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Nike Tennis Camp at Lees-McRae College

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We are excited to bring a new Nike Tennis Camp to North Carolina at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk! This tennis camp is a great way to take your game to the next level! As one of our newest junior tennis camps in North Carolina, players of all ages and abilities come to Banner Elk to enjoy this terrific summer camp.

Our junior tennis camps help boys and girls improve their game in a short period of time, providing players with a chance to play tennis for up to 5 hours a day, make new friends, and enjoy nightly group activities and great accommodations.

Highlights Include

Instruction from Lees-McRae's Men's and Women's Head Tennis Coach
5-6 hours of daily tennis training; low camper to staff ratio
All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes!
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Director Randy Bloemendaal

Randy Bloemendaal, 2010 Fred I. Dickerson Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, returned as the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at Lees-McRae in August 2023. Bloemendaal returns to the High Country after serving as the Owner of Topspin Racquet & Swim Club in Lexington, South Carolina since January 2019 where he oversaw all tennis operations of the club and the operations of the Capital City Tennis Academy. "To be able to bring back a member of the Lees-McRae College Fred I. Dickerson Hall of Fame who played here and coached here with great success is truly a proud moment for many," said Craig McPhail, Vice President for Athletics and Club Sports. "Coach Bloemendaal will invigorate our tennis community, bring a high level of collegiate skill development, recruiting and tennis strategy to our Bobcat tennis teams as we use our new facility." In his first time at the helm of the Bobcat tennis programs, Bloemendaal was the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) Coach of the Year six times and garnered the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regional Coach of the Year three times. He was also a finalist for the ITA National Coach of the Year in 2001. Under Bloemendaal, the Lees-McRae women's tennis program won the CVAC Tournament twice in 2001 and 2002 and were crowned regular season champions in 2000, 2001, and 2002.On the men's side, the Bobcats collected tournament championships in five of six seasons from 1998-2003 and were the regular season champions in the CVAC for four straight years from 1998-2001.
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"Thank you, President Lee King and Mr. Craig McPhail, for giving my family and I this opportunity to return back to our roots," said Bloemendaal. "My wife Nola and I are both alumni and we are so excited to bring our four children home to the mountains. The Lees-McRae motto "In the Mountains, of the Mountains, For the Mountains" has stayed with us as we have traveled the world." "Coach Fred I. Dickerson and Coach Don Baker both had a vision of excellence when they began the Lees-McRae tennis programs many years ago. They paved the way for our historic Bobcat athletic department. I'm excited to continue their legacies," said Bloemendaal. After leading Lees-McRae to 15 NCAA National Tournament appearances and nine CVAC Championships, Bloemendaal headed to Charleston Southern University where head the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach from August 2003 to August 2005. During his time in Charleston, Bloemendaal guided the Buccaneers to the NCAA record for best improvement for team wins in the 2004 season. Bloemendaal then made his way to Bloomington, Indiana as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach at Indiana University and was elevated to Head Men's Tennis Coach in June 2007. At Indiana, he guided the Hoosiers men's program to their highest ranking in school history, school records for most wins in a season and most consecutive wins in a season and coached the top eight players in all-time wins at Indiana. Prior to becoming the Owner of Topspin Racquet & Swim Club, Bloemendaal was the Executive Director of Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, New Jersey where oversaw programs for over 800 performance players. "He is a proven winner, almost a native son to Banner Elk and someone who recognizes the long-storied tradition of tennis we have here at Lees-McRae, it's so good to welcome him back home!" Bloemendaal is a 1992 graduate of Lees-McRae College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and graduated as the program's all-time leader in singles victories (74) and doubles victories (89). "It is a true blessing to be back with Lees-McRae and I'm looking forward to being a part of the on-going success that is unique to our Bobcats," said Bloemendaal. "I'll see you on the court!"

2024 Camp Dates

June 17-21
July 8-12

CAMP PROGRAMS

The objectives of our camp is to reach each camper's specific needs for development. Campers will work on drills that develop consistency, placement, and accuracy, as well as conditioning exercises to build speed, quickness, and endurance. Each session will include team play. All sessions stress the importance of a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week-long tennis camp.

We offer Day Camp from 8:00am-4:30pm for kids ages 9-17 of all skill levels.

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 on Monday at 7:30am
Check-out: All campers check out daily at 4:30pm. Graduation ceremony on Friday will be at 3:30pm and check-out will follow immediately after (parents are encouraged to watch).
Camp Hours: Monday 7:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

MEALS

Lunch is not provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and additional snacks.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes

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: 6 outdoor courts and 8 indoor courts
Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
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 airports, train stations, or bus depots.

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: TNXDLM

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Sample Daily Schedule

7:30am-8:00am Check-in
8:00am-11:30am Tennis
11:30pm-1:00pm Lunch and rest
1:00pm-4:30pm Tennis
4:30pm Check-out

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.

Programs: Jr Camp - All Skills

Age Group: 9 - 17

Gender: Co-Ed

Day 8:00AM - 4:30PM $675.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.