The Summer Camp Program at the
Chatham Club runs from early
June through late August.
For the younger players(7-12),
levels beginner-intermediate camps run from 9:00-1:00
Monday-Friday
For the older players(12-18), levels intermediate-elite camps
run from 12:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Here are some comments from peers, parents and former students
Program testimonials.
Objective:
Each camp will provide an
environment where players of all
ages and skill levels can
improve their level of play. We
guarantee each participant will
leave camp with a personal
training program of drills and
exercises that will, even after
camp, help catapult their game
to new levels.
Learning how to continuously
reach new plateaus, and enjoying
the process is an important part
of summer camp.
The philosophy is simple:
We offer an exciting positive
setting for hard work while
making the focused learning and
practice enjoyable. Under these
conditions improvement is
unavoidable.
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The
Facilities:
Experienced softball teaching staff
The latest in fitness and training
equipment
Camcorder & Private Viewing room
with large screen TV
New Ball machine
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- 5 Squash Courts
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On site sports nutritionist, physical
therapist, and trainers
- Housing available
- 40 miles from New York City/25 min.
from Newark Airport
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Beginner-Intermediate players focus:
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All the basic skills
necessary to become an elite
player:
Forehand/backhand ground strokes
Forehand/backhand volley
Serve/Return
Shots:
Drive/Crosscourt/Drop/lob/boast
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- Footwork
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Strategy
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Fitness &
Flexibility training
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Tournament preparation &
planning
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Goal setting
and training schedules
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Intermediate-Elite players focus:
- All the basic skills
necessary to the elite player:
Forehand/backhand ground
strokes
Forehand/backhand volley
Serve/Return
Shots:
Drive/Crosscourt/Drop/lob/boast -
Advanced Strategy
How to apply and relieve pressure
Defensive game
Offensive game
The Mental game
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- Advanced Shots
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Disguise and deception
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Advanced Footwork
Balance/efficiency/speed/endurance -
Fitness & Flexibility
training
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Advanced Goal
setting and seasonal planning
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Tournament
preparation/Tournament play
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Nutrition during
training/Nutrition during
tournaments
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Tournament
Days
Tournament days (Fridays) are an
integral part of summer camp.
The objective is to watch the junior athletes and
determine how they react in competitive tournament
matches.
Beginner-Intermediate players focus:
- All the basic tournament
skills: necessary to become an
elite tournament player
Understanding how to
enter, and play in a tournament
Understanding how a tournament
draw is read and created
Refereeing skills/Playing
in a refereed match
Competing
in a sportsmanlike, positive,
and constructive manner
Winning and losing gracefully
Learning from wins and loses
Intermediate-Elite players focus:
- Basic tournament skills for the Elite Player:
Competing
in a sportsmanlike, positive, and constructive
manner
Winning and losing gracefully
Learning from wins and loses -
Advanced tournament strategy
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Mental
preparation:
Minor/major events
Individual matches
Camp
Savings Programs:
- Camp is even more fun with friends!
If a friend signs up for a session of camp you can
receive 10% off your child's session.
Receive an extra 5% for each additional referred
friend.
- Multiple Camps
Receive 5% off for multiple weeks or siblings. 1st.
week, or sibling regular price
Additional weeks
or sibling are eligible for a single 5%
deduction.
- Host A Player
Receive $100 off your tuition by hosting an out
of state camper--Scholarship campers excluded
Offers may be combined
up to a maximum camp discount of 20%.
To be eligible referrals must be completely new to the
squash program.
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