Nike Tennis Camp at MACH Academy
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Tennis Camps
Welcome to MACH Academy’s Nike Camp, where diversity and passion for the game unite us! As we embark on this journey together, I am thrilled to host a camp that embodies the spirit of excellence and innovation that Nike represents. My coaching philosophy is centered on personal growth, resilience, and the power of teamwork. I believe every camper has a unique contribution, and it’s my mission to foster an environment where those contributions are valued and cultivated. At this camp, we will implement a holistic approach to development, blending technical skills with life lessons that extend beyond the court. Expect a dynamic, supportive, and challenging environment to inspire every camper to reach new heights. Together, we will discover the true meaning of victory—on and off the Tennis Court.
This junior tennis camp is designed for boys and girls, ages 9-18, of all skill levels to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun!
Highlights Include
- Tennis instruction from elite tennis professional Mike Harden
- 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 Mike Harden
Mr. Harden is a USPTA Elite Pro, PTR Certified Junior & Adult Development Tennis Professional and has provided tennis instruction, mentoring and personal skills development training to MACH participants since 1992. Mr. Harden was Captain of the Men’s 5.0 1997 USTA National Championship Team. He was the winner of the 1999, 2000 and 2001 American Tennis Association (ATA) Men’s 35 Doubles and 2017 Men’s 55 National Championship Doubles. He also won the American Tennis Association Men’s 60’s singles in 2018. He serves as Program Director of the Augusta National Junior Tennis League chapter. Mr. Harden is a Life member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) & the American Tennis Association (ATA). Mr. Harden has worked with and trained state, sectional and nationally ranked junior players.
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Camp Staff Nathaniel Pinkney
Nathaniel Pinkney native of Memphis, Tennessee, has an A.S in Computer Information Systems from Itawamba Community College, and a B.S. in Sports Management from Benedict College and he is a PTR certified Instructor. Coach Nate is a Champion Tennis player starting at the early age of five years old. He has played numerous Junior events including Billy Jean Kings World Team Tennis and National Events. Coach Nate started stringing racquets and coaching in high school. He taught his high school team to play and they won the city, regional, and went to the state in his junior year. Nathaniel was awarded two FULL tennis scholarships. He went on to play college tennis at Itawamba Community College at the #1 position from 2013-2015. During his time they won the conference championship and he was awarded MVP both years. Nathaniel finished his college tennis at Benedict College on a Full Tennis Scholarship. From 2015-2017, Nathaniel played #1 Singles and Doubles, the team won their conference both years. Nathaniel was awarded Player of the Year and MVP both years, and went to the NCAA to compete. Coach Nate also continued coaching during the summers with Memphis Tennis Academy with high-performance and pro tennis players. He has since relocated to Augusta, GA to work with MACH Academy.
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Camp Staff Jordan Dingle
Coach Dingle is a native of Aiken, South Carolina. He has an Associate degree in Science from Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas; a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina; a Master’s degree of Management and International Business from Nottingham Trent University in England. During his junior tennis career, he was ranked between 15-40 in the Southern Rankings. Coach Dingle also won a State Championship in 2013, while at South Aiken High School, where he played #1 for the team. He won over four All-Region awards playing for South Aiken. Coach Dingle was also a star basketball player. He won a State Championship, as well as earned Player of the Year while attending Augusta Christian Schools, in Martinez, Georgia. Coach Jordan went on to play tennis and basketball at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama, where he won MVP in tennis, while playing as the #1 and #2 player on the team during the 2014-2015 season. Coach Jordan then transferred to finish his college career playing basketball and got the opportunity to play professionally overseas in Spain, Mexico, and England. Coach Dingle is PTR Certified and he started his tennis coaching career when he was eighteen. He has been with Mach Academy, Inc. since the summer of 2021.
Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 3-7
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 daily at 8:45am
- Check-out: Campers will check out daily at 4:00pm
- Camper Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:45am-4:00pm
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.
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: 5:1 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: 13 hard court facility with a weight room and classroom for analyzing videos of player instruction and match play. We also have an 8 hard court facility with classroom space.
- Inclement Weather Plan: In the event of inclement weather, a modified schedule will be implemented that includes indoor activities and drills focused on fitness, strategy discussions, mental conditioning, or video analysis sessions. This allows campers to continue learning and improving their skills even in indoor settings. Additionally, we will prepare a clear communication plan to inform campers, parents, and staff members about any changes to the schedule due to inclement weather. we will accomplish this by utilizing email, text messaging, social media, and camp website updates to disseminate information promptly.
- 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: TNXDHA
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Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:45am-9:00am Check-in
- 9:00am-10:30am Group Warm-up and Introduction to Camp Curriculum
- 10:30am-12:00pm Skill Stations Rotation 1 (e.g., Forehand, Backhand, Serving)
- 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:30pm Skill Stations Rotation 2 (e.g., Volleys, Footwork Drills)
- 2:30pm-4:00pm Game Situations and Strategy Sessions
- 4:00pm Check-out
Our training facilities include a 13 hard court facility with a weight room and classroom for analyzing videos of player instruction and match play. We also have an 8 Hard court facility with classroom space.
Nike Tennis Camp at MACH Academy
Augusta, Georgia 30906
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