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Here's what others have had to say about Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp.

• ""—J.P., Adv., October 2010

• "Tennis is just a game and sport. What made this tennis camp signifcant for our son the values articulated and taught through the guidance and leadership and mission of Rod Schroeder and his staff. Our son had fun while learning technique and strategy, while learning sportmanship, persistance, keeping agreements, relationship building, planning,and more.
  With pluses like their dorms are right on Lake Michigan, they went to Big League Brewers games and all the fun with fellow campers. Our son is looking forward to next year which is part of the planning habit we want to see !"—M.S., Int., August 2010

• "The experiences I have had at this camp were very good. Rod Schroeder is truly a great person, and very knowledgeable about the sport of tennis. Rod and all of the teaching staff work with each individual to accommodate his/her tennis needs, and they do a very good job of giving each camper advice and training that will help their specific game. My tennis has improved in my days at Schroeder's, and I am sure this holds true for others as well.
  The camp teaches not only tennis and fitness skills, but also mental toughness and competition skills. Rod always makes his lectures extremely funny, and often uses creative examples to demonstrate the concepts he is trying to teach. He discusses why Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Brett Favre, Roger Federer, and other professional athletes are good at what they do, and what junior tennis players can learn from them.
  Both the tennis and non- tennis related activities at this camp are a lot of fun. The drills in the morning are intense, but are worthwhile and very beneficial to the campers' tennis games. The afternoons of the first week are filled with challenge matches, as everyone in the camp tries to move up a ladder within their respective playing level. There is camp tournament on the middle weekend.
  The second week of a session focuses on team work, and all of the matches are part of team competition tournaments. This makes the competitive tennis at the camp a truly enjoyable experience. Off the court, there are enjoyable things to do as well. The baseball game trip to see the Brewers at Miller Park is something great. Rod always gets fantastic seats for the campers, and he always takes campers to games where the Brewers are playing a good team. There are also optional mini-golf and shopping mall trips for campers who have a desire to do these activities. The team competition bowling tournament is also a big hit.
  The off court activities at Schroeder's, combined with the excellent quality of tennis, make for a great camp experience. The facilities are acceptable. Schroeder's is on the campus of Carthage College, which is in Kenosh, Wisconsin. The Smeds tennis center is beautiful, and it has been redone within the past ten years. It is the main location, and it has 10 courts. Schroeder and his teaching staff also have access to 14 courts at two local high schools, both of which are close to the camp. These courts are also in good condition.
  The lodging is okay. Campers stay in the dorms in the Tarble Hall at Carthage College. They are typical college dorms...they are not great, but are acceptable. The dorms are usually pretty clean, and have a bed, desk, chair, closet, and dresser for each occupant. There are two campers in each dorm unless a single or triple is requested. There are two bathrooms on each floor, with 4 showers, 4 sinks, and 4 toilets in a bathroom. The bathrooms are average and not terribly gross.
  As for the food, the cafeteria is average but there are other options. Campers eat in the college cafeteria, which has a few different options. The breakfast food is good, and there are many choices to pick from. The food is very average at lunch and dinner, though. There are always hamburgers, french fries, and cheeseburgers, and there is always pizza. Beyond that, the food varies and sometimes the healthy options are limited. There is usually a salad bar of some sort, which is halfway decent. There is an ice cream machine and assorted desserts.
  If the cafeteria limited healthy options or the food is unappetizing on a particular day, campers can buy food at the Einstein Bros. Bagels, which is across from the dorm building. They sell bagels, sandwiches, soups, and lots of other good food. They also have a smoothie place next door. The food at Einstein's is extremely good, and the only bad thing about it is that it is not included in the camp fee. A typical lunch there will cost you about $5 if you order a bagel with cream cheese and a smoothie. There is also a campus bookstore where you can buy food. It is the best place to buy Gatorade and sports beverages. The camp sells Gatorade to campers, but it is much cheaper if bought from the bookstore. The bookstore also sells chips, pretzels, and snack food. The prices are good, and the assortment of candy and snacks is unsurpassed. Overall, the dining and snack options at Schroeder's are pretty good.
  Everything about this camp is enjoyable. The tennis is great, the other campers are nice, the food is good, and it is a lot of fun. The campers are grouped in the dorms by age, so there will be other people of the same age that campers can hang out with. This camp is great if you want a fun tennis experience and want to improve. I have found that this camp is extremely helpful with preparing players for high school tryouts, especially if you go the third session. All in all, this is a great camp and I have gone back there for many years, bringing more and more friends each time I return."—A.P., Adv., July 2008

• "My 13 year old son attended this camp summer 06 and loved every minute of it. We are definitely planning to go back next summer, for 2 sessions!"—M.B., Adv., September 2006

Rate Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp (Juniors)

Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Rod Schroeder played No. 1 singles and doubles for the University of Illinois and was named to the All Big Ten team. In 1979, he established his own Rod Schroeder Tennis Academy (RSTA) in metropolitan Chicago. His summer camp program at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, employs the same teaching methods used at his academy: a "Stop ‘n Go" system that simultaneously focuses on technique and strategy by concentrating on both how to hit the ball and where.
The program also works on how to be a better competitor and incorporates three tournaments into each two-week session. Those are supplemented by daily talks and demonstrations about competition, pressure, and mental toughness. He and his staff also teach proper court manners and good sportsmanship.
Boys and girls ages 9 to 18 are welcome and stay in modern rooms in lakeside residence halls and eat all their meals in a cafeteria that offers food-court style options and views of Lake Michigan. Beyond tennis, there are lounges with pool tables, table tennis, card games, and video games and the program includes swimming and organized softball, basketball, volleyball and soccer games each evening.

Season: June 17-Aug. 5, 2012

Ages: 9-18

Rates and Reservations

There are one-week camps for those ages 9 to 12 and two-week camps for those ages 9 to 18. In addition, there is a final week for 9 to 18 year olds that has an optional high school module and is discounted for those who've attended a previous 2-week session.

For Information and Reservations:

Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp
c/o NIKE Sports Camps, Inc.
750 Lindaro Street, Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901

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