Stanford University Nike Tennis Camp, Lele Forood Sessions
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*Due to court resurfacing in 2024, camp this summer will run as a half day camp only on Stanford's West Campus Tennis Courts. Please visit this camp webpage to view camp details for this year: https://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/stanford-university-paul-goldstein.
One of the best tennis camps in California, the Stanford University Nike Tennis Camp has been offering overnight and day camps for kids for over 30 years! This Northern California tennis camp caters to all levels, including High School players.
Our Bay Area tennis camp at Stanford provides the ultimate week-long tennis camp experience. These sessions are directed by Stanford's head women’s coach, Lele Forood.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Stanford Head Women's Coach, Lele Forood
- Morning drilling and afternoon match play
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Lele Forood
The nation’s most storied women’s tennis program remains in capable hands thanks to the leadership of head coach Lele Forood, who recently completed her 20th season at the helm in 2019-2020.
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Co-Director Frankie Brennan
Frankie Brennan begins his 25th year on The Farm overall, serving in his eighth season as the program's associate head coach following 15 seasons as an assistant coach.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- Due to court resurfacing in 2024, camp this summer will run as a half day camp only on Stanford's West Campus Tennis Courts. To see this summer's details and to register, please go to this camp webpage link: https://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/stanford-university-paul-goldstein
Stanford Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your session outside of 14 days prior to the start date, you are able to receive a refund of your camp tuition fee, less a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds if the cancellation is received within 14 days of your session's start date.
* All camps or clinics shall be open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
CAMP PROGRAMS
All of these camp weeks are geared toward boys & girls, ages 9-17. With a perfect mix of drills, match-play, conditioning, strategy, and off-court fun, campers immerse themselves within the sport and campus, creating memories to last a lifetime. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
- Day Camps: All three sessions are open to players of all abilities. This All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals, and strategy, and improve upon their game.
- Tournament Training: The Tournament Training Program is geared towards tournament-level and ranked players looking to improve their tournament results, learn winning strategies, and work on mental toughness. Open to any and all players.
DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-In: All Campers arrive at the Taube Tennis Courts every morning at 8:45am
- Check-out: Full Day Campers check-out at 4:00pm and Half Day AM campers check-out at 12pm daily
- Half Day AM Camper Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8:45am-12:00pm
- Full Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8:45am-4:00pm
- Check-in Logistics for Monday: Pick up and drop off are at the Taube Tennis Stadium with temporary parking at the Varsity lot on Nelson Rd.
OVERNIGHT/EXTENDED DAY/ DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-In: All campers will check-in between 1:30pm-3:00pm on Sunday at the Kimball Hall basketball courts. The Kimball basketball court is on the East side of Escondido Rd, just past Campus Drive
- Check-out: Final check-out will take place on Friday for all campers at 12:00pm at the Kimball Hall basketball courts
- Day Camper Schedule: Sunday: 2:45pm-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 8:45am-4:00pm, Friday: 8:45am-12:00pm
- Extended Day Camper Schedule: Sunday: 2:45pm-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 8:45am-8:00pm, Friday: 8:45am-12:00pm
MEALS
- Day Only Camp: Meals are not included, all full day campers must bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Half Day AM campers depart before lunch.
- Overnight/Extended Day Camp: All meals are included for Overnight campers. Extended Day Campers will have lunch and dinner provided. Meals start with dinner on the first day of the session and end with breakfast on the last day of the session.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
- Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Campers play on 17 lighted courts at the Taube Tennis Stadium.
- Inclement Weather Plan: In the event of rain, indoor courts are available.
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
HOUSING
- Dorm: Castano Dorm Hall
- Dorm Address: 685 Escondido Rd. Stanford, CA 94305
- Number of Campers per Room: Dorm Rooms will be 2 per room. Some triples are available. Bathrooms will be located on each floor.
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: Bed linens are NOT provided. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillowcase, size Twin sheets and/or a sleeping bag, and a light blanket.
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do not have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Nike Tennis Camps do not provide transportation from airports, train stations, or bus depots. Transportation services can be arranged from the San Jose Airport or San Francisco International by using the services below:
- Transportation: https://limofiestallc.com
- Super Shuttle From SFO: https://www.supershuttle.com/locations/sanfranciscosfo/
Please schedule your arrivals and departures to provide plenty of time to get to/from the SJC or SFO. It is approximately 25 minutes from the Stanford University campus in San Jose and 40 minutes from San Francisco.
Additional Tennis Camp Sessions offered at Stanford:
- Stanford Tennis Camp - Paul Goldstein sessions - Junior Overnight & Extended Day Camp Sessions (Directed by Head Men's Coach, Paul Goldstein)
- Stanford Tennis School - Junior Day Camps (Directed by Frankie Brennan and Brandon Coupe)
- Stanford Adult Tennis School - Adult Camps (Directed by Frankie Brennan and Brandon Coupe)
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CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Athletic, on-court tennis clothing
Tennis Racquet(s)
Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 pair/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel (subject to change)
Pajamas
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets (if linens are not provided)
Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)
Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
SWING VISION
Maximize your camp experience with SwingVision, an iPhone app that provides the following benefits when you record your play: watch a full match in 20 minutes with the dead-time automatically removed, view stats like shot placement, court positioning, shot speed, and consistency for each shot type, filter to particular shot or point types and easily create highlight videos of certain points or shots, access video analysis, and stats immediately after you finish recording, all on unlimited cloud storage.
* Our camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend that you choose a camp that fits your particular skills and level of development.
* Any athlete who has sufficient preparatory education to be academically eligible to enter college in the fall following the camp date will not be permitted to attend the camp.
* Drugs, alcohol, and smoking are strictly prohibited and constitute grounds for immediate dismissal from camp.
Camp Code: TNXRSF
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Rise and Shine
- 7:30am Breakfast
- 8:30am Warm-up/On court stretching
- 8:45am-11:30am Tennis Rotations (serving and returning, ball machines, active drilling, conditioning)
- 11:40am Lunch
- 1:00pm-4:30pm Tennis Rotations (singles play, doubles drills and play, and off-court - including video playback, tennis related discussions, mini tennis, ping pong)
- 4:30pm Open tennis/alternate activity
- 5:30pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Evening activity
- 8:00pm Movie, pizza, games
- 10:30pm Lights out
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