Nike Tennis Camp at Bradfield College

Course Description: Nike Tennis Camp at Bradfield College

COACHING

The unique coaching programme is designed and led by former international players and top professional coaches. Players can choose to focus entirely on developing their game on and off the pitch with the Total Tennis option or improve their English language skills alongside their tennis with the Tennis + English option. Camps include an action-packed schedule and a diverse mix of nationalities, ensuring young players are challenged on-court, maximise their learning and gain a valuable cultural experience.

Results

Players are assessed and grouped by ability. Each group’s programme is customised to maximise individual skill progression. Working on a maximum 1:6 ratio, coaches use demonstration, practice and detailed feedback to provide players with insight into their technique and how to improve.

Advanced players are challenged technically, tactically and physically while developing players learn to master grip, spin, movement, and consistency. Alongside short-set matches and challenges, fitness and conditioning drills are used to improve footwork, balance and speed.

Tennis+English Option - English Classes

Classes focus on sport, harnessing students’ passion for the subject to promote language learning in a fun and interactive environment. Using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) model of English, qualified teachers infuse language learning into lively and active classes where sports-based projects, discussions and activities take centre stage. Teachers guide students to improve their verbal communication skills while discussing legendary players, interviewing coaches, or writing and speaking their own match commentary. Learning is supported by English teachers living on-site and English is spoken at all times throughout the camp, creating an immersive learning environment

What's Included Tennis+English

• Up to 24 hrs a week of coaching, games & workshops

• 13-14 hrs English language lessons a week

• Pro Tennis Coaching

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Nike Tennis kit pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• English report to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff 

• An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

Total Tennis Option - Workshops

Players taking the Total Sport option follow a series of workshops based on the DREAMS values. They are introduced to a range of topics designed to give a broader view and better understanding of athletic performance, and what it takes to succeed on and off the court. They also follow a series of recovery exercises, such as yoga, helping players manage the workload of training twice a day.

Workshop examples:

• Nutrition - Why what you eat and drink matters

• Respect - Creating a culture of trust and respect

• Elite Performance - What it takes to perform at the highest level

• Resilience - How to bounce back from difficult situations

• Goal Setting - Taking active steps to achieve your desired outcome

What's Included Total Tennis

• Up to 24 hrs a week of coaching, games & workshops

• Up to 8 hours of basketball workshops

• Pro Tennis Coaching

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Nike Hockey kit pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

Venue - Bradfield College

Located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire countryside, near London, Bradfield College is an LTA-approved tennis centre and one of Britain’s finest private schools. Bradfield’s tennis development centre has 3 indoor competition standard acrylic hard courts, outdoor floodlit clay and hard courts. Bradfield College provides the perfect facilities and setting for players of all abilities to develop their game in a fun and engaging environment.

Facilities at Bradfield College

• 6 outdoor clay courts

• 6 outdoor hard courts

• 3 indoor Plexipave acrylic courts

• Players’ lounge with TV, table football and games consoles

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• On-site camp shop

Accommodation

Players stay in boarding houses on campus based on age group, with boys and girls in separate houses. All houses have a communal players’ lounge for relaxing during downtime. Some boarding houses have single bedrooms only. Where houses have shared bedrooms, we may be able to accommodate roomshare requests.

Catering

3 meals a day and an evening snack, including vegetarian options. Most dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.

EXCURSIONS

• London: Players experience the sights of England’s capital city including the famous ‘Big Ben’ and Buckingham Palace, rounding the day off with the chance to do some shopping.

• Theme Park: There's something to suit everyone at one of England's top theme parks. Adrenaline junkies can ride rollercoasters that go from 0-80mph in under two seconds while those who prefer to keep their feet near the ground can enjoy smaller rides and traditional fairground activities.

• Oxford Trip: Players experience the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner.

Extra Program Information

• Pocket Money Advice: Regarding pocket money, while everything is covered in the camp, players can bring around £50 - £200 in a UK-activated credit/debit card for optional snacks on-camp and souvenirs during trips. This will be kept in the camp bank, except for small amounts for on-site snacks. Bringing spending money is optional.

• 1:1 Pro Sessions: Led by an expert coach, this personalised one-on-one session allows young tennis players to focus on exactly what they want to improve, whether it’s serving, rally consistency, footwork, volleys, or overall match strategy. Coaches design customised drills and provide feedback to help players progress faster and gain confidence on the court. Each session uses professional level training methods to sharpen technique, build strength and precision, and give players the edge to elevate their game to the next level. A session costs £120.

• Extra nights: £285 not available at any venue before the first camp start date or after the final camp end date.

• Airport Transfer Service: Available for children arriving/departing at Heathrow or Gatwick during specified times. Must be booked in advance.

• Arrival: For flights arriving 08:00 - 16:00 on Monday. Staff meet children in arrivals hall. Supervised transfer to camp venue, with potential short wait for other arrivals.

• Departure: For flights departing 11:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Staff assist with airport check-in and coordinate with airline’s unaccompanied minor service if needed.

• £135.00 each way/£165 if with Unaccompanied Minor Service