After more that 30 years of running tennis camps, New England Tennis Holidays (NETH) founder Kurt Grabher has passed the reins (and ball hoppers) on to Duncan Yarworth, who’s been part of the NETH staff since 2015. Duncan Yarworth, New England Tennis Holidays, Waterville Valley, NHA college player from Massachusetts, Yarworth has a breadth of tennis camp experience, having worked with adults and juniors at the Nike Amherst Tennis Camps in Massachusetts and later with the Cliff Drysdale Tennis programs at Stratton Mountain in Vermont before joining NETH. He has now taken charge of the popular New England Tennis Holiday adult programs at Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire. As in the past, his camps will run five hours a day on selected dates from late May into early October and will be staffed by many of the experienced pros who’ve themselves been fixtures of NETH’s summer gatherings.
There are few more beautiful places for tennis than Waterville in summer. 18 red-clay courts carpet the floor of a valley ringed by the peaks of the White Mountains. The full-service resort radiates out from a Town Square comprised of shops, restaurants, and a pond, whose waters spill over a rocky flume into a creek. Inns, lodges, and condo complexes fan out around it. Tennis aside, recreation at the resort includes a 9-hole golf course, fitness center (with two indoor courts and a spa), watersports on the pond, a chairlift to the top of the mountain (where there are hiking and mountain biking trails), and even ice skating. That makes it an ideal getaway for families, while the tennis adds an appeal to groups and singles.
Golf Courses: The resort has a 9-hole golf course, which winds around the valley floor; however guests also have privileges at the public Owl’s Nest Golf Course in Thornton, roughly a dozen miles away. Designed by Cornish, Silva & Mungeam, Inc., this 6,818-yard, par 72 championship course follows the natural topography of the Pemigewasset River and the White Mountain National Forest. It has five sets of tees on each hole, bentgrass fairways and manicured greens, which makes it accessible to golfers of any skill level.
Spa & Fitness Center: The Athletic Club has swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, an indoor jogging track, and a selection of weights and cardiovascular equipment. Massages are also available.
Kayaks, pedal boats, and canoes are available for use on Corcoran’s Pond, there are mountain bike trails and a mountain-bike park, an ice-skating rink, hiking trails to the summits of the valley’s 4,000-foot peaks, and a gymnasium for basketball and indoor floor hockey.
Hiking trails abound, including a scenic 11.5-mile stretch of the Long Trail along the crest of the Green Mountains. The region is also laced with back roads suitable for bikers, both mountain and road. Summer Mountain Activities opens late in June and offer downhill mountain biking, zipline, bungee trampoline, scenic lift rides, and disc golf.
Spa & Fitness Center: The Athletic Club has swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, an indoor jogging track, and a selection of weights and cardiovascular equipment. Massages are also available.
Kayaks, pedal boats, and canoes are available for use on Corcoran’s Pond, there are mountain bike trails and a mountain-bike park, an ice-skating rink, hiking trails to the summits of the valley’s 4,000-foot peaks, and a gymnasium for basketball and indoor floor hockey.
Children's programs: Waterville Valley Resort runs a summer recreation camp for children ages 4 to 16. Activities vary by age, including some specifically for teens. The resort also operates a free valley-wide shuttle bus to make getting around easy.
Dining: There are half a dozen places to eat in Waterville, from delis and pizzerias to seafood and steaks in the Wild Coyote Grill at the Athletic Club.
Accommodations
Getting there
Seasons: The outdoor tennis camp season runs from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
Travel Instructions: The nearest airport is Manchester, NH, 70 miles to the south. Other options are: Boston, 130 miles; Montreal, 225 miles; and New York, 325 miles.
Spent 5 days at 5 hr per day – survived well though over age 70. The on-court instruction was strong and groups small. The off-court activity was minimal, less than I’d been led to believe. They have good indoor court backup in terms of number of courts, although the lighting needs to be stronger. There was an issue with the lodging, as the included room is a ‘lock-off’ of a condominium unit with no desk or fridge. When I complained, they were accommodating at brought a mini-fridge to the room [for those ice packs!]
