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Camp Overview

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Join us for an action-packed weekend at the Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Arlington Tennis Center (ATC)! This 3-day camp is held at the beautiful ATC tennis courts and is open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced players ages 18+. Designed to provide a fun and supportive environment, this camp combines technical instruction, drilling from a top-notch coaching staff, and supervised match play.

Camp Director Coach Natalya Nikitina-Helvey and her expert coaching staff are dedicated to helping players develop essential tennis skills, refine their technique, and enhance their point-play strategies, all while enjoying social interactions with other tennis enthusiasts. Whether focusing on fundamentals or more advanced tactics, participants will receive guidance and training through dynamic drills, exciting match play, and fun time during our Social Hour Friday night with music, freshly prepared dinner, and refreshments!

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from Natalya Nikitina-Helvey and her outstanding staff
  • Low camper to instructor ratio
  • Campers receive Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes
  • Friday night social which will include food prepared by a chef at ATC, as well as wine and beer!

Camp Coaches

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    Natalya Nikitina-Helvey

    Director

    Coach Natalya Nikitina-Helvey has over 20 years of coaching experience at every level, from beginners to high school and top Division I players, and experience as a Camp Director for numerous youth camps, including Nike Youth Sports Camp and Carmel Valley Tennis Camp. Coach Nikitina-Helvey has been involved in all levels of competition, including professional, collegiate, and junior, for the past 38 years.

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    Natalya Nikitina-Helvey

    Director

    While growing up in the Republic of Uzbekistan, she was a part of the Uzbekistan Women's National Team and was ranked as the number one player in the country. Coach Nikitina-Helvey competed in multiple professional tournaments in Europe and Asia, achieving the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles and doubles rankings, and representing her country in the Fed Cup (Billie Jean King Cup) competitions in India, Thailand, and New Zealand.

    She earned a full athletic scholarship at Oklahoma Christian University and was OC's No.1 singles and doubles player from 1999-2003, earning the NAIA All-American honors three times and NAIA Scholar-Athlete accolades twice. After graduating from Oklahoma Christian Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration-Management, she pursued career in collegiate coaching, serving as the Associate Head Coach at Wichita State University. While at WSU, she helped the Shockers obtain their first Missouri Valley Conference title and make their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I Championships. After moving to Oklahoma in 2006, Coach Nikitina-Helvey became the Head Women's Tennis Coach at the University of Central Oklahoma while starting a family and earning a master's degree. In eight years at UCO, she led Bronchos to five NCAA Division II national tournament appearances while posting a 109-67 record. In January 2018, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Christian University Athletic Hall of Fame.

    Natalya Nikitina-Helvey has been based in the U.S. for the past 26 years, including the past eight years in Texas, where she has served as the head tennis coach and health science teacher at Centennial High School. While at Centennial HS, Coach Nikitina-Helvey has developed dozens of talented players. In the fall of 2024, she was named District 8-5A Coach of the Year after leading the boys' and girls' varsity teams to an undefeated season and the District 8-5A Championship title. Natalya Nikitina-Helvey earned a Ph.D. degree in Health and Human Performance from Oklahoma State University in December 2021.

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    Angel Martinez

    Coach

    Coach Martinez is a tennis coach with 42 years of experience. He is an RSPA Elite Certified Teaching Professional. His experience includes coaching high school for 31 years and college for 11 years.

    Angel Martinez Headshot

    Angel Martinez

    Coach

    Some of his accomplishments include a record of 638-106, 19 District Championships, 2014 Texas State Team Tennis Championship, 2001 Nike National Texas Team Coach, 2002-2003 Wilson Texas Tennis Coach of the Year,2005, 2009, 2014 USPTA Texas High School Coach of the Year, 2016 USPTA Texas College Coach of the Year, 2021 NAIA Red River Conference Champions, 2019 Texas Tennis Coach Hall of Fame inductee. Coach Martinez served as a Nike Tennis Youth Camp in the summer of 2025.

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    John Bui

    Coach

    Coach John is a Certified Teaching Professional. He is a native of Arlington, Texas, where he attended Sam Houston High School. He played on the tennis team all four years and continued to assist his coaches after graduation.

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    John Bui

    Coach

    In 2019, he began his tennis career at the Arlington Tennis Center. John is RSPA/USPTA Level II certified and specializes in coaching youth, helping them achieve their athletic goals during their high school years and beyond. Coach Bui served as a Nike Tennis Youth Camp in the summer of 2025.

