HIGHER LEARNING FOR YOUR GAME
University of Notre Dame
Eck Tennis Center, South Bend, IN 46556
Session I: June 10-13
Session III: June 24-27
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Session II: June 17-20
National Camp: July 1-4
Overnight Camp with commuter option.
Boys and Girls ages 8-18. All skill levels
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Fees: $675 per week ($550 Commuter)
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Notre Dame is one of oldest and the most respected tennis camps in the nation. For more than 30 years, the Fighting Irish coaching staff has provided young players first rate instruction on the picturesque campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Co-Directed by Head Men’s tennis coach, Bobby Bayliss and Head Women’s tennis coach, Jay Louderback, the camp is designed for boys and girls ages 9-18 of all skill levels. Campers will learn the latest tennis techniques, tactics and strategies through on-court instruction, competitive drills and singles and doubles match play. 3 weeks of traditional camp are supplemented with a National Camp (July 1-4) for more experienced young players (the National Camp is open to all skill levels of players).
The ND camp will provide an opportunity to fine tune your skills within some of the finest athletic complexes in the country, including the beautiful Eck Tennis Pavilion. You will also have the opportunity to play with and against some of the best players in the country each day!
Highlights of the University of Notre Dame camp include:
- Minimum of 30 hours of tennis instruction per week
- Match play in a fun, spirited, competitive atmosphere
- Personal evaluation for future improvement
- Special off-court activities- swimming, field games, tennis movies, etc.
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Notre Dame are excellent preparation for anyone interested in participating in middle school, high school or USTA team tennis, or preparing to compete in USTA leagues and/or tournaments.
Director:
Bobby Bayliss
Head Men's Tennis Coach
The University of Notre Dame
Over the past 41 years, Bob Bayliss has built a reputation as one of the top collegiate tennis coaches in the country. Few others have turned out so many exceptional players, had such great team success and earned as many honors as Bayliss, who is entering his 24th season as head coach of the Fighting Irish.
Bayliss' teams' accomplishments speak for themselves. Not only has he led the Irish to 19 NCAA Championship berths in the past 20 seasons (Notre Dame is one of 11 schools that can state that claim) but he also has helped his teams post 10 top-20 finishes in that time. Bayliss' squads have advanced to the round-of-16 in the NCAA tournament on seven occasions, including a quarterfinal appearance in 1993 and a trip to the NCAA title match in 1992. On 16 occasions, his teams have won conference titles. He has led his team to 14 BIG EAST Conference championships in his 22 seasons.
Director:
Jay Louderback, Head Women’s Tennis Coach – The University of Notre Dame
When Jay Louderback took over as women's tennis head coach at Notre Dame in the fall of 1989, he inherited a program that had competed on the Division I level for just four years and had never participated in the NCAA tournament or earned a national ranking. As he enters his 23rd season at the helm, Louderback has turned Notre Dame into one of the premier women's tennis programs in the nation.
The Irish have finished in the national top 30 in each of the last 19 seasons and have earned 18 berths to the NCAA Championships in that span. Notre Dame has captured 17 conference titles during Louderback's tenure and has reached the round of 16 or further in the NCAA tournament on nine occasions, including three appearances in the quarterfinals (1996, 2006, 2007) and two consecutive trips to the semifinals (2009, 2010).
Programs Offered at Notre Dame
TRADITIONAL CAMPS: Our traditional tennis camps (non National Camp) 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.
NATIONAL CAMP: Notre Dame's National Camp is designed for players with a high level of experience and training. Although open to all skill levels, the national camp will offer a more intensive training curriculum with advanced concepts including instruction on match play strategies and tactics for both singles and doubles, mental preparation and composure training, point building / rally progressions, strength and speed training, and high intensity drill work.
Highlights of the National Camp include:
- Top LevelJunior Competition
- Nationally Acclaimed College Coaches
- Singles and Doubles strategies
- Point Building & Rally Progressions.
- Strength & Speed Training
- Mental Game Preparation and on court computer training
- High Intensity drill work
** The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Notre Dame is run in tight conjunction with the University of Notre Dame Youth Sports and Community Programs. Some policies with this camp may be different from Premier Sports Camps | the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps other camps.
Roommate Requests:
Please keep in mind that we do our best to meet all roommate requests, however, due to the accommodation limitations we cannot always meet every request, and we will be under no obligation to honor requests received less than seven days prior to the start of camp. The majority of our dorms are doubles, but campers could be placed in singles, triples, or quads, depending on the dorm in which the camp is residing. Please know that if a triple or quad is requested, we cannot guarantee that one will be available.
Transportation:
For those needing to fly to South Bend, please call Anthony Travel, the Official Travel Partner of Notre Dame, at 1-800-366-3772. Identify yourself as attending the summer sports camps, and their on-campus sports travel professionals will research the most cost-effective flight options for you and provide invaluable consultative advice on traveling to campus.
Refunds:
If an accepted application is withdrawn for any reason up until 8 days prior to the start of camp session, you will receive a refund less a $75 cancellation fee. NO refund will be issued within 1 week of a camp session’s start date.
Check In:
Registration for Tennis Camp (all sessions) will take place between 1:00 and 2:00 pm on the first day of camp at the Eck Tennis Center, located across from the soccer practice fields off of Twyckenham Drive.
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. Finally, there is swimming every afternoon (dependent on pool availability), so pack a bathing suit if you desire to swim (swimming is optional).
- 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.)
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