Our Camp Philosophy
We intend to provide a first-class tennis camp that is also affordable. We are determined to offer an instructional tennis camp that provides you with top-notch tennis coaches and professionals from across the country. You will also receive an itemized, detailed report on your tennis game that is developed after you and the instructor have closely reviewed your videotape. We hope to see you this summer.
Camp Objectives
Young athletes work best and learn the most in an environment that is personal and has the flexibility to tailor instruction to address individual needs. University of South Carolina Tennis camp uses small group instruction combined with individual attention to form the cornerstone of camp curriculum. Court time includes a variety of activities designed to keep campers motivated while they improve fundamentals. Skill work and discussions are balanced with match play, offering each player the opportunity to work on tactics and employ the mental prepartion skills they are learning. This camp is not operated as a clinic where campers stay overnight; a variety of fun social and reacreational activities planned for off-court times give campers a chance to get to know each other, the counselors and coaches, and to form long-lasting friendships.
Camp Features
- Stroke execution and proper mechanics.
- Stoke execution in match situations.
- Tactical aspects of tennis.
- The importance of a winning attitude.
- Relaxation and concentration techniques to help in match situations.
- Ball machine practice.
- Match play.
- Personal attention.
- Daily supervised recreational activities.
- Full-service dining in the college cafeteria.
Junior Camp Format
Day and Overnight
We will run our Garnet Camp for junior players who range from beginner to advanced intermediate. Our Black Magic Camp will be for advanced and tournament players (most high school players will fit into this category). The two camps will run simultaneously but at different sites with different curriculums. Either the men's or women's varsity team complex will host the advanced camp for both boys and girls that will have a practice structure closer to what the varsity teams have at the University of South Carolina. Instead of spending a lot of time reviewing basics, we plan to get right into advanced drills and strategies and constant use of the video equipment. We feel this approach will develop the campers who are ready for this curriculum in a way that will go past the normal routines of a general summer tennis camp.
Our Garnet Camp will operate at the other varsity tennis complex and will closely resemble our past camp format. Most of these campers need to develop the basics and work on stroke production technique. However, they will be involved in tournament play every day. You may sign up for either camp but we reserve the right to place you in the camp which better suits your needs.
Individual instruction is provided on a one-to-four teacher-student ratio. We also provide one-to-one training daily in our individual fundamentals sessions. We will process applications on a first come, first serve basis. Campers will receive the following:
-- stroke production and technique -- drill situations to improve singles and doubles -- physical training in on-court footwork, running and agility drills -- match competition -- videotaping, review, an analytical, take-home improvement form -- films and discussions over strategy and technique -- lecture on planning for college teams.
Curriculum
A typical day includes six hours of on-court instruction followed by your choice of two more hours of instruction or evening activities. No students will be forced to play beyond their limits or go home feeling that they have not played enough tennis.
Sample Schedule:
- Wake up and get a great breakfast in the Cafeteria.
- Spend the morning on the courts doing drills and getting personal instruction.
- Lunch, you'll have lots to choose from each day in the Cafeteria.
- Free time: digest your lunch and hang out with other campers and counselors.
- Court time, drills and instruction.
- Dinner, another great meal in the Cafeteria.
- Court time, match play.
- Social and recreational activities with the coaches and counselors.
Activities
Our evenings are reserved for fun activities with an occasional lecture or court session if needed. Campers enjoy the opportunity to relax and socialize as a group. Evening events include games, trips to the student activity center on campus, movie rentals, campus tours, a dance, and a trip to nearby ice cream. An off-campus activity such as a movie may be an evening option for a nominal fee. More information will be available at check-in. Campers are fully supervised at all times.
Day Camp
Day campers are welcome for any of the camp sessions. Our day begins at 8:30 a.m., ends at 5:00 p.m. and includes lunch. Please drop off and pick up promptly.
Housing
Roommate requests will try to be accomodated but are not guaranteed. If a roommate is not requested, we will assign one of approximately the same age. The dorm is configured with double and single rooms. Campers are grouped by age on the hall. Preference for doubles is given to younger campers.Air-conditioned rooms may be given on a first come first serve basis.
Early Arrivals/Late Departures
University of South Carolina Tennis Camp does not have the facilities or personnel to accommodate campers who arrive the day before or who leave the day after the designated dates of their camp.
Key Deposit
A room key deposit is required prior to camp commencement and will be returned at check-out time. Charges will be assessed for lost keys.
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