Nike Tennis Camp at Monterey Bay Racquet Club
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Join Jim Somerville and his expert staff in Northern California at Monterey Bay Racquet Club for an action-packed week of tennis.
Our junior tennis camp near Pebble Beach is designed for boys and girls to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Camp is led by an Evert Tennis Academy alumni who has experience going through the junior program. We also have Jim Somerville who notably, was the former coach of 2023 D1 NCAA Champion Ethan Quinn.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from USPTA Certified Tennis Pros
- 6:1 Camper/Coach ratio
- Camp will focus on strokes, strategy, fitness, and mental prep
- Campers receive a Nike Tennis Camp t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Richard Snelling
Richie, grew up in Monterey, co-owns and manages the Monterey Tennis Center with his brother Monty.
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Coach Jim Somerville
Meet Jim Somerville, a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a degree in Travel Industry Management, renowned for his prowess in tennis and passion for pickleball. With an ATP singles ranking of 778 and doubles ranking of 445, Jim's journey includes being #1 Open singles player in Hawaii and the #2 18 and under singles player.
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Camp Director Javier Vargas
Javi, a Monterey native, excels in tennis and pickleball, both coaching and competing at high levels. He began at the Monterey Tennis Center and the Hyatt Regency, igniting his passion.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 10-13
- June 24-27
- July 15-18
CAMP PROGRAM
Camp is geared towards adult players of all levels. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Camp includes drills, match play and personal evaluations.
We offer junior day camps that run Monday-Friday for boys and girls, of all ability levels, ages 8-18.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: Campers check in on Monday at 9:00am at the tennis courts
- Check-out: Campers check out on Friday at 4:00pm at the tennis courts.
- Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training from USPTA Certified Pros, morning and afternoon sessions
- Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt!
MEALS
- Lunch: Campers bring their own lunch and snacks each day and lunch is supervised. Lunch will run from around 12:00mp-1:00pm with water breaks throughout the day.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 6:1 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 utilize Monterey Bay Racquet Club's outdoor tennis courts
- Inclement Weather Plan: Coaches will communicate any changes in plans with campers directly
- 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
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)
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.
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.