adidas Tennis Camp at Vineyard Family Tennis

CAMP DATES

Session 1: June 16-20, 2025
Session 2: June 23-27, 2025
Session 3: June 30 – July 3, 2025
Session 4: July 7-11, 2025
Session 5: July 14-18, 2025
Session 6: July 21-25, 2025
Session 7: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Session 8: August 4-8, 2025
Session 9: August 11-15, 2025
Session 10: August 18-22, 2025

Directed by Jorge Ortiz-Garcia

AGE GROUP

adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.

CAMP FEES

Full Day: $999 (9am-3pm)
Morning Half Day: $629 (9am-12pm)
Afternoon Half Day: $399 (1pm-3pm)

* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info

*Session 3: No clinic on July 4th.
Full Day is $799
Morning Half Day is $499
Afternoon Half Day is 319

OVERVIEW

The Vineyard Youth Tennis Foundation began in 1997 by providing free tennis lessons in the West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs Schools. VYT then purchased 12 acres of land at the “blinker light” and built 4 clay courts, a back board and a clubhouse. The four Har-tru courts were opened for play on July 22, 2002. Daily instruction began in the summer months of July and August, serving an average of 250 children weekly. An inflatable bubble was erected over two courts during the winter months so the children could improve their skills without interruption.

​The Clubhouse is a beautiful Vineyard style building designed by Charles Sullivan, with interior design by Twanette Tharp. It contains boys and girls locker rooms and bathrooms, a reception area, a media room, offices and a viewing deck for tennis looking out over two courts. All of VYT’s capital and operating expenses were met by private donations.

In 2018, our long time, extremely generous benefactor announced that funding would no longer continue. Soon after, a northeast storm destroyed the aging bubble. In October, a new bubble was purchased thanks to the generosity of the MV Youth Organization. The new dome features a 35′ skylight, increased durability and LED sport lighting. The new bubble is expected to be ready for play on or around January 23, 2019.

The Vineyard Family Tennis name reflects our commitment to providing a comfortable, healthy, fun and safe environment for tennis players of all ages to enjoy the sport for a lifetime.

The academy is open to all ages and ability levels. We assess each camper’s ability during the first session of the clinic 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

Mike brings over 25 years of experience as a USPTA teaching professional to the adidas/VFT Tennis Camp. In that time, he has coached numerous players to top USTA rankings as well as successful college careers. He also serves as the Director of Tennis at the Farm Neck Golf Club where he has developed one of New England’s premier tennis programs.

Mike has built an impressive team of current and former college tennis players as well as an outstanding support staff.

Players of all ages will find our instructors to be highly skilled, well organized, and eager to share their enthusiasm and love of the game.

Mike grew up in Bristol, CT and attended the University of Connecticut. He lives on Martha’s Vineyard with his wife Jessica and their two daughters.

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

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Full Day: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (Lunch not included-Bring a bagged lunch)
Morning Half Day: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Afternoon Half Day: Monday-Friday 1pm-3pm

**Session 3: No clinic on July 4th.

The clinic is open to all ages and ability levels. We assess each camper’s ability during the first session of the clinic 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.