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Washington State University Tennis is looking forward to welcoming you to Pullman! We will be centered around individual improvement, developing relationships and having tons of fun!

Washington State Tennis is excited to work with the next generation of aspiring tennis players. This is camp open to all levels and ages 7-18 and will have over 30hrs of tennis instruction and fun!

Highlights Include

Instruction from Joshua Graetz and his expert staff
5-6 hours of daily tennis training; low camper to staff ratio
All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes!
Fun off-court evening activities for overnight campers
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Director Joshua Graetz

Graetz arrives in Pullman having spent the past five seasons as the men’s and women’s head coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver. During his time at MSU Denver, Graetz guided the women’s program to an overall 58-44 record, while the men went 49-32. The women’s program posted winning seasons all five years, including a 14-10 record during the 2022-23 campaign, while the men’s team ended last season at 15-5 with a No. 40 national ranking. A native of Albury, Australia, Graetz enjoyed a decorated career with the Metropolitan State University of Denver tennis program from 2013 through 2018. Over the course of his playing career at MSU Denver, Graetz became the program's all-time leader in singles wins (89), No. 1 singles wins (68), doubles wins (82) and No. 1 doubles wins (70). Additionally, he was a two-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year, the RMAC Freshman of the Year in 2014 and three-time All-RMAC First -Team selection.
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While at MSU Denver, Graetz’s finished with national rankings three times, 2022 (#64) and 2023 (#40) on the men’s side and in 2021, the women finished with a program-best ranking of No. 28. He mentored 21 total individuals to all-conference honors, including Tabitha Porter, who earned 2019 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors, while Helen Steenberg (2019) and Brooklyn Ross (2021) were Freshmen of the Year recipients. He also received the prestigious RMAC Man of the Year award from the league office, an award that honors graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their college career in areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership. MSU Denver also honored Graetz as the Male Senior Athlete of the Year for 2017-18. Graetz graduated from MSU Denver in the spring of 2018 with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sport management as well as a minor in international business. Graduating with a 3.8 cumulative grade point average, Graetz was named to the Academic All-RMAC first team three times.
Co-Director Raquel Atawo

Raquel Atawo is in her second season as the Cougars head coach after Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced her as the eighth head coach in program history, July 2, 2021. During Atawo’s first season, Cougar Tennis showed improvement in multiple areas, specifially doubles play where the Cougars had a winning record in Pac-12 play. Atawo oversaw the improvement in 2022 senior Michaela Bayerlova, who became WSU’s first All-American in program history after reaching the 2022 NCAA Championship quarterfinals. Bayerlova was also WSU’s first Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year while also taking home Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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In addition to Bayerlova, Atawo mentored Savanna Ly-Nguyen to a 21-12 record, the first time the senior reached 20 wins in her career. Ly-Nguyen also was an All-Pac-12 selection was named ITA Northwest Region Most Improved Senior. Atawo had WSU playing its best late in the season as she guided WSU to back-to-back victories over rival Washington (ranked No. 32 and 35, respectively).

Atawo arrived in Pullman having the spent the previous season as the women’s assistant coach at Auburn University. During the 2020-21 campaign, the Tigers posted a 14-9 record and finished the season ranked No. 22, their highest ranking since the 2017 season. For her efforts, Atawo was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southern Region Assistant Coach of the Year.

During the 2021 season, Atawo helped guide the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament, where Auburn advanced to the second round. The Tigers recorded several historic moments during the 2020-21 season, including the program’s first-ever win over Florida, a win in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017, and sophomore Selin Ovunc earning All-America honors after advancing to the Round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championship.

Prior to Auburn, Atawo spent one season at her alma mater, California, and began her coaching career as a volunteer assistant at UC Davis.

During her 15-year professional career on the WTA Tour, Atawo was ranked as high as No. 10 in the world in doubles and No. 162 in singles. She won 18 doubles tournament titles as a professional and reached the semifinals at the Australian Open in 2014 and Wimbledon in 2015 and 2016. Throughout her professional career, she appeared in 50 Grand Slam events. She was a two-time qualifier for the WTA Year End Championships and reached the finals of 26 WTA Tour doubles events.

In addition to the WTA Tour, Atawo played seven seasons of World Team Tennis, winning the league title in 2012 with the Washington Kastles and conclude her WTT career in 2019 with the Philadelphia Freedoms, where she was named the WTT Female MVP.

