Nike Tennis Clinic at Oak Brook Sports Core
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Tennis Camps
Welcome to the Nike Tennis Clinic at Oak Brook Sports Core in Illinois! Your camper will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the experienced coaches at Oak Brook Sports Core. Our goal is to help campers develop the skills needed to play tennis while improving their point play abilities. We focus on fostering a positive, competitive environment that emphasizes good sportsmanship and teamwork—all while having fun!
This junior tennis clinic is designed for boys and girls, ages 10-17, of all skill levels. It offers the participants the option to sign up for one day, two, days or all three days with a different focus on each day. Details below.
Highlights Include
- Tennis instruction from current Oak Brook professional Ryan Rader
- 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 Ryan Rader
Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club (OBBT) is pleased to have Ryan Rader as head tennis professional. Rader comes to OBBT with a wide range of instructional expertise in tennis, platform tennis and pickleball. A former D1 tennis player at Northern Illinois University, Rader was twice named an All-MCC by the Midwestern Collegiate Conference during his collegiate playing career. During his time there he was also ranked top 15 in the country in doubles and posted wins over top 50 players. Ryan is a former director of adult tennis at Score Tennis & Fitness, Director of Racquet Sports at Lagrange Field Club as well as Platform Tennis Director at the South Barrington Park District. Rader has been formerly certified by the USPTA and the APA. Recently Ryan has been providing instruction at area clubs including Hinsdale Golf Club and Lagrange Country Club.
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Director David Ditomasso
Camp Details
2025 DAY CLINIC DATES
The following Day Clinics run from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Monday, June 30
- Tuesday, July 1
- Wednesday, July 2
Participants have the option to attend one, two, or all three clinic dates. When registering, please select the number of days you prefer and include a note for the director indicating which specific day(s) your camper plans to participate in.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Last year, all camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Day Clinics (9:00am-4:00pm)
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 10-17
- Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
NIKE TENNIS CAMP AT OAK BROOK SPORTS CORE (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)
NIKE TENNIS COLLEGE PREP CAMP AT OAK BROOK SPORTS CORE (Advanced Only)
Is your advanced tennis player interested in a College Prep Tennis Camp? The Nike Tennis College Prep Camp at Oak Brook Sports Core is designed specifically for advanced players, ages 13-18 who are aspiring to be collegiate players and are established competitors with a UTR rating of 4.5 and above and a WTN of 30 or below.
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.
CLINIC CHECK-IN/OUT
- Check-in: 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday, &/or Wednesday
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, &/or Wednesday
CLINIC SCHEDULE/DAILY FOCUS
- Monday, June 30: Forehand and Backhand Fundamentals (9:00am-4:00pm)
- Tuesday, July 1: Serve and Volley (9:00am-4:00pm)
- Wednesday, July 2: Footwork, Overhead, and Match Play (9:00am-4:00pm)
MEALS
- Lunch is not provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Half-day campers depart before lunch. Bottled water will be provided throughout camp.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: 6 hours of daily tennis training, half day or full day sessions
- Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
- Facility: The Oak Brook Bath and Tennis (OBBT) has eight (8) Har-Tru clay courts in a magnificent wooded setting
- Inclement Weather Plan: TBD
- 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.
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)
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: TNXDOC
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.
Camp Dates & Prices
Jun. 30 - Jul. 2, 2025
Nike Tennis Clinic at Oak Brook Sports Core (CLINIC ONLY)
Nike Tennis Clinic at Oak Brook Sports Core (CLINIC ONLY)