic cancellation & make-up system will be installed towards the end of July. Furthermore, we will start opening on Tuesdays. 

Thank you for your understanding. At APF APF Academies we value our member needs as we continually look for new ways to provide higher quality service. 

Please view the following information below for price change and effective billing date. 

APF Academies 

Kaneko Hideki 

Managing director 

Junior Tennis @ AISB soi 31

Term 3 after school Junior tennis has commenced. This is the open area we use to set up our mini-net, drop down lines, and targets. It is spacious, cool, and shaded away from sun and rain. I was excited to work with the new group of students. A few returned from term 2 and others are completely new. I look forward to working with the new group and believe it will be a fantastic term! 

Junior Tennis @ AISB soi 20 Term 3 week1

A new after school activity term has begun at the Australian International School of Bangkok soi 20 campus. Previous students from last term came back and several new students also joined the group. A total of seven students have joined the class. I look forward to spending the next several weeks with the new group having fun and learning about the fantastic game of tennis!

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Every single day is another chance to learn something new!"

Congratulations New Year One Students!!

We'd like to congratulate the following students who have been admitted from pre-school into primary school. They are 

• Matsuura Ryosuke 
• Ito Kennosuke 
• Shigetomi Eita 
• Akimoto Yukiya 
• Fujimori 
• Ami 
• Ito Runa 
• Yamazaki Jintaro 
• Saito Naruhito 
• Hamamoto Shion 

'All the Best' to a new beginning!

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 & Soi 31 week 10

Hello everyone! Thank you for the fantastic first ten weeks of tennis at both campuses. I hope to see familiar and new faces starting the next after school term. Summer school will be starting from June 22nd ~ July 17th where we hope to offer tennis twice a week on Monday & Thursday 14:15 ~ 15:00.

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Every single day is another chance to learn something new!"

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 & Soi 31 week 9

Hello everyone! I took a 'selfie' of myself before class soi 31 campus. What do you think? As we close in on the summer months things get a bit hotter, but luckily we are shaded under the roof and fans inside provide a breeze. At both campuses this week we played 1/2 court first to 3 point matches. At the soi 20 campus, year 1 students used the bouncy ball while at the soi 31 campus stage 3 ball 

March Promo for Adult Group Lesson Members

For our adult group lesson members we've extended the February promotion through March due to popularity. Now is your chance to get some 1 on 1 assistance from our helpful staff.  Limited time and availability so don't wait until the last minute!!

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year!! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis skills as well. 

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 week 8

Hello everyone! Today we reviewed our basic coordination skills along with partner activities involving bounce hit / bounce catch and finishing with our forehand and backhand. It also great to see how the kids are understanding the 'concept' of hitting the ball into a certain area especially noticed with the serve. I am so so impressed with the progress from the smallest child to the strongest. Thank you for another fun day.  

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year! All the best to all! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis game!

Makha Bucha Holiday Junior Challenge

A national holiday celebrated in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia celebrating Buddha. It became an official holiday in 1957. People wake up early to give alms to monks and in the evening temples are full with people listening to sermons. A candle ceremony also performed around the temple. 

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 31 week 7

At soi 31 we are using the red ball stage 3 and it has been great! The children are able to make better contact at waist height and able to control the ball better opposed to hitting with a regular tennis ball. Today along with our review we practiced moving back using side step and then hitting the ball. Everyone understood the 'concept' very well!! The rallies are becoming a bit longer during the points.

'I look forward to seeing everyone again next week!' 

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Every single day is another chance to learn something new!"

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 week 7

Today was the first day of introducing the volley. Without using the racket we simply practiced moving forward keeping the elbow and hands out in front making contact directly behind the ball to mimic the volley shot. Everyone did great today in the heat!

"See you next week! "

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year! All the best to all! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis game!

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 31 week 6

Hello everyone. Week 6 at AISB soi 31 campus. Full turn out of children and had a great time! Today we started with our forehand and backhand rotation drill followed by a groundstroke, short-ball, and volley exercise to introduce the volley. At the end we finished with a singles 'champion and challenger game' first to two points. We had everyone start with a bounce hit serve!

