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Hammel Tennis Camp 2000!

We love teaching tennis! It is exhilarating to see young players grow as people while learning and improving their games. Our camp has had twenty-eight years of success teaching tennis to juniors. Because of this experience and our comprehensive Longfellow IMPACT Tennis System, we can guarantee that one week in our camp will have a major positive impact on a player's tennis game. One week can make a world of difference.

Schedule, Times and Fees

There are 13 5-day sessions offered between June 5 and September 1, 2000. Click on the link above for application and dates. Full-day camp: $335 (paid by 4/15/00);$375 thereafter. Single day or any combination less than a full week is $85 per day. Full day camp hours are 9am-5pm. Half-day camp: $170 (paid by 4/15/00); $185 thereafter. Half day camp is for ages 5-9 only. Half-day camp hours are 9am-1pm. Reductions for fees paid by 4/15/00 apply only when the entire amount is paid by those dates. HTC will refund 100% of all fees for canceled camp weeks if notified by 5/1/00. After this date, refunds are given only for medical reasons verified by a doctor's note.

Highly-skilled staff

The staff has been carefully assembled by Laury and trained in the Longfellow Impact Tennis System. A camp is only as good as the quality and commitment of the camp instructors, and at The Hammel Tennis Camp, you can count on character, the training of the instructors, and their dedication to the well-being and happiness of the campers.

Facilities

The Longfellow Clubs offer superior facilities and equipment that make it fun and convenient for campers to focus their efforts while working to achieve their full potential as players and people. Five outdoor courts, eight indoor hard courts, two swimming pools, basketball, squash and racquetball courts, aerobics studios, locker rooms and lounge area. Rain or shine we're up and running. The Hammel Tennis Camp operates at two sites: The Longfellow Club in Wayland, and Natick Racquet Club in Natick. We also use outdoor courts at other sites and transportation is provided.

Meals and Activities

Meals and Activities Nutritious lunches and afternoon snacks are provided each day. Students enjoy swimming, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, weekly camp tournaments and lots of impromptu fun.

Since our first session in 1974, the Hammel Tennis Camp has earned the respect of parents and campers, and has built a reputation of excellence. From strokes, speed and footwork, through strategy, conditioning, and mental preparation, our campers are instructed and coached in all aspects of the game. Teaching students to understand the subtle nuances as well as the basic concepts of tennis makes this sport fun and ensures optimal improvement. Taking on challenges, working hard, and making progress toward an exciting goal in a fun and inspiring atmosphere is what the Hammel Tennis Camp is all about!

Tournament Training Camp

The Tournament Training Camp (TTC) offers an intensive and highly-focused week of drills, stroke analysis, mental skill development, and conditioning in a highly competitive yet fun atmosphere. The TTC draws top juniors from all over New England and includes more New England-ranked players than any other camp or program. Playing your best in competitive situations requires being in top physical condition and the TTC provides intensive physical training by Tim Crowley, top-ranked New England triathlete and Director of Fitness for The Longfellow Club. A unique aspect of the TTC is the on-site coaching program offered at the season-ending New England Open Championships. Coaches travel, chaperon, prepare, chart matches, and evaluate performance in this exciting and competitive atmosphere. This tradition is a terrific learning opportunity for each TTC camper and a lot of fun.

The Longfellow IMPACT Tennis System

The Longfellow IMPACT Tennis System (ITS) is the result of years of research and practical application by Laury and Longfellow tennis professionals. This proven system is integrated into the daily curriculum of the camp and provides a clear and motivating focus for each session. The ITS ensures that juniors have every opportunity to reach their potential by participating in a comprehensive and balanced program. Every camp day includes sessions focused on all of the basic components of the IMPACT Tennis System: Instruction & Stroke Production, Mobility and Footwork, Physical Training, Affirming Confidence, Competition & Match Analysis, and Tactics & Strategy.

The Hammel Tradition

In 1972, Laury Hammel had a dream - to create a tennis center in New England where young people could learn to play tennis, experience success, develop self-confidence and have fun in the process. A place where juniors could learn a variety of mental and physical techniques that would support them in reaching their full potential on and off the court. For twenty-eight years, this dream has guided Laury Hammel and his staff. This tennis center has evolved over time to become The Longfellow Clubs, a group of health and tennis clubs in Wayland and Natick, Massachusetts. Thousands of young people have learned to play and enjoy tennis, included hundreds who have earned national and sectional rankings. The Longfellow Clubs have grown to become a community institution and a hotbed for tennis activities of all types. For the past 18 years, The Longfellow Clubs have hosted the USTA Boys 16 Indoor National Championships as well as several other USTA tournaments. In addition, The Longfellow Clubs have won the USTA/New England Organization of the Year Award in 1989 and the USTA/New England Tournament of the Year Award in 1992.

About Laury Hammel

Tennis is in Laury Hammel's blood. His dad is a tennis coach and senior
player perennially ranked nationally in the super senior divisions. Laury has been a
competitive tennis player since he was a young child and has earned junior and
open sectional rankings in singles and doubles as high as number two. As a
senior player, Laury is currently nationally ranked #22 in the Men's 50's and was
ranked #1 in the New England Men's 45's in 1994.
Laury has coached hundreds of juniors who have earned national rankings and has been an innovator and cutting-edge thinker in tennis technique and philosophy. Several of his ideas that were once thought of as unorthodox have been accepted as standards in the teaching profession. He is a nationally recognized coach, industry leader, and speaker on a variety of tennis topics. Laury has been Vice-President or President of the New England Youth Tennis Foundation for over ten years and has been the fortunate recipient of the following awards:

  • Ed Serues President's Award for Outstanding Long-term Service, 1997
  • Gardner Chase Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tennis in New England, 1991

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  • William Freedman Award for Contribution to Junior Tennis in New England, 1984

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  • Joseph Dietz New England Pro of the Year, 1979
For more information please contact The Longfellow Club at 508-358-7355 or 781-890-4542 and ask to speak with Kim at ext. 319.