Summer Camp Programs
4 Night Camp Program
We do everything to assure each camper has the maximum opportunity for skill development. The coach-player ratio is typically one coach for ten players. Instruction is intensive and includes all phases of the game. Historically we have had 30 coaches and counselors to care for 144 athletes each week. The day is divided into six sessions. Two sessions are fundamental sessions. Two sessions allow the player to use the newly developed skills in game situations. The fifth session is devoted to one-on-one competition, emphasizing both shooting techniques and defensive skills. During the sixth session, videotapes are used, as well as lectures by the guest coaches. (Camp registration is from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Camp ends at 4:15 p.m.)
Shooting points of emphasis:
- Feet position and body balance
- Placement of shooting and balance hands
- Teaches exact upward thrust of the ball
- Shooter learns to use their natural shooting rhythm
- Shooter learns to use proper leg power in the shot
- Shooting both off the dribble and the pass
- Concentration on the 3-point shot
Ball Handling covers the following fundamentals:
- Emphasis on dribbling skills
- Being able to protect the ball in traffic
- Delivery of the ball to teammates
- Breakdown a defender with the dribble
- Improve one’s confidence in handling the ball
- Develop skills to enable the ball handler to see the whole court
Position Play emphasizes the following:
- Footwork-footwork-footwork
- How to deliver and recieve the ball on the court
- Learn to take what the defense gives you
- Develop confidence and patience with the ball inside around traffic
- To work at constantly gaining ground inside with the feet
- To establish the jump hook and several counter moves from it