HIGHER LEARNING FOR YOUR GAME
The University of Virginia
McCue Center, Charlottesville, VA, 22904-4849
Session I: July 22-26
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Overnight Camp with Commuter Option
Ages: Boys & Girls 8-18 of all skill levels.
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FEES: $725 Overnight / $650 commuter
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BRAND NEW CAMP IN 2012
Join the the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Virginia for an incredible week of tennis! Training with the women’s staff of the Virginia Cavaliers women’s tennis team, young players will benefit from the latest instructional techniques in well structured days.
Each camper will receive instruction on the fundamentals of all major strokes and will enhance their skills through repetition, ball-feeding drills, live-ball situations and competitive match play. In addition, campers will be exposed to team competition and match play in singles and doubles. These camps 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.
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Virginia will be hosted on the $1.4 million Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center, one of the finest tennis facilities in the nation, featuring 13 courts, spectator seating for 1,000 fans, a scoreboard and sound system.
Director:
Troy Porco
Assistant Women's Tennis Coach
The 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.
Programs Offered at the University of Virginia
The Virginia camp is a traditional overnight camp running from Sundays through Thursdays
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 $725 for a 5 day / 4 night camp, The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at the University of Virginia is one of the best values in the area. This camp is more between $70-$170 less than our competition.FACILITIES:
The Virginia Camp will be hosted on the $1.4 million Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center, one of the finest tennis facilities in the nation, featuring 13 courts, spectator seating for 1,000 fans, a scoreboard and sound system.
Check in:
1:00-2:30 pm July 22Check Out
2:00 -2:30 pm July 26Dorm
Hancock DormAirport 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.
WHAT TO BRING:
Our residential camps are very busy days, filled with social and recreational activities, in addition to 6 to 7 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) - Dorm is NOT Air Conditioned
- Pillows
- Snack Food
- Spending Money (no $ are needed but sometimes kids like to order pizza, t-shirts, vending etc.)
