Summer tennis camps can be a great opportunity for young tennis players to improve their skills, meet new friends, and have fun in a supportive and engaging environment. However, not all summer camps are created equal. In this blog, Chris Lewit provides his insight into high-performance summer tennis camps and guides parents on how to make the best choice for their players.
One of the most common scams that Chris warns against is the classic bait-and-switch summer camp scam. This is when a camp advertises a high-performance program with top coaches, but when you arrive, you find that your child is going to be coached by a less experienced or qualified coach. To avoid this scam, Chris advises parents to ask detailed questions about the coaches who will be working with their children and to request references and testimonials from past participants.
Another important factor to consider when choosing a summer camp is the quality of the fitness training program. Chris notes that the fitness trainer can tell you a lot about the camp’s quality and priorities. A good fitness training program should be tailored to the individual needs of each player and should include exercises that are specifically designed to improve their tennis game.
However, Chris also notes that fitness training can get watered down in many summer camps. This is because some camps focus more on recreational activities and socializing than on high-performance training. To avoid this, Chris recommends looking for a camp that has a strong focus on tennis and that employs experienced coaches and fitness trainers who are dedicated to helping young players improve their skills.
When choosing a summer camp, parents should also consider the level of the coaches who will be working with their child. Chris notes that at many summer camps, the elite coaches only work with the top-ranked players, while less experienced coaches work with everyone else. However, Chris cautions that just because a camp has top players does not necessarily mean that it offers top-level training.
Another challenge of running a summer camp is that every player wants to play up. This means that players often want to be placed in groups with higher-level players, even if they are not yet ready for that level of play. To address this challenge, Chris recommends that parents be honest about their child’s skill level and work with the coaches to create a training plan that is tailored to their individual needs.
Finally, Chris notes that the summer camp financial model can also affect your choice. Some camps charge exorbitant fees for their programs, while others offer more affordable options. However, Chris cautions that parents should not choose a camp solely based on price. Instead, they should consider the overall quality of the program and the level of support and guidance that their child will receive.
In conclusion, summer tennis camps can be a great opportunity for young players to improve their skills and have fun. However, it’s important to do your research and choose a camp that offers high-quality training, experienced coaches and fitness trainers, and a supportive and engaging environment. By following Chris Lewit’s advice, parents can help their children make the most of their summer tennis camp experience.
KEYNOTES:
- The classic bait-and-switch summer camp scam
- Why the fitness trainer tells you a lot about a camp’s quality and priorities
- How fitness training gets watered down in most summer camps
- Why the elite coaches at a summer camp rarely work with your kid unless he or she is a top-ranked player
- Why top players at a camp don’t necessarily prove the camp offers top-level training
- The challenge of running a camp or academy when every player only wants to play UP!
- The key factor to consider when choosing a camp this summer during the pandemic. Watch out!
- The summer camp financial model and why it affects your choice
- And more!
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