MJ
I attended a 4-day camp in July, which was my 10th or so time visiting NETH. I’ve gone to others, but I think the instruction at NETH is exceptional. Both Kurts and JJ took my ground strokes and fine-tuned them into things of beauty. The improvement after each visit is obvious, and keeps getting better even after you’ve left as their words come back to you and what they’ve said sinks in. The reason I am writing this today, almost two months after our visit, is because while playing singles with my husband, I suddenly remembered something Cord said about serving, a sticking point for me. It was like a light went on. I started doing what he said, and suddenly my serve was there and I started winning games instead of losing because of double faults. I’ve been to all 3 New England locations, and all have their charms. The food is good, and it’s a wonderful, social way to improve your tennis game!
CH
Loved this place in all respects. Most importantly, however, the staff/pros were the best and always made the unnecessary efforts without trying to be noticed. That says a lot. I will go back every year, I already know it.
KH
4:1 player to pro ratio, of the 4 pros only 2 gave significant helpful tips, and of the 2, one of them was exceptional. Fun, upbeat attitudes. Excellent, well-matched group of attendees; beautiful setting in the mtns of VT; well-organized activities with little downtime kept us on the court and happy. My only recommendation would be more involvement by all of the pros. Highly recommend.
SR
Lots of individual attention including with close and meaningful review of videos of campers in action a definite plus focus where it should be on individual improvement of strokes as well as gamelike situations beautiful location, great coaches, very nice campers every time (have now been to a NETH camp six times (mostly Sugarbush)
JJ
This summer marked our 20th anniversary and our third visit to the New England tennis camp at Sugarbush. The accommodation at Clay Brook has always been outstanding: beautiful rooms, fabulous views and excellent service. These are nice perks, but the reason we keep coming back is for the tennis. This year the head pro was Walter, a gentleman and a gifted teacher. He had a genuine interest in giving personalized instruction and practical advice to each participant. Each day we had our strokes (volley, forehand, backhand) recorded and analyzed. Every player was provided with (unhurried) thoughtful and useful feedback. The days (five FULL hours each) were structured with a variety of warm-ups, drills, points games, group games and tie-break games. Over three days, every major aspect of playing tennis was addressed. The pacing of the activities was well planned; never boring, never too hard or too slow. The assistant pros used Walter’s feedback (and their own observations) to immediately begin implementing the tips that would improve our tennis. Kord’s upbeat enthusiasm and running commentary was always entertaining and informative. The younger pros (Connor and Ryan) were gracious and professional. We will be back.
ES
I loved the skilled coaches who could really analyze your strokes using slow motion video and give you actionable ways to improve and then communicate with the other coaches who then reinforced the plan for improvement in subsequent drills and play.
DL
Well-run camp. Administration & sign-up easy & friendly. 5 hour clinics have good structure & pace, and head-pro makes effort to group you with others of similar ability. Instruction was excellent w/ head pro (Walter), good with Kort, rather thin with (Ryan & Connor) less-experienced pros. They don’t over-do it with trying to change too much, but give good instruction as to most important aspects of technique that need work.
EK
A fabulous tennis camp with a first class program and instructions. I returned last weekend after a 13 year absence and enjoyed every minute . I would recommend NETH to anyone interested in improving their tennis game while having a wonderful time.
CK
Great ratio of pros to players (1 to 4). Kept us moving throughout drills, video taped FH, BH, Serve & Volley. New pro, Walter, has insightful tips & strategies. Wished afternoon camp was an hour longer-til 4pm. Wished there was a portable by courts; its a hassle running down to fitness center.
LW
This past weekend was my 5th time at this Camp. Always go in a group (which keeps getting bigger!) and always have a great time. The courts are terrific, the coaching is top-notch, and the resort is a great place to stay…especially if you are going with a group of friends. We were able to advise the Coaches in advance about our expectations and what we wanted to work on, and they nailed it for us. Everyone had a GREAT time and already planning to go back next year. The only negative I could possibly add is: it would be nice to have a Port-a-potty near the courts! Thank you!
