Denison University Nike Tennis Camp Granville, Ohio
Come join the fun at our summer camp and get better at the Denison University Nike Tennis Camp! Our goal this summer is to provide our campers with a fun, healthy environment where they can hit tons of balls, take their game to the next level, while creating lasting friendships.
The Denison University Nike Tennis Camp is a junior tennis summer camp for young athletes to come enjoy their summer while vastly improving their tennis game. Campers will work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our tennis camps give players the opportunity improve their technique and be challenged by other players in their peer group. Campers will receive technical instruction and drilling from a top notch coaching staff, supervised match play, and a variety of evening social activities.
Denison University is located in the charming community of Granville, Ohio. The small-town feel of the village and campus creates a comfortable, friendly environment for campers. Come immerse yourself in a week of tennis and fun on a college campus.
Dartfish video analysis offered at this camp! See details tab for more info.
Highlights Include
- Daily instruction from head men's coach, Peter Burling, and his experienced staff
- Experience campus life and create lasting friendships
- 5-6 hours of daily instruction with low camper to staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
- Every camper receives a Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt
- Fun off-court evening activities for overnight campers
The camp will take place on Denison University’s varsity tennis courts, which feature 12 outdoor courts, six of which have full lighting. Indoor facilities are available in cases of inclement weather. Denison University boasts 12 varsity tennis courts with six main courts that are lighted and used primarily for varsity competition. The outdoor courts, along with the indoor facility in the Mitchell Center, has been host to the North Coast Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Tennis Championship and various NCAA Division III men's and women's regional championships.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Peter Burling
With 34 years of coaching experience, Coach Burling and his staff teach a complete game program, designed to give each camper the opportunity to learn and master the skills needed to reach the next level of the game. Coaches are dedicated to introducing tennis to young players “the right way,” and to helping more advanced players take the next step in their development.
Read Full Bio
Peter Burling is the Denison University head men’s and women’s tennis coach. Coach Burling’s teams have earned eight straight NCAA Team Championship appearances, and he has been named 'North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year' seven times in ten years. He has 34 years of professional teaching experience and is a talented camp director.
Tennis coach Peter Burling enters his 22nd year as head of the men's tennis team and his 13th year leading the women's squad in 2010-11. Bringing a tremendous amount of experience and leadership to the tennis programs, Burling has helped the Big Red men's and women's programs rise among the elite programs in Division III tennis.
The 2010 seasons were special for Burling as he guided the programs to a number of milestone victories. On May 1 against Oberlin College the men's team picked up victory No. 600 in the 57-year history of the program. On April 10 versus Hope College Burling reached the 300 career win mark on the men's side. Overall, Burling boasts a career record of 525-199 (.728) with both the men's and women's squads, combined.
In 2010 the Denison University women's tennis program returned to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive season after posting an 18-5 record and a No. 5 national ranking. Additionally, the doubles team of Marta Drane and Kristin Cobb reached the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Championship for the third straight season. This season has been a continuation of the women's program's rise to the upper echelon of Division III tennis. Over the last nine years they have captured nine consecutive North Coast Athletic Conference Championships and they have gone 188-57 over that time frame. They are also riding a nine-year winning streak in conference play. DU's last loss in the NCAC came on April 21, 2001. In all, they have gone 57-2 in conference play with Burling as the head coach.
A nine-time NCAC Coach of the Year, the 2004 Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year and the 2005 USPTA National College Coach of the Year, 2010 markedDenison's ninth consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament. The 2008 season marked a breakthrough year for the women's tennis program at Denison University. The team posted a 22-4 record and finished a program-best, third place at the NCAA Division III Championships. After making three previous trips to the NCAA Quarterfinals, the Big Red defeated Emory University to advance to the national semifinals for the first time. In addition to their third place team finish, the doubles team of Marta Drane and Kristin Cobb were the 2008 NCAA Division III runners-up in doubles play.
The men's team, which Burling has invested over two decades in, has also met a tremendous amount of success under his leadership. He has garnered the NCAC Coach of the Year award in 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2006. Burling has also been named NCAA Division III Midwest Region Coach of the Year and USPTA Midwest Coach of the Year. Since taking over as the head coach in 1991, Burling has coached 10 All-Americans on the men's side and five NCAC Players of the Year.
In 2010 the Denison men's tennis team went 18-4 with a perfect 4-0 mark in NCAC West Division play. They advanced to the NCAC Championship match for the sixth consecutive season and finished the year ranked ninth in the central region. He has taken the men's team to seven NCAC Championships and eight NCAA Tournament appearances. He has amassed a career record of 304-124.
Burling, originally from Orleans, Massachusetts, has been a USPTA Level I Professional for 36 years and currently resides in Granville with his wife Patricia. He has two sons, Scott and Colin.
