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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
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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).

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