*Session 1: 8 spots remaining until camp is SOLD OUT*
**Session 2: 10 spots remaining until camp is SOLD OUT**
Denver Area 2024 Tennis Summer Camp at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Overview
Colorado State University features 12 outdoor lighted tennis courts with a 25 foot viewing area making this one of the top tennis camps in Colorado. Located in the beautiful resort town of Fort Collins, this adidas Tennis Camp is sure to sell out!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. We assess each camper's ability during the first session of camp and make sure they are grouped according to their age and abilities so this way we can tailor the drills, games, and match-play to fit their individual needs.
Sunday and Monday is spent evaluating skill level, learning names, and kids are placed in appropriate groups to guarantee that everyone is challenged. Level based play and having similar skilled kids hitting together is critical.
About Our Coaches
Steve is the Pro (Concessionaire) for the City of Loveland, Colorado and the owner of Williams Tennis School. He was the "Executive Director" for the NJTL serving Northern Colorado in 2022. The NJTL is a non-profit branch of the USTA that teaches hundreds of "under-resourced" kids tennis and life skills. Steve also runs a large public parks academy out of Northern Colorado and is the owner/director of the "Front Range Academy".
He coaches approximately 200 players year-round including several with sectional and national rankings in the high-performance program at the club. Steve runs one of the largest academies in the Intermountain section. The "Front Range Academy" is a 20 hour/week team that trains and travels to all the sectionals. The team has some of the best players in Colorado participating. The FRA runs out of Greeley, Longmont, Fort Collins, and Loveland, CO.
Previously, Steve worked as the assistant tennis coach with the men’s tennis team at The University of Northern Colorado coaching Division 1 players and from 2011-2014 worked as the Head Tennis Coach at Loveland High School in Loveland, CO. Steve coached at Woodside Racket Club, Overland Park Racket Club, and Lake Quivira Country Club in Kansas City before to moving to Colorado in 1998.
Steve grew up in the Kansas City area and played #1 varsity singles for 3 years for his high school, Shawnee Mission West. Steve played #3 singles and #2 doubles and was a quarterfinalist at nationals for Johnson County community college. Steve graduated from the University of Kansas in 1997. Still an active tennis tournament player at the 5.0 and Open level, Steve finished 2007 ranked #5 in Colorado at the championship level as a player and held a top ten singles ranking in 2008 and 2010 in Colorado. Steve is certified as a Professional 1 by the USPTA and has completed the training at Boca Raton, FL for the High-Performance Coach certification by the USTA and USPTA. More information about the FRA and Steve can be found at williamstennisschool.com. Steve can also be reached by email at: steve@williamstennisschool.com
Camp Details
Overnight Campers: Check in Sunday at 12pm at dorm Newsom Hall. Check out Friday 12pm at the courts.
Day Campers: Check In Monday 8:45am and should be picked up at 4pm each day at the courts. Check Out Friday 12pm at the courts
Half Day Campers: Check In 8:45am and should be picked up at 12pm each day at the courts. Check Out Friday 12pm at the courts. Lunch NOT included. Limited to 6 spots. **7-9 year olds only
The facility features 12 outdoor courts (8 lighted) and a 25 foot viewing area, spanning the length of the complex to offer spectator viewing for 150 people. Each court is individually enclosed while the pavilion offers both men and women's rest room's.
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. We assess each camper's ability during the first session of camp and make sure they are grouped according to their age and abilities so this way we can tailor the drills, games, and match-play to fit their individual needs.
Sunday and Monday is spent evaluating skill level, learning names, and kids are placed in appropriate groups to guarantee that everyone is challenged. Level based play and having similar skilled kids hitting together is critical.
Typical Daily Schedule
7:00 - Wake up
7:45 - Breakfast
9-12 - Warm up, coaching and instruction on proper mechanics, footwork patterns, shot selection, tactics for that days focus
12-1 - Lunch
1-4 - Supervised Match Play (Davis Cup Team Format)
5:30 - Dinner
6:00 - Evening activities (Rec Center, Table Tennis, Swim, Frisbee, Ultimate, Movies, visit Old Town Fort Collins, etc)
10:30 - Lights out
For additional information on lessons and clinics year round, visit Williams Tennis School
Reviews (3)
Joanna L. - Camper The staff was extremely helpful in focusing on things we wanted to work on. They were willing to stay during the off hour before dinner to help me one on one with developing a kick serve. Highly recommend this camp.
Bertha M. - Mother Coach Steve did a great job working with my kids this summer. By the end of camp, I could really see a difference in their tennis game.
John H. - Father We love this camp. My son has been to camps all over and this was by far the best one yet.
