San Diego Area Tennis Winter Camp/Clinic at Sweetwater Union High School
Sweetwater Union High School, 2900 Highland Ave, San Diego, CA 91950
CAMP DATES
December 27-29, 2024
Directed by Renee Ov
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.
OVERVIEW
Sweetwater Union High School features beautiful athletic facilities perfect for Tennis and more. We’re excited to host the adidas Tennis Camps & Clinics at Sweetwater Union High School. Join us and improve your tennis skills this winter!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills, games, and scrimmages are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!
Camp Director
Coach Renee Ov is the Head Girls Tennis Coach at Jurupa Hills High School in Fontana, CA. She led her team to a league championship with an undefeated season in the San Andreas League. She has coached All-League Singles players and Doubles teams at Jurupa Hills.
Ov played her collegiate tennis at the University of California, Riverside.
Coach Ov started her coaching career at Bloomington High School where she coached League Champions, and led her team to Citrus Belt League Championships and Sunkist League Championships. Coach Ov has been named Coach of the Year multiple times, including three consecutive years.
Coach Ov is excited to bring her energy and experience to the adidas Tennis Camps.
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
All Campers: First day check-in is Friday at 8:45AM; Drop-off is at 9AM for Saturday and Sunday. Campers should be picked up at 3PM each day. (Bring a bagged lunch)
Lunch is not included.
Make sure campers bring all necessary tennis equipment, a refillable water bottle, & snack. (See Below)
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
8:45AM: Campers Arrive
9AM-9:30AM: Warmup and Daily Theme Workshop
9:30AM-11AM: Technical Skills Development and Training
11AM-12PM: Team Competitions
12PM-1PM: Lunch
1PM-2PM: Technical and Tactical Skills Training & Court Awareness Training
2PM-3PM: Matches and Games
3PM: Campers Depart From Court
*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
- Bagged lunch
- Bathing Suit (not all locations have access to a pool)
- Hat
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CAMP REVIEWS
“Kathleen loved going to camp, meeting new girls her own age, and getting better at tennis. She is pumped to come back next summer to learn even more.” -Denise R.
“It is extremely organized with very responsible and experienced staff. From his assistant coaches to his college players, you can tell they really love the game and helping all the campers.” -Aubrey M.
