Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN
4.3 Stars – Based on 115 User Reviews
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Murfreesboro, TN
Full day camp w/ half day option
Join the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Middle Tennessee State for an incredible week of tennis! Now in our 13th year in Murfreesboro, the camp in Murfreesboro, TN, is directed by MTSU Head Men’s Coach Jimmy Borendame. This summer, we will feature 3 weeks of full-day camps, with a half-day option.
Each camper receives personal attention, advanced teaching techniques, intensive drill work, and game/match play, all in a fun and competitive environment. We break the campers into small instructional groups of similar ages and abilities so each child works in a group commensurate with their experience level. We tailor each program to the level of the players. Beginners get a heavy dose of swing technique and fundamentals, while more advanced players focus on strategy, point building, percentage tennis, etc.
The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps are the premier camps for young players who strive to learn the game, improve their skills, and participate in middle school, high school, USTA team tennis, or tournaments.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMP INCLUDE:
- Comprehensive instructional program with daily teaching progressions
- Small instructional groups to ensure individual attention
- Safety prioritized on and off court
- Camp demo program with all the latest Wilson rackets
- Great Wilson Raffle and prizes for all campers
CAMP DETAILS
CAMP DATES:
- Session I: June 2-6, 2025
- Session II: June 9-13, 2025
- Session III: June 16-20, 2025
TIMES:
- Full Day Option: 9 am – 4:00 pm daily
- Half Day Option: 9 am – Noon daily
FEES:
- Full Day – $475 per week
- Half Day – $335 per week
AGES:
- Boys and Girls ages 7-18 of all skill levels.
- Camps are open to any and all.
MORE INFORMATION
Inclement Weather:
- Unfortunately, we do not have indoor courts on campus, and in the event of inclement weather, we will have to adjust accordingly. We do have two singles tennis courts (on an indoor track) and short court tennis nets. We will supplement the tennis with fitness and footwork drills, video tennis analysis, mental coaching. We also have access to the Recreation center and will fill out the day with recreational activities. Please be assured we will do everything to ensure maximum outdoor tennis throughout the week and make every effort to communicate with the families on those days of poor weather.
Grouping:
- Kids are grouped by skill, age and experience. Often these groups change throught the course of the camp.
Swimming:
- All campers should bring swimsuits in case we head to the pool to cool off.
Camp Policies:
- Please make sure you read the camp polices HERE
Safety:
- Camp safety is our number one priority. All efforts are made to ensure that the kids are safe throughout the camp. Safety will be prioritized over tennis and activities when necessary. The camp, Wilson Sporting Goods, Premier Sports camps and its coaches and universities are not responsible for personal items brought to camp.
Camp Notes:
Camp Themes are for all campers!
- Mascot Monday- favorite Blue Raider Gear
- Tacky Tuesday- wear whacky and tacky gear
- Wimbledon Wednesday- wear your whites
- Thirty Thursday- bring your water gun for water gun battle
- Friday- Bake off and Talent Show- bring a dozen of your baked goods and any items for the Talent Show
Pertinent Information
Times:
- Full Day: 9am – 4pm daily
- Half Day: 9am – Noon daily
Camp Check-In:
- Check-in / Drop-off Time: 8:45-9 am daily
- Check-in / Drop-off Location: MTSU Tennis Complex – 1210 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Check-in / Drop-off Address: MTSU Tennis Complex- 1210 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
Camp Check-Out:
- Check-out / Pick-up Time: 4:00 pm daily for Full Day Campers / 12:00 pm daily for half day campers
- Check-out / Pick-up Location: Buck Bouldin Tennis Courts – 1210 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37132
- Check-out / Pick-up Address : Buck Bouldin Tennis Courts – 1210 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Meals:
- Full Day campers Lunch Included
- Half day campers: No meals included
Packing List:
- Day Campers:
- Tennis Racket
- Tennis Shoes
- Sun Screen
- Hat / Visor
- Water bottle
- Signed Medical Form (dowload here – https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/)
- Signed Liabililty Form if you did not complete online during registraion (dowload here –https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/)
FORMS & ACCOUNTS
Liability Forms:
- Your Liability Waiver was signed during the registration process and is complete as long as you registered online. If you did not sign up with an account online – this form can be downloaded at https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/
Medical Forms:
- Each camper must have a completed and signed medical form brought to check-in on the first day of camp. – Download Form here
A physical exam is not required for campers. If the camper needs medical or disability accommodations, including significant food allergies that require special meals, please email the office. This form can be downloaded at https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/
My Account / Payments:
- To check if you have a remaining balance, you can access your account here.
MEET YOUR COACHES
Camp Director:
JIMMY BORENDAME
HEAD MEN’S TENNIS COACH
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Middle Tennessee’s men’s tennis program is rich in history, and it’s current head coach Jimmy Borendame has now spent 11 years at the helm, making the Blue Raiders a perennial favorite for league titles and competing against the nation’s top talent along the way.
Borendame, a Wheaton, Illinois product, helped his team to Sun Belt Conference championships in 2011 and 2012 and most recently followed up with a pair of Conference USA titles in 2019 and 2021. He’s a five-time Coach of the Year as Middle Tennessee’s leader.
The current Blue Raider head man came to Murfreesboro by way of Drake after serving a one-year stint as the head men’s tennis coach of the Bulldogs in Des Moines, Iowa. He led Drake to a 15-9 record, which included seven wins in an eight-match stretch from late February to mid-March.
Prior to his time in Des Moines, Borendame spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech, including an associate head coaching role for the 2009 season. The Hokies posted a 70-56 (.556) mark, including three NCAA tournament appearances, during his stay in Blacksburg.
When his playing days at Butler were complete, Borendame spent one year each at West Virginia (2003) and William & Mary (2004) as an assistant coach.
He is married to the former Genevieve McNeill, who was a standout swimmer at the University of Arkansas. They have two children: one daughter, Lynden, and one son, Rocco.
CAMP REVIEWS
Great coaches, great kids… our daughter had the BEST time !
My son’s tennis skills improved greatly during this camp. The coaches worked well with the campers and did a fantastic job! We are looking forward to next summer’s camp.
My child had never played tennis before camp. He got a good orientation to fundamentals and basic rules. He loved the staff and other campers and wants to continue with tennis and come back to camp next year.
My son loved the camp. All of the instructors were great! He had a blast. He wants to go every week they have it next year
This is our second year for our daughter to participate in this camp. Coaching is top notch and she goes with friends and has a great time!
My child had fun and learned!! Location and staff were great. I felt my child was safe and encouraged by staff. He was excited to go everyday.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
The following schedules are sample schedules of our camps. These are provided to give a rough idea of how each camp is programmed throughout the day.
- 9:00am Warmup, jogging, stretching
- 9:30am Divide into groups based on age/ability for drills/instruction/games
- 10:30am Footwork drills/games
- 10:45am Rotate groups and begin instruction
- Noon Pick up half day campers
- 12:15pm Lunch at Tennis Center or in campus dining center
- 1:00pm Games and group activity (Bring swimsuit in case we go to rec center)
- 2:00pm Point play and matches
- 3:00pm Group game
- 4:00pm Dismissal
FACILITY
MTSU Tennis Complex
Middle Tennessee State University broke ground for its new $7.1 million outdoor tennis complex in a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 15, on the site for the new facility at the corner of Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Greenland Drive on the Blue Raider campus.
This new state of the art facility will serve as the on-campus home of MTSU’s men’s and women’s tennis programs, featuring new locker rooms, spectator facilities for 250 Blue Raiders fans, eight upgraded tennis courts and new coaches’ offices, among many other amenities.
