25 years of amusing camp letters, history, photos, etc.
| "Your camps are always are well
organized with good content and excellent instructors. This year
it was exceptional. I particularly appreciate your hiring the college
students because even they reduce the pace, the rhythm of hitting with
them is an absolute pleasure. Thanks again for offering the camps. They
are a treat. (Thank Lisa for assigning me Mike as a
partner.)" ––John Gordon,
Phoenix (2014) "A note to say that both Barbara and i enjoyed the camp and i was particularly glad to find myself able to play that much, remain eager to learn and find more of the pleasure that the dance of tennis has always given me... competing and winning still matter to me... and i have never been much of a fan of losing... hard for me to blow it off readily...just don't like it much...getting better at accepting it...." ––Walt Watman, Emeryville, CA (2014) "Thank you Ed! It was a great, fun experience and I benefited a lot from it! I will DEFINITELY be there next year!" ––Saludos, Gloria Larios, San Diego (2014) "Very cute! Thanks! All the best to JP and his wife! I enjoyed the camp very much - and have noticed results already (when I actually do what was suggested (-:) I also did meet some very nice people; your instructors were all knowledgeable, fun and kind and I'm hoping to return - if life cooperates! By the way, I brought my rock to school and have already had some admirers of it. Take care." ––Kim Lurie, Tucson, AZ (2014) "My fingers are the only part of my body that isn’t hurting today (ha ha!) so I thought I’d type you a quick notw just letting you know how much I enjoyed the tennis camp. It was educational and valuable on many levels. I truly learned a lot about the game/technique of tennis itself, as well as competing and group dynamics in such an accelerated and intense forum as this. Everyone I encountered was positive, supportive and kind. I m grateful to all of your team, and fellow students for sharing their love of the game with me." ––Terri VandePol, San Diego (2014) "Tennis camp is always the hightlight of the summer Thank you for also always taking my side against my brother; not only is he always clearly wrong, but now that he’s so tall he really has to be put in his place." ––Abby Vickers, LJ (2014)  "Thank you very much for including Nick in your camp. We watched the video presentation and I told Nick afterwards, Please never stop playing. What a great sport! What a great bunch of people! What a fun video!" ––Monika Lemp, San Diego (2013) "Thanks again for a wonderful camp. I loved every minute. You have it so well thought out, organized and executed. You have plenty of fun activities built in around a lot of very fundamental instruction. You will be pleased to know that when I was warming up for my regular doubles game on Monday, the other guys were saying look at Jeep's strokes. He must be getting some really great instruction. I appreciated their technical suggestions and enjoyed their spirited participation." ––Jeep Rice, Coronado (2013) |
 "We know you and your team are the best and the camps have helped our girls not only to get better at the sport, but also to be good team players, and experience tennis as a fun activity that can last a lifetime." ––Judy Fisher, San Diego (2012) "I know you enjoy it, but I know how much work it is and you need to know that it is quite a gift to the community. It is also so impressive the way your older students pick up on your attitude and teaching method and they provide great examples as counselors. Thank you again and Riley is excited to come next week!" ––Lori Bastien Vickers, La Jolla (2013) "Wanted to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed the tennis camp this past weekend. It was the perfect mixture of lessons, drills and play time. The pace was just right too. I don’t think I felt bored or restless once throughout the weekend. I look forward to attending another camp next year." ––Mark Hall, Santee, CA (2012) "Thanks Ed, to you, Brett, Lisa and the rest of the staff for a terrific, memorable weekend that put a few more pieces in the puzzle re my tennis part of my life. Skill development was what I came for; I'd forgotten how important the sense of humor that's (intentional or not) an integral part of the experience." ––Rhonda Gates, AZ (2013) "Thank you so much I really appreciate it because this was a great experience for me and I think I got a lot out of it. I know Ed really helped me with my serve and now it is in more often than not. Also I am now a lot better at placing my shots when I am playing. This was one of the best camps I have ever been to." ––Chad Keeley, San Diego (2013) "Thanks for the great experience you gave my son, Cole Urcelay. He learned a lot about the game but also has a great memory that will last a lifetime." ––Mike Urcelay, Encinitas/Solana Beach (2013) "This was my first resident camp and I loved it. Thank you for all the instruction and help you gave to me to help my game. The day after camp finished I had a national tournament up in Irvine where I was one of the 9 seeds. I ended up winning the tournament and, in the semifinals beat the number 9 in the nation who was also the number 1 seed." ––Ryan Seggerman (Coronado, CA (2013) "Thank you so much for the great experience. As always I had a ton of fun at your camp and can’t wait until next year." ––Grayson Guo, San Diego (2012) "I want to thank you for the opportunity to improve my tennis game, to meet new friends, and to experience dorm life on a college campus. I had a great time at your camp. Till next year!" ––Tai Guo, San Diego (2012) "It has been a highlight of their summers for so many years. Every year I marvel at the amazing contribution you have made to all of us and we thank you so much for continuing the camps. Also, you have set such a great example for this generation of providing old fashioned fun for these modern kids who normally don't have much time away from their phones and computers! They love hanging out and just being with friends." ––Lori Bastien Vickers, La Jolla (2013) |
| "As I look back over
the
summer season I want to thank you for making the SanDiego trip so
special for me and the kids. They all enjoyed the camp, learned a lot
and are determined to come back
again..."
