Background

After studying economics in France and the States, François MANUEL, known as «F.M.» (ex seeded 2/6, qualified state tennis teacher, BE2), has been organising and directing tennis coaching in France and abroad since 1989, as well as a Sports Academy Tennis Section since 1983 which now has Golf and Football Sections too.

Tennis is FM's "thing" because with his club, T.C. Villemomble, he was 3 times French champion in teams in 3rd  division for 35 years+, and more recently in the more than 45 years category. Director of  F.M. Sports & Langues, he is surrounded by a dynamic and competent team, which puts their experience together to create sports stays for young people (from 7 to 77 years old!) who want to improve their sports and language skills. Sports & Langues saw the light of day when F.M. tennis school children, were disappointed by their sport trainings in England: rain and no inside courts, simple sports coaching given by non-qualified "teachers".

The majority of the students accept English classes in the morning, on condition that they have real sports training in the afternoon. The idea is to propose coaching, with qualified teachers and good sports facilities  (inside tennis courts in England), added to languages classes,  which work on speaking skills.  Riding, golf, football, basketball,  rugby, water sports and dance are also available through  F.M. Sports & Langues;trainings are proposed on the simple but efficient idea: quality and cheerful atmosphere.