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!