USTA Florida to Host 4 Diversity Camps in 2016, Registration Now Open

USTA Florida will host four Development Camps for Diverse Backgrounds in 2016 in different areas of the state, for junior tennis players age 12-18 who are currently participating in USTA tournaments, are looking to improve their game, learn about college scholarship opportunities and the latest in sports science and physical training.

“This will be the second year we are hosting more than one diversity camp to give more players around the state the opportunity to participate in this great learning experience,” says USTA Florida Player Development Coordinator Andy Gladstone. “The more players we can impact through the camps, the better it is for our sport and for the participants to improve in areas such as match play, strategy, and learning the amazing experiences they can have as college players.”

Pros and college stand-outs that have attended USTA Florida Diversity Camps in the past include Sloane Stephens, Victoria Duval, Sachia Vickery, and former University of Florida star Sekou Bangoura.

The cost for the one-day camp is $50. The fee includes drills, match play, a camp t-shirt, classroom improvement sessions for parents and players, and lunch.

2016 Diversity Camps:

June 18 — University of Florida
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; To register or for more info click here.
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=186430

Oct. 8 — Orlando
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; To register or for more info click here.
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=187621

Oct. 29 — Coral Gables
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; To register or for more info click here.
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=186438

Nov. 12 — Ft. Myers
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; To register or for more info click here.
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=186431

For more information visit www.USTAFlorida.com/events, or for additional inquiries contact Andy Gladstone at Gladstone@ustaflorida.com.