Nike Tennis Camp at Butler University
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Nike Tennis Camps
Welcome to the Nike Tennis Camp at Butler University! Camp Director and Head Coach of the Butler University Men's Tennis Team, Sam Miles, and his staff are excited to help campers improve their game, and mature as players and people on and off the court.
The Nike Tennis Camp at Butler University consists of a core tennis training program that will teach campers the latest tennis techniques, tactics, and strategies through on-court instruction, fun, and challenging drills, as well as feature lots of competition. This junior tennis camp in Indianapolis delivers a top-notch experience!
Highlights Include
- 5-6 hours training daily with with D1 coaches and players
- Low camper to coach ratio
- All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camp t-shirt and prizes
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Camp Coaches
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Director Sam Miles
Sam Miles has served as the head coach of the Butler men’s tennis program since August of 2019. Originally hired as the interim head coach after three seasons as an assistant, Butler removed the interim designation from Miles's title in April of 2021.
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Camp Details
2025 CAMP DATES (Coming Soon!)
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SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Last year, all camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm) & Full Day (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 8-17
- 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. Campers 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 athlete's experience:
Beginner: Players new to the game with little to no formal tennis instruction. They are still learning the fundamentals, focusing on basic skills and rules of the game. Typically play for recreation and have minimal match-play experience.
Intermediate: Players who can serve and sustain rallies with consistency. They are comfortable hitting medium-paced shots but may struggle with all strokes and directional control. Some may have participated in local tournaments and possess a UTR rating or are equivalent to a High School JV player.
Advanced: Players with dependable strokes and solid directional control. They demonstrate a strong competitive spirit, improved court coverage, and are developing strategies for both singles and doubles play. These players frequently compete in tournaments and have a USTA or UTR rating, or are equivalent to a High School Varsity player.
CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT
- Check-in: Campers will check in 8:30am-9:00am at the tennis courts. Instruction will begin at 9:00am.
- Check Out: Campers will check out at 12:00pm on Friday
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
- Half Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
During the morning training session players will rotate through a variety of competitive-based drills to work on different skillsets. As players win they will move up and compete with better players and after losing they will move down. Rotations will be quick so players are not stuck with the same group for extended periods. After a short break for lunch, coaches will divide campers into teams and campers will play matches during the afternoon using college tennis rules. Coaches will provide immediate feedback while players try to implement the skills that were developed during the morning sessions.
MEALS
Lunch is not provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Campers will utilize the 6 outdoor courts as well as the 4 hard courts in the indoor Butler Tennis Bubble.
- Parking: Head West on 52nd street and turn left onto Lester Street. Follow Lester Street through the gate to the "Butler Athletic Fields" and around all the way to the end of the street where the tennis courts and parking lot are located.
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available in the event of rain
- 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
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Indianapolis International Airport and schedule a shuttle from the airport to camp.
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, Camp Information Packet and pay any outstanding balance you might have please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
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!
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for the tuition fees paid, valid for one year for any sport and transferable to any immediate family member. Please note that participants who do not attend their registered session (no-shows) or fail to notify USSC at least 24 hours prior to check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.
Refunds are available only if the Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your payment due date (1st of the month prior to your camp start date).
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
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)
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: TNXRBU
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- 9:00am Day Campers arrive
- 9:00-9:30am Stretching / Warm-ups
- 9:30am-12:00 noon Tennis Instruction, Drills, Skill Work & Strategy sessions
- 12:00 noon - 1:00pm Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:00pm-3:00pm Tennis Program, Match Play, Doubles and Drills
- 3:00pm Day Campers depart
- 3:00-5:00pm Rest, Shower, Dinner
- 5:00-8:00pm Evening Activity
- 8:15pm Overnight Campers to Rooms
- 9:15pm Lights Out
Camp Dates & Prices
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Reviews & Testimonials
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camp was Fun and informative
July 17, 2019: Our son loved the personal attention and positive environment. Camp was fun and informative.
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The coach and assistant coach were absolutely fantastic
7/8/2016 - My Daughter had a wonderful time at camp! The coach and assistant coach were absolutely fantastic and made the experience very comfortable and enjoyable! My Daughter has a passion for tennis and it was such a great experience for her to be surrounded by other kids and adults who share her passion!
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overall great experience
7/6/2017 - He loved the experience of staying at Butler for the week. He loved playing tennis and learning. He made a lot of new friends and overall had a great experience.
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Excited for tennis practice
June 11, 2021: Bella is 10 years old and she adores playing, because we live in a smaller town she only has class with 4 other kids her age. Bella is a lefty and she was thrilled that one of the coaches was as well. She learned some new volleys and is excited for tennis practice next week here at home.
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Improved all of her skills
June 16, 2021: Alejandra improved all of her skills from foot work, serve, forehand and backhand. The intensity of the camp and variety of players ages and skills gave her a good experience of how it is like to play with older kids, she gained confidence, lost the fear to play with other and older kids, did a lot of exercise as she played all day.
