What do these players have in common? They have all played in ITF events directed by Coach Jerry Simmons.  Maria Sharapova (2004 Wimbledon Champion), Andy Roddick (#1 in World 2003), John Isner, Alexandra Stevenson (Wimbledon Finalist), Guillermo Coria (French Open Finalist), Tatiana Golovin (Top 20 in World), Mardy Fish (Top 25 in World, US Davis Cup Team), Robby Ginepri (Top 50 in World, US Davis Cup Team), David Nalbandian (Wimbledon Finalist), Joachim Johansson (US Open Semifinalist) Laura Granville (Top 50 in World),  Ashley Harkleroad (Top 50 in World),  and Donald Young (#1 Junior in World).

Coach Simmons' next College Evaluation Camp will be at the Lamar Tennis Center at 8100 YMCA Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA  70810 from December 7th through December 9th.

- Registration Form
- Accommodations
- Current Camp Brochure
- Events Schedule

Coach Simmons presents the first ever tennis evaluation camp taught by the leading experts in tennis coaching and conditioning:

Participants will experience three days of the highest level tennis and physical testing utilizing the latest tools and techniques to provide the athlete with a new level of professional knowledge to help each player achieve their fullest potential.
A coach or parent must accompany their player to the camp so that the information gained can be used to help design long term training programs once the athlete returns to their home facility.

What we know about the Road to College Tennis:

It takes a team of dedicated people to develop players to reach their potential and receive an opportunity to play college tennis at the highest level possible.
The 'highest level' will be different for all players.  Whether desiring to play Division I, II, or III there are several steps that must be taken to ensure success.
Preparation is key.  Parents and coaches will work together with the Coach Simmons College Evaluation Camp staff to create an individualized plan to help junior players work toward their collegiate goals -- a development strategy consisting of of all facets of the collegiate game experience.

Traveling the Distance:

A two part plan will be developed under the direct supervision of one of the most successful college coaches in NCAA Division I tennis history -- Jerry Simmons.
Simmons and his staff have devised a strategic program to assess the junior player at all levels.