Seattle University Nike Tennis Camp Seattle, Washington
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Join the fun and get better at the Seattle University Nike Tennis Camp! Located in downtown Seattle, this summer tennis Camp is just up the hill from picturesque Elliot Bay and the famous Pike's Place Market. Seattle University is a great day camp for players ages 8-18 of all skill levels who are looking to seriously improve their game in a fun setting.
The University of Seattle Nike Tennis Camp is a camp for young athletes to come and vastly improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our goal is to give players the opportunity to hit thousands of balls, improve their tennis technique, and be challenged by some of the best players in their peer group. Our camps combine technical instruction and drilling from a top notch coaching staff, supervised match play, and fun free time to hang out with friends.
Highlights Include
- Every camper receives a Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt
- Daily instruction from coach Mark Frisby and his experienced staff
- 5-6 hours of daily instruction with low camper to staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
- Gain self-confidence through tennis success
Campers will play at Seattle University's tennis facility featuring 4 outdoor and 2 indoor courts. Campers will have access to Seattle University's beautiful new recreational facility which includes an indoor gym and sports fields.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Mark Frisby
Camp Director Mark Frisby, men’s and women’s coach at Seattle University, enters his 19th year as the director. Mark Frisby, a successful head coach at three different high schools, is now the men’s and women’s tennis coach at Seattle University.
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Frisby had been the coed coach at Seattle Prep for 14 years spanning two different time periods, from 1991 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2007. He compiled a dual match record of 270-4 at Seattle Prep, helping the school win 12 metro championships, 12 state championships, and five district titles.
During the fall season, Frisby had been the head coach for the Issaquah High School boys and girls tennis teams from 2000 to 2007, compiling a 125-40 record. From 1967 to 1972, he coached the boys and girls tennis teams at Mercer Island High School, losing only one of 59 matches while earning five league championships. Combined, his coaching record at the high school level is 453-45.
Frisby is very familiar with Seattle University, having earned his bachelor’s degree in 1967 and his master’s degree in education from the school in 1971. He was the number one singles player on the SeattleU squad in 1961 and 1965 and coached the team from 1969 to 1971 and 1972 to 1973, compiling a 70-22 record.
“I am honored and excited to be given the opportunity to bring the Seattle University tennis program back to the level it was at previously,” Frisby said.
Since 1984, Frisby has been the owner and president as well as a tennis instructor at the Sammamish Club in Issaquah. He has been the director of the Nike Tennis Camps in Sun Valley, Idaho, since 1980 and also the tennis director of Sun Valley Tennis since 2000.
Program
This year we are offering four weeks of day camp for players ages 8-18 of all skill levels. Campers can choose to participate in the Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm), AM Half Day (9:00am-Noon) or PM Half Day (1:00pm-4:00pm) programs. Campers bring their own lunch.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
Check-in
• “AM” Half- day and Day Campers: 8:30 am the first day of camp at the Tennis Courts
• “PM” Half-day campers: 12:30 pm the first day of camp at the Tennis Courts
• Campers should come dressed to play as we will head straight to the courts after check-in.
Check-Out
• “AM” Half Day Campers: 12:00 noon the last day of camp at the Tennis Courts
• “PM” Half Day and Full Day campers: 4:00pm the last day of camp at the Tennis Courts
Daily Program Schedule & Information
All sessions run Monday-Thursday.
FULL DAY: 9:00am - 4:00pm
AM HALF DAY: 9:00am - 12:00pm
PM HALF DAY: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Full day campers bring their lunch each day. Half day campers do not eat lunch at camp.
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
Parent of Camper
On To Tournaments
This was a positive experience! Our daughter is looking to attend a Nike Tennis Camp next year for tournament players.
Parent of Camper
Fun For All
Great camp! Fun for a variety of tennis players.
Parent of Campers
Great time!
They had a great time and loved the instructors!
Parent of Camper
Enjoyment
My son really enjoyed the camp. Especially after moving him with the older players due to his skill. I would definitely do this again.