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• Jacksonville Gulf of Mexico Saddlebrook Preparatory School TAMPA, FLORIDA u USA Accredited Academics for Golfers and Tennis Players Orlando • H Saddlebrook • TAMPA Miami • Saddlebrook is located 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, mile east of I-75 at exit 279 (SR 54) To learn more about Saddlebrook Preparatory School visit www.saddlebrookprep.com To arrange for a visit to the school, please call (813) 907-4421 u Expanding The Mind u Building The Body u Shaping The Character Saddlebrook Resort u Tampa 5700 Saddlebrook Way u Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA 33543 813/907-4300 u 800/729-8383 u Fax 813/991-4713 www.saddlebrookprep.com www.saddlebrookprep.com WELCOME MISSION Saddlebrook Preparatory School offers students an international environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and healthy competiveness in a safe and supportive community Our academic program, encompassing elementary through high school, offers small classes and innovative instruction that follows a college preparatory curriculum Our school, working in partnership with the tennis and golf academies, we strive to instill character and promote responsible citizenship The student body assures a learning environment at Saddlebrook enriched by cultural diversity which encourages students to exchange ideas and forge a commitment to lifelong learning VISION Saddlebrook Preparatory School will be a dynamic educational community that inspires optimal student achievement and fosters a thirst for knowledge Our school’s efforts to expand the mind, build the body, and shape the character will prepare students to meet the evolving challenges and high expectations of the twenty-first century Graduates will become responsible and competent world-wide leaders who make a positive difference in their global communities CORE VALUES • Expanding the Mind Saddlebrook Preparatory School students pursue knowledge with curiosity and creative thinking They build self-discipline and life management skills that lead to future success, and they respect ideas and opinions that may conflict with their own through open mindedness and cultural diversity • Building the Body Saddlebrook Preparatory School students utilize strong work ethics and well-developed time management skills to achieve their maximum athletic potential • Shaping the Character Saddlebrook Preparatory School students develop mental toughness, persistence, dedication, and ethics through the rigors of competition They also promote compassion and respect for others, demonstrate leadership and service to community, and strive for futures founded upon virtue Saddlebrook Preparatory School is an independent, private school located at luxurious Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, approximately 12 miles north of Tampa, Florida Saddlebrook Prep’s unique holistic program combines an AdvancED and FCIS accredited, college preparatory academic program for grades through 12 with the world-class training environments of Saddlebrook Golf Academy and Saddlebrook Tennis Academy Saddlebrook Prep provides an environment that allows students to excel in the classroom and through golf and tennis, to learn life’s lessons by playing by the rules, by building personal integrity, honesty, commitment, and trustworthiness In addition, a high value is placed upon the importance of social skills, of respecting others, and of representing oneself honorably in tournament play and throughout the community Saddlebrook Prep is home to over 100 student-athletes from countries all over the world and provides a culturally rich learning environment Small classes allow students to benefit from instruction provided by highly qualified and dedicated teachers Saddlebrook offers students the choice to enroll in our boarding program or live with a parent or legal guardian Non-boarding families may choose from several living arrangement options including the purchase or rental of private homes or condominiums on property or in the surrounding community Saddlebrook Preparatory School alumni continue their education at prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and abroad We are proud to educate well-rounded and successful young adults SADDLEBROOK PREP SCHOOL PROGRAM Saddlebrook’s school was founded in 1993 as a public high school in a business partnership with the School Board of Pasco County In 1997, the school became private and was renamed Saddlebrook Preparatory School Situated in a highly secure gated community of 480 acres with well-supervised residential facilities for students from elementary to high school, the school very quickly began to draw student athletes from all over the world Saddlebrook Prep’s student body comes from more than two dozen countries, forming a multi-cultural learning community that lives, studies and trains at either the Tennis or Golf Academies, while preparing for college Saddlebrook Preparatory School is proud to be accredited by AdvancED and the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) High-level academics characterize our college preparatory program which attracts student athletes from grades through 12, who are instructed in classes with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1 For international students, we offer intensive English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes as part of the curriculum SADDLEBROOK PREP CURRICULUM Our curriculum reflects the Common Core State Standards, which provide consistent, clear goals for student learning in a high quality educational setting Saddlebrook Preparatory School has joined with other schools in Florida to ensure more consistent exposure to materials and learning experiences through curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation to prepare students for college and the careers that will follow The full Saddlebrook Preparatory School curriculum scope and sequence for all courses can be found on the school’s web page Mathematics, as taught at Saddlebrook Preparatory School, conforms to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and the Common Core State Standards A rigorous mathematics education in algebra and 2, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus + mathmatical physics, and probability and statistics creates a cutting edge information pool, supported by carefully selected internet-based e-texts The school’s outstanding English/Language Arts curriculum sequences required and elective courses in writing, grammar, language study, speech, listening, and World, American and British literature The school’s standards-based curriculum trains students to write collegelevel essays, craft journalistic-quality articles, read complex texts of all genres, and discuss academic issues with fluency The Humanities are a vivid, crucial part of everyone’s identity Courses in the history of human creative expression world-wide from architecture to music, and from prehistoric times to the present, trace the origins of art as a reflection of the forces of nature as well as the mysteries of life and death Science education at Saddlebrook provides conceptual and quantitative