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Backup plan needed for bad weather
7/16/2015 - Backup plan needed for bad weather with so many kids. She loved every day but Tuesday! Thanks!
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enjoyed interacting with new people
7/7/2017 - My son liked playing with new people and interacting with them.
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Loved every aspect of the camp!
July 18, 2018: He loved learning new skills. He had fun during the social activities. I loved that they are already planning with each other about going back next year.
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camp was organized, disciplined, focused and made tennis fun to play
7/27/2016 - Coach Tayo Bailey's excellent coaching staff and her hands on teaching, and techniques training this year has prepared me for my upcoming 2016 International School Of Indiana team tennis tournament schedule. This overnight summer camp was organized, disciplined, focused and made tennis fun to play while learning to improve our skill sets. I loved interacting with old friends and making new friends for life! I will definitely return next year!
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impressed with hands on teaching
7/28/2015 - I was most impressed with Coach Tayo Bailey's hands on teaching, training. Usually, at camps, the head coach defers to the assistants. Not her, she went to every child. every group and rotation so that every group benefited from her expertise!
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really liked the individual attention
7/8/2016 - It was an awesome experience. I really liked the individual attention and coaching help I received. Thank you for a super fun week.
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Fun at tennis camp
June 16, 2021: Owen had fun at tennis camp! He attended with a friend and they had a good time hanging out all day playing tennis and improving their skills-- plus they won the doubles match at the end!
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Camp was a great experience!
7/11/2016 - Camp was a great experience! My son came home excited every day and talked about how much he was learning. He worked very hard, but was very appreciative of all aspects of the camp, he especially loved the coaches. We will definitely be back next year!
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Made lots of new friends
June 22, 2019: Our son had a great time at the camp. He made lots of new friends and the coaches and staff were all really helpful and helped to improve his skill.
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camp was Fun and informative
July 17, 2019: Our son loved the personal attention and positive environment. Camp was fun and informative.
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The coach and assistant coach were absolutely fantastic
7/8/2016 - My Daughter had a wonderful time at camp! The coach and assistant coach were absolutely fantastic and made the experience very comfortable and enjoyable! My Daughter has a passion for tennis and it was such a great experience for her to be surrounded by other kids and adults who share her passion!
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overall great experience
7/6/2017 - He loved the experience of staying at Butler for the week. He loved playing tennis and learning. He made a lot of new friends and overall had a great experience.
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Excited for tennis practice
June 11, 2021: Bella is 10 years old and she adores playing, because we live in a smaller town she only has class with 4 other kids her age. Bella is a lefty and she was thrilled that one of the coaches was as well. She learned some new volleys and is excited for tennis practice next week here at home.
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Improved all of her skills
June 16, 2021: Alejandra improved all of her skills from foot work, serve, forehand and backhand. The intensity of the camp and variety of players ages and skills gave her a good experience of how it is like to play with older kids, she gained confidence, lost the fear to play with other and older kids, did a lot of exercise as she played all day.
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Backup plan needed for bad weather
7/16/2015 - Backup plan needed for bad weather with so many kids. She loved every day but Tuesday! Thanks!
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enjoyed interacting with new people
7/7/2017 - My son liked playing with new people and interacting with them.
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Loved every aspect of the camp!
July 18, 2018: He loved learning new skills. He had fun during the social activities. I loved that they are already planning with each other about going back next year.
-
camp was organized, disciplined, focused and made tennis fun to play
7/27/2016 - Coach Tayo Bailey's excellent coaching staff and her hands on teaching, and techniques training this year has prepared me for my upcoming 2016 International School Of Indiana team tennis tournament schedule. This overnight summer camp was organized, disciplined, focused and made tennis fun to play while learning to improve our skill sets. I loved interacting with old friends and making new friends for life! I will definitely return next year!
-
impressed with hands on teaching
7/28/2015 - I was most impressed with Coach Tayo Bailey's hands on teaching, training. Usually, at camps, the head coach defers to the assistants. Not her, she went to every child. every group and rotation so that every group benefited from her expertise!
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really liked the individual attention
7/8/2016 - It was an awesome experience. I really liked the individual attention and coaching help I received. Thank you for a super fun week.
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Fun at tennis camp
June 16, 2021: Owen had fun at tennis camp! He attended with a friend and they had a good time hanging out all day playing tennis and improving their skills-- plus they won the doubles match at the end!
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Camp was a great experience!
7/11/2016 - Camp was a great experience! My son came home excited every day and talked about how much he was learning. He worked very hard, but was very appreciative of all aspects of the camp, he especially loved the coaches. We will definitely be back next year!
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Made lots of new friends
June 22, 2019: Our son had a great time at the camp. He made lots of new friends and the coaches and staff were all really helpful and helped to improve his skill.
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All coaches were interactive