Golden Ball Minis

EVERY CHAMPION ONCE HIT THEIR FIRST BALL

Every great player started as a child holding a racket that felt too big, chasing a ball that bounced too high.

At the Ferrero Tennis Academy, where two world No. 1s were developed, we know the first years shape everything that comes after. That’s why we created Golden Ball Minis: a week where young players fall in love with tennis, build real skills and go home proud of what they did.

Play first. Learn always.

At this age, children learn best through play. Every session is built around games, challenges and movement, so kids are too busy having fun to notice how much they’re improving. Our coaches use the same ideas as the Academy in Villena, simplified for young players: good movement, balance, coordination and the joy of a good rally.

Young tennis players training with red and blue balls

The right ball for every stage

We use the international red, orange and green ball system. The court, racket and ball are all scaled to the child’s size and level, so every player can rally, score points and succeed from the very first day.

Red

The first step

Slower, bigger balls on a smaller court. Children learn to track the ball, move and rally, and build confidence quickly.

Orange

More speed and more space

Players start using the full swing, simple tactics and serving to start the point.

Green

One step before the full court

Players develop consistency, direction and their first real match play, ready to join the junior programme.

Players are grouped by stage and age, so everyone is challenged at the right level.

A week full of tennis and more

Each day mixes three things:

The Ferrero Way for Minis

On-court training with games and drills from the Academy’s methodology.

Skills Zone

Movement, coordination and agility games that build the athletic base every tennis player needs.

Learn to Compete

Fun match formats where children learn to play points, keep score, win well and lose well.

The week ends with the Golden Ball Mini Festival. Every child plays, families cheer and every player goes home with a medal and a certificate.

Small players, big values

Our Academy is built on three values. In Golden Ball Minis, they are part of every game:

Effort

Trying your best on every ball.

Respect

For coaches, teammates, opponents and the court.

Superation

Being a little better today than yesterday.

These lessons go far beyond tennis.

For parents

Your child will train in small groups with coaches trained in the JC Ferrero methodology, in a safe, caring and international environment. Our aim is simple: a child who comes home tired, happy and asking, “Can I play again tomorrow?”

At the end of the week you’ll know what stage your child is at, what they achieved, and what to work on next.

Their first step on the JC Ferrero pathway

Juan Carlos Ferrero went from a young boy in Villena to world No. 1. Every journey starts with a first step, and for your child it can start here.

Give your child a first step into tennis

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