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GCU Tennis Camps – Elevate Your Game at Lopes Nation!

Our camps are designed for young athletes ages 5-18 who want real tennis growth—whether you’re building core fundamentals or mastering competitive play. At Grand Canyon University, you’ll train in a college-level environment with expert coaching and structured development programs tailored to every skill level and ambition.

Whether your goal is to:

• Join a middle school or high school team

• Compete in USTA-sanctioned tournaments

• Or simply improve your game

…our camps will help you get there.

Why Choose GCU Tennis Camps?

• Train on GCU’s premier tennis courts

• Learn from college coaches and players

• Small coach-to-player ratio for personalized attention

• Focus on technique, strategy, fitness, and mental toughness

Highlights Include

  • Learn the singles and doubles strategies the coaches provide to their own players throughout the season
  • All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes!

Camp Coaches

  • Ross Wilson

    Ross Wilson

    Director

    Ross Wilson is in his first year as the Grand Canyon men’s tennis coach for the 2025-26 season. He was appointed June 2, 2025, as the sixth head coach in GCU men’s tennis history. Wilson served the past four seasons as associate head coach at Notre Dame, where he helped guide the Fighting Irish to sustained success at individual and team levels. Under his leadership, Notre Dame produced the 2025 ACC Player of the Year. The Fighting Irish had NCAA singles and doubles qualifiers from 2023 through 2025. He also helped recruit nationally ranked classes, including the No. 10 class in 2022.

    Ross Wilson

    Ross Wilson

    Director

    Before his time at Notre Dame, Wilson spent seven seasons as the head coach at Iowa, where he engineered a dramatic rise in the national rankings — from No. 172 to a program-best No. 20.

    His impact in Iowa City included mentoring five All-Big Ten honorees and producing a nationally ranked No. 2 doubles team that qualified for the 2021 NCAA Doubles Championships.

    Wilson's coaching résumé also includes assistant coaching stints at San Diego, Kenyon College and Iowa. He was named the 2012 ITA National and Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year while at Kenyon, helping the program reach the NCAA Finals and a No. 2 national ranking in Division III. He parlayed that success to an assistant coach role at San Diego, where the Toreros qualified for the NCAA Tournament and won their first-round match against Alabama.

    As a player, Wilson competed at Ohio State, where he was a two-time ITA All-American, two-time ITA National Indoor Doubles Champion, ITA All-American Doubles Champion and Big Ten Conference Champion. He served as team captain for the Buckeyes and represented Team USA at the 2005 Collegiate World Games. Wilson ranks fifth in career doubles wins (118) at Ohio State.

    Following college, Wilson competed on the ATP tour from 2007 to 2009.

    Ross brings his wife, Jaime, and 2-year old daughter to Phoenix.

    WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT WILSON

    "Ross Wilson is the perfect person to lead Grand Canyon Men's Tennis in the years to come. His ability to recruit and build teams coincides perfectly with their extended commitment to developing a consistent conference championship program at GCU. We will miss Ross a great deal, but I couldn't be more thrilled for him to have this opportunity. He will undoubtedly do amazing things leading the Lopes."
    - Ryan Sachire, Notre Dame head coach

    "Ross has one of the greatest tennis minds in our sport. Everywhere he has gone he's made the program better. I have no doubt he will do the same at GCU, and they will be competing for conference titles and in the NCAA Tournament year after year."
    - Brett Masi, USC head coach

    "Grand Canyon has made a great hire. Ross Wilson was a national champ as a student athlete and led the University of Iowa men's program to a top-20 national ranking. He has coached and played at a high level, and I look forward to seeing Grand Canyon make the jump up the national rankings."
    - Ty Tucker, Ohio State head coach

    "Ross is as competitive and motivated as they come. He influenced me personally into the person and coach that I am today. This is a home-run hire, and I am super excited for both Grand Canyon and for Ross about this opportunity."
    - Jake Jacoby, Ole Miss cead coach

    "Grand Canyon just demonstrated their commitment to success with the appointment of Ross Wilson as their next men's tennis coach. Undoubtedly, Ross has been a winner at every step of his journey as a player and a coach. His coaching philosophy, leadership and player development model is the perfect match to propel GCU to new heights as they compete for conference championships and national success."
    - Billy Pate, Princeton Head Coach

Camp Details

2026 CAMP DATES

  • May 25-29
  • June 1-5
  • June 8-12

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm & Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)
  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 5-18
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
  • Maximum Number of Participants per Session: 35

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: Monday between 8:30am-9:00am
  • Check-out: Friday at 12:00pm

DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm & Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

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

EXAPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
  • 8:30am-9:00am - All campers check-in
  • 9:00am-12:00pm - Drills and situational point play with mixed in conditioning
  • 12:00pm - Half Day Campers dismissed
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm - Match play
  • 4:00pm - Day Campers dismissed

MEALS

  • Lunch is NOT provided - campers can bring their own lunch or have the option to buy lunch at one of the restaurants on campus. Campers should provide their own snacks and water each day.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
  • Facility: Grand Canyon has six newly surfaced outdoor tennis courts.
  • Inclement Weather Plan: We will have access Canyon Activities Center, we will be able to provide instruction and competition in this facility. Registered campers will be notified of any adjustments due to inclement weather, including (but not limited to) changes to camp hours or rescheduled dates.
  • 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

  • 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.

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.
  • Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots.
  • 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 towel/cooling towel
  • Hat/visor

NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ

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


Camp Code: TNXDGZ

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Sample Daily Schedule

8:45am-9:00am Check-in

9:00am-10:00am Skill instruction

10:00-11:30am Skill games and team challenges

11:30am-12:00pm Fitness and on court conditioning

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm Skill instruction

2:00pm-4:00pm Point Play and team challenges

4:00pm Pick up

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