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Here's what others have had to say about Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Stratton.
"Big thanks to Joe, Billy and Scott at Stratton for helping me prepare for our Sectional Championship. I attended the adult camp and had a few private lessons which were critical in keeping me sharp for sectionals. we won are are off to Nationals in Oct. thanks guys!"—H.F., Adv. Int., August 2010
"A huge thank you to Extraordinary Scott Colebourne and his excellent staff, Lefty Sam, Righty Sam, Joe Bob, Dan and Billy for the most wonderful week of tennis camp. We loved every moment! The instruction was first rate. Everything was so well organized and perfectly executed. I felt challenged and encouraged. I learned even more than I anticipated I would. All of the guys were warm and supportive and fun and funny and utterly professional. The only minus was having to leave when our vacation was over...There is absolutely no doubt that we will return next summer - but next time we will extend our stay longer. 
I have been spreading the word to all of my tennis pals back home, too. And my game has really improved since I've returned from camp - the ultimate testament to the success of the program. Thanks, Guys! We totally loved our tennis experience with you!!!"—E.S., Low Int., July 2010
"Fantastic camp. Walked away with an improved swing and fun memories. Highly recommended."—K.E., Adv., July 2010
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"Great venue. Excellent "Kiwi" staff and instruction. Very intensive drills skills and strategies clinics and competitions. Lots of "team building" . Chalk talk with Cliff Drysdale himself! They had us the minute we walked in...it was fabulous! Unforgettable! Do it!"—C.F., Adv. Int., July 2010
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"I recommend Stratton without hesitation. I just returned from five days there. The coaches have their acts together. They are knowledgable, experienced guys who know how to tailor their comments to the players. They enjoy themselves and keep things moving but still fun.
It was good for me. I had been to Saddlebrook, which was way too intense a bottcamp for 50+ year olds who just want to stay healthy and learn a few things. I came away from Stratton with a few good ideas for things to work on and my body still intact. Cliff Drysdale was there on the weekend. He was charming and delightful and a wonderful story teller. he got to know all of the players personally and encouraged them with tennis tips and humor. The mountain setting is very attractive, the facilites very nice, and there are indoor courts if it rains. I enjoyed an incredibly cheap condo, with pool and hot tub, and ate very well in nearby Manchester."—A.G., Adv. Int., July 2010
"Tennis:
Fantastic facilities, beautiful backdrop, and some of the best tennis instruction I've had. Scott Colebourne was fantastic, as both the director for the program and as a couch. My friend and I signed up for a 3-day camp and wanted more of a "bootcamp" style session. Scott helped us customize our program that fit what we were looking for and suitable for our level (4.0/4.5). We also added additional private lessons to further customize the program. Scott made the process very easy, both before we arrived and while we were there.
Scott and Same were our instructors during the camp. Both of them are not only superb tennis players, but also superb instructors giving real guidance. I've had many tennis instructors in the past who were more focused on practicing for themselves or were just content feeding balls and not providing real direction. Scott helped me break down my strokes (even reconstructed my serve) and focused on identifying the key issues (sometimes they were just minor tweaks) that made the difference. From a tennis perspective, I could not have asked for anything more and exceeded my expectations.
As a junior, I've spent time at other "bootcamps" and this was equally intense and helpful (although more appropriate for an adult 15+ years beyond my junior years).
During my decision process before signing up for Stratton, I also considered and evaluated camps including: Saddlebrook (but decided against it because of weather), Topnotch Tennis Academy, NIKE Amherst, and Total Tennis. For the best combination of good tennis instruction, >4 hours a day of tennis, flexibility to eat a restaurants and on my own time (rather than cafeteria or dormatory style), reasonable accommodation (rather than dorm room), my friend and I decided on Stratton. Definitely no regrets and would sign up again without hesistation.
Accommodation: We stayed at the Inn at Stratton Mountain and booked their "deluxe" room. Definitely minimize your expectations as this is comparable to a 2-star Days Inn/Motel 6. It was, however, clean and servicable and quite close to the tennis center. Service was fine (although we didn't ask for much) and no complaints otherwise.
Sports Center: Fantastic service, good pro shop, and a great fitness center (weights & cardio).
Others: We ate most of our meals at the Country Club (~5 mins drive from tennis courts) and also in their "village" area. Selection was not abundant because of summer hours but it was more than sufficient. Good food, prices, and service. Again, due to the summer hours, there wasn't much of a nightlife or bar scene but it was not an issue for us. Lastly, there appears to be a lot of outdoor activities to do aside from tennis and golf but were were too tired/sore to actually do much else.
Overall, great experience and exceeded all my expectations. Would definitely go back."—R.L., Adv., June 2010
"Fun, low pressure atmosphere - great programs..."—D.B., Low Int., June 2010
"Participated in 4 hours of instruction over two days"—B.C., Adv., June 2010
"Scott and Billy were wonderful teachers. I learned a great deal from both of them. They were each able to pinpoint major flaws in my technique and give me concrete strategies for working on them. The drills they ran us through were demanding and rewarding. I was very impressed with their knowledge and encouraging attitude. I'm returning home with a lot more confidence. Go to Stratton and work with these 2 -- Scott and Billy are amazing!! They'll work you hard and you'll be grateful!!!"—J.H., Int., May 2010
"The instructors were very courteous and knowledgeable.
We had a full day and a half of instruction that seemed to fly by with lots of fun and challenging drills and games. I would highly recommend the Cliff Drysdale Tennis in Stratton."—D.C., Int., May 2010
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Multi-day instruction packages quoted below include unlimited court time, complimentary day passes to the Stratton Sports Center, and 20% discounts on pro shop apparel and massages.
Weekends, May-Sept. 2010
Instruction Only: $250
Midweek: June 14-Sept. 24, 2010
Instruction Only: 2-day, $160; 3-day: $200; 5-day: $325