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PETER SMITH TENNIS ACADEMY
NEXT GENERATION MEMORIAL DRIVE, ADELAIDE
With the rapid expansion of the David Lloyd vision of developing Next Generation Clubs around the world, it was perhaps inevitable that a presence would be established in Australia. The choice of Memorial Drive Adelaide as the site for the first Australian development has created a unique opportunity for South Australia to become the forerunner for other clubs in this country and to become the flagship for Next Generation Tennis Academies.  The vision for Next Generation Adelaide was to redevelop the famous Memorial Drive Tennis Club and to make it “the world’s best club”. If location is important, then what a great start! Ideally situated within walking distance of the Central Business District, the Club is surrounded by historic Adelaide oval, the North Adelaide Golf Course and the River Torrens which runs through the beautiful city parklands. Add to this a $20 million facility boasting a 1500 square metre cardio vascular gymnasium, heated pools, spas, saunas, squash courts, café, bars, restaurant and function facilities and very few clubs come remotely close. 
Haydn Lewis no.1 Davis Cup Player for Barbados
with Coaches Peter and Luke Smith |
 “ In my mind, he’s the best technical coach out there!” Lleyton Hewitt - pupil to Peter Smith from ages 6 to 17 years.
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| From a tennis perspective, Memorial Drive is thought to be the only club in the world to have every outdoor playing surface available in one location. It offers 34 courts (8 Rebound Ace, 6 Hardcourt, 4 Synthetic Grass, 4 European Clay and 12 Natural Grass). |
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Facilities like these provide a wonderful environment for members aspiring to improve their tennis skills. “Peter Smith Tennis” caters for the full spectrum of players from those with a disability to those playing professionally.
The success of the David Lloyd UK Academy visits in January 2002 and 2003 has stimulated considerable interest with players from England, Brazil, Germany and particularly Japan now involved throughout the year. Feedback from these sources indicates a strong desire to build on this involvement.
This most positive response appears to be the result of a perception overseas that Next Generation Adelaide has everything – a safe modern city in a beautiful environment, an ideal climate, friendly people and a tennis programme of the highest quality. |
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This realisation has strengthened a resolve to market the Peter Smith Tennis Academy nationally and internationally as an elite learning institution for tennis.
It is an exciting prospect to think of Australian players living and training alongside players from around the world through a shared passion and commitment for achieving excellence in tennis. |
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