USC Elite Training Camp
University of Southern California, 1075 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
About
USC Elite Training Camp focuses on tennis through specific themes such as the groundstroke game, building points from the back, serve/return and the +1 ball, and the first four shots in a point. Campers take part in transitions and dictating play, controlling the court and point play, taking time away, using offensive shots to move forward in the court, taking the ball early, opening the court, and working on the transition game, point construction, decision-making, match play scenarios, live-ball drills, and competitive play. Each session includes warmup with jogging, stretching, and introductions, followed by instruction and drills around the clinic theme, a snack break, and then incorporating drills and instruction into point play and live ball.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Half-day camps from 9:00 am–12:30 pm, with check-in/drop-off from 8:45–9:00 am and check-out/pick-up at 12:30 pm; sessions offered on August 22, 2026; August 29, 2026; October 4, 2026; and November 14, 2026
• Price: Half Day – $175, with a $25 discount per session when registering the same camper for three or more sessions using code USCEliteThree
USC Elite Training Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp series hosted at the University of Southern California, with four unique day camps, each clinic built around a theme that connects to the others while also standing alone as a half-day session. These camps are for experienced tennis players in grades 5–12 and are open to any and all, with campers grouped by skill, age, and experience, and groups that may change during camp. The Elite Training Camps deliver high-intensity sessions for motivated juniors, combining advanced drills, strategy, and point construction, and this camp does not offer swimming as an option. Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, which include this camp, are hosted on premier college campuses nationwide, with college campuses providing the setting.
Camp Director Alison Swain is the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Southern California and previously led Williams College to 8 NCAA Division III team championships, including an undefeated 25-0 season in 2015. She posted an .889 winning percentage (224-28) over 10 seasons at Williams, went 48-2 in NCAA tournament play, and guided teams to NCAA runner-up in 2016 and third place in 2014, along with 5 conference championships. Her honors include being named the 2013 ITA National Division III Coach of the Year, 5-time conference Coach of the Year, and 2-time ITA Northeast Coach of the Year, and she served on the ITA board of directors through June 2018.
The camp states that camp safety is the number one priority and that safety will be prioritized over tennis and activities when necessary. Day campers are expected to bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, sunscreen, a hat or visor, a water bottle, and a signed medical form, and lunch is not included. Each camper must bring a completed and signed medical form to check-in on the first day, a physical exam is not required, and the camp, Wilson Sporting Goods, Premier Sports Camps, and its coaches and universities are not responsible for personal items brought to camp.
Parent feedback includes comments that the staff, program structure, and option to choose half day or full day have been appreciated, and one parent noted that their daughter enjoyed hitting with Coach Alison. Other parents reported that their children enjoyed friendly competition, games, instructors, and making friends from different age groups and parts of the country, and some mentioned that their children wanted to return for additional weeks. Parents also shared that their children found the camp instructive and fun, made friends through playing together, and that even a child who had only played tennis once enjoyed the camp.
Last updated June 15, 2026.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Half-day camps from 9:00 am–12:30 pm, with check-in/drop-off from 8:45–9:00 am and check-out/pick-up at 12:30 pm; sessions offered on August 22, 2026; August 29, 2026; October 4, 2026; and November 14, 2026
• Price: Half Day – $175, with a $25 discount per session when registering the same camper for three or more sessions using code USCEliteThree
USC Elite Training Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp series hosted at the University of Southern California, with four unique day camps, each clinic built around a theme that connects to the others while also standing alone as a half-day session. These camps are for experienced tennis players in grades 5–12 and are open to any and all, with campers grouped by skill, age, and experience, and groups that may change during camp. The Elite Training Camps deliver high-intensity sessions for motivated juniors, combining advanced drills, strategy, and point construction, and this camp does not offer swimming as an option. Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, which include this camp, are hosted on premier college campuses nationwide, with college campuses providing the setting.
Camp Director Alison Swain is the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Southern California and previously led Williams College to 8 NCAA Division III team championships, including an undefeated 25-0 season in 2015. She posted an .889 winning percentage (224-28) over 10 seasons at Williams, went 48-2 in NCAA tournament play, and guided teams to NCAA runner-up in 2016 and third place in 2014, along with 5 conference championships. Her honors include being named the 2013 ITA National Division III Coach of the Year, 5-time conference Coach of the Year, and 2-time ITA Northeast Coach of the Year, and she served on the ITA board of directors through June 2018.
The camp states that camp safety is the number one priority and that safety will be prioritized over tennis and activities when necessary. Day campers are expected to bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, sunscreen, a hat or visor, a water bottle, and a signed medical form, and lunch is not included. Each camper must bring a completed and signed medical form to check-in on the first day, a physical exam is not required, and the camp, Wilson Sporting Goods, Premier Sports Camps, and its coaches and universities are not responsible for personal items brought to camp.
Parent feedback includes comments that the staff, program structure, and option to choose half day or full day have been appreciated, and one parent noted that their daughter enjoyed hitting with Coach Alison. Other parents reported that their children enjoyed friendly competition, games, instructors, and making friends from different age groups and parts of the country, and some mentioned that their children wanted to return for additional weeks. Parents also shared that their children found the camp instructive and fun, made friends through playing together, and that even a child who had only played tennis once enjoyed the camp.
Last updated June 15, 2026.
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