Nike Tennis Camp at East Hartford Tennis Club
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Join us at the East Hartford Tennis Club for an unforgettable summer experience! Our junior tennis camp welcomes boys and girls ages 7-18, of any skill level, to enhance their game, forge new friendships, and enjoy a blend of friendly competition and pure fun. Get ready to work hard, play harder, and create lasting memories on the court!
Led by director Ryan Foster and his expert staff, campers will receive individualized tennis instruction tailored to meet their specific needs and participate in technique based drilling and match play to improve overall tennis game and confidence.
Highlights Include
- Tennis instruction from teaching professional Ryan Foster
- Low camper to coach ratio
- All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Director Ryan Foster
Ryan is currently teaching junior and adult clinics, as well as private lessons. In addition, he is the former head coach of the North Salem (NY) girls and boys tennis teams. Ryan coached the tennis team at Hunter College, where he helped them achieve their first conference final appearance in 12 years. Ryan is a former Division I athlete from Fairleigh Dickinson University where he played 4 singles and 3 doubles. During his freshman year, he won numerous tournament titles before transferring to Assumption College (Division II), playing 1 singles and 1 doubles all three years. After graduating in 2018 with a degree in accounting, he ran his own LLC as a tennis coach in Bergen County, NJ where he held numerous programs at Haworth Country Club, White Beeches Country Club, and the Jewish Community Center. Additionally, he has worked with many top juniors in the NY/NJ area.
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Co-Director Sharon Murphy
Sharon Murphy is a Level 4 certified professional by Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and a Master Professional in Junior Development. Sharon is also a Coach Developer for USTA (United States Tennis Association) and PTR. She's been actively involved in running local tennis programs, in private and group settings as well as USTA Sanctioned Junior Tournaments for 20 years. In 2005 she was awarded PTR State Member of the year; and in 2011 received the PTR New England Pro of the Year. Over the past 10 years ,Sharon has maintained the position as the Varsity Girls Tennis Coach for Glastonbury High School in CT. In 2017 she led the team to win the CT State Class LL team championship. Sharon played Division 1 tennis for the University of New Hampshire where she earned a degree in Math and minor in Sociology. Fast forward today, Sharon followed her dreams to become a certified Tennis Professional to help grow the game of tennis; educate prospective tennis pros; and remind people that tennis is a life long sport.
Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- July 8-12
- July 15-19
- July 22-26
- July 29-August 2
CAMP PROGRAMS
All sessions are open to players of all abilities unless otherwise noted. There will be a 1 hour evaluation session after check-in. Campers will be sorted based on ability and age. Adjustments are made as needed throughout the week.
- All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: All campers check in at 8:30am
- Day Campers Check-out: Day campers will check out at 4:00pm daily
- Half-Day Campers Check-out: Half-day campers will check-out at 12:00pm daily
- Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
- Half-Day Camper Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
MEALS
Lunch is not provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day. Additional snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the vending machines. Additionally, there will be a food cart available for a purchased lunch. Half-day campers depart before lunch.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: 5-6 hours of 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
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 6:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience. There will be 1 hour evaluation on the first day of camp after check-in. From there, we will separate players based on ability first, followed by age if necessary. Adjustments can be made during camp.
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
- Facility: 6 indoor tennis courts
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor facility
- 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.
Camp Code: TNXDEH
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Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:30am-9:00am Check-in
- 9:00am-12:00pm Drills and situational point play with mixed in conditioning
- 12:00-1:00am Lunch
- 11:30am-12:00pm Fitness and on court conditioning
- 1:00pm-4:00pm Match play
- 4:00pm Pick up
Nike Tennis Camp at East Hartford Tennis Club
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
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