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    Courtney Monroe

    Coach

    Coach Monroe has over 24 years of experience serving as the Head Coach at Lamar High School. He coached numerous District Champions as well as Regional Tournament Qualifiers in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

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    Courtney Monroe

    Coach

    Coach Monroe served as a Camp Counselor at Texas A&M Tennis Camp 2022-2024 and currently serves as a Teaching Pro at Arlington Tennis Center.

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    Marcelo Mojica

    Coach

    Coach Marcelo is a Former Division 1 Player. He played at South Carolina State University all 4 years. After graduation, he continued his tennis and coaching career and RPS Academies located at Port Saint Luice, FL. He recently relocated to Texas and is looking forward to working with tennis players of all levels in the DFW area.

Camp Details

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CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Camp Type(s) Offered: 3 Day Camp (Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-3:00pm, & Sunday 1:00pm-4:30pm)
  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 18+
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Participants are then sorted by ability first, then age per the Camp Director's discretion - adjustments are made as needed during camp.

While there are many ways to define skill levels, the following descriptions are what the Camp Directors at Nike Tennis Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your experience:

  • Beginner: Players who are new to the game and have little to no formal instruction. They are focused on learning the fundamentals and the basic rules of tennis. Typically play for recreation and have very little or no match-play experience. USTA rating of 2.0 or lower, or no rating.

  • Intermediate: Players who can serve and maintain rallies with some consistency. They are fairly reliable with medium-paced shots but may struggle with certain strokes and lack precision in directional control and power. Generally play recreationally at their local club. USTA rating of 3.0.

  • Advanced: Players with dependable strokes and strong directional control. They display an all-around competitive spirit, improved court coverage, and are developing strategies for both singles and doubles play. These players compete regularly at local clubs or travel to participate in USTA tournaments. USTA rating of 3.5 and above.

CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT

ADDRESS: 500 W Mayfield Rd., Arlington, Texas 76014

  • Check-in: Campers check in on Friday, October 10th at 5:30 pm at the Arlington Tennis Center
  • Check-out: Campers check out on Sunday, October 12th at 4:30 pm at the Arlington Tennis Center

DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

Please note: The information provided below is subject to change. Registered campers will be notified of any changes.

Friday, October 10th (6:00pm-9:00pm)
  • 5:30pm - 6:00pm: All campers will check in at ATC
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm: On-court participant evaluation & group placement.
  • 8:00pm - 9:00pm: Fun Social Hour with food, beverages, and music.
Saturday, October 11th (8:30am-11:30pm, 12:30pm-3:00pm)
  • 8:00am - 8:30am: All campers check in at ATC
  • 8:30am - 11:30am: Tennis instruction
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm: Lunch provided
  • 12:30pm - 3:00pm: Tennis instruction, drills, and match play
Sunday, October 12th (1:00pm-4:00pm)
  • 12:30pm - 1:00pm: All campers check in at ATC
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Tennis instruction
  • 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Closing ceremony and all campers are checking out

MEALS

  • The social hour on Friday night will include food prepared by a chef at ATC, as well as wine and beer. Lunch on Saturday is also included.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers are required to bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle. For additional recommendations, please refer to the 'SUGGESTED PACKING LIST' at the bottom of the page.
  • Facility: Arlington Tennis Center - 20 outdoor tennis courts
  • Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

CUSTOMER PORTAL: PREPARE FOR CAMP HERE

  • To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, Camp Information Packet, view On-Site Camp contact info and pay any outstanding balance you might have please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Cancellations made at least 7 days before the camp start date will result in a camp voucher for the full amount of tuition paid, valid through the following calendar year. This voucher is transferable to any family member and can be used for any sport.
  • Cash refunds will only be issued if Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration.
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the camp start date will receive a camp voucher for 50% of the tuition
  • No-shows (individuals who do not attend their registered session) will forfeit the full tuition payment.

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please click here: USSC Policies.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

  • This is a Day Camp only; housing is NOT included in the camp tuition. Campers are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodations if needed.
  • US Sports Camps, the Camp Director, camp staff, and the host facility are not liable for any travel-related arrangements, including but not limited to flights, hotels, Airbnbs, or rental cars.
  • We recommend booking refundable or flexible travel and accommodation options in case of any changes to the camp schedule.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

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

  • Sweat/cooling towel

  • Hat/visor

NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page.


Camp Code: TNADAT


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