The French Trip 

This trip is designed for players looking to gain competitive experience that can help them when they return home. Our recommendation is a minimum UTR of 4, with at least some prior tournament experience. We expect this trip to be among our most competitive given the emphasis on tournament play. If you are unsure whether your level is the right fit, reach out to the Atlas Tennis team and talk it through.

The price covers all accommodations, transportation within Europe besides select public transit where an individual contactless card is needed, court and tournament fees, coaching, breakfasts and dinners (except on select travel days), sightseeing, and 24/7 staff supervision.

Not included: flights to and from Europe, daily lunch, souvenirs, passport and visa fees, laundry, and any optional extras outside the planned itinerary.

The trip departs from and returns to New York, with Atlas coaches on board the group flight. Players also have the option to meet us directly in Europe—speak with us directly to learn more.  We handle all transportation once in Europe — flights, vans, and trains. Exact flight details are shared with families well ahead of departure.

We stay in safe, comfortable, clean hotels, usually with 2 or 3 players per room. Players always have their own bed, rooms are always single gender, and our coaches are always staying at the same location—players will know what room coaches are in, in case they ever need anything. We select our hotels based on past experience as well as taking into consideration the location of the tennis clubs where we'll be playing.

Breakfast and dinner are included daily (aside from travel days). We usually will have breakfast at the hotel or at a cafe nearby. For dinner, we may eat as a big group at a restaurant, have meals at the tennis clubs (most have full restaurants), or break off into smaller groups as well.

We are happy to accommodate allergies and dietary needs — just let us know.

It varies by week. During tournament stretches in the South of France, days center around matches and practice at the local club, with time to connect with the local players — in France that often means tennis, soccer, and the club pool or nearby sea.

Every stop also builds in time to explore: Stockholm, the beaches along the French Riveria, the towns of Menton and Cannes, and a day trip to Monaco.

Players can use their phones to stay in touch with family — most US carriers work easily overseas, and WiFi is available at clubs, accommodations, and most places we visit. Our coaches and directors are always reachable if a question or concern comes up. The only times we ask players not to use phones are when we are on the court, when we're walking somewhere, and during meals.

Safety is our top priority on every leg of the trip. We only travel to well-established, safe destinations, staff every trip with at least one male and one female coach who are present 24/7, and stay in close contact with trusted local hosts at each stop.

If a player gets sick or hurt, we never hesitate to seek out medical attention in any location, whether that's at a hospital, doctor's office, or pharmacy.

If you are ready to apply, please submit our Player Application. From there, we'll review everything, speak with the player references, and then follow up with next steps (usually within a few days) to lock in the spot with a deposit.