understanding through multimedia instruction and lab-based experiences Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry, with rotating elective courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Zoology, afford students challenging opportunities to demonstrate their critical thinking skills, content knowledge, and reasoning abilities Social Studies at Saddlebrook is multi-disciplinary and is focused on developing critical thinking, research proficiency, effective communication, and problem solving In support of these values, a wide range of social studies disciplines including world history, economics, and American government is supported and enlivened by electives in psychology, law, contemporary history, and political science Second-language classes at Saddlebrook include Spanish and French Emphasis is placed on the role of languages in creating cognitive cultural awareness, appreciation of diversity, and utility as a life skill, opening many doors to success Four levels of Spanish language education, Spanish through 4, aid students to approach nativespeaker oral and written fluency Technology-rich learning experiences provide essential high-tech skills Mimio interactive instructional technology is available in every classroom Elementary, Middle and Upper School students employ their own laptop computers and utilize the school’s wireless network to access e-textbooks, teacher websites and the school’s excellent online databases, which include Discovery Education Streaming, Gale, Destiny, and Kahn Academy, all of which enhance our outstanding Media Center Student laptops are required to be outfitted with the latest version of Microsoft Office Student laptops in the learning lab accelerate English learner’s development language skills Our ESOL students have a three-pronged instructional plan, which incorporates direct instruction, peer learning, and language software through Rosetta Stone and Success Maker - to facilitate their individual English language acquisition plans ESOL SAT/ACT PREP ESOL students develop English language learning skills through practice in; reading, writing, speaking, and listening Our students are provided opportunities to speak the english language in a safe setting, to ask questions, and engage in curricular activities both individually and in small groups Outside of the ESOL classroom, in standard content-area courses, ESOL students are given English language support by our instructional staff and their peers Saddlebrook Prep School’s small class sizes enable us to provide differentiated instruction, which best meets the needs of every student - through individualized programs and progress monitoring SAT/ACT Prep is a one semester elective designed to develop testtaking skills, for the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), the College Board’s standardized test on which post-secondary admission is based at many colleges and universities Students are assessed diagnostically at the beginning of the Fall semester and throughout the course Students learn and discuss different tactics that relate to each of the sections, drills in math, reading and writing questions, and take practice tests to improve their scores During the Fall semester, full length practice test activities expand student confidence levels, lower distractions, and increase efficient use of test time The culminating activity is to register for the SAT through the guidance counselor An evening tutorial SAT/ACT preparation course is offered in the Spring semester GUIDANCE & COLLEGE PLANNING Goal Achievement Plan (GAP) is an annual planning process that all Saddlebrook Prep students, from 3rd through 12th grade will participate in The Student Planning Coordinator will collaborate with the Guidance Counselor, Athletic Coaching Staff, Parents, Students, and Academic Advisors to identify the academic and athletic potential of each student athlete in their collegiate and professional pursuits The Student Planning Coordinator will work with all stakeholders to develop both short and long term goals for entrance into a variety of colleges and athletic possibilities The GAP’s will be progress monitored throughout the year to ensure that our student’s pursuits and goals are focused on and achieved College Planning is provided through the Guidance Department Our Guidance Counselor meets with students, in the 9th through 12th grades, to ensure that college preparation and planning as well as entrance requirements are met The primary focus of our college planning program will be unique to each student and will satisfy individual needs and goals For many international students, the complexity of the documentation can be daunting, the testing proficiencies challenging, and the language a barrier to understand We facilitate guidance and counseling for our students in order for them to gain admission to the university of their choice This process brings all stakeholders together to create a blueprint for college admission and achieving athletic goals Since 1993, Saddlebrook Preparatory School has sent its graduates to prestigious universities and colleges, and listed here are some of those: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Arizona State University Barry University Binghampton University (SUNY) Boston University Boston College Brigham Young University Brown University Bryant University Colby College College of William and Mary Campbell University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida State Gardner-Web University George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Tech Hardin-Simmons University Harvard University Hofstra University Indiana University John Hopkins University Manhattan College Marshall University Methodist College Michigan State University New York University Notre Dame Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Pepperdine University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rollins College Rutgers University • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • San Diego State University Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University Texas Southern University Tulane University United States Military Academy at West Point United States Naval Academy at Annapolis University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Kentucky University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of Miami/Ohio University of Montreal University of Nevada - Las Vegas University of North Carolina University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Richmond University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Vanderbilt University Villanova University Western Michigan University Xavier University Yale University SADDLEBROOK TENNIS The best junior players come to Saddlebrook Prep to help advance their goals of playing on the pro tour and receive a Division or NCAA scholarships Players are challenged daily in preparation for competion with other top ranked juniors at national and international ITF and USTA tournaments Our tennis program is uniquely designed to fully integrate a high level college preparatory school with our elite and demanding tennis training schedule The Saddlebrook Tennis