Sacrameto Area adidas Tennis College Prep Summer Camp at UC Davis
UC Davis, 100 NW Quad Ave, Davis, California 95616
CAMP DATES
July 8-11, 2025
Directed by Eric Steidlmayer
AGE GROUP
Open to any and all participants that are high school age.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $859
Extended Day: $759 (9am-4pm) (See times below)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
UC-Davis is a perfect setting for a high intensity tennis training camp. Just outside of Sacramento and barely an hour from San Francisco, tennis campers will play on the 16 court complex to help take their tennis game to the next level, whether it be in tournament, high school or college play.
The ITA Summer Circuit Event held at UC Davis will be from July 11-13. For more information on that please contact Coach Steidlmayer.
Camp Director
After spending 14 seasons transforming his alma mater into a Division II national power, the 2022-23 season is Eric Steidlmayer’s 11th at the helm of the UC Davis men’s tennis. Hired to the position in July of 2012, Steidlmayer is no stranger to UC Davis having served as an assistant coach with the Aggies for two seasons from 1997-98.
Upon returning to UC San Diego in 1999, he reshaped the Tritons into a perennial national contender. Steidlmayer guided UC San Diego to 12 consecutive NCAA postseason appearances from 2000-11, including a national semifinals appearance in 2007.
UC Davis has undergone a similar turnaround since Steidlmayer’s arrival, taking over a program that won just six matches in 2012 and winning eight contests in his first season before posting a 14-win campaign in 2014. In 2015, Steidlmayer was named the Big West Conference Coach of the Year after guiding the Aggies to a then-Division I best 16 wins and a share of their first-ever Big West regular season title before topping that mark with a new record of 17 victories — including a run of 12 consecutive victories at one point — in 2016.
The 17 wins were the most for the program in a quarter century since the 1991 squad finished 18-5 overall, and gave the Aggies back-to-back-to-back seasons with double-digit victories since they had three such years from 2000-02.
In 2016, Alec Adamson became the first UC Davis player to be named the Big West Player of the Year and was the first Aggie at the Division I level to earn a berth into the NCAA Singles Tournament, finishing the year ranked No. 108 in the nation according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s final poll.
Under his tutelage, a total of six student-athletes earned All-Big West honors in singles — including a trio of first team honors bestowed upon Adamson, and two more to James Wade — with seven doubles pairings receiving all-league doubles honors.
In 2015, the Aggies made a return to the national polls, entering the rankings at No. 72 on Feb. 3 — the second time in the program’s Division I history that UC Davis was listed in the ITA’s weekly rankings. Reaching as high as No. 53 in the country, the Aggies finished the year at No. 58 in the nation, earning the program’s first-ever invitation to compete against some of the nation’s elite programs at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend for the 2015-16 season.
In 2016, UC Davis debuted in the national polls at No. 57, eventually reaching as high as No. 49 in the country, before settling in at No. 71 at the end of the year, earning a spot among the top 75 programs in the country for all but one week during the spring.
Off the court, the Aggies also excelled in the classroom, highlighted by Adamson who became the second UC Davis men’s tennis player named Big West Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year when selected during the 2013-14 season.
The 2011 season lifted Steidlmayer’s win percentage as he led UCSD to a perfect 20-0 record in regular season dual matches. For the 12th straight year, the Tritons advanced to NCAA postseason play as it was the West Region’s top seed and received a free pass to the round of 16. UC San Diego finished ranked 10th in the final national poll and senior Erik Elliott picked up ITA All-America honors.
In 2007, UCSD had its best-ever national finish, completing a season in which it finished third nationally with an 18-7 overall record. UCSD defeated Northwest Missouri State in the round of 16 by a 5-0 score before disposing of 8th-ranked Barry University in the national quarterfinals by a 5-2 margin. The team’s season came to an end in the national semifinals, but not before a fight, as the Tritons played No. 5 Valdosta State very competitively before falling, 5-1.
The 18 wins during the 2007 campaign included four against NCAA D-I opponents and another two against UC Santa Cruz (the NCAA D-III National Champion) and Azusa Pacific (the NAIA Division I National Runners-Up).
Before his arrival in Davis, Steidlmayer amassed a .628 winning percentage during his career at UCSD, posting a record of 182-108 over 14 years. He left UC San Diego as the winningest men’s tennis coach in program history.
Steidlmayer graduated from UC San Diego in 1996 after playing three years on the Triton tennis team. While attending UCSD, he was named the Tritons’ Most Valuable Player after helping them earn a berth in the 1996 D-III National Championships.
He has run tennis camps since graduation from UC San Diego in 1996 and absolutely loves the four days of College Prep Camp at UC Davis. He hopes to see you there!
What to Expect
At adidas Tennis Camps you’ll receive individualized tennis training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young tennis players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork & fun!
Features of our tennis staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
Supervision: The staff supervises campers for the entire duration of the camp. For overnight tennis camps, the staff will reside in the dormitories with the campers, providing supervision. Campers are expected to show respect towards other campers and the host facility. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco products are strictly forbidden, and will result in immediate dismissal from camp without refund.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in singles & doubles matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- adidas Tennis Camp T-Shirt
- Great sportsmanship & camaraderie
- Exciting evening & off court activities
- Meet new friends
- Gain a passion for “the sport of a lifetime!”
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
TENNIS CAMP CURRICULM
Individual Skill Training
- Forehand and backhand – Hands-on instruction daily on how to improve on the two make strokes in tennis
Technical Skills Training
- Lobs and Top Spin – Practice and develop additional strokes you can use in matches
- Drop-Shots – Work on the proper way to hit a drop shot to add to your game!
- Serves – How to serve with confidence as well as work on all types of serves
- Grip – Proper technique to optimize your game
Tactical Skill Training
- Court Movements – Strategies and Practice of where to be on the court and when
- Decision-making skills to solve problems at the correct time
Game-Based Learning
- Rules & Scoring – Instructional Teaching
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check In Tuesday 10-11am at the dorms, Check Out Friday 5pm at the courts.
Extended Day Campers: Check In Tuesday 10-11am at the dorms. After the first day, campers should arrive at 8:45am and be picked up at 9pm each day except the final day. Check Out is Friday 5pm at the courts.
The ITA Summer Circuit Event held at UC Davis will be from TBA. For more information on that please contact Coach Steidlmayer.
Open to any and all participants that are high school age.
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
7:00am – Wake-up
7:45am – Breakfast
9:00am – Day campers arrive. Stretching and warm-up
9:15am – On-court training
11:15am – Match play
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Match situation drills
3:00pm – Instruction
4:00pm – Day campers depart
5:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Optional match play and/or fun off court evening activity
10:00pm – Lights out
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
The College Prep Camp is designed for campers ages 13-19 who have interest in playing in college. Expect to receive expert instruction on all aspects of your game during this week of camp. We will work on technique, pattern play, strength and conditioning, movement patterns on court, and of course match play. Every player will receive an evaluation of where their level currently is, and where they could play college tennis RIGHT NOW.
Eric Steidlmayer will be assisted by a fantastic staff that are all a part of college tennis. UC Davis’ Head Women’s Coach, Bill Maze will bring over 25 years of experience playing and tennis coaching at the college level. Both UC Davis Assistant tennis coaches will be expected to be coaching.
This camp will help prepare you for the ITA Summer Circuit, held at UC Davis. This Tournament Circuit is designed to give College Level players an avenue to compete each week during the month of July and will be held in Northern California for the first time in many years. This tennis camp along with the Summer Circuit is a unique chance to practice like a college player and then play against the same.
Campers will train at the school’s new Marya Welch Tennis Center. Regarded as one of the finest collegiate tennis sites in the country, this tennis camp features 16 hard courts. Join us at one the best California tennis camps.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. adidas Tennis Camps and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Tennis racquet(s), tennis shoes
- Water jug/bottle
- Athletic Socks
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit (not all locations have access to a pool)
- Spending Money – we recommend bringing no more than $50
- Hat
- Sweatshirt (overnight)
- Off-Field Clothes (overnight)
- Pajamas (overnight)
- Twin XL Bedding Linens (overnight)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag (overnight)
- Pillow (overnight)
- Shower Towel (overnight)
- Toiletries (overnight)
- Alarm Clock (overnight)
- Fan (overnight only, depending on location)
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CAMP REVIEWS
“Staying overnight was an adventure I’ll never forget! From early morning drills to hanging out with my friends in the dorms, every moment was exciting. The coaches pushed me to improve, and I can’t wait to come back next summer!” –Carter T
“My son loved his experience at this camp! He cherished the opportunity to stay overnight, bond with teammates, and sharpen his skills. The coaches’ dedication and the camp’s atmosphere made it an experience he won’t soon forget. We’ll be back next summer!” –Paul K
“Our daughter really wanted the chance to stay overnight, bond with fellow players, and immerse herself fully in the tennis experience. Glad we signed her up because she’s counting down the days until she can do it all again!” –Heather T
