A little camp history
Established in Metropolitan Chicago in 1979, the Rod Schroeder Tennis Academy (RSTA) grew into one of the largest and most successful programs for Juniors everywhere. While working with both beginners and many of the area's most promising young players, Rod has developed effective instruction techniques that produce measurable results. Equally important, at Rod Schroeder/RSTA each instructor is a talented and dedicated athlete who enjoys teaching and is good at it. They share Rod's conviction that improved play depends a lot on their attitudes and skills, as well as the student’s ability. The result is an enthusiasm, intensity, and positive outlook that's contagious...an atmosphere that helps students’ develop their full potential while having fun in the process. At Rod Schroeder/RSTA a winning feeling is an essential part of the instruction.
Meet SHRODADDY!
Rod's enthusiasm, know how, and friendly ways have made him a winner...on the courts and off. Young in years and ideas, Rod has plenty of solid experience: over 35 years as an accomplished player, more than 30 years as a leading coach and instructor. Rods was an outstanding athlete during high school, and while a finance major and scholarship recipient at the University of Illinois, he played both Number One singles and Doubles and was named to the All Big Ten Team. Even with his total commitment to coaching he plays regularly...consistently ranking among top finishers while competing against other teaching Pros and earning noteworthy USTA rankings. In 1997 Rod was named to the Midwest Hall of Fame, an honor given to only a few teaching professionals for their outstanding Service, Dedication, and Expertise in the field of tennis instruction.
Rod has helped develop hundreds of players who have achieved high local, sectional, and national rankings and tournaments laurels. An impressive number receive athletic scholarships, and a number have had success on the pro tour including Rod's protégé, Katrina Adams. The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) selected him Midwest Pro of the Year and named him Coach of the Year as well. His Organizational and teaching background includes Club Manager, Head Professional, Camp Owner, and Director at major facilities in the Midwest and Southwest.
Brady Lindsley
Brady Lindsley is originally from Coldwater, Mich. As a player for the Red Men of Carthage from 1992 to 1995, he compiled an 82-24 career mark in singles, which puts him third on the all-time wins list. He joined the Carthage faculty in 1997. He has coached the Red Men to eight CCIW championships and eight NCAA appearances, as well as leading the Lady Reds to three CCIW championships and three NCAA appearances. Rod and Brady have been working on the camp for over 10 years!
Meet the Staff
Under the supervision of the camp directors the Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp instructors have been chosen for their love of children, their teaching ability and their ability to communicate with children.Instructors attend a rigorous pre-camp training program. The instructors, as well as directors, are dedicated to furthering the mental and physical well-being of each camper.