Our traditional tennis camps are designed to focus on the fundamentals and swing techniques of modern tennis strokes. We tailor the instruction to the skill level and experience of each level of player. 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 to teach these young players sound fundamentals from the ground up.
• Intermediate: Intermediate-level players will also focus on stroke production (to ensure proper technique) and be introduced to gameplay situations to introduce these players to the competitive side of the game.
• High School / Tournament:  High school (both varsity and JV) and tournament players will focus on the strategic and competitive aspects of the game. Although swing fundamentals are featured, emphasis will also feature point building, court positioning, patterns of play, and live ball drill work.

Note: A skills evaluation is done on the first day of camp, and we will assign students to small instructional groups with kids of similar age, ability, and experience levels. Players will continue to be evaluated throughout the week, and coaches will move kids into situations to push them and help ensure they are in a comfortable learning environment.

Experience a collegiate style training camp during the USTA Pro Circuit $25K futures Dallas Open tournament series. Exposure to on court training, tennis specific fitness exercises with SMU a coaching staff while watching tournament semifinals and finals. 

• Full Day Campers: Please pack a lunch each day. Snacks will be provided daily
• Half Day Campers: No meals provided. Snacks will be provided daily

In the case of inclement weather, SMU has 6 indoor courts and we will have full use to these courts. As the camp runs better outdoors, we will shift our daily schedule in anticipation of rain to ensure we maximize our court time outdoors. Camp will proceed rain or shine each day.

Q: Are there Skill Requirements for this camp?

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.

Q: What type of campers attend this camp?

Our camps are open to all levels of tennis players. We have players from absolute beginner to high school / Tournament level.

We design our camps to teach the technical basics and love of the game to the beginning player, to introduce strategical decision making, and more advanced technique to the intermediate player, while building on their current stroke production, and to put the advanced players into pressured, strategical and competitive situations.

Q. What is the ratio of campers to staff?

Groups will be divided into small instructional groups of approximately 5-6: 1 camper to coach. Some camps/sessions offer higher or lower ratios based on the curriculum.

Q. If the camp is full, do you have a waiting list?

To be added to the waitlist, please register here (there is no fee to join the waitlist).

Q. Should I purchase camp/cancellation insurance?

We recommend all families purchase camp/cancellation insurance if they are concerned about the investment they are making in the camp. Kids do get injured, sick and family plans change from the time of registration leading up to the camp. Camp insurance allows peace of mind and has many benefits in any of these events. Please review our policies page for more information about camp/cancellation insurance. Click Here

Airport transportation may be available upon request for those flying into camp. 

Camp Waiver (required):  
Your Liability Waiver was signed during the registration process and is complete as long as your registered online.

Medical Form (required):  
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.

Balance Due:
To check if you have a remaining balance, you can access your account here.

SESSIONS I-V:

Check-in / Drop off:

• Check-in / Drop off Time: 8:45-9am daily
• Check-in / Drop off Location: Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex
• Check-in / Drop off Address: 5669 N Central Expressway Dallas Texas 75205

Check-out / Pick up:  

• Check-out / Pick up Time: 4:00pm daily for Full Day Campers / 12:00pm daily for half day campers
• Check-out / Pick up Location: Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex
• Check-out / Pick up Address : 5669 N Central Expressway Dallas Texas 75205

Meals Included: 

• No meals provided. Full Day campers should pack a lunch daily
  

214 High School Camps:

Check-in / Drop off:

• Check-in / Drop off Time: 9:00am daily
• Check-in / Drop off Location: Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex
• Check-in / Drop off Address: 5669 N Central Expressway Dallas Texas 75205

Check-out / Pick up:  

• Check-out / Pick up Time: 4pm on the first day / 12:00pm on the second day
• Check-out / Pick up Location: Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex
• Check-out / Pick up Address : 5669 N Central Expressway Dallas Texas 75205

Meals Included: 

• Lunch provided on the first day

• Tennis Racket
• Tennis Shoes
• Sun Screen
• Hat / Visor
• Water bottle
• Snack (if desired)

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