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Join us for an action-packed Nike Tennis Camp at the University of Houston! This camp offers both Half Day and Full Day options, providing a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn from experienced coaches in a beautiful campus setting. This coed camp is for beginner and intermediate players, ages 6-17.

Camp Director Valeriya Zaleva and her expert coaching staff are dedicated to helping campers develop essential tennis skills, refine their technique, and improve their point-play strategies. Whether focusing on fundamentals or advanced tactics, players will receive personalized attention and a comprehensive training experience.

Highlights Include

  • Tennis instruction from current University of Houston Head Coach, Valeriya Zaleva
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes!
  • State of the art facilities at UH

Camp Coaches

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    Valeriya Zeleva

    Auburn Women's Associate Coach

    Valeriya Zeleva was named the head coach of the University of Houston Tennis program in May 2026, bringing experience from one of the nation’s top collegiate programs, a strong background in player development, and a unique perspective shaped by her journey as an international and collegiate student-athlete.

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    Valeriya Zeleva

    Auburn Women's Associate Coach

    Zeleva joins Houston following three seasons as an assistant coach at Auburn University, where she helped guide the Tigers through one of the most successful stretches in program history. During her time on The Plains, Auburn improved from No. 17 nationally in 2024 to No. 8 in 2025 before reaching the No. 1 ranking in both the ITA and UTR collegiate rankings in 2026. The Tigers reached the 2026 NCAA Championship Final, captured the program’s first-ever SEC Regular Season Championship and SEC Tournament Championship, qualified for the NCAA Tournament in each of her three seasons, and advanced to the 2026 ITA Indoor National Championship semifinals.

    As a member of the Auburn coaching staff, Zeleva contributed to daily training, technical development, match preparation, and building a championship environment for student-athletes. During her tenure, Auburn players earned 10 NCAA All-American distinctions and reached some of the highest individual rankings in program history.
    Zeleva helped guide several Auburn student-athletes to outstanding individual success. DJ Bennett became the first player in Auburn history to reach the No. 1 ITA singles ranking, earned four NCAA All-American honors, and advanced to the 2026 NCAA Singles Championship Final. Carolyn Ansari reached No. 6 nationally in the ITA singles rankings, earned NCAA All-American honors, and continued her professional career after Auburn by reaching a career-high No. 251 WTA singles ranking. Merna Refaat earned NCAA All-American honors and became one of Auburn’s top nationally ranked singles players, while Ava Hrastar and Ava Esposito also earned NCAA All-American honors while contributing to Auburn’s continued national success.

    Auburn also achieved significant success in doubles during Zeleva’s time with the program. DJ Bennett and Ava Hrastar reached the 2024 NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals. In 2026, DJ Bennett and Ava Esposito also reached the No. 2 national doubles ranking, the highest doubles ranking in Auburn program history..
    Zeleva also helped develop players who continued to achieve success beyond collegiate tennis. Angella Okutoyi reached a career-high No. 414 WTA singles ranking while at Auburn, while Ekaterina Khairutdinova reached a career-high No. 465 WTA singles ranking and became an important contributor to Auburn’s championship season.

    Prior to beginning her coaching career, Zeleva built a successful career as a player at the international and collegiate levels. A native of Moscow, Russia, she was a member of the Russian Women’s National Tennis Team and represented Russia as a member of the Russian Junior National Team. She reached a top 5 national ranking in Russia, achieved a No. 28 ITF Junior World Ranking, and earned a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 539.

    Zeleva continued her playing career at the University of Central Florida from 2019-2021, where she became one of the most decorated players in program history. Competing primarily at the No. 1 singles and doubles positions, she reached career-high rankings of No. 17 nationally in singles and No. 7 nationally in doubles. She became the first player in UCF history to qualify for both the NCAA Singles and NCAA Doubles Championships in the same season.

