NEW FORMAT for 2024; Beginner and Advanced Camps

HTA is pleased to offer our community an enhanced level of tennis training. We have partnered with SOAR Tennis Academy to run our 2024 Spring, Summer and Fall tennis camps. SOAR was founded by Matt Swigart, a USPTA certified teaching pro and has been the University of Northwestern - St. Paul head men's and women's tennis coach since 2013 and has become UNW's all-time winningest coach. Matt and his coaching staff are excited to work with HTA and its members.

Hudson Tennis Association will be presenting two different options for all age levels this year. We will be offering beginner tennis camps and advanced tennis camps. To help you decide which level is right for your child please read the description at the beginning of each level section to choose the appropriate camp. As always, please feel to reach out to us with any questions.

BEGINNER

Limited Experience: Beginner youth tennis players typically have limited to no experience playing tennis competitively or formally. They may have just started learning the basic strokes and rules of the game.

Basic Skill Set: Beginner players may have never picked up a racket, or may possess a basic skill set, including being able to execute fundamental strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves, though with varying degrees of consistency and accuracy.

Overall, beginner youth tennis players are at the early stages of their tennis journey, focusing on building a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and understanding of the game.

ADVANCED

Extensive Experience: Intermediate or advanced youth tennis players have some experience playing competitively or formally. They have likely been playing tennis for more than one year and may have participated in tournaments or matches.

Advanced Skill Set: They possess an advanced skill set, demonstrating proficiency in a wide range of strokes including serves, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, and skilled net play. They can execute these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness.

Overall, advanced youth tennis players are characterized by their level of skill, experience, physical fitness, mental toughness, and dedication to the sport. They are committed to continual improvement and aspire to compete at a higher level of junior tennis.

2024 Spring Junior Pros BEGINNER Tennis Camp (ages 8 to 10) 

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy

In our Spring BEGINNER Session we will focus on the building blocks of tennis; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them learn and improve in tennis all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The SPRING camp will take place over a 5 week period on Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $225 and class size will be limited so make sure to sign up early

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2024 Spring Junior Pros ADVANCED Drills Tennis Camp (ages 8 to 10) 

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy

In our Spring ADVANCED Session we will focus on strengthining our  core tennis skills; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, skilled net play and serves. We will work towards executing these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them take their game to the next level all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The SPRING camp will take place over a 5 week period on Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6

Time :  7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cost is $337.50 and class size will be limited so make sure to sign up early

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HTA SUMMER CAMP Junior Pros (ages 8 to 10)

BEGINNER Tennis Camp

Powered by HTA volunteers

HTA is excited to offer a Junior Pro BEGINNER tennis camp the summer of 2024. The camp will run on Wednesdays from 6pm to 6:55 pm. This camp will be ran by HTA volunteers and not SOAR Tennis academy

The Junior Pro camp uses the USTA Net Generation Orange Ball program which covers Athletic and Tennis development.

Athletic: Covers tennis-specific movement, ABC's (agility, balance, coordination), speed, strength and advanced tossing/throwing/catching activities.

Tennis: Focuses on basic tennis strokes including forehand, backhand, volley and serve.

When: June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th; July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st.

Where: Hudson High School Tennis Courts

Time: 6:00pm to 6:55pm

Cost: $115.00

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SOAR CAMP #1 2024 Summer Junior Pros (ages 8 to 10)

ADVANCED Drills Tennis Camp

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy 

In our Summer ADVANCED Session we will focus on strengthening our core tennis skills; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, skilled net play and serves. We will work towards executing these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them take their game to the next level all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The Summer camp will take place over a 2 week period on Tuesday Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: June 11th, 13th, 18th & 20th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $180 and class size may be limited so make sure to sign up early

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SOAR CAMP #2 2024 Summer Junior Pros (ages 8 to 10)

ADVANCED Drills Tennis Camp

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy 

In our Summer ADVANCED Session we will focus on strengthening our core tennis skills; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, skilled net play and serves. We will work towards executing these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them take their game to the next level all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The Summer camp will take place over a 2 week period on Monday Wednesday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: July 8th, 10th, 15th & 17th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $180 and class size may be limited so make sure to sign up early

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SOAR CAMP #3 2024 Summer Junior Pros (ages 8-10)

Learn-to-Play Matches Tennis Camp

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In our Summer "Learn to Play Matches" Session we will focus on how to play and score singles and doubles matches, tiebreakers and doubles movements and rotations.

The Summer camp will take place over a 1 week period on Monday thru Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $180 and class size may be limited so make sure to sign up early

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SOAR CAMP #4 2024 Summer Junior Pros (ages 8 to 10)

ADVANCED Drills Tennis Camp

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy 

In our Summer ADVANCED Session we will focus on strengthening our core tennis skills; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, skilled net play and serves. We will work towards executing these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them take their game to the next level all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The Summer camp will take place over a 2 week period on Tuesday Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: July 30th, Aug 1st, 6th & 8th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $180 and class size may be limited so make sure to sign up early

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2024 Fall Junior Pros BEGINNER Tennis Camp (ages 8 to 10) 

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy

In our Fall BEGINNER Session we will focus on the building blocks of tennis; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them learn and improve in tennis all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The FALL camp will take place over a 5 week period on Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: Sep 19th, 26th; Oct 3rd, 10th & 17th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost is $225 and class size will be limited so make sure to sign up early

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2024 Fall Junior Pros ADVANCED Drills Tennis Camp (ages 8 to 10) 

Powered by SOAR Tennis Academy

In our Fall ADVANCED Session we will focus on strengthening our  core tennis skills; footwork, hand-eye coordination, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), effective volleys, skilled net play and serves. We will work towards executing these strokes with consistency, accuracy, and tactical awareness. Through hitting lots of tennis balls and fun games our goal will be to take each player and help them take their game to the next level all while having fun with their coaches and friends!

The FALL camp will take place over a 5 week period on Thursday evenings at the Hudson High School tennis courts.

Dates: Sep 19th, 26th; Oct 3rd, 10th & 17th

Time :  7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cost is $337.50 and class size will be limited so make sure to sign up early

Click Here to register