USC Elite Training Camp – Los Angeles, CA
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USC Elite Training Camp – Los Angeles, CA
The USC Elite Training Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp series hosted at the University of Southern California (USC). Each camp is specific with its focus, specializing in a few areas of the game that are essential to player development but often not offered to young players around the country.
This fall, we will offer three unique day camps at USC. Each clinic has a theme that builds off the previous clinic. They are ideally meant to all be taken, but players can elect to attend a single camp session. Each camp focus is listed below.
Camp Program:
First 4 shots: Saturday August 24, 2024
This clinic focuses on the first four shots in any point- serve/return and the +1 ball. These four shots need to be played with purpose and a plan. We will work on several aspects of the first four shots including patterns, footwork and execution.
Building Points from the Back : Sunday, September 8, 2024
This clinic focuses on the groundstroke game. Having a strong shot tolerance from the back allows players to get into patterns that expose their strengths and allow them to play on their front foot. We will work on several aspects of building points including patterns, consistency, and execution.
Offense and Dictating Point Play : Saturday, December 7, 2024
This clinic focuses on controlling the court and point play and putting together the first two clinics. In particular, we will work on taking time away, trusting offensive shots to move forward in the court, and recognizing when to come forward. We will work on several aspects of offense including taking the ball early, opening the court, and the transition game.
CAMP DETAILS
CAMP DATES:
- ETC I: First 4 Shots – August 24th 2024
- ETC II: Building Points from the Back – September 8th, 2024
- ETC III: Offense and Dictating Point Play – December 7th, 2024
TIMES:
- Full Day Option: 8:45 am – 12:30 pm daily
FEES:
- Half Day – $175
AGES:
- Boys and Girls ages 7-18 of all skill levels.
- Camps are open to any and all.
MORE INFORMATION
Inclement Weather:
- N/A
Grouping:
- Kids are grouped by skill, age and experience. Often these groups change throught the course of the camp.
Swimming:
- This camp does not offer swimming as an option.
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:
- NA
Pertinent Camp Information for Check-in
Times:
- Full Day: 9am – 12:30pm daily
Camp Check-In:
- Check-in / Drop off Time: 8:45-9 am daily
- Check-in / Drop off Location: David X. Marks Tennis Stadium
- Check-in / Drop off Address: 1075 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089
Camp Check-Out:
- Check-out / Pick up Time: 12:30 pm
- Check-out / Pick up Location: David X. Marks Tennis Stadium
- Check-out / Pick up Address : 1075 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089
Meals:
- Lunch is 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/)
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:
Alison Swain
HEAD WOMEN’S TENNIS COACH
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Alison Swain, who built a women’s tennis dynasty at Williams College by leading the Ephs to 8 NCAA Division III team championships, including in 2017, was named the women’s head coach at USC, Trojan athletic director Lynn Swann announced today (June 7).
Swain, posted an .889 winning percentage (224-28) in her 10 seasons (2008-17) at Williams, including 48-2 in NCAA tournament play. She led the Ephs to 8 NCAA team championships, including in each of her first 6 seasons (an NCAA Division III record and tying Stanford for most consecutive at any level) as well as in 2015 (going 25-0) and the just-concluded 2017 campaign. In her other 2 seasons, Williams was the NCAA runnerup in 2016 and was third in 2014. She also helped Williams win 5 conference championships.
She was named the 2013 ITA National Division III Coach of the Year, was a 5-time conference Coach of the Year and twice (2010-13) was the ITA Northeast Coach of the Year. Swain is a native of Bainbridge, Wash. She is a member of the board of directors of the ITA through June of 2018.
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, introductions
9:30am Instruction and drills around theme of clinic
10:45am Snack Break
11:00am Incorporating drills/instruction into point play/live ball
12:00pm Group Game
12:30pm Pick up
FACILITY
DAVID X. MARKS TENNIS STADIUM
The USC men’s and women’s tennis teams have called the David X. Marks Tennis Stadium home since its construction in 1971. This season, Trojan tennis sees its home revamped and renovated, bringing the venue up to date and in line with the impressive accomplishments of both programs. USC broke ground on the new Buntmann Family Tennis Center on Feb. 24, 2015, starting an impressive renovation project with the goal of elevating Marks Tennis Stadium to be on par with the best facilities in the country by creating an inviting, elegant, bright and safe training and competition environment.
The Buntmann Family Tennis Center entrance and lobby now welcomes fans and visitors and puts on display the rich history of USC tennis. To improve the building functionality and support the tennis program operations, the new Lisa and Douglas Goldman Family StudentAthlete Learning Studio supports direct collaboration between coaches, staff and athletes on a daily basis.
The teams are now able to utilize and enjoy brand-new suites with lockers, showers, team meeting rooms and lounges. Both teams also have access to a new training room, a stringing storage area and a large multi-purpose room. To better accommodate and enhance the spectator experience, new spectator shade canopies has been added, a new elevator to the seating area has been installed.
