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Experience top-tier tennis training at the Nike Tennis Camp at Salem University, located in the heart of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! This premier camp provides an excellent opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s best coaches and players.

Our junior camp, designed for players ages 9-17 of all skill levels, offers 30 hours of expert tennis instruction, match play, and a camp-wide tournament with awards—perfect for players looking to elevate their game in an inspiring environment!

Highlights Include

Instruction from Peter Burling, The two-time National Coach of the Year and Dr. Dennis McNaboe, Head Coach of Men’s & Women’s Tennis Teams at Salem University since 2021
Salem University's state-of-the-art training facilities
30 hours of tennis drills, match play and on-court games
Low camper to coach ratio
All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps T-shirt and prizes!
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Camp Director Dr. Dennis McNaboe

Dennis has dedicated 30 years to higher education, with experience at esteemed institutions such as Kent State University, Alderson Broaddus University, Davis & Elkins College, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
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Dennis played tennis at Marietta College from 1990 to 1994, where he achieved a #4 ranking in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) during his senior year. Following his collegiate career, Dennis transitioned into coaching, leading both the Men’s and Women’s teams at Philip Barbour High School.

Currently, Dennis serves as the head coach for both the Men’s and Women’s teams at Salem University in Salem, WV, a position he has held for the past four years. During his tenure, he has revitalized the program, growing its membership from just 9 players in 2021 to 23 in Fall 2024. Under his leadership, the teams have also doubled their win totals, with both the Men’s and Women’s programs earning regional rankings.

In addition to these successes, Dennis played a key role in securing the return of home matches for Salem University’s tennis program. After nearly six years without a home court, the university resurfaced its tennis courts, allowing the teams to host 4 home matches in Spring 2024 and schedule 5 for Spring 2025.
Camp Director Peter Burling

Longtime Denison University tennis coach Peter Burling has announced his retirement after leading the men's and women's programs to unprecedented success over the last three decades. The two-time National Coach of the Year leaves Denison as the winningest coach in school history, across all sports, with a career record of 734-329 (.690).
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"Who would have thought that a 36-year-old junior development pro with dream jobs on Cape Cod and in San Francisco would end up spending the next 30 years as a college coach in the middle of Ohio," said the ever-affable Burling. "From my very first season in 1990, I knew I was blessed."

"I would like to thank Ted Barclay for hiring me. The transition from developing 18-and-under players to coaching 18-21-year-old men and women was seamless. To me, coaching and teaching are one and the same. I transitioned from preparing kids for college tennis to receiving them and attempting to take them further. I could have taught tennis anywhere, but the entire Denison community is what made this career so special.

"I am extremely proud of what the men's and women's tennis teams have accomplished during my stay. I would like to thank Peter Homorody, who was by my side for 17 winning seasons, and Jamie Scott, who served as my assistant before transitioning to head coach of the women's team. Jamie is doing a phenomenal job. Many thanks to Athletic Directors Larry Scheiderer and Nan Carney-DeBord for their support in coaching the sport that I love. I am so excited to see where this program will go in the future. I will truly miss the daily interaction with my colleagues, but the lifelong relationships we have formed are in stone."

Burling arrived at Denison in the fall of 1990 as the head men's tennis coach, a team he has led consecutively for 30 seasons. He spent the 1992-93 season as the interim head women's tennis coach. That team qualified for the NCAA's for the first time and finished the year at #9 in the nation. He then resumed the role fulltime in 2000. That stint lasted until 2017 when his assistant coach, Jamie Scott, took over the reins of the women's tennis program. Under Burling, Denison tennis has consistently been one of Division III's most successful programs and his student-athletes have been high achievers in the classroom and on the court. Four former student-athletes; Brian Maebius (1993), Cameron Vincent (2002), Meridith Sulser (2005), and Kristin Cobb (2011) were honored with the prestigious National Arthur Ashe Jr. Sportsmanship and Leadership Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

As Denison's head men's tennis coach, Burling totaled a career record of 421-194 (.685) while leading Denison to seven North Coast Athletic Conference championships and two, top-10 national finishes. The men qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships eight times under Burling and enjoyed a five-year run as conference champions from 1997-2001. Eleven men's tennis players achieved All-American status from the ITA during his tenure. He was named the NCAC Men's Tennis Coach of the Year seven times.

While leading the women's tennis program for 19 seasons (1992-93, 2000-17), Burling accumulated a record of 313-135 (.699). In 2004, he was named the ITA National Coach of the Year and in 2005 the United States Professional Tennis Association honored him with National Coach of the Year accolades. His women's teams won 11 NCAC Championships highlighted by a run of 10-straight titles from 2002-11. In 2008, the Big Red placed third in the nation, marking the highest finish by a Denison tennis team. That squad set the program record for wins (22) and advanced to the NCAA Final Four while the team of Kristin Cobb and Marta Drane reached the NCAA Doubles Final.

Overall, Denison women's tennis posted eight top-10 national finishes and six appearances in the NCAA Quarterfinals (Elite Eight). Burling was honored by the NCAC 11 times as it's Coach of the Year, running his grand total of NCAC Coach of the Year awards to 18 across both genders. Twenty-three women received ITA All-American accolades in his career and in 2009, multi-time All-American Meghan Damico was named the ITA Senior Player of the Year.

