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Nike Tennis Camps is excited to return to Cleveland this summer! This year we are offering two sessions with Cleveland State University's women's tennis coaches. Camp is designed to focus on the overall development of skills, fundamentals, strategy, and mentality.

Head Coach Frank Polito and his professional staff have designed a camp schedule that combines technical tennis instruction, intense drilling, supervised match play, and fundamental training!

Highlights Include
  • Daily on-court tennis instruction from Cleveland State women’s head tennis coach, Frank Polito, and his expert staff
  • 5-6 hours daily tennis training with a maximum of 5:1 student to teacher ratio
  • Every camper will receive a Nike Tennis Camp T-Shirt
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Camp Coaches

  • Frank Polito

    Camp Director Frank Polito

    Frank Polito will begin his fourth year as the Cleveland State women’s head tennis coach during the 2019-20 season, and his sixth year overall with the Viking tennis program. Polito is in his second stint with the Vikings, as he was also an assistant coach from September 2012 through February 2014.

    View Frank Polito's Bio & Tennis Tips

Camp Details

2023 CAMP DATES

  • July 17-20 (Co-Ed)
  • July 24-27 ( High School Girls Only)

CAMP PROGRAM

We are offering Full Day (9:00am-3:00pm) camps with a Co-Ed session (ages 8-18) and a High School girls only session (ages 13-18).

All sessions are open to players of all abilities unless otherwise noted. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.

  • All Skills Program (Co-Ed Session): The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
  • Girls Only High School Training Program: This program is designed for girls who are in high school or are entering high school, who are trying out or are already on their high school team. Campers are evaluated on the first day of camp and placed into groups according to both age and ability level. Tennis instruction will be operated at a competitive level and is geared towards improving match play, developing strategy and mental toughness, conditioning, improving strokes and increasing confidence in both singles and doubles play.

CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Check-in: 9:00am-9:15am on Monday at the Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion.
  • Check-out: 3:15pm on Thursday at the Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion.

Sample Schedule

Day 1

  • 9:00am-9:15am: Check-in
  • 9:15am-10:30am: Evaluations and Games
  • 10:30am-12:00pm: Drills
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Rest
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: Match play/Drills/Games
  • 3:00pm: Parent Pick-up

Day 2-3

  • 9:00am-12:00pm: Drills and Games
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Rest
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: Match play/Drills/Games
  • 3:00pm: Parent Pick-up

Day 4

  • 9:00am-12:00pm: Drills and Games
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Rest
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: Tournaments/Drills/Games
  • 3:00pm: Awards Ceremony
  • 3:15pm: Parent Pick-up/Check-out

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
  • Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
  • Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes

MEALS

  • Lunch is not included. Campers must bring their own lunch.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 5:1 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: Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion, which features 6 indoor tennis courts.
  • 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.

All camps are open to any and all entrants, limited by age, gender, or grade level.


Camp Code: TNXDBT

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Cleveland State Indoor Tennis Facility

Camp Reviews

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.

    July 29, 2023: Coach Frank and his staff were great. The ratio of coaches to players was very good.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    August 9, 2022: The highlight of this camp was learning new techniques to get better at tennis.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    July 29, 2023: Meeting new people and developing new skills

    — Anonymous

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    • 5/5.

    July 23, 2023: I got to watch my child grow in real time

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.
    We loved it

    — Anonymous

Nike Tennis Camp at Cleveland State University

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Frank Polito, Camp Director
Medical Mutual Tennis Pavillion
2005 Chester Ave

Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm PST

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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.

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