BH
Has been my favorite “vacation” for years.
MP
Great pros with lots of tennis knowledge. Group was able to be split up by abilities so more advanced students could do more advanced drilling. Strengths: staff, accommodations/facility, keeps it fun, mixing drills and games Weaknesses: more video reviews, more singles strategy
EM
Tennis instruction provided by Ted and Dave was BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE EVER RECEIVED … and I have taken lessons/instructions from a dozen professionals over the years. A small class size afforded each player one-on-one time with an instructor — and not just for an hour; it was an entire afternoon session. Accommodations and meals were beyond exceptional. Value for the price was unmatched. Not one disappointment the entire stay. Definitely recommend; definitely going back again and again.
JL
The NE Tennis Holidays camp was terrific. The instructors were both informative and fun . Instruction focused mainly on contact point with the volley which then translated to ground strokes. We spent 3 days but. Ext time coming for 5!
MB
This was my second time and I loved it both timesI The group was small so we got a lot of individual attention. I learned a lot, the coaches were very professionals and I had a great time. Resort is beautiful and accommodation at the Claybrook was excellent. I will definitely go back.
AN
This was an excellent tennis camp. Great pro to player ratio; lots of court time; good variety of drills; excellent video analysis; and superb location. Skill sets varied within the group and the pros were able to adjust accordingly and provide everyone with good coaching. It was a fun and supportive atmosphere – really enjoyed it!
TV
Excellent tennis camp. Teaching was full of helpful tips. Definitely come out a better player !
MM
Loved the location. Loved the morning drills. the video was not as helpful as I would have liked – needed more specific follow up I also would have liked more critique when we were playing in the afternoons- for example follow up on what we worked on in the am- I did not like always stating with the same group- we are a large group we could rotate 2 players down and 2 payers up each change of drill to get a better feel with everyone
ME
Great instructors, fun drills, wonderful camaraderie with the other attendees. It’s a really fun way to up your game.
CF
This was a great camp! The location and facilities were terrific – and good, focused instruction. Can cater to a range of abilities, and provide real strategies for you to level up. Thank you!
DB
Excellent facilities. Terrific staff. Great. Food
AR
Systematic, comprehensive approach to the game concentrating on what you need to know to be a great club player. New England Tennis Holidays has a plan (unlike other camps I’ve been to) and they help you get the snarls out of your strokes without needing to break it down compleyely to try to build up again, due to Kurt and Claire’s great insights into how to teach the game. Great instructors, great instructor to student ratio. And The Claybrook at Sugarbush is wonderful, too. I love this camp!
MF
The staff at New England Tennis Holidays is outstanding. I always come home with better skills, and more knowledge about the game in general. The lessons are varied between numerous drills and match scenarios. I love that they filmed us on certain shots, then reviewed with each person on how to improve. And I can’t forget to mention the cool warm-up music they always play each morning to get you going! It’s always a blast to go there and I can’t wait to return!
AT
This was my second tennis camp at this location and I will be returning with my USTA friends every year I possibly can. The pros are excellent teachers and truly want to help make a difference in your game while also making sure you’re still having fun. Everyone gets advice that is personalized to your specific weaknesses Lunch and dinner are provided at the Sugarbush Resort’s restaurants and the food and service are excellent. After the afternoon session, we went to the pool to cool off and soak our sore muscles in the hot tub. We came as a group of 9 women, stayed in a fabulous 5-bedroom suite at Claybrook, and had such a great time. We considered going to a tennis camp closer to home but we love the amenities at Sugarbush too much to go anywhere else. A total blast!
RI
Great staff and instruction. Looking forward to visit again!
RD
Strong teaching staff interaction with personal attention. Days could be a little longer for an athlete.
