Nike Tennis Camp at Arkansas State University
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Our Nike junior tennis camp at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas offers a day camp option for boys and girls of all skill levels. The Arkansas State University tennis camp delivers world-class tennis training as well as supervised match play and gives each camper a positive learning environment to enhance their skills and enjoy the game.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Arkansas State Tennis Coach, Sujay Lama and his expert staff
- All Skills training program
- All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Sujay Lama
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced August 16, 2023, the hire of Sujay Lama as the school's eighth head women's tennis coach.
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Operations Director Chase Hardin
Chase is currently a Jr. High Tennis Coach and Math Teacher for O.P. Norman Jr. High. He has held this position now for 2 years.
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Assistant Director Marshall Mordecai
Arkansas State women’s tennis head coach Sujay Lama announced ahead of the 2023-24 season that Marshall Mordecai has joined his coaching staff as an assistant coach.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 10-13 (Day Only | Monday-Thursday)
- June 16-20 (Overnight & Day | Sunday-Thursday)
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer an Overnight and Day camp (8:30am-5:00pm) for boys and girls, ages 8-18, with an All Skills program during designated weeks. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their tennis instruction needs can be addressed throughout the week.
- All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- June 10-13
- Day Camper Check-in: All campers need to check in at the Arkansas State Tennis Complex between 8:00am-8:30 am on Monday
- Check-out: All campers will check out on the last day at 4:00pm immediately following the closing ceremony. All parents are invited to join us for our closing ceremony at the Arkansas State tennis complex beginning at 3:30pm.
- Day Camp Program: Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
- June 16-20
- Overnight Camper Check-in: Overnight campers will check in at 1:00pm at Victory Hall
- Day Camper Check-in: All Day campers will check in at Waranch Tennis Complex between 2:00pm-3:00pm on Sunday. (Day campers will depart that evening at 5:00pm)
- Check-out: Staff will have all campers checked out of dorms on Thursday morning. All parents are invited to join us for our closing ceremony at Waranch beginning at 3:30. Immediately following the ceremony, you will be able to pick up your child's stuff at the dorm.
- Day Camp Program: Sunday 2:30pm-5:00pm, Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Supervision: Staff members 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: 8:1 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: Arkansas State Tennis Complex: 6 outdoor courts.
- Inclement Weather Plan: We have always planned our camp with "mother nature" in mind. If it were to rain we will always have some sort of activity usually dealing with the mental part of the game. For example, we will have stations where we talk about "College Tennis", "RTP", "Agility", and "Mental Toughness" and these are only a few examples of things we have planned.
- Medical Protocol: We 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: Kays Hall
- Number of Campers per Room: 2
- 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: TBA
- Air Conditioning: TBA
MEALS
- All meals are included for overnight campers. Lunch will be provided for day campers Monday-Thursday.
PARKING
- Daily Parking: Parking is available at the Soccer and Tennis Facility on campus
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airports, train stations, or bus depots.
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 tennis clothing
Tennis Racquet(s)
Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
Spending Money is encouraged (campers will get to go to the A-State Spirit Store)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel *We will have access to the pool at different times throughout the week. Pool use will be determined the week of camp and is subject to availability. Please pack a swimsuit and towel just in case!
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.
*This camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
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.