UC Santa Cruz Adult Nike Tennis Camp Santa Cruz, California
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Welcome to the Nike Adult Tennis Camp at The University of California, Santa Cruz. One of our most popular adult camp locations, this summer camp combines excellent weather, a convenient destination, 12 ocean view tennis courts and top notch coaching.
We've designed our adult tennis camp programs to address your specific needs... to increase knowledge of the game and to move you to the next level without forcing you to make radical changes. You will hit a ton of balls, improve, work hard, meet new friends, and laugh a lot.
After this camp for adults, you will have a renewed enthusiasm for tennis, vastly improved skills, greater self-confidence, and the inspiration to make tennis your game for life -- if it isn't already!
Dartfish video analysis offered at this camp! See details tab for more info.
Highlights Include
- 4:1 student to teacher ratio
- Daily on-court instruction from renown Slugs men's tennis coach, Bob Hansen, and his exceptional staff
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an easy drive from San Francisco, San Jose, and the Monterey Peninsula, (and about 30-40 minutes from the San Jose Airport.) The campus, defined by rolling meadows and towering redwoods, is a perfect environment for a Nike Tennis Camp. The campus offers a perfect environment with 12 ocean view outdoor courts, playing fields, gymnasium and Olympic-sized pool.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Bob Hansen
Bob Hansen, famous men’s coach and creator of the Santa Cruz “Slugs” tennis program is a seven-time NCAA championship winner and returns for his 31st year as director of the camp.
Read Full BioRegarded as one of the best coaches in the country, Coach Hansen has been selected as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coach of the Year four times and in 2000 was honored as the ITA Coach of the Decade for the 90's. (During the 90's his teams were undefeated against Div III opponents in the regular season going 73-0) He has served as an executive board member of the ITA as well as its Division III Representative. He also served as the Chair of the NCAA Div lll tennis committee as well as a member of the ITA Rules Committee.
He has also received the Coach of the Year honor from the United States Professional Tennis Association. Hansen has led the Slugs to the Final Four of the NCAA Team Championships 19 out of the past 23 years. The team has won seven NCAA National Team Championships (1989, 1995,1996,1998, 2005, 2007, 2009) and have reached the NCAA Finals thirteen of the past twenty years. His players have won nine NCAA National Doubles titles and five NCAA National Singles titles. Under coach Hansen's direction, the Slug Tennis program has produced 111 All-American selections.
As a player, Coach Hansen was Northern California's Open Player of the Year and was ranked in the top eight for five straight years. He received an ATP world ranking as well as much valuable coaching experience while playing the international circuit before coming to UC Santa Cruz. He registered wins over many top 100 players including top ten players Brad Gilbert and Paul Macnamee. He won the USTA 40 National Grass Court Championships held in Santa Barbara.
During the summers he directs the NIKE Santa Cruz Tennis Camps where he was a pioneer in the development of the tournament training program for ranked juniors.
Location: Santa Cruz, California
All skill levels welcome!
Program
The University of California, Santa Cruz Nike Tennis Adult Camp offers an Intermediate & Advanced Players' Clinic for 3.5+ players ages 18 and over. Camp runs on August 11-13, 2012.
This is a Day Camp - The fee includes instruction, match play, strategy and lunch.
Dates: August 11-13 (Sat-Mon)
Check-in: Saturday, August 11th, at 9:30am at the East Fieldhouse Courts.
Check-out: Monday, August 13th, at 12:00pm at the East Fieldhouse Courts.
Clinic Hours:
Saturday: 9:30-5:30 pm – lunch is included
Sunday: 9:30am-5:30pm – lunch included
Monday: 8:30am-12:00pm
Please note: This is a Day Camp only and runs during the hours listed above. The camp tuition DOES NOT include housing. Campers are required to provide their own overnight accommodations.
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.
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.
Past Camper
Thanks!
This is my 2nd trip to the UC Santa Cruz camp with Bob Hansen, Bryce (Men's Coach) and Erin (Women's Coach). All 3 are quality instructors and make it so much fun learning the proper way to play tennis. Thanks Bob, Bryce AKA Bird and Erin!!!