TS
We keep going back for the quality and level of instruction, and this time did not disappoint but surpassed expectations! Very intense, as in you will hit hundreds of balls; hearing instruction is one things but seeing yourself on video, well, one can no longer deny and combines well with the overall instruction. This year campers tended to be close in level, which helps drills be more successful and challenging. Outdoor clay courts are a dream; indoor courts are a bit funky, so hope for not much rain.
AP
Outstanding. The instruction was very specific and tailored and the setting is just perfect. Accommodations are very good to excellent. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning.
AL
Excellent coaches who pay attention to your technique and adjust based on your skill level.
HB
Had a great experience at Sugarbush. Kurt was a great instructor and my game really improved through the week. Would definitely return again!
DT
It is exceptional instruction and have I have gone by myself the last two summers. All of the attendees have been super nice–mixed men and women–although mostly women it seems during the weekdays. They zero in on your weaknesses and work on them until they are history! The video feedback really enables you to see what you are doing wrong and gives you an edge in resolving the issue.
NL
My friend and I had a fabulous stay for a weekend of tennis. We did happen to pick a weekend that had a very small group of people. This lead to great individual instruction. I felt the instructor we had was extremely knowledgeable he not only gave us instruction on our mechanics but also strategy for playing singles and double. The grounds and facility was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely do this again. I feel the value was excellent. In fact I will be trying to get my USTA tennis team to go as a group next summer.
LL
My net game improved tremendously. One tip from Kurt really helped (the one about holding your racquet out in front, then immediately turning it toward the ball). I feel way more confident and have a winning record in my USTA matches.
DG
Loved the personal direction and the on going encouragement. It was a fun 10 hrs. If lessons. I would recommend Sugarbush …highly!,
RB
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The accommodations at the Claybrook Sugarbush were excellent as was our our visits to the Timbers restaurant. The tennis program was very enjoyable and beneficial. The instruction , the instructors and the facilities were excellent. We plan on returning within the year.
MD
Strengths Multiple pros so if don’t understand one can ask another. Video play back was great and the exercise to aim at the hoop. Nice that give you the option of a group dinner – Social if you are coming solo. Weaknesses A little less physical than expected I would have preferred the groups being remixed day 2 Overall Found it more helpful than the clinics at my club back home and they seemed to do some customization based on the players present. It was a fun atmosphere which helps it you realize you are weaker than the main group – assuming you have a competitive personality.
KB
My wife and I returned here after 5 years. The instruction was excellent – really enjoyed working with Curt for 4 days and Dave for 1 day. I learned a lot of new things to continue to improve my game for the start of our local indoor season. Some other places I’ve been to are just expensive ball feeding operations, but here you get specific personalized recommendations to improve play. While dinner is included in the package, the only negative was having to eat at the same location (Timbers) every night and they had the same menu/specials of the day every single night and the food was inconsistent. The location is beautiful.
JD
Excellent value – resort is beautiful and instruction exceptional. Curt is critical of strokes and aims to correct them to help improve your game. He keeps the game of tennis simple and effective, but more importantly fun. Nothing but good things to say of the drills, games, and instruction. Highly recommend.
EG
The instruction from Kurt and J. J. is always tailored to the individual. They find things we need fixed and suggest ways to improve each players’ game without overwhelming anyone. Their experience with all ages and levels of players is amazing. The Sugarbush site is very nice, although I miss the old Mt. Cranmore site dearly.
AL
Very much enjoyed this tennis camp! The instructors were able to work around the differences in levels of the players which was great. The lunches and dinners were awesome! Enjoyed staying at the Clay Brook also, it was a very nice place to stay.
AS
Indoor and outdoor (clay) courts. Nice accomodations, good restaurants. All costs included. Five hours of instruction per day and the pros mix it up real good to cover everything. My only criticism is that better sports psychology could be applied. They focussed too much on telling us what we were doing wrong and didn’t put it into enough positive words about what we should be doing. The brain wants to hear and see how to do it right and have the drills and reinforcement to back that up to get it into muscle memory.
