Scott Colebourne, Director of Tennis
Scott Colebourne, a native of New Zealand has spent the past 10 years devoted to teaching tennis professionally at the highest level both in the USA and New Zealand. This includes time at Cliff Drysdale facilities in New York and Florida, as well as independent facilities. Prior to beginning teaching Scott was ranked as a Junior player in the Top 5 in New Zealand and then as an All American at Vincennes University, Indiana. Scotts teaching skills cover all areas of play from the youngest juniors through adult programs, with extensive experience in Junior and Adult Camps. In addition to this Scott is an active member of the USPTR and the USTA.
My child is an advanced player, is it worthwhile for them to attend camp?
All players regardless of skill have areas they can improve on; our aim is to provide them with the tools and opportunity to train hard while improving their game. The instructors all have significant playing and coaching experience ensuring your child will receive the best possible instruction. As a player's skills levels get higher we adapt the drills and match play to suit.
How do you decide on the groups the children are in?
For the instruction and match play portions of the day we divide the camp into small group according to ability and age. We are able to adjust these groups as often as we feel necessary. Each group works on similar aspects of the game but in a way that relates to the specific group and is best suited for their abilities. It is our intention to have the most evenly matched groups. If you or your child has a concern, please alert us so that we can help make the experience positive for all.
What should my child pack for tennis camp?
All your child needs is gym clothing, sneakers or tennis shoes, a racquet, and a bathing suit if they wish to swim. We also encourage children to bring sunscreen and wear a hat. If your child does not have a racquet then we do a limited number of spares that can be used.
Can my child take private lessons?
Private lessons can be scheduled at the end of the camp day. If an instructor is available then a private lesson may be scheduled during swimming time at the additional private lesson cost.
What if it rains?
We move indoors and adjust our schedule to fit as many as possible in the best possible environment. We have two indoor courts as well as the 15,000 sq ft recreation space for indoor tennis, basketball, soccer and floor hockey.
What happens if a camper breaks the rules?
We take our responsibility of ensuring a camper's safety very seriously; therefore our enforcement of rules and regulations is quite strict. Cliff Drysdale Tennis reserves the right to remove a child from camp and send them home without refund should their actions break the rules and/or endanger themselves, their peers, or our staff.
My daughters are still talking about how much they loved Cliff Drysdale Tennis camp in Stratton, VT. The pros and counselors were terrific! The kids played a lot of tennis and also enjoyed activities such as swimming, soccer and pizza parties. Our family enjoyed the adult tennis clinic as well as the tennis day camp this past summer, and will look into the sleepaway camp for next summer for the kids.—C.M., Sept. 2009
Scott and his team are incredible. We have young children, this was their first sports camp away from home (we were on vacation at Stratton). The team really worked well together, and got our kids focused upon the game of tennis. It was a great experience for all.—D.G., Sept. 2009
It is the best camp my 3 boys ever attended-- have a 9, 7, and 4 year old and I think it is amazing that the counselors were able to engage all of them to such an extent that they adored every day while learning a lot. They can’t wait for next summer! In all honesty, no weaknesses whatsoever-- I have never had an experience where every counselor was fabulous but these counselors really were-- every one!—J.S., Sept. 2009
I had 2 of my children in the tennis camp they were 5 and 6 and they both LOVED it. There were various ages and the director was able to organize the courts to ability of play well. It was an all round mixture of tennis games and just fun that I think any age would love. While the kids were in camp I enjoyed private lessons and clinics, which I enjoyed and will do again. Great work out and good instruction. —C.J, Sept. 2009
This was my daughters first year at a week long Tennis Camp. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Just the right mix of instruction, court time, fun and swimming. My only suggestion is to provide parents with an outline of what the children worked on at camp and suggestions for continued practice.—R.P, Oct. 2009
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