Nike Adult Tennis Camp at SMU
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Experience the Nike Adult Tennis Camp at SMU, led by SMU's Head Men's Tennis Coach Grant Chen! Join us in Dallas for one of our newest adult tennis camps in Texas and prepare to elevate your game.
This adult tennis camp at Southern Methodist University is a 3-day tennis clinic designed to address your specific needs and help you improve by technique based drills and match play in a fun and friendly environment.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Grant Chen and his outstanding staff
- 6:1 student to instructor ratio
- Campers receive Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes
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Camp Coaches
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Director Grant Chen
Grant Chen became SMU's head men's tennis coach prior to the 2018-19 season and added the designation of Assistant A.D./Coach Representative in January 2023. In 2022-23, Chen led the Mustangs win their second straight AAC championship, defeating Tulane 4-3 in the finals. SMU competed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to Texas A&M 4-1 at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Mustangs earned a 12-3 home record including three ranked wins. The Mustangs recorded seven total sweeps and won nine ranked wins. The Mustangs ranked as high as No. 46 in the ITA. Chen was named the AAC Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. The season included the AAC Player of the Year and three AAC All-Conference Selections as well as a NCAA selection to the Individual Championship, the first time since 2006. Chen remained heavily involved in the planning and production of the ATP's Dallas Open.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- August 23-25
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, matches, personal evaluation, and a welcome dinner on Friday evening.
We offer adult day camps that run Friday-Sunday for men and women, ages 18+, of all abilities.
CHECK-IN/OUT
- Check-in: 4:30pm on Friday at the tennis courts.
- Check-out: 12:00pm on Sunday at the tennis courts
- Daily Schedule: Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm
SATURDAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- 8:00am: Coffee and Breakfast
- 9:00am: Stretching, Warm-up, and Yoga
- 9:45am: Tennis Morning Session
- 11:00am: Break and Chalk Talk
- 11:30am: Doubles Drills
- 12:00pm: Lunch Break
- 2:00pm: Tennis Afternoon Session
- 4:30pm: Happy Hour
MEALS
Some snacks, Coffee and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Participants should be prepared to pay and plan their own Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
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: Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex is a world class facility that has hosted many professional, collegiate and junior tournaments year round. It is the home to SMU Men's and Women's Tennis teams and was built in 2017.
- Inclement Weather Plan: No backup plan needed. Most of the tennis will be held indoors.
- 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
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Please note: This is a Day Camp only. 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 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
Camp Code: TNADSM
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.