KK
Excellent instructors in a very picturesque setting. Low ratio of players to instructors. Fun!
ED
Curt, Dave, JJ and Duncan were absolutely wonderful from the insightful advice, fun drills and feedback to help improve my game. Highly recommend the video analysis to refine and tweak your game.
MM
Wonderful experience, Accomodations were exceptional, staff very friendly and helpful, rooms were wonderful, clean, everything working perfectly. It was a pleasure to stay there. Tennis camp was so fun, run perfectly, pros were wonderful…..I also attended camp last year and will come again next year!
MC
I have taken plenty of clinics and private tennis lessons, and the instruction from NETH from all the instructors were simply on another level. They seem to be able to pick up and improve weaknesses in my game that have gone completely unnoticed by past pros I’ve worked with. There were a couple instances where changes they recommended made instant impact on my game, which I did not think was possible anymore playing at my level. Curt, Dave and Duncan were all great instructors and built great rapport and understanding of my game in a limited amount of time. The all-inclusive setup at NETH was also very convenient and gave me plenty of time to do other activities outside of tennis without having to worry about lodging and meal logistics.
MZ
Very good instruction in a lovely setting with small groups and lots of individual attention
LJ
Great teaching pro, excellent accommodations, beautiful setting. Both outdoor and indoor courts, so bad weather is not an issue. Resort has a very good restaurant and there are many excellent restaurants in the area. No weaknesses.
CW
The tennis facility is small with just four outdoor har-true courts. In-door courts area available for inclement weather. This makes for an intimate setting with lots of individual attention. Three pros and 10 campers allowed for many changes, exposure to different teaching styles and playing/practicing with fellow campers of varying playing abilities.
TB
NETH Sugarbush was amazing! The pros were positive, very attentive and blended high energy drills with instruction and fun competition. The beautiful scenery and accommodations were top notch as well as choice of restaurants were all very classy. We are definitely going back next year!
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287 Reviews on “New England Tennis Holidays”
Spent 5 days at 5 hr per day – survived well though over age 70. The on-court instruction was strong and groups small. The off-court activity was minimal, less than I’d been led to believe. They have good indoor court backup in terms of number of courts, although the lighting needs to be stronger. There was an issue with the lodging, as the included room is a ‘lock-off’ of a condominium unit with no desk or fridge. When I complained, they were accommodating at brought a mini-fridge to the room [for those ice packs!]
I attended a 4-day camp in July, which was my 10th or so time visiting NETH. I’ve gone to others, but I think the instruction at NETH is exceptional. Both Kurts and JJ took my ground strokes and fine-tuned them into things of beauty. The improvement after each visit is obvious, and keeps getting better even after you’ve left as their words come back to you and what they’ve said sinks in. The reason I am writing this today, almost two months after our visit, is because while playing singles with my husband, I suddenly remembered something Cord said about serving, a sticking point for me. It was like a light went on. I started doing what he said, and suddenly my serve was there and I started winning games instead of losing because of double faults. I’ve been to all 3 New England locations, and all have their charms. The food is good, and it’s a wonderful, social way to improve your tennis game!
Loved this place in all respects. Most importantly, however, the staff/pros were the best and always made the unnecessary efforts without trying to be noticed. That says a lot. I will go back every year, I already know it.
4:1 player to pro ratio, of the 4 pros only 2 gave significant helpful tips, and of the 2, one of them was exceptional. Fun, upbeat attitudes. Excellent, well-matched group of attendees; beautiful setting in the mtns of VT; well-organized activities with little downtime kept us on the court and happy. My only recommendation would be more involvement by all of the pros. Highly recommend.