She wrapped up her playing career in 2019, reaching the doubles quarterfinals at the Australian Open, second rounds at Wimbledon, Roland Garros and first round at the U.S. Open. Her last match at Wimbledon came on the famed Centre Court while her final match as a professional came at the U.S. Open.

As a collegiate player at Cal, Atawo, then Kops-Jones, was a five-time All-American in both singles and doubles and was the 2004 ITA Senior Player of the Year and Pac-10 Player of the Year. She was ranked No. 1 nationally in singles most of the season and was the first player from Cal to win the Pac-10 singles championship. Atawo was also the first Division I African-American female to win a national collegiate singles title when she captured the 2003 ITA/Riviera All-American Championship.

Atawo and doubles partner Christina Fusano teamed up to win the NCAA doubles title in 2003, and they were the Pac-10 doubles champions in 2002 and 2003. She began her career at Cal by being named the 2001 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. She was inducted into the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.

A native of Fresno, Calif., Atawo graduated from Cal in 2004 with a degree in American Studies. In 2015, she married former Cal track & field athlete Toby Atawo and they have a young son, Dominic.

2024 Camp Dates

June 23-28

CAMP PROGRAMS

The objectives of our camp are to reach each camper's specific needs for development. Campers will work on drills that develop consistency, placement, and accuracy, as well as conditioning exercises to build speed, quickness, and endurance. Each session will include team play. All sessions stress the importance of a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week-long tennis camp.

We offer an All Skills program for Day campers ages 7-18 (9:00am-3:30pm), Half Day campers ages 7-10 (9:00am-12:00pm), and Overnight campers ages 11-18. Overnight campers must be ages 11-18.

All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Overnight Check-in: Overnight campers check-in at on Sunday at 4:00pm at Regents Dorm
Day & Half Day Check-in: Day and Half day campers check-in on Sunday at 5:00pm at the tennis courts
Check-out: Graduating ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Friday. All campers check-out immediately following the ceremony on Friday at 11:30am
Day Camp Hours: Sunday 5:00pm-7:30pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm, Friday 9:00am-11:30am
Half Day Camp Hours: Sunday 5:00pm-7:30pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm, Friday 9:00am-11:30am

MEALS

Overnight Campers: All meals provided
Day Campers: Lunch is provided (Dinner is provided on the first day Sunday at 7:00pm)
Half Day Campers: Half day campers depart each day before lunch (Dinner is provided on the first day Sunday at 7:00pm)

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
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 prizes

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY

Ratio: 6:1 camper-to-coach ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
Facility: 12 outdoor courts and 4 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

HOUSING

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be provided in the Camp Information Packets and emailed to all campers closer to the camp's start date.

Dorm Hall: Scott Coman
Dorm Hall Address: 1310 NE Colorado St. Pullman, WA 99163
Number of Campers per Room: 2, no triples available
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: Campers must provide their linens (Twin XL)
Air Conditioning: Dorms DO NOT have A/C. Campers are highly encouraged to bring a fan

EXTRAS

Evening Activities: May include movie night, pizza night, pickleball, and team activities
Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location

TRAVEL

Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airports, train stations, or bus depots.

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!

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 pairs/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)
Bed sheets (if linens are not provided)
Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)
Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

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: TNXRWS

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Sample Daily Schedule

7:15am Wake-up, breakfast at dining hall
9:00am-12:00pm Group sessions broken into three areas personal instruction, drills, and team play.
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch and rest
1:00pm-3:30pm Group sessions broken into three areas personal instruction, drills, and team play.
3:30pm Day Campers Depart
4:30pm-5:30pm Free play tennis
5:30pm-7:30pm Dinner and getting ready for evening activities
7:45-9:30 Evening Activity (movie night, pizza night, fun park night, pickleball, etc.)
10:00pm Lights Out

12 outdoor courts and 4 indoor courts

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.

Programs: Jr Camp - All Skills

Age Group: 7 - 18

Gender: Co-Ed

Overnight campers must be at least 11 years old.

Full Day (9:00AM - 3:30PM) $625.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Half Day (9:00AM-12:00PM) $395.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Overnight (age 11+ only) $1,095.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.

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Nike Tennis Camp at Washington State University

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Tennis Camps

Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Director Joshua Graetz

Co-Director Raquel Atawo