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In Norddeutschland ist Antonio Valdes Zuhause. Antonio Valdes Academy bedeutet die höchste Qualität und Kooperation für alle unsere Spieler und Vereine.

ANTONIO VALDES TENNIS IS COMMITTED WITH PASSION TO GIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO OUR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. EVERY PLAYER HAS A DIFFERENT GOAL, AND WE MAKE EVERY GOAL OUR OWN QUEST. WE FOCUS ON TEAMWORK TO GIVE EACH OF OUR PLAYERS A TAILOR MADE TRAINING PROGRAM IN ORDER TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. RESPECT, HONESTY, DISCIPLINE, INDEPENDENCE, AND RESILENCE ARE THE MOST RELEVANT ATTRIBUTES OF

OUR ESSENCE. AVT'S BELIEF IS TO CREATE TRUE LEADERS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE ORGANIZED SUCCESS. ANTONIO VALDES TENNIS WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND AN INVITATION TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME THROUGH OURYEARLY, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, OR DAILY PROGRAM.

30/08/2026

🎓🇺🇸 FIRST DAY. NEW SCHOOL. NEW CHAPTER.

From Germany to the halls of an American high school — Merle’s exchange year is officially underway.

New classmates. New routines. New experiences. And a whole year of memories still waiting to be made.

Merle, enjoy every moment — this is what you came for. 🇩🇪✈️🇺🇸

Play with Purpose.

29/08/2026

🇺🇸 WELCOME TO AMERICA, CARL! 🇩🇪⚽

One flight.
One big decision.
A whole new world ahead.

From Germany to Alabama — Carl has officially arrived in the USA and his High School Exchange adventure begins now.

New school. New team. New family. New memories.

Carl, make every moment count.

Your American chapter starts here. 🇺🇸

Play with Purpose.

28/08/2026

🇺🇸 WELCOME TO AMERICA, MERLE! 🇩🇪

From saying goodbye in Germany to being welcomed by her host family in the USA. ❤️

The preparation is over.
The journey is real.
And a brand-new chapter begins now.

Merle, enjoy every moment, embrace the unexpected, and make this year one to remember.

Your American adventure starts here. 🇺🇸

Play with Purpose.

23/08/2026

🇺🇸 THE FIRST WEEK. THE FIRST MEMORIES. THE BEGINNING.

This week, our AVA Exchange Students walked into their American high schools for the first time.

New schools. New friendships. New cultures. New opportunities.

Today, on Sunday, we look back and celebrate every student who had the courage to begin.

David in Miami is one of them. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

Your American story has officially begun.

Play with Purpose.

13/08/2026

🇺🇸 MERLE’S AMERICAN JOURNEY BEGINS 🇩🇪

A new country.
A new family.
A new school.
A new chapter.

The picture is from the farewell celebration in Germany, where friends and family came together to wish Merle all the best for her exchange year.

After months of preparation, applications, interviews, paperwork, a successful J-1 visa process, and countless conversations along the way, Merle is ready to begin her High School Exchange experience in the United States.

This is what an exchange year is all about: having the courage to leave what is familiar behind, step into something completely new, and discover how much you can grow along the way.

Merle, embrace the people you meet, the challenges that make you stronger, the friendships you build, and all of those unexpected moments that will eventually become some of your favorite memories.

From Germany to the USA — the preparation is complete.

Now the adventure begins. 🇺🇸

We are proud to accompany you on this journey and will be right there with you throughout the year.

Welcome to your American chapter, Merle.

Play with Purpose.

12/08/2026

🇺🇸 WELCOME TO MIAMI, DAVID! 🎾

From Germany to Miami — the journey is officially underway.

After months of preparation, school applications, documentation, J-1 visa processing, countless conversations, and a shared commitment from everyone involved, David Blindow has officially arrived in the United States to begin his 2026–2027 High School Exchange experience.

And this moment says it all.

Waiting for David at Miami International Airport were his host family, David Ensignia Sr. and Jacit Gonzalez, ready to welcome him not simply into their home, but into their family and everyday life in Miami.

For David, this year represents much more than studying abroad.