Lots of individual attention including with close and meaningful review of videos of campers in action a definite plus focus where it should be on individual improvement of strokes as well as gamelike situations beautiful location, great coaches, very nice campers every time (have now been to a NETH camp six times (mostly Sugarbush)
This summer marked our 20th anniversary and our third visit to the New England tennis camp at Sugarbush. The accommodation at Clay Brook has always been outstanding: beautiful rooms, fabulous views and excellent service. These are nice perks, but the reason we keep coming back is for the tennis. This year the head pro was Walter, a gentleman and a gifted teacher. He had a genuine interest in giving personalized instruction and practical advice to each participant. Each day we had our strokes (volley, forehand, backhand) recorded and analyzed. Every player was provided with (unhurried) thoughtful and useful feedback. The days (five FULL hours each) were structured with a variety of warm-ups, drills, points games, group games and tie-break games. Over three days, every major aspect of playing tennis was addressed. The pacing of the activities was well planned; never boring, never too hard or too slow. The assistant pros used Walter’s feedback (and their own observations) to immediately begin implementing the tips that would improve our tennis. Kord’s upbeat enthusiasm and running commentary was always entertaining and informative. The younger pros (Connor and Ryan) were gracious and professional. We will be back.
I loved the skilled coaches who could really analyze your strokes using slow motion video and give you actionable ways to improve and then communicate with the other coaches who then reinforced the plan for improvement in subsequent drills and play.
Well-run camp. Administration & sign-up easy & friendly. 5 hour clinics have good structure & pace, and head-pro makes effort to group you with others of similar ability. Instruction was excellent w/ head pro (Walter), good with Kort, rather thin with (Ryan & Connor) less-experienced pros. They don’t over-do it with trying to change too much, but give good instruction as to most important aspects of technique that need work.
A fabulous tennis camp with a first class program and instructions. I returned last weekend after a 13 year absence and enjoyed every minute . I would recommend NETH to anyone interested in improving their tennis game while having a wonderful time.
Great ratio of pros to players (1 to 4). Kept us moving throughout drills, video taped FH, BH, Serve & Volley. New pro, Walter, has insightful tips & strategies. Wished afternoon camp was an hour longer-til 4pm. Wished there was a portable by courts; its a hassle running down to fitness center.
This past weekend was my 5th time at this Camp. Always go in a group (which keeps getting bigger!) and always have a great time. The courts are terrific, the coaching is top-notch, and the resort is a great place to stay…especially if you are going with a group of friends. We were able to advise the Coaches in advance about our expectations and what we wanted to work on, and they nailed it for us. Everyone had a GREAT time and already planning to go back next year. The only negative I could possibly add is: it would be nice to have a Port-a-potty near the courts! Thank you!
Has been my favorite “vacation” for years.
Great pros with lots of tennis knowledge. Group was able to be split up by abilities so more advanced students could do more advanced drilling. Strengths: staff, accommodations/facility, keeps it fun, mixing drills and games Weaknesses: more video reviews, more singles strategy
Tennis instruction provided by Ted and Dave was BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE EVER RECEIVED … and I have taken lessons/instructions from a dozen professionals over the years. A small class size afforded each player one-on-one time with an instructor — and not just for an hour; it was an entire afternoon session. Accommodations and meals were beyond exceptional. Value for the price was unmatched. Not one disappointment the entire stay. Definitely recommend; definitely going back again and again.
The NE Tennis Holidays camp was terrific. The instructors were both informative and fun . Instruction focused mainly on contact point with the volley which then translated to ground strokes. We spent 3 days but. Ext time coming for 5!
This was my second time and I loved it both timesI The group was small so we got a lot of individual attention. I learned a lot, the coaches were very professionals and I had a great time. Resort is beautiful and accommodation at the Claybrook was excellent. I will definitely go back.
This was an excellent tennis camp. Great pro to player ratio; lots of court time; good variety of drills; excellent video analysis; and superb location. Skill sets varied within the group and the pros were able to adjust accordingly and provide everyone with good coaching. It was a fun and supportive atmosphere – really enjoyed it!
Excellent tennis camp. Teaching was full of helpful tips. Definitely come out a better player !
