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Debuting in South Florida at The Fort, APP Academy will be the first-ever US and international boarding pickleball training and development program.
APP Academy will debut on January 2025 with its full-time non-boarding program, and its 2025-2026 full-time academic international boarding program will start on August 2025.
OUR MISSION
The program is designed to develop Next Gen, collegiate, and professional pickleball players while building well-rounded student-athletes. Our family-oriented environment encourages players to reach their goals by embracing challenges on the court, in the classroom, and through daily competition.
The Fort
Premier sports facility in South Florida, the ultimate destination for athletes and enthusiasts
Features
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Premier Facility in United States
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Located in South Florida
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43 lighted courts (14 covered)
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On-site fitness facility
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Full service restaurant
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2000 sq ft pro shop
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Championship court seating 1200
Core Values
Leadership
Leaders are positive role models who have a profound influence on other individuals. Our belief is to influence and guide our students through leadership, self-awareness, courage, respect, and compassion.
Resilience
We believe that all student-athletes should be challenged in a way that not only helps them survive adversity but also bounce back and be resilient in competition and in life.
Integrity
All players are held to a high ethical standard. We encourage all student-athletes to remain true and honest to their family values and strong moral principles. We also encourage all players to prioritize making good choices with their peers over personal gains.
Diligent
With the Academy staff’s philosophy on each individual’s quality of work, student-athletes will remain committed to their tasks at hand both on and off the court and push back against inevitable roadblocks.
Timeline
Jan 2025
APP Academy Full-Time (Non Boarding)
JUNE 2025
APP Academy Summer Camps
AUG 2025
APP Academy Boarding
Personnel
Ken Herrmann
Founder, Managing Partner
Dee Davison
General Manager
Coaches/ Player Relations
Ken Herrmann is building a team of high-performance international pickleball coaches to lead our player development program.
Two Directors for the APP High Performance Coaching will lead the professional staff.
If you are interested in hearing about more opportunities to join our team, please email Ken at kherrmann@theapp.global.
Two Directors for the APP High Performance Coaching will lead the professional staff.
If you are interested in hearing about more opportunities to join our team, please email Ken at kherrmann@theapp.global.
2025 Sessions
First boarding begins August 2025
Session
Date
Description
Winter (Non-Boarding & After-school Programs)
January 2025 - March 2025 (12 weeks)
12 Weeks
Non-Boarding full day Monday through Friday with on court times of: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Non-Boarding full day Monday through Friday with on court times of: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Spring (Non-Boarding & After-school Programs)
April 2025 to June 2025 (9 weeks)
9 Weeks
Non-Boarding full day Monday through Friday with on court times of: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Non-Boarding full day Monday through Friday with on court times of: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Fall (Boarding & After-school Programs)
August 2025 to December 2025 (18 weeks)
18 Weeks
12 weeks Mon-Fri after school + Sun
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
12 weeks Mon-Fri after school + Sun
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Winter Break
December 2025 - January 2026
No academy over two weeks of winter break
Winter/Spring (Boarding & After-school Programs)
January 2026 to May 2026
18 Weeks
Mon-Fri after school + Sun
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Mon-Fri after school + Sun
After-school Academy session only 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those attending a local school.
Graduation
May 2026
APP Academy Student Life (Boarding Fall ‘25)
Full details of the APP Academy boarding section will be announced in September.
Education
Coaches/ Player Relations
APP Academy supports academic success and believes that education should not take a back seat to performance training. Rather, our methods are geared toward producing well-rounded and well-educated student-athletes. We provide cutting-edge technology, tutorial support, and ACT/SAT prep courses while offering the flexibility and attention that serious athletes require.
- Online / Public / Private
- Registration Assistance
- Coordinating Tutoring
Supervision
Supervision
- House adult/parent living with athletes if APP boarding
- Meal Prep
- Transportation
- Study Hall
- Calendar/Schedule Management
- Medical appointments
- Social outings with supervision
FAQs
What is the cost of the APP Academy program (non-boarding full-day program and after-school program)?
We will launch our pricing structure in September, for our winter/spring 2025 session. Registration will begin in September.
Who is eligible to participate in the APP Academy programs (non-boarding full-day program and after-school program)?
Any junior player looking to improve their skills and have a successful journey in the sport, whether at junior, collegiate, or professional tournaments, or just to have FUN!
Can students play additionally at The Fort when not attending their APP Academy sessions?
A junior will have the opportunity to obtain a junior membership at the Fort to play additionally with family and friends if enrolled in either the APP Academy or the Fort’s junior program. This membership can be obtained when we open registration in September.
What is the coach/student ratio?
6:1
What is the contingency plan for rain?
We will move the academy to the covered courts in case of rain.
How can a student arrange private lessons with members of the APP High-Performance Coaching staff?
A student can arrange a private lesson with one of the academy's high-performance coaches by contacting Dee Davison at ddavison@theapp.global.
How is a player’s skill level assessed, and how are academy students placed?
A player’s skill level will be assessed using their UTR rating, current tournament results, and/or playing history. Additionally, 30-minute evaluations can be scheduled by booking time with one of the instructors on staff.
When does registration open for the APP Academy non-boarding full-day program and the APP Academy after-school program?
Registration will start in September, for both the non-boarding full-day academy and the APP after-school program. A complete set of forms and payment options will be available. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
