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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 was tremendously successful last year, and this year we are offering four unique day camps at USC. Each clinic has a theme that builds off the previous clinic. Ideally, a camper would attend all four as they build on each other well. Each one does stand alone however, and provides great insight for a half-day session. Each camp focus is listed below.

Camp Program:

Building Points from the Back: Saturday August 23, 2025

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.

The first 4 shots: Saturday, September 6, 2025

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.

Transitions and Dictating Play: November 2, 2025

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.

Putting it all Together: Saturday December 6, 2025

This clinic brings together the themes and skills from the first three camps into a comprehensive session focused on point construction, decision-making, and match play scenarios. Players will be challenged to apply their groundstroke consistency, first four shot patterns, and transition skills in live-ball drills and competitive play. We’ll emphasize recognizing patterns and executing under pressure — helping players become more complete and confident competitors.

David X. Marks Tennis Stadium

1075 Childs Way
Los Angeles, CA 90089

USC

Location Notes:

  • These camps are designed for experienced tennis players grades 5-12
  • Get a $25 discount per session when you register for three or more sessions. Just use the discount code USCEliteThree when you register. All weeks must be registered at the same time and for the same camper. *This is only applicable per individual camper, not per household*

CAMP DETAILS

CAMP DATES:

  • Building Points from the Back: Saturday August 23, 2025

  • The first 4 shots: Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • Transitions and Dictating Play: November 1, 2025
  • Putting it all Together: Saturday December 6, 2025

TIMES:

  • Full Day Option: 9:00 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:

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

Alison coach

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.

CAMP REVIEWS

The staff, the program, the option to pick half day or full day, and the kids in the program – everything is ran smoothly and my daughter LOVED being able to hit with Coach Alison, who is INCREDIBLY KIND AND AWESOME!

Parent of Teddy F.

Nathan had a great time. Loved the friendly competition, games, and instructors! Thanks for a great week. He even wanted to an extra week, next year.

Parent of Nathaniel K.

Gia enjoys the tennis camp so much, she made lots of friends thru playing together.

Parent of Gia P.

My boys had the best time and learned so much.  The coaches and the staff were phenomenal and they made new friends from all different age groups and from different parts of the country.  We will definitely be back next summer.

Parent of Oliver T.

My daughter said it was not only instructive, but it was also fun! And she met other kids whom she enjoyed playing with.

Parent of Olivia C.

My son had only played tennis once and he loved it. I think that says a lot about the type of camp it is in it’s ability to cater a good environment to all.

Parent of Henry S.

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

USC Marks Tennis by Lawrence Anderson Photography Learning Studio

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.