It is an opportunity to grow academically.
To compete and develop as an athlete.
To experience a new culture.
To become more independent.
To build relationships that can last a lifetime.
And to continue preparing for his long-term dream of studying and playing college tennis in the United States.

At AVA, these are the moments that remind us why we do what we do.

The goal isn’t simply to send a student to America.

The goal is to build the right environment around the student so they can grow into the person and athlete they are capable of becoming.

David, enjoy every moment. Embrace the challenges, the opportunities, the people, and the experiences ahead.

Your American chapter starts now.

Welcome to Miami, David. Welcome home. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

A special thank you to the Blindow family for their continued trust, to the Ensignia family for opening their home and hearts, and to everyone behind the scenes who helped make this moment possible.

Play with Purpose.

08/08/2026

🇩🇪 HOME…what a journey!

After months in the United States, Hanno Niemeier has arrived back in Germany.

What started as a High School Exchange became so much more.

🇺🇸 A new school system.
🎾 A championship season with Miami Palmetto.
🏆 GMAC County Champions.
🏆 District Champions.
🌎 His first international ITF experiences.
🎾 High Performance training with David Ensignia Tennis Academy.
🤝 New teammates, coaches, friends and a second family.
✈️ And countless experiences far beyond the tennis court.

There were victories. There were challenges. There were lessons. And through all of them, there was growth.

A special thank you to Hanno’s family for trusting AVA with this journey, to everyone who welcomed and supported him in Miami, and to David Ensignia Tennis Academy for opening doors and becoming such an important part of his experience.

Hanno, welcome home.

Take the memories with you. Take the lessons with you.

And most importantly—

keep going.

Because this was never the finish line.

It was preparation for what comes next.

Play with Purpose.

18/07/2026

Another strong weekend. Another step forward. 🏆🇩🇪

Congratulations to Lukas Boltzen on winning the 4. ETV Jugend-Cup 2026 (U14 Singles), a DTB J-3 national ranking tournament in Hamburg.

Throughout the week Lukas demonstrated composure, consistency and resilience, earning the title against a highly competitive field.

What makes this achievement even more meaningful is that it comes after months of consistent work—both in training and competition—as Lukas continues preparing for his long-term High School journey in the United States.

At AVA, we believe championships are built long before athletes arrive in America.

They are built through discipline, daily habits, strong academics, family support, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Congratulations, Lukas.

The journey continues.

Play with Purpose.

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27/06/2026

Champions are built together 🏆

Congratulations to Lukas Boltzen and his teammates on becoming U15 Team Champions of Schleswig-Holstein! Tennisverein Uetersen v. 1926 e.V. 👏🎾

While individual tournaments measure your own performance, team competitions teach something just as important: trust, leadership, resilience, and playing for something bigger than yourself.

Lukas has been enjoying a fantastic season—continuing to compete against older players, contributing to his team’s success, and preparing for the next chapter of his journey.

Every match, every practice, and every experience is another step toward his dream of studying and competing in the United States.

We’re proud to be part of your journey, Lukas. Keep enjoying the process, stay humble, and keep chasing your goals.

The best is yet to come. 🇩🇪➡️🇺🇸

20/06/2026

🌎⚽ From Germany 🇩🇪 to the United States 🇺🇸, Philippines 🇵🇭 Aruba 🇦🇼, and beyond.

One of the most rewarding parts of the exchange experience is discovering that sports connect people across cultures, languages, and borders.

Hanno and Carlo from Germany, together with Diana from the Philippines and Jay from Aruba, enjoyed the FIFA Fan Festival in Downtown Miami while celebrating the global spirit that makes the World Cup 2026 so special.

As Germany takes on Ivory Coast today, we wish the German National Team the very best of luck. 🇩🇪

A special thank you to David Ensignia Tennis Academy for opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping international student-athletes feel at home while pursuing their dreams in the United States.

Moments like these remind us that an exchange year is about much more than academics and athletics. It is about friendships, cultural exchange, personal growth, and memories that last a lifetime.

Play with Purpose ✨

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Braunstraße 40
Kiel
24145

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+4943155688623

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