"Peter is a master at teaching the game of tennis," said Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Nan Carney-DeBord. "His body of work is outstanding and aligned with our core value of competitive excellence. His commitment to the holistic growth and development of each student-athlete throughout his tenure has been admirable. In addition to his coaching prowess, Peter has been a wonderful department member, always first in line to help when needed. We are very appreciative of all he has done for his student-athletes. His legacy will live on and Denison tennis is a national contender because of his efforts."

A native of Orleans, Massachusetts, Burling has been a USPTA Level I Professional for 30 years. He has taught the game to thousands of young players as a teaching pro around the nation and through his highly successful Nike Tennis Camps held each summer on the Denison Tennis Courts in Granville.
Tennis Tips by Peter Burling:

Tennis Tip: Keeping a still head

2025 CAMP DATES

June 8-13

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-5:00pm) & Overnight
Gender: Coed
Age Range: 9-17
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT

Upon arrival, all participants will undergo a 2 hour evaluation session by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Campers are then sorted by age, ability and experience 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.

DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

*Please note, this is a tentative camp schedule and will be finalized closer to the start of camp.

Sunday, June 8

12:00pm - 2:00pm - All campers check-in at Hoffheimer Residence Hall (Full Day & Overnight Campers)
2:00pm - Meeting with all camp participants & parents
3:00pm - Camper evaluations & tennis instruction
5:00pm - Day Camp concludes, Day Campers are dismissed | Overnight Campers are dismissed to rooms
6:00pm - Pizza party
7:00pm - Movie
11:00pm - Lights out

Monday, June 9

8:30am - Day Camper check-in at Main Street Courts/Erickson Alumni Center
9:00am - Tennis instruction
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Tennis instruction
5:00pm - Day Camp concludes, Day Campers are dismissed for pick up | Overnight Campers are dismissed to dinner
TBD - Field trip to mall
11:00pm - Lights out

Tuesday, June 10

8:30am - Day Camper check-in at Main Street Courts/Erickson Alumni Center
9:00am - Tennis instruction
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Tennis instruction
5:00pm - Day Camp concludes, Day Campers are dismissed for pick up | Overnight Campers are dismissed to dinner
TBD - Field trip to mini golf
11:00pm - Lights out

Wednesday, June 11

8:30am - Day Camper check-in at Main Street Courts/Erickson Alumni Center
9:00am - Tennis instruction
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Tennis instruction
5:00pm - Day Camp concludes, Day Campers are dismissed for pick up | Overnight Campers are dismissed to dinner
6:00pm - Break, downtime
8:00pm - Pool
9:00pm - Ice cream party
11:00pm - Lights out

Thursday, June 12

8:30am - Day Camper check-in at Main Street Courts/Erickson Alumni Center
9:00am - Tennis instruction
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Tennis instruction
5:00pm - Day Camp concludes, Day Campers are dismissed for pick up | Overnight Campers are dismissed to dinner
TBD - Field trip to bowling
11:00pm - Lights out

Friday. June 13

8:30am - Day Camper check-in at Main Street Courts/Erickson Alumni Center
9:00am - Tennis instruction, tournament & end of camp awards
12:00pm - Camp concludes & all campers dismissed

MEALS

Full Day Campers: Lunch is provided
Overnight Campers: All meals are provided
Additional snacks and beverages are available for purchase

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
Lunch: Lunch is provided for day campers
Supervision: Staff members 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: 5 newly resurfaced tennis courts and access to the University’s classrooms, gym, fitness center, pool, and Tigers Den Student Union. In addition, overnight students will have access to the cafeteria and community style residence halls.
Inclement Weather Plan: In case of inclement weather, games and activities will be held in the gym. Additionally, extra instruction will be provided in classrooms.
Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

ON CAMPUS HOUSING - OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

The Residence Halls at Salem University are community style dorms with double rooms and common areas available for a variety of activities. Air Conditioning is not available in dorms and fans are recommended. For more information, see: Housing - Salem University

Dorm Hall: TBD
Dorm Address: 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: Bed linens are NOT provided. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillow case, Twin sized sheets and/or a sleeping bag and a light blanket.
Air Conditioning: The dorms do have A/C. Campers are still encouraged to bring a fan.

ON CAMPUS DINING - OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Salem University Dining Services is state of the art and provided by Aladdin Food Services. Please list any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of enrollment. For more information, see: Dining - Salem University

TRAVEL TIPS

Salem University is located off of Rt. 50 which can be connected from Interstate 77 (50 East) and Interstate 79 (50 West).

From Rt. 50 East, take Main Street Exit and turn left onto KD Hurley Blvd at Main Street Tennis Courts (across from City Hall).

From Rt. 50 West, take downtown Salem Exit and turn right onto KD Hurley Blvd at Main Street Tennis Courts (across from City Hall).

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
Sunscreen
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel *we do have access to the pool this summer
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

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: TNXRSU

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