2026 CAMP DATES
- June 7-11 (Men's Staff)
- June 14-18 (Women's Staff)
DIRECTORS BY WEEK
The first week will be directed the University of Alabama Head Men's Coach George Husack and the Men's Assistant Coach Ezequiel Gils and the second week of camp will be directed by the University of Alabama Head Women's Coach Jonatan Berhane
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: Full Day (8:30am-4:30pm) & Overnight
- 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
- Overnight Camper Check-In: All Overnight campers will check in at Martha Parham East Hall between 3:00pm-3:50pm on Sunday. After campers check-in, they will then head to the UA Tennis Stadium.
- Day Camper Check-In:
- Sunday 3:00pm-4:00pm at the UA Tennis Stadium
- Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:30am at the UA Tennis Stadium
- Day Camper Check-Out:
- 6:30pm Sunday
- 4:30pm Monday-Wednesday
- 2:15pm Thursday
- Graduation is at 2:15pm on Thursday at the UA Tennis Stadium, parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows the graduation ceremony for Day and Overnight Campers.
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE SAMPLE
- 7:30am - Overnight Campers: Wakeup & breakfast
- 8:00am - Day Campers: Daily Check-in at UA Tennis Stadium
- 8:30am - Stretching/Warm-Ups
- 8:45am - Coaches presentation
- 9:00am - Drill groups w/focus on stroke mechanics & match tactics
- 11:45am - Lunch (Lunch is included for all Overnight and Day campers)
- 1:15pm - Warm up & coaches presentation
- 1:30pm - Point play, matches & games
- 2:30pm - Off-court speakers (nutrition, mental toughness, fitness)
- 4:30pm - Day Campers dismissed, Overnight Campers dismissed to dorms
Overnight Campers Only:
- 5:15pm - Dinner
- 6:30pm - Evening Activity
- 10:00pm - Campers to rooms
- 10:30pm - Lights out
MEALS
- Overnight Campers: All meals are included for overnight campers
- Day Campers: Lunch is included for Day Campers. You may still send your athlete with their own food, snacks and water.
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
- Day campers: Lunch is provided (Monday-Thursday)
- 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 prize
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Campers will have access to 18 courts - 12 outdoor lighted courts at the UA Tennis Stadium and 6 indoor courts at The Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility. Campers will also have access to the UA Rec pool on a designated day of the week.
- Parking: Martha Parham East Hall: 921 6th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Parking Map: Parking UA Tennis Courts
- Inclement Weather Plan: In the event of rain, campers will play in the indoor facility.
- Medical Protocol: Camps have a certified athletic trainer on-site and in the residential hall. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
HOUSING
- Dorm: Martha Parham East Hall
- Directions: Dorm to UA Tennis Courts Directions
- Dorm Address: Martha Parham East Hall, 922 6th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
- Number of Campers per Room: 2 and some triples are available, but not guaranteed
- 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. Please bring size Twin sheets or a sleeping bag, blanket, towel, facecloth, and pillow
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do have A/C. Campers are still encouraged to bring a fan
EXTRAS
- $45 Activity Fee: This additional fee covers activities such as Bowling/Video Arcade, Movie, Swimming, and Alabama Tennis gift. The $45 Activity Fee is to be paid separately at camp check-in and is available to both day and overnight campers! If you are paying by check, please make it payable to the University of Alabama. Day Camper parents will need to drop off and pick up at activity location.
- Evening Activities:
- Sunday: Pizza Night for all campers + Supermarket Snack Run (Overnight campers only). Overnight Campers may bring money for snacks and Supermarket run.
- Monday: Bowling & Video Arcade Night for All Campers. Includes 1.5 hours of bowling, $10 video arcade card & shoe rental
- Tuesday: Movie Night for All Campers. Transportation to the movie theater on the camp bus and supervision provided by camp staff.
- Wednesday: Swimming Pool for All Campers. Campers need to bring their own towel for the UA Rec Pool. Full lifeguard staff provided by UA Rec.
- Weekend Stayovers: There are no weekend stayovers offered at this location.
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 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.
ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL
- For Day Campers 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)
Activity Fee: $45, please send your camper with the activity fee payment in either the form of a check payable to the 'University of Alabama' or cash. This will be collected on the first day.
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 (subject to change)
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)
Twin sized bed sheets
Comforter/blanket
Pillow/pillow case
Activity Fee: $45, please send your camper with the activity fee payment in either the form of a check payable to the 'University of Alabama' or cash. This will be collected on the first day.
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
*The Nike Tennis Camp at the University of Alabama is solely operated by US Sports Camps, which is not affiliated with The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama or The University of Alabama.
Camp Code: TNXRUA
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00am
Wake-up and breakfast
8:30am
Stretching / Warm-ups
8:45am
Coaches presentation
9:00am
Drill groups with focus on stroke mechanics and match tactics
11:45am
Lunch
1:15pm
Warm-up / Coaches' Presentation
1:30pm
Point play, matches and games
2:30pm
Off-court speakers (nutrition, mental toughness, fitness)
4:30pm
Afternoon session ends, campers go to dorm
5:15pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Evening Activity
10:00pm
Campers to rooms
10:30pm
Lights Out