    During her time with the Knights, Zeleva was named American Athletic Conference Player of the Year twice (2019, 2021) and earned Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors in 2019. She helped lead UCF to two American Athletic Conference championships, a program-best No. 7 national ranking, and two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances.

    Zeleva’s experiences as a player and coach have shaped her approach to developing student-athletes and building a positive, competitive team culture. At the University of Houston, she is committed to helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court while building a program that competes for Big 12 championships and success on the national stage.

    Zeleva is a native of Moscow, Russia, and is married to Harrison Kollias.

Camp Details

2027 CAMP DATES & INFORMATION

  • May 31-June 4
  • June 7-11

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Camp Type(s) Offered: Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm) & Full Day (9:00am-3:00pm)
  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 6-17
  • Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate

CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT

  • Check-in: All campers check in at 8:30am
  • Half-Day Campers Check-out: Half-day campers will check-out at 12:00pm daily
  • Day Campers Check-out: Day campers will check out at 4:00pm daily

DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

Please note: The information provided below is subject to change. Final details will be shared as soon as they are finalized.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

  • 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-3:00pm - Match play
  • 3:00pm - Day Campers dismissed

MEALS

  • Lunch is NOT provided - campers need to bring their own lunch and water each day
  • Half-day campers depart before lunch

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.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
  • Facility: 6 outdoor hard courts - Barbara Wallace Winston Tennis Facility
  • Inclement Weather Plan: 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 POLICIES *PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*

These policies are in place to account for camp fees associated with each registration that is made in advance of the program. Camper waives any and all damages that may otherwise arise out of any camp cancellation and agrees to accept as liquidated damages said registration fees.

OVERNIGHT CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • If you need to cancel for any reason up until 14 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 100% of tuition fees paid.
  • If you need to cancel from 1-13 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 50% of tuition fees paid.
DAY CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • This policy applies to all non-overnight campers and clinic participants. If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid.
ALL CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY (within 24 hours):
  • After the 24-hour cancellation window has expired, no refunds or vouchers for camp fees paid will be issued for voluntary withdrawal, schedule conflicts, or behavioral dismissal.
  • Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive any voucher or refund.
  • Vouchers will be considered for cancellations due to family emergencies, illness, or injury upon receipt of required documentation such as physician's notes, medical records, etc.
VOUCHER REDEMPTION & REFUNDS:
  • 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).
  • The voucher is good through the following year for any sport camp with available capacity and is transferable to any immediate family member.
CANCELLATION PROTECTION:
  • US Sports Camps offers our camp families Cancellation Protection for $100 per session, due at the time of registration. Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of your camp tuition fees paid to date if you cancel for any reason before your final payment date (the first day of the month prior to the month of your camp start date, i.e., final pay date is May 1st if your camp date begins in the month of June). Please note: $100 Cancellation Protection and Registration Fee are non-refundable.
  • With Cancellation Protection, if you cancel after your final payment due date and at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher good through the following year that is transferable to any immediate family member and may be used for any sport.

*Cancellation Protection is not available for any Stanford Camp. Please call for details.

Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather
  • In the event a camp day is cancelled or camp hours are adjusted due to inclement weather, we will make every effort to provide make-up time. If make-up time is not possible, no refund will be issued for the first cancelled day or any shortened hours. If additional full days are cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, a pro-rated camp credit voucher will be issued for each cancelled day beyond the first.

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.

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)

NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ

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

Camp Code: TNXDUH

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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FAQS

  • Address: 3204 Cullen Blvd, Houston, Texas 77204. The camp takes place at University of Houston, a Division I college campus. Led by camp director Valeriya Zeleva.

  • Sessions range from $349 to $599 for a 5-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 6 to 17, coed. Skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • 4 sessions across spring and summer, from May 31 through June 11, 2027. Select your dates above to check availability.

  • This camp offers two formats: half-day, and day camp. Half-day runs 9 AM to 12 PM. Day camp runs 9 AM to 4 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

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