Yellow Ball Tennis Camp at
Cleveland State University

There's Nothing Like Tennis

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There’s Nothing Like Tennis!

The primary goal of Yellow Ball Tennis Camps is to create such a memorable experience that players want to keep coming back year after year! We’re proud to launch Yellow Ball Tennis Camp at Cleveland State University for the first time in 2009, after 9 years of successful tennis camps at other locations in Ohio.

Our tennis camps attract all kinds of campers; from beginners to nationally ranked players, boys and girls, and ages 8 to 18. Because each player is unique, we’ve created a program that adapts to the needs of each individual. Each camper submits a Player Profile prior to arrival. This profile provides us with everything we need to know to maximize that player’s camp experience, including their general skill level and the specific goals the player is working toward.

For beginning players, our instruction will provide them with all the basic fundamentals. By the time each child leaves our camp, they’ll be able to play a match and keep score. It’s simply astounding to see how quickly novice players take to the sport after a week at Yellow Ball Tennis Camp!

With more advanced tournament players who are seeking improvement on the finer points of tennis, we can provide much more sophisticated coaching. Parents are invited to submit the name of the primary Tennis Professional who is working with their child. By working in collaboration with the child’s primary coach, we’re able to achieve significantly greater improvement throughout the week. We find it also helps to reinforce the instruction that the player is focusing on with their own coach. Even highly skilled players find they achieve impressive results from a concentrated week at our tennis camp.

At Yellow Ball Tennis Camps, we believe competition should be fun at all levels. To reinforce that, we’ve created the “2on2” Challenge. This exciting daily event focuses on improving both singles and doubles match play, while also emphasizing teamwork. For more information on this program, check out the “2on2” Challenge page.

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2121 Euclid Avenue • Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 • United States
www.csuohio.edu
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Team: Cleveland State Vikings

Cleveland State is a metropolitan university that provides a rich environment for engaged learning in an exciting and dynamic location. The campus consists of 85 acres — the largest footprint in downtown Cleveland — with 40 buildings used for teaching, research, housing, administration, and recreation. “Building Blocks for the Future,” the University’s $200-plus million campus master plan, is changing the face of both campus and downtown Cleveland while creating a vibrant living and learning community in the heart of the city.

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CSU Men's and Women's Tennis Head Coach: Brian Etzkin
Entering his seventh season as Cleveland State men's and women's tennis coach, Brian Etzkin has the best chance he has ever had to lead his teams to concurrent Horizon League championships since taking over the programs in 2002. With his extensive knowledge and passion for the game, Etzkin has successfully rebuilt Cleveland State tennis from the ground up, and is now producing confident and consistent teams.  
View complete profile.

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Sunday, July 12 through Friday, July 17, 2009

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Cleveland State University: Coach Brian M. Etzkin
Office - 216-687-4811 or Cell - 216-310-4152
Yellow Ball Tennis Camp: Mary Herrick - 216-316-9501

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Online Registration: Players are invited to enroll online on our secure site. All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. If for some reason you are unable to attend, 10% of your registration will be deducted to cover the administration fees. No refunds are available once camp has started. When registering online, a receipt number is provided. This number allows immediate access to each camper’s Player Packet via the Yellow Ball Tennis Camp website.

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Overnight Camp: $675
Second Child Discount: $650
Camp fee includes: Housing, meals, instruction, activities, Yellow Ball Tennis Camp t-shirt, prizes, awards and special guest presentations.  

All-Day Camp: $350 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Second Child Discount: $325
Camp Fee Includes: Instruction, lunch, Yellow Ball Tennis Camp t-shirt, prizes, awards and special guest presentations.

Half-Day Camp: $150 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Second Child Discount: $125
Camp Fee Includes: Instruction, Yellow Ball Tennis Camp t-shirt, prizes and special guest presentations.

Ages: 8 - 18 • Boys and Girls

Facilities: Cleveland State University’s Malaga Tennis Center is comprised of 6 hard surface outdoor courts.

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Sunday
1:00 – 3:00 Player Registration
3:00 – 3:30 Short Player Meeting
3:30 – 5:30 Tennis Social
5:30 – 7:00 Dinner and Free Time
7:00 – 8:30 Serving Session & Games
8:30 – 10:00 Showers, Player Meeting
10:00 – 10:30 Lights Out!

Monday – Thursday / with fun variations
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 Tennis Session – Instruction and Games
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch and Free Time
2:00 – 5:00 Tennis – Match Play “2on2” Challenge
5:00 – 7:00 Dinner and Free Time
7:00 – 10:00 Activity
10:00 – 11:00 Lights Out!

Friday
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 “2on2” Challenge Playoffs
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch and Prepare for departure
2:00 – 3:00 Tennis Games
3:00 – 4:00 Shower
4:00 – 4:30 Graduation and Awards
4:30 Departure

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A Player Packet can be accessed online by visiting the Player Packet section of the website.  Make sure you have your receipt number and the camper’s last name handy.

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Our Pro Shop has become a big hit with campers and parents alike. Due to increased sales and the rapid expansion of our tennis camps across Ohio, we are now selling Yellow Ball clothing and gear exclusively online. Our sponsor, Wilson Racquet Sports will also offer special Camp Packages via our website. For more information visit the Yellow Ball Tennis Camp Pro Shop.

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Each evening, campers participate in a variety of social activities. This is a great opportunity for campers to get to know one another, as well as our staff. These activities offer something for everyone, and may include Cleveland Indians Baseball Outing, trip to the beach, and other activities unique to Cleveland.

For college academic information, visit www.csuohio.edu.

For athletic program information, visit www.csuvikings.com.

For further information about Yellow Ball Tennis Camp at Cleveland State University, or any of our Ohio kids’ summer camps, please email us through the Contact Us form or call Mary Herrick at 216-316-9501.

*Photos provided courtesy of Cleveland State University’s website.

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