Whittier Narrows Tennis Center, El Monte (Los Angeles), California
Overview:​ The goal of the camp is to continue your development as a player while immersing you in and exposing you to a competitive college tennis environment. While technique will be evaluated and addressed, the aim of the camp is to focus on how to play and how best to prepare for college tennis. Players will receive instruction and training from college coaches representing all levels of the game (NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA).
Instructional drills/practices and matchplay is conducted with the same intensity and style as a collegiate practice session. Players will have the opportunity to experience various coaching styles and to receive on-court coaching during drills and matchplay competition.
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Camp Highlights:
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11.5 hours of on court collegiate style practices and match play
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On court instruction and interaction exclusively with college coaches
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Get exposure and network with college coaches
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Improve your skills and learn singles and doubles strategy specific to college tennis.
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In class seminars to motivate and educate players on how to prepare for college tennis
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T-shirt and prizes
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Designed for players grades 8-12
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Facilities: Mo Tennis - Whittier Narrows Tennis Center is located only 30 minutes from LAX airport. The facility has 16 lighted championship tennis hard courts and specializes in high performance programs for juniors seeking to play collegiate and professional tennis.
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Camper Program
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Check-in/Check out: Players check-in on Saturday, January 6th from 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM At Whittier Narrows Tennis Center (1201 N Potrero Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733). Camp starts at 8:15am. The camp concludes January 7th at 3:o0 PM.
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Meals: includes daily lunch for all campers
Local Hotel Accommodations with special room discounts: Participants and families will be required to provide their own hotel accommodations. We have two hotels with a group rate.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Los Angeles- Rosemead
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DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles - Rosemead
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Safety is our top priority
Our camp will comply with all CDC health guidelines in order to protect all players, parents and coaches.
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Meet the Coaches
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On court instruction, drills, stories and insider knowledge exclusively taught by college coaches
University of Chicago
Matt Brisotti​
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Emerson College
Burke Paxton
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Ithaca College
Tom Rishcoff
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Johns Hopkins University
Dan Pollock
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Lubbock Christian University
Jason Speegle
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Oberlin College
Magda Stepnik
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Oberlin College
Eric Ishida
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Endicott College
Tony D'Angelo
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Washington College
Naz Karagoz
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*Coaching schedules subject to change.
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Camp Schedule
First Day of Camp
7:30-8:00 AM – Player check-in at tennis courts
8:10-8:30 AM – Welcome seminar and introduction of college coaches
8:35-8:50 AM – Warm-up/stretching
9:00 AM-12:00 PM – Singles & doubles “college style drills” with on-court coaching
12:00-1:15 PM – Lunch
1:15-2:00 PM – Seminars and presentations by college coaches
2:00-5:00 PM – Singles & doubles “college style/match play drills” with on-court coaching
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Parents Seminar
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Second Day of Camp
7:45-8:00 AM. – Player check-in at tennis courts
8:10-8:30 AM – Morning seminar/presentations with college coaches
8:35-8:50 AM – Warm-up/stretching
9:00 AM-12:00 PM. – “College Style” team matches with on court coaching
12:00-1:15 PM - Lunch
1:15-2:00 PM – Seminars and presentations by college coaches
2:00-4:30 PM – College Style” team matches with on court coaching
4:30 PM – Closing Ceremony/Camp Concludes