2011 Whitman College Wine & Tennis Camp

Glass of fine red Walla Walla wine

Uncorking a great time in Walla Walla, WA

Come and enjoy the perfect blend of tennis and wine tasting in wonderful Walla Walla, WA. The tennis staff includes some of the top college coaches in the nation. Combined they have coached numerous All-Americans, trained some of the top U.S. players (including Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, and Jim Courier), and guided their college programs to top national rankings. The tennis staff will guide you through instruction, practice and play on Whitman College's award winning tennis courts (4 indoors and 4 outdoor).

The wine tasting and meals have been selected by a local wine expert. Campers will have guided wine tastings, tours, lectures, and meals in Walla Walla. The wine tasting portion of the camp features chauffeured tastings, special dinners with wine makers, and catered meals. Come see why Walla Walla has been named one of the top wine towns in the United States.

Coaching Staff

Greg Patton (Boise State University) is a world renowned tennis coach. He is one of the most sought after tennis clinicians in the country. He has guided his Broncos to the NCAA I tournament six of the past seven years. Under his guidance the BSU men's team reached a high ranking of #3 in the country. He is the only college coach to be named NCAA Coach of the Year with two different teams (UC Irvine and Boise State).

Jeff Northam (Whitman College) has developed the Whitman College men's team into one of the top NCAA III programs in the country. He has been named PNW/USTA Coach of the Year, Northwest Conference Coach of the Year three times, and ITA West Region Coach of the Year.

John Hein (Whitman College) was named Northwest Conference women's coach of the year in only his second year at Whitman. In his short time time at Whitman he has coached two All-American players and Whitman to the NWC tournament finals. Prior to his arrival at Whitman, Coach Hein worked for the Lawn Tennis Association in London. 

Registration/costs

$795.00 Includes catered meals, 4-days tennis instruction, 3-nights of activity, chauffeured tours and tastings, camp shirt, and dinners with winemakers (does not include lodging).

Portion of the proceeds benefit the Whitman College men's and women's tennis teams.

Tentative Camp Schedule

Thursday July 21

  • 5-6pm Tennis drills and games
  • 7-9pm Welcome reception at WWCC Enology & Viticulture Center

Friday July 22

7:30-8:30am Breakfast

  • 9-noon Tennis drills and play
  • noon - 1:30pm Lunch catered
  • 2-5pm Chauffeured wine tours and tastings
  • 7-9pm Winemaker Dinner

Saturday July 23

  • 7:30-8:30am Breakfast
  • 9-noon Tennis Drills and play
  • noon - 1:30pm Lunch catered
  • 2-5pm Chauffeured wine tours and tastings
  • 7-9pm Chefs Table Cooking Class and Dinner 

Sunday July 25

  • 7:30-8:30am Breakfast
  • 9-11am Tennis drills and play
  • 11-12:30pm Lunch catered - Awards - Check Out