Energy Kids Academy

Sports Club for Kids in Paris

Energy Kids Academy is a sports club in Paris founded in 1983 by Lionel Sartoris, a former professional tennis player and coach on the WTA circuit.

The club has a two-and-a-half-hectare sports complex in Bièvres, surrounded by nature. The setting is ideal for developing the talents of youngsters aged 3 to 14 through three major sports: tennis, golf and football. 

They have developed a top-of-the-range service, from pick-up to drop-off, including sports instruction, recreational sports, snacks and lunches and management of quiet times, during the school year or school holidays.

Outstanding Sports Instruction

They teach with qualified sports instructors, trained in their unique method to achieve satisfactory results while perpetuating the love of sport between generations. Over the last 40 years, Energy Kids Academy have trained no fewer than 20,000 children using their innovative, positive and caring teaching methods. They have also trained over 1,000 teachers, enabling them to pass on their knowledge to a wide audience.

An Innovative Teaching Method

Sports at Energy Kids Academy are taught using an innovative teaching method created by their founder Lionel Sartoris. The ‘Sartoris Method’ is based on adapting teaching to the specific abilities and needs of each child.

This approach emphasises differential learning and the use of fun tools to make movements more intuitive. At the same time, it promotes the development of self-confidence, concentration and rapid decision-making. 

Emphasising Adaptability Across Different Sports

One of the fundamental principles of the Sartoris Method is that the coach and the sport should adapt to the child, reversing traditional educational methods. Rather than forcing the child to conform to the sport, the needs and abilities of the child are the starting point for adjusting the practice. Their aim is to support children, helping them to develop at their own pace and according to their own abilities.

Furthermore, teaching in this model is also based on transversality, integrating skills from different sports. Research in sports psychology shows that young athletes who experiment with different disciplines and contexts from an early age are better equipped to excel in their chosen sport. 

Differential learning also plays a key role in the Sartoris method. Putting children in situations of adversity – asking them to work with both feet, both hands or with one eye covered – enables them to develop valuable cognitive skills. This type of training helps them to adapt to a variety of situations, improving their mental agility and their ability to solve problems. These skills are not limited to sport; they are also transferable to many other aspects of their lives, such as decision-making, stress management and working with others.

Find Out More About Energy Kids Academy

Energy Kids Academy offers a different kind of teaching that focuses on new techniques and phases of the game, thereby enriching the learning process. They prepare young players to be not only competent athletes, but also adaptable and resilient individuals in a variety of areas.

The academy welcomes children from all over the world, open all year round, 7/7, they are reactive and flexible, responding to all requests. They guarantee top quality and unique satisfaction for both children and parents. They also organise birthday parties and trips, from ski holidays in the French Alps to summer holidays in Corsica. Read more on the Energy Kids Academy website.

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