Loved the location. Loved the morning drills. the video was not as helpful as I would have liked – needed more specific follow up I also would have liked more critique when we were playing in the afternoons- for example follow up on what we worked on in the am- I did not like always stating with the same group- we are a large group we could rotate 2 players down and 2 payers up each change of drill to get a better feel with everyone
Great instructors, fun drills, wonderful camaraderie with the other attendees. It’s a really fun way to up your game.
This was a great camp! The location and facilities were terrific – and good, focused instruction. Can cater to a range of abilities, and provide real strategies for you to level up. Thank you!
Excellent facilities. Terrific staff. Great. Food
Systematic, comprehensive approach to the game concentrating on what you need to know to be a great club player. New England Tennis Holidays has a plan (unlike other camps I’ve been to) and they help you get the snarls out of your strokes without needing to break it down compleyely to try to build up again, due to Kurt and Claire’s great insights into how to teach the game. Great instructors, great instructor to student ratio. And The Claybrook at Sugarbush is wonderful, too. I love this camp!
The staff at New England Tennis Holidays is outstanding. I always come home with better skills, and more knowledge about the game in general. The lessons are varied between numerous drills and match scenarios. I love that they filmed us on certain shots, then reviewed with each person on how to improve. And I can’t forget to mention the cool warm-up music they always play each morning to get you going! It’s always a blast to go there and I can’t wait to return!
This was my second tennis camp at this location and I will be returning with my USTA friends every year I possibly can. The pros are excellent teachers and truly want to help make a difference in your game while also making sure you’re still having fun. Everyone gets advice that is personalized to your specific weaknesses Lunch and dinner are provided at the Sugarbush Resort’s restaurants and the food and service are excellent. After the afternoon session, we went to the pool to cool off and soak our sore muscles in the hot tub. We came as a group of 9 women, stayed in a fabulous 5-bedroom suite at Claybrook, and had such a great time. We considered going to a tennis camp closer to home but we love the amenities at Sugarbush too much to go anywhere else. A total blast!
Great staff and instruction. Looking forward to visit again!
Strong teaching staff interaction with personal attention. Days could be a little longer for an athlete.
We keep going back for the quality and level of instruction, and this time did not disappoint but surpassed expectations! Very intense, as in you will hit hundreds of balls; hearing instruction is one things but seeing yourself on video, well, one can no longer deny and combines well with the overall instruction. This year campers tended to be close in level, which helps drills be more successful and challenging. Outdoor clay courts are a dream; indoor courts are a bit funky, so hope for not much rain.
Outstanding. The instruction was very specific and tailored and the setting is just perfect. Accommodations are very good to excellent. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning.
Excellent coaches who pay attention to your technique and adjust based on your skill level.
Had a great experience at Sugarbush. Kurt was a great instructor and my game really improved through the week. Would definitely return again!
It is exceptional instruction and have I have gone by myself the last two summers. All of the attendees have been super nice–mixed men and women–although mostly women it seems during the weekdays. They zero in on your weaknesses and work on them until they are history! The video feedback really enables you to see what you are doing wrong and gives you an edge in resolving the issue.
My friend and I had a fabulous stay for a weekend of tennis. We did happen to pick a weekend that had a very small group of people. This lead to great individual instruction. I felt the instructor we had was extremely knowledgeable he not only gave us instruction on our mechanics but also strategy for playing singles and double. The grounds and facility was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely do this again. I feel the value was excellent. In fact I will be trying to get my USTA tennis team to go as a group next summer.
My net game improved tremendously. One tip from Kurt really helped (the one about holding your racquet out in front, then immediately turning it toward the ball). I feel way more confident and have a winning record in my USTA matches.
Loved the personal direction and the on going encouragement. It was a fun 10 hrs. If lessons. I would recommend Sugarbush …highly!,
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The accommodations at the Claybrook Sugarbush were excellent as was our our visits to the Timbers restaurant. The tennis program was very enjoyable and beneficial. The instruction , the instructors and the facilities were excellent. We plan on returning within the year.
