Tualatin Area Tennis Summer Camps at Tualatin High School
Tualatin High School, 22300 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
CAMP DATES
July 14-17, 2025
Directed by Ben Messerly
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $549 (9am-3pm)
Half Day: $399 (9am-12pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
Tualatin High School features beautiful athletic facilities ideal for Tennis and more. We’re excited to host the adidas Tennis Camps at Tualatin High School. 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 Ben Messerly is a Private Tennis Instructor with over a decade of experience coaching Tennis Camps in Oregon and Washington.
In his time co-directing tennis camps, Coach Messerly has worked with some of the top tennis players in the state including District and State Champions and collegiate tennis players.
Messerly was a 4-year Varsity Tennis player at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, AZ where he served as Team Captain. Messerly was a State Qualifier in Singles and Doubles and led his team to 4 District Championships. Messerly continued his playing career by with the Club Tennis program at the University of Portland.
Coach Messerly is excited to share his energy and love for the sport at 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
Full Day Campers: Check in at 8:45AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 3PM each day. (Bring a bagged lunch)
Half Day Campers (*option for 5-8 year olds): Check in at 8:45AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 12PM each day.
*Lunch is not included.
Make sure campers bring all necessary tennis equipment, a refillable water bottle, bagged lunch & snack. (See Below)
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00AM – Camper Drop-off
9:00AM-9:15AM – Warmup and Dynamic Stretching
9:15AM-10:45AM – Technical Skills Development and Training
10:45AM-11:45AM – Mini Games and Match Play
11:45AM-12:00PM – Camp Competition
12:00PM-12:45PM – Lunch (Bring your own lunch)
12:45PM-1:00PM – Warmup
1:00PM-2:00PM – Technical and Tactical Skills Development and Training
2:00PM-2:30PM – Mini Games and Match Play
2:30PM-3:00PM – Team Competitions
3:00PM – Camper Pickup
*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
“We are new to Adidas tennis camps so we weren’t sure what to expect, but our daughter had a great time! The coaches/staff went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great experience!” –Maya G.
“There was a variety of drills, games, and scrimmage sessions, which kept camp exciting and challenging for my son. He had a great time, thanks!” –Jackson M.
“I learned so much about technique and strategy. The matchplay sessions were challenging but also lots of fun. The coaches’ pushed all of us to better players than we came in.” –Isabella R.