––Terry Ward, Tennis Director,
Frontenac
Tennis Club, St. Louis ('08) "Fernanda had a great time at your camp. You and your staff made her feel like a true "Double Untouchable." -––Alejandro Ramos, Chula Vista ('08) "For over 30 years I have taken groups to Ed's camp and it has always proven to be a rewarding experiene in so many ways. Their tennis improves, they learn to give and take, they are forced to concentrate and focus on things they don't like to do, they experience the college dorm life and they make new friends." ––Terry Ward, St. Louis ('06) "I gained so much from your lessons and wisdom about the sport. It was a very fun experience, and perhaps the highlight of my summer." ––Chris Cubbison, Del Mar ('07) "My boys had a great experience. They both had fun and learned some new skills. I especially enjoyed (and found very humorous) the team awards that were given out at the end." ––Joanie Wilknson, San Diego ('09) "You and your staff are always so grat to be around. They are enthusiastic, personable VERY talentd and patient. I have received more compliments about this year's camp and I really appreciate your efforts..." ––Mitch Martens, LA ('07) "Good stuff, picked up lots of little things. Hope to return someday, loved the college setting..." ––Craig Johnson, Kodiak, Alaska ('07) "Charlie is loving the camp and is playing just continues to improve. Thanks for making it a fun and supportive tennis experience for so many kids. So many programs are just mills with no personal touch or are intense "win at any cost" programs..." ––Sue Frishberg, Del Mar ('07) "The entire family enjoyed the video...Thanks so much for your dynamic coaching--you make it so much fun for the kids... ––Patricia and Jim Reily, San Diego ('07) |
  "I really appreciated the quality, depth, and individual focus you and your staff showed us throught the weekend. It's really amazing how much was pakced into so short a time fram. Really top flight instructioa nd people." ––Lou Schreier, NCal ('05) "Throughout the week I leaned lessons pertaining to responsibility, committemnt and perserverance." ––Brett Pearce, San Diego ('07) |
| "I wanted to let you
know
that I enjoyed every minute of the
camp and learned so much. I truly believe that I can use this knowldge
for the rest of my life. Tennis is my joy in life and this week was
certainly joy filled. ––Jesse
Hanchett, Vista, CA ('06) "I have now attened your weekend mini camp for several years. It is a credit to you and your staff that you have so many repeat offenders...err...attenders...." ––Norman Ytterdal, Ocean Beach ('04) "The rotations helped a lot with my tennis game. The video of us playing helped me see what I looked like. The tournament at the end of the week made camp more enjoyable. The activities we did after tennis were fun. The dorm and the food was good. They were nice and weren't too gross or anything.." ––John Mears, Igo, CA ('04) "Just wanted to let you know that, once again, I enjoyed your camp: the tennis instruction, the people, the venue, the humor--allof it..." ––Lynne Calkins, Del Mar ('04) |
 "The may poinsts of
instruction that you taught me during my firs
experience 3 years ago became even more clear this time around. You
have gathered a great group of young people together to assist in
making your tennis instruction so successful, and I applaud you."
––Duane
Whitfield, AZ ('04)
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