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Every single day is another chance to learn something new!"

Happy Chinese New Year 2015

Happy Chinese New Year! "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Mandarin) & "Gong Hey Fat Choy" (Cantonese). This year is the year of the goat (sheep).   Did you know it is the worlds largest annual migration of 2.8 billion people travelling across China to make it back to their families known as chun yun? 

Have a Wonderful New Year Celebration!! 

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Wishing all a safe and happy holiday from APF Academies!"

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 week 6

Hello everyone, week six at AISB soi 20 after school tennis. Today we went straight into the forehand and backhand on the main court, while some children practiced bounce hit bounce catch off to the side. As we got into the game we played 1/2 the court. Explaining half court and the concept of keeping the ball in play is the challenge. We will keep on playing! Stayed tuned for next week!


a few additional pictures of the set up we used today

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year! All the best to all! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis game!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello everyone its Matsushita here.

February 14th (sat) is Valentine's Day.

I personally look forward to this day every year. (laugh)

Originally a day to celebrate martyrdom of saint

The day of romance we call Valentine's Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has its origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.

18~19th Century

The west created the culture of exchanging cards, candy, gifts, or flowers with their special valentine. In Japan, starting from around the 1970's was when females would present gifts to men in a form of chocolate for Valentine's Day.

 Wishing parents and loved ones a happy V-day

In the APF cafe, we have arranged complementary cookies and coffee.

Please enjoy the moment while at APF.

Staff Introduction

　Yuichiro Matsushita　APF academies coach

　Lately I love to travel around the city to find small coffee shops.

　The ones that are small and not too busy are the cafes I love the most. 

After School Tennis @ AISB School soi 31 week 5

Hello everyone! Week five at soi 31campus.  We practiced our forehand, backhand, and side movement. Finished off with our team singles points first to 3 points and rotate. Everyone understands how to keep track of points! Next week we will add the self serve in and see how everyone plays the game! 

"Look forward to seeing everyone next week!!"

For more photo's please click the link below

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year! All the best to all! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis game!

After School Tennis @ AISB School soi 20 week 5

Hello everyone! Week 5 today we spent the day hitting forehands and backhands. Everyone understood the bounce and hit concept. We even got to hitting the ball from the side of our bodies. It was amazing!!  We played a game called circle rally at the end. 

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 31 week 4

Hello everyone! Week 4. It's amazing to see rallies going back and forth with just four weeks of practice! Each student has become more aware of how to play the game.  In this photo I've asked Mitchell to kindly take a few photos of our lesson and he decided to take a picture of the ball we use."Coach likes the photo very much Mitchell thank you!"

After School Tennis @ AISB School soi 20 week 4

The fourth week has passed and everyone is understanding how to serve, rally, and score. Today we introduced hitting the ball from the side of our bodies. Forehand and backhand (right side / left side).  Everyday is fun filled with good smiles and laughter!!

APF Academies New Year Party @ My Porch

We had a nice New Year Lunch Party Celebration @ My Porch Soi 39. Thank you for the great turn out of members from several different classes (F/BG, BG/IM, IM/AD). The accommodation and quality of food at the restaurant was very feasible. We had a nice relaxing time with plenty of laughs and surprising stories to tell!!Stay tuned for the next lunch party!! 

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 31 week 3

Today at the soi 31 campus we had fun playing singles points! First to 3 points friendly match using clothespin to keep track of the score. The rotation went smoothly and everyone was in good team spirit. We finished the lesson with proper sportsmanship handshakes and thanked each other.

After School Tennis Program @ AISB School soi 20 week 3

Hello everyone! Everyone was eager to learn more about the game. Today we added scoring. Sung-Chun had been a great helper showing everyone how to bounce hit and bounce catch which is the introduction to the rally we had practiced from the second week.  It's so nice to have everyone watch and listen to the instructions.

PALM: U14 2015 Thai National Team Member from P-class

He's done it!!

Winning his last match 60,63 Palm won all four matches at the Thai National Selection allowing him to be a member of this years 2015 U14 Thai National Team.