Gram Slam Tennis coach, Kamua Murray
The Ghana Tennis Federation, in partnership with New York Square and the XS Tennis Academy, is set to deliver one of the most transformative Junior Tennis development programs on the African continent, dubbed the Elite Bootcamp: Africa’s Future Aces.
The much-anticipated event is scheduled for 14th–19th December 2025 and set to take place at the Sports & Wellness Directorate, University of Ghana, Legon, and the Legon Tennis Club.
Designed for 24 of Africa’s top U16 tennis talents, the six-day residential bootcamp combines high-performance training, professional mentorship, athlete assessment, and player development strategies informed by global coaching standards.
The Elite Bootcamp represents a major step in nurturing Africa’s next generation of tennis stars. With fast growth in junior tennis across the continent, the program aims to bridge the gap between talent and professional readiness.
Leading the camp is world-renowned coach Kamau Murray, Grand Slam coach and founder of the XS Tennis Academy in Chicago.
Murray brings decades of elite-level coaching experience and a passion for developing young athletes. He will be supported by experienced GTF and ITF assistant coaches, creating a high-level technical environment aligned with global tennis standards.
The program kicks off with guest arrivals on 13th and 14th December, followed by a full opening day on 15th December.
The 16th to the 18th of December will see the heart of the bootcamp unfold with programs specialized in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions where trainees work closely with a world-class coaching team led by Kamau Murray, gaining insights typically available only in top global academies.
As the Elite Bootcamp concludes on 19th December 2025, participants will leave with improved technique, mentally strengthened, and a clearer pathway toward professional tennis success.
The camp marks a significant investment in the future of African tennis, one that promises long-term impact on both national and continental levels. With initiatives like this, Africa’s next tennis superstars are not just being discovered, they are being built.
