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Since 1970 over 25,000 students have attended Ed's junior and adult tennis camps and clinics. Junior boarding camps are held at San Diego State's brand new 12-court facility. A weekend adult/family camp is held on the picturesque campus of University of San Diego. A junior day camp is held at Peninsula Tennis Club in Ocean Beach at Robb Field--the West Coast's Great Seaside Public Playground.
Ed's 39th Year of Summer Tennis Camps!                     
Selected one of Tennis Magazine's
Top-25 Adult Tennis Camps, 2006
2005-8 Camp Pics
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Ed Collins On court. Every day. Ed Collins is one of the West Coast's most respected tennis teachers. Since 1970 over 25,000 students have attended Ed's camps and clinics. Former Director of the Rancho Bernardo Tennis College...From '78-'96, Coach of University of San Diego's nationally-ranked men's tennis team...Four-time San Diego USPTA Coach-of-the-Year...2001 inductee into USD Athletic Hall of Fame...Ed's professional associates (may) include USD Coach Tom Hagedorn, Larry Willens, USPTA and Ed's longtime associate, and Duncan Depew, USPTR and PTC Pro. Camp counselors are intercollegiate players, who provide excellent models as students of the game. With a limited enrollment policy, the student-staff ratio is 4-1. More on Ed's teaching method.

Camp limited to 32 students! 

Weeklong Junior Camps
Resident camps are scheduled for July 6-11 and July 13-18 at San Diego State University. A day camp is held August 10-15 at University of San Diego, in association with USD Coach Tom Hagedorn (this is a combination of 3 full and 3 half-days). A half-day camp is scheduled for July 21-25 at Peninsula Tennis Club....Groups arranged to provide a comfortable learning and playing experience for all ages and levels, from beginners to high school to tournament players. Ed's camps combine theory, practice and play. Students have fun and learn. Includes technical training, meaningful drills, videotape and written analysis, round-robins and team tennis. Beach trip, intra-camp softball, movie night, pizza party and more!

2008 Camp Schedule and Enrollment Form
Additional Day Camp Info/Enrollment Form

CAMP FAQS
THE TEN MOST FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ED'S CAMP
 
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Resident camps are held on the campus of San Diego State. Students are housed across the street from SDSU's 12-court Aztec Tennis Center. Day camps are held at USD (in association with USD Coach Tom Hagedorn) and Peninsula Tennis Club. More day camp info and Application form.

Camp Testimonials and Photos, 1974-2005

Adult/Family MiniCamp 
Join other adult singles, couples and families for an extended weekend of tennis instruction and spirited play. Held on the picturesque campus of University of San Diego, in association with USD Coach Tom Hagedorn. All levels represented. Includes learning theory, drills, video tape analysis and supervised play. Optional after-tennis, off-campus outings organized. August1-3 (or 4). Camp begins Friday at 2:00 p.m. with 3 hours of instruction and play, and concludes on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.. Or stay another day--a 3-hour Monday morning session is offered for those desiring more tennis. Minicamp fact sheet

ECTA Year 'Round
USPTA private and group instruction at Peninsula Tennis Club, at Robb Field in Ocean Beach. Weekly clinics for juniors and adults (Mon and Weds afternoon for juniors, Sat morning for adults. Fri pm playday for jrs andadults. USTA and high school minicamps. Teacher and coaches workshops. Videotape lessons. Ball machine rental. Scholarship aid available.

Teachers/Coaches Workshop
Teaching fundamentals to individuals and groups. Improving performance in singles and doubles. Drills and games for all levels. Organizing practice. Competitive conditioning exercises and intra-team tournaments. $20 fee. Call 619-296-3436 for upcoming date/more info/application.

Tennis Journal
A Method of Teaching Tennis (overview of progression for teaching beginners/intermediates). You Can Teach Your Child Tennis (A step-by-step progression in how to teach and play with your child.) Laying the Groundwork (past writings on the subject of teaching beginners). Excerpts from Ed's Watch the Ball, Bend Your Knees! and Journal for Teachers and Coaches. Including: Effortless and Simple (the foundation of tennis is rhythm, relaxation and timing); From the Backcourt (How to attack without missing too much); Doubles Drills and Games; Start the Point with a Plan (serve tactics); On Laver, Confidence and Loving the Game (interview with Coach Larry Willens); Interview with Pancho Segura; Athletic/Tennis Training for Ages 4-7 (how to teach and play with your child). A Primer for Tennis Parents. Who Wins and Why (on the subject of competition); Would You Go So Far as to Practice (advice on how to); Stand Up, Take it Early (advice on returning serve).  A Tennis Test for novice players (Etiquette, rules, terminology, technique and tactics). Pay Attention (on the subjects of teaching concentration, shot devlopment, game playing and the like).


 

"Collins has a knack. 
He can teach through his writings.He inspires confidence in hisstudents, and by reading Watch the Ball,you'll be inspired too."

Dick Enberg CBS Sports


 
Info, testimonials, ordering Watch the Ball!
Excerpt of What Tennis Is!
A Method of Teaching Tennis

 
2008 ECTA Schedule

Junior Camps
July 6-11 at SDSU
July 13-18 at SDSU
August 10-15 at USD (day camp)
July 21-25 at PTC (day camp)

Adult/Family Minicamp
August 1-3 (or 4) at USD


 
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