Strengths Multiple pros so if don’t understand one can ask another. Video play back was great and the exercise to aim at the hoop. Nice that give you the option of a group dinner – Social if you are coming solo. Weaknesses A little less physical than expected I would have preferred the groups being remixed day 2 Overall Found it more helpful than the clinics at my club back home and they seemed to do some customization based on the players present. It was a fun atmosphere which helps it you realize you are weaker than the main group – assuming you have a competitive personality.
My wife and I returned here after 5 years. The instruction was excellent – really enjoyed working with Curt for 4 days and Dave for 1 day. I learned a lot of new things to continue to improve my game for the start of our local indoor season. Some other places I’ve been to are just expensive ball feeding operations, but here you get specific personalized recommendations to improve play. While dinner is included in the package, the only negative was having to eat at the same location (Timbers) every night and they had the same menu/specials of the day every single night and the food was inconsistent. The location is beautiful.
Excellent value – resort is beautiful and instruction exceptional. Curt is critical of strokes and aims to correct them to help improve your game. He keeps the game of tennis simple and effective, but more importantly fun. Nothing but good things to say of the drills, games, and instruction. Highly recommend.
The instruction from Kurt and J. J. is always tailored to the individual. They find things we need fixed and suggest ways to improve each players’ game without overwhelming anyone. Their experience with all ages and levels of players is amazing. The Sugarbush site is very nice, although I miss the old Mt. Cranmore site dearly.
Very much enjoyed this tennis camp! The instructors were able to work around the differences in levels of the players which was great. The lunches and dinners were awesome! Enjoyed staying at the Clay Brook also, it was a very nice place to stay.
Indoor and outdoor (clay) courts. Nice accomodations, good restaurants. All costs included. Five hours of instruction per day and the pros mix it up real good to cover everything. My only criticism is that better sports psychology could be applied. They focussed too much on telling us what we were doing wrong and didn’t put it into enough positive words about what we should be doing. The brain wants to hear and see how to do it right and have the drills and reinforcement to back that up to get it into muscle memory.
Excellent instructors in a very picturesque setting. Low ratio of players to instructors. Fun!
Curt, Dave, JJ and Duncan were absolutely wonderful from the insightful advice, fun drills and feedback to help improve my game. Highly recommend the video analysis to refine and tweak your game.
Wonderful experience, Accomodations were exceptional, staff very friendly and helpful, rooms were wonderful, clean, everything working perfectly. It was a pleasure to stay there. Tennis camp was so fun, run perfectly, pros were wonderful…..I also attended camp last year and will come again next year!
I have taken plenty of clinics and private tennis lessons, and the instruction from NETH from all the instructors were simply on another level. They seem to be able to pick up and improve weaknesses in my game that have gone completely unnoticed by past pros I’ve worked with. There were a couple instances where changes they recommended made instant impact on my game, which I did not think was possible anymore playing at my level. Curt, Dave and Duncan were all great instructors and built great rapport and understanding of my game in a limited amount of time. The all-inclusive setup at NETH was also very convenient and gave me plenty of time to do other activities outside of tennis without having to worry about lodging and meal logistics.
Very good instruction in a lovely setting with small groups and lots of individual attention
Great teaching pro, excellent accommodations, beautiful setting. Both outdoor and indoor courts, so bad weather is not an issue. Resort has a very good restaurant and there are many excellent restaurants in the area. No weaknesses.
The tennis facility is small with just four outdoor har-true courts. In-door courts area available for inclement weather. This makes for an intimate setting with lots of individual attention. Three pros and 10 campers allowed for many changes, exposure to different teaching styles and playing/practicing with fellow campers of varying playing abilities.
NETH Sugarbush was amazing! The pros were positive, very attentive and blended high energy drills with instruction and fun competition. The beautiful scenery and accommodations were top notch as well as choice of restaurants were all very classy. We are definitely going back next year!