Nike Adult Pickleball Camp at SMU
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Pickleball Camps
We are so thrilled to offer Nike Pickleball Camps here on the campus of SMU at the award winning Stysylinger/Altec Tennis Complex! As the sport of pickleball grows in Dallas, our goal is to provide a top tier experience where campers will receive personalized coaching and participate in fun filled practice.
Directed by PPR Pro Kent Hunter, the Nike Pickleball Camp at SMU offers challenge to all skill levels and instructional fun! This 3-day clinic is designed to address your specific needs, increase your knowledge of the game and help you improve in a fun and friendly environment.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from PPR certified pickleball instructor, Kent Hunter and his professional staff
- Grips, stroke development, strategy, etiquette and more!
- Groupings for all skill levels
- Low camper to staff ratio
- All campers receive a Nike Pickleball Camp T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Kent Hunter
Kent Hunter grew up playing tennis in Compton, CA. From humble beginnings, he would go on to compete at the highest levels of the game playing for some of the top collegiate programs in the country, including UC Berkeley and LSU.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- August 16-18
CAMP PROGRAM
We offer fun weekends of Adult Day Camp (Friday-Sunday) geared towards players of all skill levels. Camp includes 10 hours of pickleball instruction and offers programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level players.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the weekend.
Camp will cover: Grips, stroke development, dink shot, serves & returns, specialty shots, rules and etiquette, and much more!
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: 4:00pm Friday
- Check-out: 12:00pm Sunday
- Daily Schedule: Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Welcome Package: All campers receive a Pickleball Camps t-shirt and prizes
- Instruction: 10 hours of court time including instruction and match play
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a pickleball paddle, athletic shoes and a water bottle
- Facility: USTA Facility of the Year award 2019. 6 state of the art climate control indoor tennis courts and 6 stadium outdoor tennis court including Pro Shop, meeting space and suite.
- Inclement Weather Plan: No backup plan will be needed. Brookshire Family Pavilion has 6 indoor tennis courts.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
These are Day Camps and only run during the hours listed above. The camp tuition DOES NOT include housing. Campers are required to provide their own overnight accommodations.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
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 pickleball clothing
Pickleball Paddle(s)
Comfortable court shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks (optional)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE PICKLEBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our pickleball camps please see our FAQ page
SELKIRK SPORT
Selkirk Sport is the market leader in pickleball paddle technology and innovation. One of Selkirk's core missions is to grow the sport and the company is proud to partner with Nike Sports Camps to promote pickleball. Selkirk is committed to providing its premier paddles, equipment, and educational resources to the camp's instructors and participants.
Camp Code: PBADSM
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.