HIGHER LEARNING FOR YOUR GAME
Brown University
235 Hope St., Providence, RI 02912
Session I: June 28 - July 2
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Overnight Camp with Commuter Option
Ages: Boys & Girls 8-18 of all skill levels.
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Camp Fees: $875 Overnight / $805 commuter
The East Coast’s FINEST TENNIS CAMP!
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Brown University returns to Providence, RI after a successful 2011 summer. Taking place on Brown University’s historic campus, Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps offers a camp that is the epitome of the “College Experience.”
Directed by Brown’s Head Women’s tennis coach, Paul Wardlaw, The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Brown University is for boys and girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels. This summer, WCTC will host a comprehensive training program focusing on how to play, stroke production, and swing technique for all levels. The goal of the camp is to continue a player’s development while immersing campers in a competitive, challenging and fun tennis environment. While technique will be evaluated and addressed, the focus of the camp is on how to play. All technique and drill work takes place in a tactical framework using a games-approach to learning and developing.
Instruction takes place on Brown’s eight-court Varsity Tennis Complex and Brown’s four-court indoor facility housed in the Pizzitola Athletic Center. All twelve courts are US Open-style and tennis instruction is guaranteed rain or shine.
Highlights of the Brown University camp include:
- 5.5-6 hours of tennis daily
- Comprehensive instructional program with daily teaching progressions
- Small instructional groups to ensure individual attention.
- Social and Recreational activities daily
Director:
Paul Wardlaw
Head Women's Coach
Brown University
Brown University head women's tennis coach, Paul Wardlaw, is one of the most successful tennis coaches in college tennis. Now in his eighth year at Brown and twenty-seventh as a head coach, Coach Wardlaw has won at every level of collegiate tennis. Wardlaw's Brown teams are annually nationally ranked and vie for NCAA post-season berths and Ivy titles. Wardlaw was named the 2009 Wilson ITA Eastern Region Coach of the Year.
Prior to arriving in Providence, Wardlaw was the head women's tennis coach at the University of Iowa in the Big Ten. His teams reached the Round of 16 of the NCAA National Team Championships in 1999 and the Round of 64 three other seasons. Before Iowa, coach Wardlaw won three NCAA Division III National Team Championships at Kenyon College in eight years. In 2000 Wardlaw was named Wilson/ITA Division III Coach of the Decade and the 1993 Wilson/ITA Division III Coach of the Year. Wardlaw is also author of Pressure Tennis, his games approach practice system and The Wardlaw Directionals, a tactical system used at all levels of play from the professional to high school.
Programs offered by WCTC at Brown University:
TRADITIONAL CAMPS:
Our traditional tennis camps (non match-play or college prep) are designed to focus on the fundamentals and swing techniques of the modern tennis strokes. Some of the areas of focus for each level include:
Beginners: The beginning level player will be introduced to the basics of the game. Emphasis will be placed on stroke production and the technical aspects of the swing in an effort to teach these young players sound fundamentals from the ground up.
Intermediate: Intermediate level players will also focus on fundamental stroke production (to ensure proper technique), but will also be in put into game play situations to introduce these players to the competitive side of the game.
Advanced: The more advanced players will work with stroke production in a competitive environment, but will also be introduced to the basic strategies of the game.
High School / Tournament: Varsity high school and tournament players will focus on the strategic and competitive aspects of the game. Although there will be attention spent on the stroke fundamentals, more emphasis will be placed on point progression, court positioning, patterns and sequences, percentage plays and live ball drill work.
Advantages of this camp:
VALUE:
Priced at $875 for a 5 day / 4 night camp, the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Brown University is one of the best values in the midwest. This camp is more than $200 less than our competition.EXPERIENCE:
Coach Wardlaw has been involved with tennis camps since 1980 and has built a philosophy and technique that features small group settings, individual attention and the latest teaching techniques. In addition, his experience helps Wardlaw run a well balanced camp that includes off court social and recreational activities to keep the kids engaged for full days. Our Experience leads to your child having a GREAT EXPERIENCE!STAFF:
The key to any instructional tennis camp in the quality of instruction. We have hand picked our staff based on their abilities to instruct and relate to kids ages 8-18. There are many camps out there that have ” part-time coaches” or “outstanding players” however the real question is, can these people teach the game, and more importantly can they relate and work with young kids. Coach Wardlaw has more than 30 years experience working and directing tennis camps, and he carefully hires a good mix of coaches based on their abilities to teach the game. In addition, it is our goal to see to it that not only do the students have a top flight learning environment, but that they are able to have a enjoyable and fun camp experience as a whole. We want kids to continue to enjoy and love the game, as their skills progress.
Check in:
Thursday, June 28 1:00 -2:00 pmCheck Out
Monday, July 2 from 4-5pmDorm:
TBAAirport Information:
If you are interested in flying into the camp at Brown University, the closest airports are:- Boston Logan Airport - 50 miles from campus
- T. F. Green Airport (Providence) - 10 miles from campus
More info
To arrange for pickup from the airport, please contact the Premier Sports Camp office via email
PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
WHAT TO BRING:
Our residential camps are very busy days, filled with social and recreational activities, in addition to 5.5 to 6 hours of tennis each day. Campers should pack all the items that they desire to be able to enjoy these packed days. Each evening will feature a social activity such as bowling, movie night, talent show, casino night etc. so please pack accordingly.
- Tennis Racket(s)
- Tennis Shoes
- Tennis Clothes
- Casual Clothes
- Bath Towel, Shower Towel
- Swim Suit
- Sun Screen
- Bedding for Single sized bed
- Toiletries
- Fan (s)
- Pillows
- Snack Food
- Spending Money (no $ are needed but sometimes kids like to order pizza, t-shirts, vending etc.)
* The 2012 Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Brown University is run for the benefit of the Brown University coaching staff and is not affiliated directly with Brown University.
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