The Ultimate College Tennis Experience!
exclusively taught by college coaches
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIa
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June 22-24,2018
3 day camp
June 22-26, 2018
5 day camp
3 day camp
Commuter: $950
Resident: $1099
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5 day camp
Commuter: $1,500
Resident: $1,650
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Please Note:
"Commuter" does not include housing.
"Resident" includes housing.
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Age Requirement: boys & girls entering grades 8 - 12
​Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by age, gender, grade level or number of participants
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About PENN Camp
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
Overview:​
The goal of the camp is to continue your development as a player while immersing you in and exposing you to a competitive college tennis environment. While technique will be evaluated and addressed, the aim of the camp is to focus on how to play and how best to prepare for college tennis.
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12 hours (3 day camp) 20 hours (5 day camp) of on court collegiate style drill, match play for UTR ratings and fitness training
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College style training exclusively with college coaches
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Get exposure and network with college coaches
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improve your skills and learn singles and doubles strategy specific to college tennis.
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In class seminars to motivate and educate players on how to prepare for college tennis
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T-shirt, prizes and much more!
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Facilities:
the Hamlin Tennis Center is the home of the Penn men's and women's tennis teams and is one of the finest collegiate facilities in the country! Featuring 20 courts (12 outdoor & 8 indoor). Take a 360 degree view of tennis center! http://www.earlycommit.com/penn/mobile/tennis-courts.html#!startscene=tennis-courts
Housing:
The Resident Program includes meals, 24-hour adult supervision and luxury hotel accommodations at the Sheraton University City (located next to campus and walking distance to the courts). All rooms are double or triple occupancy. Specific roommates can be requested, or if no request is made, players will be assigned a roommate of the same gender and age. The Commuter Program, which does not include overnight accommodations, is also an available option.
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Transportation & Airport Pickup Service:
Regional Rail service (SEPTA), which includes an Airport Line that runs directly from the Philadelphia International Airport to the University City station. University City station is only a few steps away from Penn's campus. The cost is approx. $10 each way. Campers must bring cash to pay for tickets.
Students flying unaccompanied by an adult can be met by a member of our coaching staff at the rail station in Philadelphia International Airport , according to the following schedule:
3 Day Camp
Schedule your arrival into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Friday, June 22 between 1100 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and your departure on Sunday, June 24 after 5:00 p.m.
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5 Day Camp
Schedule your arrival into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Friday, June 22 between 1100 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and your departure on Tuesday, June 26 after 4:30 p.m.
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*If you encounter problems scheduling flights during these times - please contact us at tennis@collegiatecamps.com before booking any flights.
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Local Hotel Accommodations
For families requiring hotel accommodations, we recommend three hotels:
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Sheraton (our resident camper hotel): http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton: www.homewoodsuites.com/universitycity
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The Inn at Penn by Hilton: https://www.theinnatpenn.com/
Meet the Coaches
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Learn from the best! Exclusively taught by college coaches
University of Pennsylvania
David Geatz
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Yale University
Brooke Bolender
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Babson College
James Berrigan
Binghampton University
Nick Zieziula
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Brandeis University
Ben Lamanna
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Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Belmonte
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Drexel University
Mehdi Rhazali
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Hamilton College
Matt Brisotti
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Hofstra University
Jason Pasion
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Loyola New Orleans University
Kyle Russell
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Missouri Western State University
Shawn Becker
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Springfield College
Chad Stoloff
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St. John's University
Lauren Leo
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St. Lawrence University
Neil Caniga
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StoneHill College
Marc Maloney
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Temple University
Steve Mauro
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University of Minnesota
Brian Ward
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Wheaton College
Pauri Pandian
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Hofstra University
Jason Pasion
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Villanova University
Steve Reiniger
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Additional college coaches announcements coming soon!
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*coaches schedule subject to change
Camp Schedule
Friday June 22 - Camp Day 1​
2:15-3:00 p.m. - Resident check-in at Sheraton University City Hotel.
3:15-3:45 p.m. - Commuter Check in at Penn Indoor Tennis Courts
4:00-4:15 p.m. - Welcome seminar (coaches introductions)
4:30-5:00 p.m. - Player warm-up and evaluation
5:00-7:30 p.m. - College Style practices
7:30 p.m. - Commuters get picked up
7:30-8:30 p.m. - Dinner for resident campers
9:00-9:15 p.m. – Meeting for resident campers at hotel
10:15 p.m. - Lights out
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Saturday June 16 - Camp Day 2
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Breakfast for residents
8:00-8:15 a.m. - Commuters Check in at Penn Indoor Tennis Courts
8:30-11:00 a.m. - UTR Match play (singles & doubles) & college style fitness
11:00-12:00 p.m. – Lunch/Rest
12:00-1:00 p.m. - College coach presentations
1:00-5:00 p.m. – UTR Match play (singles & doubles) & college style fitness
5:00-6:15 p.m. – Presentations for Parents and campers by Founder Tarek Merchant and Host Coach David Geatz (UPENN), followed by College coaches Q&A session
6:15 p.m. - Commuters get picked up
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Dinner for Residents.
7:30-10:00 p.m. - Evening activities for resident campers
10:15 p.m. – Lights out
Sunday June 17 - Camp Day 3
7:30-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast for residents
8:00-8:15 a.m. - Commuters Check in at Penn Indoor Tennis Courts
8:30-12:00 p.m. – College Style drills and team match play
12:00-1:15 p.m. - Lunch/Rest
1:15-2:15 p.m. - one point tournament and bumper games
2:15-2:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremony; Camp concludes for 3 day campers
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Continued schedule for 5 day campers
3:00-3:30 p.m. - On court for “Team Ball Game”
3:30-5:30 p.m. - College Style team match play (singles & doubles)
5:30 p.m. - Commuters get picked up
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Dinner for resident camper
7:00-10:00 p.m. - ​Evening Activities
10:15 p.m. – Lights out
Monday June 25 - Camp Day 4
8:00-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast for residents
8:30-8:45 a.m. - Commuters Check in at Penn Indoor Tennis Courts
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Campus tour with Admissions
10:15-11:00 a.m. - coaches presentations
11:00-1:30 p.m. - College style singles and doubles drills
1:45-2:45 p.m. - Lunch/Rest at cafeteria
3:00-5:30 p.m. - Team Tennis Matchplay (singles and doubles)
5:30 p.m. - Commuters get picked up
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Dinner for resident campers
7:00-10:00 p.m. - Evening Activities
10:15 p.m. – Lights out
Tuesday June 26 - Camp Day 5
8:00-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast for residents
8:40-8:45 a.m. - Commuters check in at outdoor tennis center
9:00-11:30 a.m. - College Style Training and Yoga session
11:30-1:15 p.m. - Team Tennis Matchplay (singles and doubles)
1:15-1:30pm - Camp Concludes - Closing Ceremony at courts
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*schedule is subject to change in case of inclement weather