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.

The Match Play camps are designed for players looking for a highly competitive experience, with an emphasis on match strategies and point progressions. Campers will be exposed to many of the advanced teaching techniques and match play strategies found in the country’s top collegiate tennis programs.

The players will focus on singles strategies Including Offense, Defense, alternative patterns of play and the role of footwork and balance. Doubles emphasis includes traditional and alternative formations, aggressive net play, team movement and communication.

These camps will also feature individual and team Match Play, with on court coaching from our staff to ensure that these techniques are being adopted and understood by the young players. It is the main goal of the camp to teach the students a way to improve dramatically by playing percentages and understanding the strategies of the game of tennis.

Highlights of the Match Play Camp:

• – High Intensity Training
• – Advanced Strategy in both singles and doubles
• – Build building emphasis
• – UTR rated Match Play in both singles and doubles
• – Team Match Play with on court coaching
• – Great Wilson Prizes

• Overnight Option:
• – Sunday 1pm – Thursday 4pm
• Commuter Option:
• – Sunday 1pm – 10pm
• – Monday – Wed 9am – 10pm
• – Thursday 9am – 4pm

• Overnight:
• All meals from Sunday dinner – Thursday lunch
• Commuter:
• All lunches and dinners from Sunday dinner to Thursday lunch

• All campers check-in Sunday between 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

• Check-out is 4:00 pm on Thursdays. Our final camp event is at 3:15 on Thursday followed by our awards ceremony. We encourage parents to attend these last two events.

– All our camp forms, including the required liability form and medical form can be found HERE

– All matches at our Match Play Camps will count towards players UTR ratings. This UTR rated matches include our Team Cup Competition and our singles championship tournament. For more information on the UTR System – please click HERE

Airport transportation is available upon request for those flying into camp. The closest airport(s) are the Akron Canton (CAK) Airport (28 miles from campus) and Cleveland Hopkins Airport (48 miles from campus). To arrange for a pickup, please email prior to making flight arrangements. The best times for arrival are Sundays before noon and departures Thursday after 6:00 pm.

The primary difference between the Match Play and Traditional camps is curriculum. Our Match Play camps are strategy based camps, while our traditional camps focus more on stroke production. The amount of tennis is slightly more at our Match Play camps due to our camp tournament. We have high level of players at both camps, although we do recommend those attending the Match Play camps to have a fair amount to playing experience in order to benefit from the teaching.

– Fill out Camp Waiver

– Print out and complete Medical Form

– Review Pertinent Information Email

– Review FAQ’s on this page

– Review Packing List

The balance for each week of camp is due the first day of the month of the camp session. That is, all June camps have a balance due date of June 1st and all July camps have a balance due date of July 1st. Your camp balance can be paid online or a check can be mailed to Premier Sports Camps, 4885 Shackelford Ct. Columbus, OH 43220.

Per NCAA rules, our sports camps are open to all entrants. Enrollment is limited only by age, grade level, gender, and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp.