Sacramento Area Youth Tennis Summer Camp at UC Davis
UC Davis, 100 NW Quad Ave, Davis, California 95616
CAMP DATES
Session 1: July 14-18, 2025
Directed by Eric Steidlmayer
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids ages 5 to 12 of all ability levels.
OVERVIEW
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.
Camp is open to kids all ages 5-12 and all 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.
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 Youth 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
Half Day Camp: 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday
Make sure campers bring all necessary tennis equipment, a refillable water bottle, & snack. (See Below)
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00am – Day campers arrive. Stretching and warm-up
9:00am – On-court training
11:00am – Match play & games
12:00pm – Campers depart
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
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
- Sunscreen
- Hat
CAMP REVIEWS
“As a tennis newbie, we were pleasantly surprised by the experience. Our daughter had a blast, thanks to the dedicated coaches and staff who went the extra mile to ensure everyone enjoyed themselves.” –Bennett C.
“Both my sons had an amazing time at camp! They are novices but the coaches and staff created a really positive learning environment.” –Shelby L.
“This was my daughters first time at a sports camp and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.” –Jordan V.