system is a comprehensive program that gives student-athletes the opportunity to work on the total game of tennis, including technique, endurance, competition, athletic performance, fitness, and mental conditioning Competitive Environment - Student-athletes train with their peers pushing them each and every day to raise their bar on their game They engage in competitive ladder matches as well as practice matches, during which players acquire invaluable experience and are mentored by the staff in all the nuances of the game Coaches - The student-athletes work with experienced full-time core group of coaches every day of the week The coaches also travel to tournaments to observe the players in a competition environment and advise them on strategies to employ The coaches also send quarterly progress reports to parents or guardians Player Accountability - Student-athletes have every opportunity to take their games to the next level, but it comes down to each child’s individual commitment and willingness to work through adversity and to set goals Starting with their performance profile, students must constantly set goals for themselves and focus on the end result and hard work Additional tools such as match evaluations from our staff members and mental skill training will help our students achieve the goals of a lifetime SADDLEBROOK GOLF ACADEMY Saddlebrook Prep golf students take part in a high-performance program giving them the opportunity to develop their total game including full swing and short-game techniques, golf course management, competition, physical fitness and mental coaching Training - Instructors work with the student athletes to develop individual plans for each of them Coaches work with their group oncourse on a regular basis to work on competitive strategy and students have monthly seminars with our sports psychologist to sharpen their metal skills and strategies Student athletes work with the same coach every day during each quarter giving the coach the ability to track student progress and focus on improving all aspects of their playing ability and consistency Player Accountability - Student athletes have a great opportunity to take the game to the next level and are strongly encouraged take responsibility for achieving their full potential Starting with a performance evaluation, students must constantly set goals for themselves and focus on achieving those goals Additional tools such as pre and post tournament evaluations and mental skills training will help players become tougher competitors Player Analysis - Players at Saddlebrook Prep have the opportunity to compete on a daily basis with their peers Playing golf with players of similar age and ability level on a regular basis pushes them toward constant and consistent improvement Gaining as much competitive experience as possible promotes the will and courage to perform at the highest level and helps players overcome obstacles that held them back in the past Skills testing and statistical data from their practice and competitive rounds are completed on a regular basis and allows coaches and players to concretely identify strengths and weaknesses to set measureable goals towards improvement FITNESS AND CONDITIONING Fitness Training The performance training program is committed to developing the complete athlete We use a systematic approach to training that integrates the following components: • • • • Movement - develop sport specific linear and multi-directional speed Strength - develop entire spectrum of sport specific strength Power - improve athlete’s ability to produce explosive movements Conditioning - develop proper energy systems to maximize sport specific workloads • Nutrition - guidelines to develop performance nutrition eating habits • Suppleness - apply proper flexibility components to maximize movement efficiency • Pre-habilitation - address postural imbalances to decrease injury potential • Regeneration - establish methods to enhance recovery from training components By engaging athletes in the educational component of training, we will provide them with a foundation for success in tennis Periodic evaluations will be administered to ensure that the desired goals become realized For athletes desiring additional performance training, we offer elite training packages with the performance coaches These packages are designed to meet the individual needs of each athlete They can also utilize our fully equipped fitness center after program hours Tennis Mental Conditioning Mental preparedness is one of the most important aspects of any sport Tennis specifically, is a sport that demands players to be consistent, accurate, resilient, and perseverant As an individual sport, there is no team to look to and a player must rely on their own assets and mental toughness to fight through every point in every match At Saddlebrook Tennis we believe that in order to develop the complete player there must be a focus on mental conditioning Fitness and technique alone are not enough to win consistently, a player must work to strengthen their emotional stability and have the ability to maintain, no matter what the circumstances, a confident and winning attitude Saddlebrook Tennis works with various professionals in the field of Sports Psychology These professionals work with the athletes as well as the coaches to provide a thorough understanding of the importance of mental conditioning Some of the issues addressed with the athletes are:: • Dealing with obstacles (injury, weaknesses in your game, having an ‘off’ day) • Understanding that ‘Image is Everything’ • Developing a game plan on and off court • Goal Setting (long and short-term) • Exploiting your opponents weaknesses • Parenting a Junior Tennis Player Golf Mental Conditioning Saddlebrook Golf Academy offers each student an opportunity for both group and individual mental training This is an integral part of our holistic golf training program Dr Dan Vosgerichian works individually with each student throughout the mental training process.  Every month the student-athletes, their golf coaches and Doctor Dan work together to maintain and evaluate individualized programs Because each player has different goals and objectives their mental strategies are unique to their personality and learning style Dr Dan coaches each player on mental toughness topics that are essential to optimizing their performance Each semester there are different topics including: • Pre- and Post-Shot Routine • Self-Talk and Thought Management • Relaxation and Energizing Strategies • Goal-Setting and Decision Making  Saddlebrook Mental coaching takes place in a variety of locations Dr Dan can work dynamically on our seventeen acre practice facility or one of the two beautiful golf courses and in the golf studio.  Topics are presented in an engaging and dynamic fashion to help bring mental principles to real life situations This allows our student- athletes to transition their skills from practice to their weekly individual matches and their competitive tournament schedule H Saddlebrook Preparatory School 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 813/907-4300 800/729-8383 Fax 813/991-4713 www.saddlebrookprep.com