Arizona State University Tennis Camp – Tempe, AZ (Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps)

Arizona State University Tennis Camp – Tempe, AZ (Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps) includes instruction in swing technique and fundamentals, strategy, point building, percentage tennis, and fitness and footwork drills. Camp days feature dynamic warm-up and stretching, practice and drilling sessions, tactical patterns, match strategy, point situations, competitive point scenarios, live ball point play, and both singles and doubles match play. The program also uses video tennis analysis and mental coaching as part of its instructional approach.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Full day option from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm and half day option from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, with sessions for 2026 coming soon

The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps state that learning is organized, fun is emphasized, and safety is prioritized. Campers are broken into small instructional groups of similar age and ability, and programs are tailored to the level of the players with a comprehensive instructional program and daily teaching progressions. Kids are grouped by skill, age, and experience, and groups may change during camp. The camp offers full day and half day options, uses a camp demo program with Wilson rackets, and includes a Wilson raffle and prizes for campers. The camp has an inclement weather plan that includes fitness and footwork drills, video tennis analysis, and mental coaching, and it does not offer swimming as an option. Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps provide junior players ages 5–18 with structured training led by NCAA coaches, with camps directed by college tennis coaches selected for their ability to communicate and relate to young players. The camps include traditional camps that emphasize stroke production and swing fundamentals, Elite Training Camps with more intense training and exposure to strategy and point building, and UTR Showcase camps that combine intensive instruction with UTR-rated match play opportunities. The camps are described as youth summer tennis camps with NCAA-level coaching, indoor and outdoor courts, and USTA team preparation, and are identified as preparation for middle school, high school, or USTA team tennis, or USTA leagues and tournaments, with options for all levels of young players and a curriculum that progresses through the week. Camp safety is stated as the number one priority, and safety is prioritized over tennis and activities when necessary.

Matt Hill is the Camp Director and the Head Men’s Tennis Coach at Arizona State University, and he has led the ASU men’s tennis team since 2016. In 2023, he led the Sun Devils to NCAA Regionals for the third time since 2019 and is an elected member of the Division I Men’s Operating Committee for the Southwest Region. Before ASU, he was head coach at the University of South Florida for four seasons, leading the team to three consecutive AAC championships and a No. 17 final ranking in his final season, and USF advanced to the NCAA Tournament for three straight seasons under his leadership. Prior to that, he coached at Mississippi State and Alabama, where teams improved their national rankings and reached NCAA Tournaments, including a round of 16 appearance with Alabama in 2007. Hill earned a business marketing degree with a specialization in professional tennis management from Ferris State University in 2005 and a master’s degree in human performance from Alabama in 2007. He is a member of the USTA High Performance Coaching Program, has coached the Zonals National Team for the Southern Section, and is a Level I USPTA Professional with a specialization in Competitive Player Development.

The Whiteman Tennis Center, where this camp is based, was originally dedicated on May 8, 1976, and serves as the home for Arizona State’s nationally ranked men’s and women’s tennis teams. The original complex featured eight fully lit asphalt-based courts with a seating capacity of 1,200.

Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps report an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 80 user reviews. Parent comments include reports that campers enjoyed the camp, coaching, and organization, with several parents noting that their children wanted to return for additional sessions. Some parents mention that their children were grouped with players of similar skill levels, that instructors were attentive and provided individual feedback, and that the camp focused on all aspects of tennis rather than unstructured play. One parent notes that their child enjoyed theme days and asked to be signed up for another week, and another parent mentions that staff made sure campers stayed hydrated and healthy in the Arizona summer heat. Multiple parents describe the camp as well organized, with engaging coaches and a mix of coaching, practice, and interactive activities.

Day campers are instructed to bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, sunscreen, a hat or visor, a water bottle, and signed medical and liability forms if not completed online during registration. Each camper must have a completed and signed medical form at check-in on the first day of camp, and a physical exam is not required.

Last updated January 10, 2026.