
Nike Tennis Camp at Samford University
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at Nike Tennis Camps
The Samford University Nike Tennis Camp is the perfect day camp for young athletes eager to boost their tennis skills while having a great time on the court! Located in Birmingham, Alabama, our junior tennis camp provides excellent coaching, supervised matches, and tons of fun!
This summer, boys and girls aged 9-18 will learn essential tennis basics, enhance their technique, and build confidence on the court.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Samford University tennis coaches, David Vest and Oliver Reynolds
- 5-6 hours of daily tennis training
- Safe, healthy and fun environment
- Low camper to coach ratio
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director David Vest
David Vest is in his 12th season as head coach at Samford. He was named to the position Aug. 2, 2007, and has led the Bulldogs to a pair of conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Co-Director Oliver Reynolds
Samford University has hired former Bulldog student-athlete Oliver Reynolds as its new head men's tennis coach, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced Wednesday.
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Camp Details
2025 CAMP DATES
- June 16-20
- June 23-27
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm)
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 9-18
- Skill Level: 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: Monday at 8:30am at the Samford Tennis Center.
- Check-out: Friday at 12:00pm at the Samford Tennis Center
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Daily Schedule: Monday 8:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:50am-4:00pm, Friday 8:50am-12:00pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes
MEALS
- Lunch is not included, campers should bring their lunch every day (Except on the last day when campers leave before lunch)
- If campers choose not to bring lunch, they can walk with camp staff to the cafeteria on campus to purchase lunch for $10
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Campers will play on Samford's 6 outdoor and 3 indoor courts.
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
- 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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00am Stretching, Camp Meeting at Courts
- 9:15am Tennis Instruction
- 10:00am Break
- 10:15am Tennis Instruction and Drills
- 11:45am Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:15pm Tennis Program, Match Play
- 2:45pm Break
- 3:00pm Tennis Program, Doubles and Drills
- 4:00pm Conclusion of Daily Tennis Program
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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June 25, 2023: It was just great all around!
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July 1, 2023: Playing against other kids that were at my level
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July 1, 2023: One on one coaching with Samford women's head coach
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July 2, 2023: Seeing improvement during match play based on morning instruction
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June 24, 2023: This was Parkers 2nd time! He loved getting to play matches and learn and improve his skills!
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June 25, 2022: My son liked playing matches, winning prizes and feeling like he really learned new skills this week!!
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July 2, 2022: They played a ton of tennis and my son got to play against kids that were better than him. Definitely boosted his confidence and pushed him to play better.
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Really Enjoyed Camp!
— Anonymous
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. 16 - Jun. 20, 2025
Nike Tennis Camp Samford University
Nike Tennis Camp Samford University
Jun. 23 - Jun. 27, 2025
Nike Tennis Camp Samford University
Nike Tennis Camp Samford University