Program
This year we are offering two weeks of overnight, extended day (8:30am-9:00pm), and day camp (8:30am-4:00am) for ages 9-18 of all skill levels. All meals are included for overnight campers. Lunch & dinner are included for extended day campers. Lunch is included for day campers.
Dartfish video analysis will be used during the camp to analyze and improve your strokes. See your strokes compared to a top playing professional! Your Dartfish Mediabook will be posted to a private player locker on Dartfish.tv and reviewed with you by the staff at camp (click here for an example). You will receive a printout showing key positions with corrective comments. After camp, these Dartfish interactive analyses are available for purchase. For $19.95, the package includes:
- Stroke Analysis: your Dartfish Mediabook contains videos of your strokes, plus side-by-side comparison with a pro, along with comments.
- Pro Stroke Library: one month access to Pro Stroke Library, featuring hundreds of strokes in both real and high speed.
- Camp highlights video*: This video of camp activities and friends all set to music will be something everyone will want to have and keep forever. (*Only offered at participating locations.)
NOTE: Regardless of whether you purchase the post-camp package, all campers will be filmed at camp, see their mediabook, and go home with a printout.
Check-in and Check-out times
Check In:
• All Campers: Sunday at 12:30-2:00pm at Lamson Lodge (next to the “left” side of the tennis courts). Signs will be posted directing you where to go.
• Campers should come dressed to play as we will head straight to the courts after check-in.
• Day Campers will depart that evening at 6:30pm.
• Extended Day Campers will depart that evening at 7:30pm.
Check Out:
• Graduation: Friday at 4:30pm at the tennis courts for all campers Please plan to be at the courts by no later than 4:15pm. Parents are invited to attend!
• Check-out: Immediately following the graduation ceremony.
Extended Day & Day Camper Information
• Day Camp Hours: 8:45am-4:30pm (except first and last day, see above.)
• Extended Day Camp Hours: 8:45am-9:00pm (except first and last day, see above)
• Meals: Lunch & dinner are included for Extended Day campers. Lunch is included for Day campers.
Dorms
Campers will reside in the Sunset Senior dorms on campus. Each campers has their own room in a suite of four rooms. There is A/C in the dorms.
Evening Activities
Evening activities may include a trip to the mall, movie night, sports psychology night, a talent show and more!
Weekend Stayovers: Weekend stayovers are not available at this location.
Designated Airport: Columbus
Travel
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airport, train stations or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Columbus Airport for ground transportation please visit www.columbusairport.com.
If you have a camper arriving by air and is deemed an “unaccompanied minor” by the airlines and must be met by a camp staff or shuttle company employee, there may be a fee that needs to be paid in advance of camp. You will still have to arrange transportation to/from camp. Please call 1-800-645-3226 two weeks prior to camp to provide camper’s flight and shuttle information.
Rain Plan
In the chance of rain we will do a variety of fitness activities along with indoor tennis.
Medical Staff
There is a nurse or trainer on call at all times.
Registration Packet
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:30am Stretching, Camp Meeting at Courts
- 8:45am Tennis Instruction
- 10:00am Break
- 10:15am Tennis Instruction and Drills
- 11:45am Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:15pm Tennis Program, Match Play
- 2:45pm Break
- 3:00pm Tennis Program, Doubles and Drills
- 4:00pm Conclusion of Daily Tennis Program
- 4:15pm Groups or Private Extra Help, Optional Tennis, Swimming
- 5:00pm Rest, Shower, Dinner
- 7:15pm Evening Activity
- 9:00pm Extended Day Campers Depart
- 9:30pm Overnight Campers to Rooms
- 10:15pm Lights Out
Parent of Camper
Busy Bees
Great camp -- The staff worked at keeping the kids busy in the off hours. Would come again.
Parent of Camper
Camp Is For Everyone!
Jessica looks forward to going to camp again next year. She had a fantastic time, and made new friends. A great camp for tennis players of all levels!
Parent of Camper
Growing Love
Great, friendly staff. My son really grew in his love of tennis. Thanks.
Past Camper
Everything about it was great!
The nike tennis camp at denison university this year was a great experience. It greatly improved my game and my overall intrest and passion for the sport of tennis. The staff this year was great and they were all very good mentors and great people too. I very much enjoyed getting to know the staff. I am looking forward to return to camp next year.
Past Campers
Sisters will be back!
My sister and I loved the camp. We leaned a lot. We look forward to returning next year! Thanks for everything.
Past Camper
Ready to Recommend
The camp was just fantastic. I loved every aspect of it from the beautiful campus to the upbeat staff to the educational drills and talks. I would definitely recommend this camp to anyone who is interested in gaining skill at the game and/or making new friendships with people that one has a common love for the game with.