adidas Tennis Camp at The University of Minnesota

CAMP DATES

July 14-17, 2025 (day only)

Directed by Scott Pennington

AGE GROUP

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

CAMP FEES

Full Day: $549 (9am-4pm)
Half Day: $399 (9am-12pm)

* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info

OVERVIEW

Baseline Tennis Center, located on the beautiful University of Minnesota campus, features 22 (10 indoor, 12 outdoor) signature maroon and gold-colored tennis courts. Made of a plexi-type of pavement, the courts provide more cushion than typical hard courts. We’re excited to host the adidas Tennis Camps at University of Minnesota. Join us and have fun while improving your tennis skills!

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 Scott Pennington is an ATP Certified Tennis Professional Coach with over 25 years of experience coaching at all NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA levels. He has also been Head Pro and Director at many of the premier clubs in the country including Van Der Meers in Hilton Head, SC, The Landings Club in Savannah, GA, The River Hills Club in Jackson, MS, and The Club & Spa at Fiddler’s Creek and Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL.

Coach Pennington holds the highest level of coaching certifications including PTR Professional, USPTA Elite Professional, ICI (Spanish System) Level 2, a GPTCA Level B, and USTA HPCP graduate. He has worked with many ATP/WTA players and has been a USTA Trainer for over 12 years. He was the first in the US to pass the Level II Sports Sciences. He has earned USPTA Assistant Pro of the Year, USTA Facility of the Year, NCAA/ITA Community Service Award, College Conference Coach of the Year, and NCAA Championships.

Pennington was a four-year starter in Singles and Doubles while playing Division 1 Tennis at Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated as the career victory holder. After college, Pennington played professionally and for a German Club team, actively participating in sectional and national open and age group events. He was a USTA National Intersectional Champion for Team Southern with 35s, PTR International Championships Semifinalist, USPTA semifinalist, USTA National 25s Clay semifinalist, and Southern Champion.

Pennington’s wife, Anastasiia Zviahintsev Pennington, is an Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Minnesota.

Coach Pennington is excited to bring his expertise and passion for the game to the adidas Tennis Camps.

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

Day Campers: Check in at 8:45AM-9AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 4PM each day. (Bring a bagged lunch.)

Half Day Campers (*option for 5-8 year olds): Check in at 8:45AM-9AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 4PM each day.

Make sure campers bring all necessary tennis equipment (tennis racket, shoes, etc.), refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and snack.

*Lunch is not included.
**Team Discounts Available (5-9 Players get $25 off; 10+ Players get $35 off)