Nike Tennis Camp at Saint Joseph's University
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Welcome to Hawk Hill! We're excited to introduce a brand new Nike Tennis Camp to Philadelphia, hosted at Saint Joseph's University this summer. Our camp offers a unique opportunity for players to enhance their game and forge new friendships, all under the expert guidance of Jeffrey Puhan, the Head Coach for both the Men's and Women's tennis teams at St. Joseph's University, along with his dedicated staff.
Coach Puhan has always prioritized a personalized approach to coaching, tailoring his guidance to each individual athlete. Our camp will feature Full Day, Half Day and Overnight options suitable for campers of all skill levels, ensuring every participant has the chance to take their tennis game to new heights!
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Coach Jeffrey Puhan and his experienced staff
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Full Day, Half Day, and Overnight camp option
- Each weekend we will run a UTR event. The Phight in Philly!
- Fun off-court evening activities for overnight campers
- Each camper will receive a Nike t-shirt and potential prizes
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Camp Coaches
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Director Jeffrey Puhan
Jeff Puhan is the Head Men’s and Women’s coach at Saint Joseph’s University. Jeff has been organizing and running camps and tournaments for the last 30 years.
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Co-Director Sophia Amato
Played in the lineup at Saint Joseph’s University (D1) for 5 years (2019-2024), singles and doubles. Played doubles with my identical, twin sister. Best career team win was against Dayton at the Atlantic 10s Championship in Orlando, Florida. Won three Los Angeles CIF championships at Pacific Palisades. Also attended Easton Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania, where I helped lead Easton to a district title and state semifinal appearance. Reached district individual semifinal in addition to winning the doubles title alongside twin sister Ireland.
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Co-Director Ireland Amato
Played 5 years of Division I college tennis for Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, playing singles and doubles spot with twin sister Sophia Amato. 2019-2024. Winning records for St. Joes 2021-2024, with the best singles record of 13-5 senior. ITA Collegiate Scholar-Athlete. Ranked as high as 37th in the USTA Southern California individual rankings. Ranked as high as 32th in the USTA Southern California doubles ranking with partner.
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Co-Director Elessa Jacobs
Played in the lineup at Towson university 2019-2022. Best division 1 career singles win against The United States Naval Academy. Won 3 district titles for Easton Area High School. State semifinal appearance representing Easton Area High School. EPC MVP and player of the year 4x for Easton Area High School District.
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Coach Donny KcKnight
Dony McKnight is in his second season as assistant coach at Saint Joseph’s University. Prior to his arrival on Hawk Hill, McKnight was a head coach at NAIA Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas, where he led his men’s team to a berth in the NAIA National Championship and the women’s team to two National Championship appearances as well as the 2023 KCAC Tournament Championship.
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Camp Details
2026 CAMP DATES
- July 19-23
- July 26-30
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type: Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm), Full Day (Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm) & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 10-17
- Skill Levels: 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: All campers check-in at 8:30am on Monday at the tennis courts
- Check-out: All campers check-out at 12:00pm on Friday at the tennis courts
HALF DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
- 8:45am: Warm up
- 9:00am-12:00pm: Tennis drilling, technical work, etc.
- 12:00pm: Half day campers depart
FULL DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
- 8:45am: Warm up
- 9:00am-11:30am: Tennis drilling, technical work, etc.
- 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm-4:00pm: Match play, live point situation, singles and doubles play.
OVERNIGHT CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in Monday at 8:30am, check-out Friday at 12:00pm
- TBD
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Meals:
- All meals are included for Overnight Campers
- Lunch is included for Day Campers
- Lunch is NOT included for Half Day Campers
- Housing: Dormitory housing on campus for overnight campers
- Instruction: Daily tennis training
- 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
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: 10 outdoor courts at Saint Joseph's University Tennis Complex
- Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
- Inclement Weather Program: TBD
HOUSING
- Dorm: TBD
- Number of Campers per Room: 2
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: TBD
- Air Conditioning: TBD
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Evening activities may include a pizza/movie night or various other games. Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Weekend Stay-overs: Not offered at this location.
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
Snacks
Sunscreen
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Pajamas
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets (if linens are not provided)
Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)
Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Camp Code: TNXDSO