What we do
High Performance Tennis
Through the Anthony Harris Tennis Academy, MATCH beneficiaries get access to the highest calibre of tennis coaching South Africa has to offer with the ultimate goal of helping them reach a professional level.
To ensure this, MATCH offers:
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including hard and clay courts (essential to train for international tournaments)
- Fully equipped gym and biokinetics
- Professionally accredited tennis coaches with a proven development plan
- Medical care and rehabilitation
- Sporting equipment and clothing
- Local and international tournament travel and entry fees
Quality Education
At MATCH a high level of education is just as important as athletic prowess, providing beneficiaries with an alternate pathway to success by offering tertiary scholarships.
To ensure this, MATCH offers:
- Access to a high-tech classroom, providing a blended learning environment
- Two full-time highly qualified teachers
- Online academic program
- Government based, standardised examinations
- Personalised attention and tutoring
- Flexible academic calendar that accommodates training and travel schedule
Personal Development
Our program extends beyond the court. The best way for children to optimise growth and learning is by providing a safe, nurturing environment to plant the seeds for success.
To ensure this, MATCH offers:
- Comfortable, well-maintained accommodation in low-crime neighbourhood
- Close proximity to academy, which eliminates travel time and costs
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House mother to oversee emotional and social needs and ensure a loving,
caring environment. -
Weekly sessions with a social worker to overcome social and
emotional challenges. - Sporting equipment and clothing.
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Mentoring from guest speakers, such as retired professional athletes
and MATCH alumni.