Nike Tennis Camp at Washington State University
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Tennis Camps
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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Camp Coaches
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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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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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Camp Details
2025 Camp Dates (Coming Soon!)
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CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm), Full Day (9:00am-3:30pm) & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 7-18
- 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 Check-in: Overnight campers check-in at on Sunday at 4:00pm at Scott Coman 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
CAMP SCHEDULE
- 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
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- 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
- Key Deposit: No room key deposit is required. However campers will be charged by USSC if they get locked out ($15.75 per lockout) or if they lose their card ($20 per lost card).
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: May include movie night, pizza night, pickleball, and team activities
- Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location
- Spending Money: We recommend that each overnight camper bring $40-50 per week of spending money to cover incidentals like snacks, souvenirs and other activities.
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airports, train stations, or bus depots.
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)
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)
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
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample 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.
Camp Dates & Prices
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