THE STAFF
Randy Bloemendaal - Men's Tennis Coach, Indiana University
A 12-year head coaching veteran, Randy Bloemendaal is in his third season as IU's men's tennis coach. He's enjoyed great success in his first two seasons, compiling a combined 31-23 record while leading Indiana to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001 during his debut campaign. He followed that up a year ago by guiding IU to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, and his team is already off to a great start during the 2009-10 campaign. In the fall, freshman Josh MacTaggart won the Big Ten Singles Tournament, making him the first Hoosier to capture a Big Ten individual crown since 1977. Before arriving at IU in the fall of 2006 as an assistant coach, Bloemendaal served as the head men's and women's tennis coach at Charleston Southern University. In 2005, Bloemendaal led the sixth-seeded men's team to the Big South Championship match for the first time since 2002. Over his two seasons, the Buccaneer men went 22-23, including a 16-11 mark during the 2005 campaign. Prior to his hiring at Charleston Southern, Bloemendaal served as the head men's and women's coach at his alma mater, Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N. C. Bloemendaal was the head coach of both squads from 1995-2003. During his eight years with the Bobcats, the men's team amassed a 159-36 (.815) mark, while the women were 110-63 (.634).
Scott Linn - Men's Assistant Tennis Coach, Indiana University
Scott Linn is in his third year as an assistant men's tennis coach at Indiana University. Before coming to IU, Linn spent the previous eight years as a head men's tennis coach at both the Division II and NAIA levels. Linn most recently spent three years at Florida Southern, where he led the Moccasins to a 17-8 season and a trip to the NCAA Southeast Regional in 2007. Florida Southern finished the year ranked 15th in Division II, with sophomore Michael Knoedler finishing the season ranked third in the nation in singles. In 2006, the Moccasins produced a 14-12 record, reached the finals of the NCAA Southeast Regional, and finished ranked 13th in the final ITA Division II ranking. In his first season at FSC in 2005, he led the Moccasins to a 14-11 record, an NCAA regional runner-up finish and a final ITA Division II ranking of 14. In three years at Florida Southern, he led the team to a 45-30 record on the court and had three players named ITA All-Americans.
Chuck Kriese - Former Head Men's Tennis Coach, Clemson University
After compiling a 685-418 record in 33 years as the head coach at Clemson and leading the Tigers to 10 ACC Championships, Kriese left the college ranks in the spring of 2008 to tackle a new challenge. In April of 2008 Kriese was named the national tennis coach for Thailand. In his 30-plus years of coaching both nationally and internationally, Kriese has guided young people to great tennis careers and camp experiences. He has conducted clinics and seminars around the United States and the world. Hundreds of his former campers have received college tennis scholarships and several have continued on as professional players and coaching as well (Nine of his former players have reached the top 100 in the ATP world rankings). Kriese did his initial coaching apprenticeship under Australian Coaching Legend Harry Hopman. Kriese has lectured around the world about his teaching, motivation, leadership and coaching techniques. He has appeared on ESPN's instructional series "Play Your Best Tennis" and speaks regularly as a motivational speaker. He has authored five books and his book Coaching Tennis is considered one of the most comprehensive tennis and coaching books ever written.
Patric Hynes - Head Men's Tennis Coach, Presbyterian College
Patric Hynes is in his sixth season as head coach of the Presbyterian College men's tennis program. After helping build Presybterian into a Division II power, Hynes' program began to process of going Division I in 2008. Presbyterian is now a full-fledged Division I program and a member of the Big South Conference. In its final two seasons at the Division II level (2006, 2007), Hynes led Presbyterian to back-to-back undefeated conference seasons and championships. Hynes came to Presbyterian College from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. where he spent the previous season as head men's and women's tennis coach. In 2004, Hynes led the men's team to an 18-4 overall record and a second place finish in the Carolinas-Virginia Conference regular season while the women's team compiled a 17-4 mark and also finished second in the CVAC. Both Lees-McRae tennis teams also excelled in the classroom as they earned ITA Academic All-American honors.
THE PROGRAM
Sunday evening after dinner, all players will be evaluated by Coach Bloemendaal and placed into groups of similar ability. Groups will be rearranged if necessary as the week progresses. Biomechanically sound stroke production, correction of existing strokes, and proper footwork will be emphasized with all groups. Extensive drilling to sharpen all strokes and competitive matches will be used to improve each player. Stretching, conditioning, weight training, proper practice habits, and basic and advanced singles and doubles match strategy will also be covered on the court and in the classroom.
THE FACILITIES
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR COURTS
-- The camp will use the ten Indiana University Varsity Tennis Courts. In case of rain the camp will have use of the adjacent Indiana University Tennis Pavilion.HOUSING
-- Players will be housed in a sorority house located a short walk from the tennis complex. The house will provide the campers with a superior living environment to regular school dormitories. There will be more room, more privacy and better 24 hour supervision by the tennis staff. Meals are served three times a day.MEDICAL
-- A certified athletic trainer will be on call to care for minor injuries and attend to all athletic training needs. I.U. Health Center services will also be available to each camper on a fee for service basis. Parents must complete the consent form on the linked page with the application.SWIMMING
-- Indiana's Olympic size outdoor pool will be available and well supervised for recreational swimming.GENERAL INFORMATION
DATES
-- Session I - June 27-July 2, 2010. Camp is limited to 60 campers, ages 9-18. Camp begins with registration on Sunday afternoon and ends on Friday afternoon.REGISTRATION
-- All players will register at the house between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Central) on the Sunday afternoon.COST/TUITION
-- Cost for one week at the Hoosier Tennis Camp for Boys is $735/Resident and $625/Extended-Day. There is also a $495/Day rate available for local (Monroe County) area residents. The Resident fee includes room and board, use of campus pool, indoor court fees, a camp t-shirt and a pair of top quality Nike Tennis Shoes (an $80 value). The Extended-Day fee excludes the room and some meals. A $250 deposit is required with your application. You may register by calling 1-800-645-3226 or by clicking online here: Camp Application. Credit cards are accepted.LOCATION
-- The woodland campus of Indiana University at Bloomington situated in the picturesque rolling hills of southern Indiana, is the site for the Hoosier Tennis Camp for Boys. Located one hour south of Indianapolis, Bloomington is easily accessible by highway, air and bus.TRANSPORTATION
-- Transportation to and from the tennis camp is the responsibility of the parents. If given at least one week's notice the staff will pick up players at the bus depot or Bloomington Shuttle.SUPERVISION AND RULES
-- Parents may be assured that all players receive 24 hours a day supervision. We make every effort to provide a program where campers will have fun while learning. We reserve the right to send any camper home, without a refund, if he or she does not conduct themselves in a manner that will enhance proper and safe learning, good sportsmanship and a willingness to follow directions.THE DAILY SCHEDULE
| 7 a.m. | GOOD Morning footwork with Coach Linn |
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
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9 a.m.- Noon |
Morning Workout; stretching, lecture and drills |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch and rest period |
| 1:30-4 p.m. | Lectures, Match Play Tournament/Davis Cup Format |
| 4-5 p.m. | Voluntary extra help session/Pool Time |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7-9 p.m. | Evening activity: lectures, guest speakers, movies, bowling, billiards, miniature golf, camp dance, exhibitions, guest speakers |
| 10:30 p.m. | In Rooms |
| 11 p.m. | Lights out - QUIET |