HIGHER LEARNING FOR YOUR GAME

COACHES:

Director: Troy Porco
Associate Women’s Tennis Coach  - UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Virginia is directed by women’s assistant tennis coach Troy Porco. Porco is one of the top assistant coaches in the nation, and has brought a wealth of experience with him to Charlottesville, arriving 7 years ago after a very successful stint as the head coach of Auburn University from 1998-2005. While at Auburn, Coach Porco coached 14 nationally ranked players, 25 regionally ranked players, and an ITA South Region Rookie of the Year and was named SEC Coach of the Year and the ITA Southeast Region Coach of the Year.

Success has followed Porco to UVA where the team has reached unprecedented heights. In 2010-11, Virginia won a school record 20 matches, reached the NCAA Round of 16 for the first time in school history and was ranked a school-record No. 8 nationally.

STAFF:

The coaching staff of the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp is hand selected by the camp director and features a mix of college coaches and top college players.  Is staff member is selected for their ability to teach and relate to young players in a friendly, thorough and responsible manner. Safety and fun, as well as strong communication skills and teaching ability are prioritized.

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AIRPORT INFORMATION:

If you are interested in flying into the camp at the University of Virginia, the closest airports are:

• Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport – 8 miles from campus
• Richmond Airport – 1 hour from campus
• Washington Dulles International – 2 hours from campus
• Washington Reagan National – 2 hours from campus

To arrange for pickup from the airport, please contact the Premier Sports Camp office via email PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

List of hotels to stay while at camp

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.)

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

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.

CAMP SCHEDULE:

University of Virginia
Tentative Daily Schedule – July 21-25, 2013

 Sunday, July 21

2:00-3:00pm Registration in front of dorms.

3:15pm Opening Ceremonies at Snyder Courts.

3:30-5:00pm Afternoon Session.

5:30-6:30pm Dinner.

7:00-9:30pm Evening Activity.

10:00pm Lights Out.

Monday, July 22

7:30-8:30am Breakfast.

9:00-11:30am Morning Session.

12:00-1:00pm Lunch.

2:00-4:30pm Afternoon Session.

5:30-6:30pm Dinner.

7:00-9:30pm Evening Activity.

10:00pm Lights Out.

AREA OF EMPHASIS – MONDAY:

• Morning: Emphasis on Forehand and Backhand Groundstrokes.
• Fed Ball and Live Ball.
• Afternoon: Forehand and Backhand Volleys.
• Games including the topics above.

Tuesday, July 23

7:30-8:30am Breakfast.

9:00-11:30am Morning Session.

12:00-1:00pm Lunch.

2:00-4:30pm Afternoon Session.

5:30-6:30pm Dinner.

7:00-9:30pm Evening Activity.

10:00pm Lights Out.

AREA OF EMPHASIS – TUESDAY:

• Morning: Serves and Returns.
• Specialty Shots (drop shots, angles, etc.)
• Afternoon: Singles positioning and strategy.
• Singles set play.

Wednesday, July 24

7:30-8:30am Breakfast.

9:00-11:30am Morning Session.

12:00-1:00pm Lunch.

2:00-4:30pm Afternoon Session.

5:30-6:30pm Dinner.

7:00-9:30pm Evening Activity.

10:00pm Lights Out.

AREA OF EMPHASIS – WEDNESDAY 

• Morning: Overheads and Lobs.
• Doubles positioning and strategy.
• Afternoon: Doubles set play.

Thursday, July 25

7:30-8:30am Breakfast.

9:00-11:30am Morning Session

11:45am Campers Check-out of Dorms.

12:00-1:00pm Lunch.

1:30-2:30pm On-court demonstration and closing ceremonies!

 AREA OF EMPHASIS – THURSDAY

• Morning: All-court drills (combine groundstrokes, approaches, volleys, overheads).
• Afternoon: Parent demonstration.
• Awards Ceremony.

TESTIMONIALS:

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