Students	Our Staff

VALUES

Our sports camps are primarily concerned that each student be treated as a person of integrity and worth, and that values that he develops on the tennis court, soccer field, or golf course be carried into his daily life. Sportsmanship, gamesmanship, tolerance for hard work, and enthusiasm for playing the game can be instilled in all students regardless of physical talents. Our motto is ... enter Our Camps to become a good tennis, soccer, golf player and even finer lady and gentleman!

TEAM

Our staff is selected by evaluating the abilities of individuals who can play their sport at competitive levels. But they must be -- first and foremost -- individuals who care about, and relate to, other people. They are, secondly, highly qualified, technical teachers of their specific sport. Our staff is not only hand selected by the directors, but they also go through a detailed national criminal and sexual offender background check. All employees must fill out detailed applicatilons, be interviewed by directors, and pass all criminal background checks prior to being hired.

	Mehdi Belhassan:  Mehdi has owned the camps since 1995, and prior to this was assistant director to the camp, starting in 1989.  As a former tennis professional, and a father himself, he knows the values and dedication it takes to give “the best sports instruction.”  Mehdi resides on campus throughout all camp sessions, and quickly gains the respect of all the campers.  We like to call Mehdi the “summer dad,” as he makes sure campers are “staying in line” while having fun and improving their sport of choice
	Maria Belhassan:  Maria has been involved in the camps since 2004, and is the person you will most likely speak with year round, while getting ready for the summer.  Maria is the background force, organizing summer events, registration packets, and the many other aspects to putting together a great summer production!  Maria is available via email, and during the year the 1-800 number rings to her cell phone.  Our policy is that every parent should be 100% comfortable by the time they drop off their child to our camp.  Parents, campers… ask as many questions as you need!
	Sopheap Theam:  “Soaps” has been working for our camps for 8 years and is an amazing asset to our summer camp all year long!  You will find that Soaps is “everywhere!”  She is our office manager, assistant camp director, and friend to all campers.  Soaps organizes all activities, room assignments, staff schedules, and much much more.  Soaps becomes the staff member that all campers go to when they have any questions or even personal problems!  Ask any camper who Soaps is, and they will surely answer with a smile on their face!
	Nicholas Parrinello:  Nick has been involved in our camps for years as well, however in a different way.  Nick started out at Offense Defense Tennis Camp as a CAMPER!  After graduating from Pepperdine University in 2005, Nick decided to continue his involvement with the camp… this time as a staff member.  Nick helps out with the administrative work during the year, and during the summer he helps coach and helps with many other responsibilities.  Nick played for the Pepperdine Tennis Team for two years, and still plays with Mehdi during the year. (By the way… Pepperdine won the NCAA division 1 tennis championships last year!)
	Caitlin Nichols:  Caitlin heard about our camps through some of her close friends.  She found that people were talking about the great things happening at ODTC every summer, and she wanted to be a part of it.  During her college years at the University of Delaware, she worked at ODTC in the summer of 2004.  Caitlin then spent a busy senior year traveling & studying; in countries like South Africa, Italy, and France!  Once she graduated, she decided to continue her involvement with our camps, and now works full time… what a great asset she has been in just a short time!

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