• Summer Skills Camp
• Summer Post Camp
• Summer Shooting Camp
• Summer Deon Hunter's Point Guard Camp
• Ball Handling Camp
  

Summer Camp Information

Camps
Our summer camps are great! All are five day camps except one. We believe in small numbers therefore we will only allow 15/25 campers per event. Our average staff ratio is 9/1. The focus throughout our organizations 21 years has always been “Quality” vs. “Quantity”. Players who participate in our camps learn from a Christian atmosphere. We have daily devotions. And each player receives special attention in the areas of need. We take pride in teaching and simplifying the fundamentals of the game.

“Our goal is to help every player develop a solid foundation with depth along with the framework needed to play basketball for life”. We believe that once a child gains knowledge, they will receive confidence. And once they gain confidence they will begin to play with aggressiveness.

Prior to each of our camps, a well thought out game plan is created and established that we feel will offer five days of informative fundamental skills, drills and concepts with depth that will no doubt help each player improve his / her overall skills, mental and physical attitude and understanding of the game. Our director, Deon Hunter believes that elementary, middle and high school, college and professional players are responsible for maintaining a lifelong commitment to the ongoing development of their fundamental skills. He calls it the recipe for success!

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Skills Camp
Our skill camps will focus on teaching the basic fundamentals of the game. We prefer to teach the depth of the game which we feel will strengthen a player’s foundation as well as help them become successful basketball players. During the camp players will learn how to use a variety of skills through demonstrations and drills. They will also be allowed to practice and demonstrate the use of them throughout the week. The basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding & blocking out will be our main focus.

Skill Camp Emphasis (grade appropriate skills will be taught at different camps): Some of what will be taught: ball handling, shooting form, protective dribbles, blocking out, offensive and defensive rebounding, making outlet passes, setting screens and defending screens, on and off the ball defense, shooting off screens, shooting free throws, first step, ball fakes, drive fakes, creating space with a dribble, bank shots, shooting off-screens, making an outlet pass, spacing, chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, baseball pass, entry passes to the post, post defense, post offense, getting open on the wing and squaring up, advancing the ball with a pass, closing out, mid-range shots, 3 pt shots, transition offense and defense, ball movement, creating shots off the dribble, dribble penetration, spotting up to shoot, moving without the ball, reverse lay-ups, pivoting, driving and much more. See you at the camp!

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Specialty Camps

Deon Hunter's Point Guard Camp
Is a very high energy camp! The goal of this camp is to teach players how to be leaders on the court as well as teach them principals, duties, roles and responsibilities of playing point guard. Players who attend this type of event must be in shape. We recommend players run 8-10 line drills during the weekday and 2-3 miles during the weekend to prepare for this event. Enthusiastic players must bring a high level of energy, mental focus and positive attitudes to the court daily. Throughout the camp players will learn how to communicate more effectively, how to think creatively, how to think in critical situations and how to develop good court vision.

Classroom settings will be used to watch film and discuss essential areas of the game important to being a leader on and off the court. It’s recommended that each player who participates in this event already know how to play solid man to man defense and offense. Players will need to bring a notebook which will be used throughout the week during our classroom discussions.

Emphasis: Ball handling, change of speeds, setting up the defender, looking off the defender, making plays, dribble penetration, reading the defender before making passes, making smart passes to the wing and post, looking out of both sides and the rear view mirror, creating mismatches, relocating dribbles, shot clock management, how to demand teammates best, role-playing (game-like settings being played out loud), photo memory (mental memory recording), unconscious behavior (not being afraid to say what needs to be said),getting open and getting the ball, suburban point guard mentality vs. inner city, playing with poise, choosing words carefully, protecting the ball against quicker defenders, playing sneaky, speed vs. quickness, sizing up opponents, attacking seams vs. gaps, locker room and leadership on and off the court. Click here for time and date information.

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Shooting Camp
Is for players who want to improve their overall shooting form, shooting skills, shooting percentage and scoring capabilities from various areas on the court. The goal of this camp is to help players establish a variety of different shots that will enable him/her to perform and score in any given situation. Throughout this camp, offensive and defensive modules will be created to allow players to work on shooting from different game settings. Players who participate in this camp will leave with confidence and a new attitude towards shooting and scoring from the perimeter. Players are required to bring a notebook to write in during the week to keep record of our film and classroom discussions.

Emphasis: Form shooting, shooting shots from above the head, bank shots, mid-range shots, 3 pt shots, shots off the dribble, creating space when shooting, how to demand the ball, making short corner shots, spotting up, shooting out of transition, focus shooting, shooting off screens, shot fakes, game situation shooting, moving without the ball, shooting off curls, fatigue shooting, flare shots, free throws, quick trigger shooting, individual and partner practice shooting, rhythm shooting, mental focus and discipline.

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Post Camp
Our post camp will teach players how to develop a solid offensive and defensive low post game. Players will learn the skills and strategies needed to compete against other competitive players. Throughout camp, players will learn how the use of physical strength and aggressive play can impact their on the court success while playing in the low post area. Players will also learn about technical strategies that work when trying to establish low post position. Players can expect to learn an array of low post moves which involves playing with their back to the basket as well as facing the basket. Player will be encouraged to shoot the ball above their head when they’re in the low post area. They will be encouraged to develop a mid-range shot as well as put the ball on the floor with minimum dribbles. Defensively, players will learn how to front, deny, bump and play behind the offensive player. Offensive players will learn how to set up the defender while using cross, up and diagonal screens. Defensive players will learn how to read and react to screens and much more. Players are required to bring a notebook during the week to keep record of our film and classroom discussions.

Emphasis: Establish low post position, low post moves, physical play on offense and defense, players will learn to shoot shots above their head, drop step with and without a dribble, up and under vs. over, short corner shots, elbow shots, baseline jump hook, middle jump hook, catch-protect-look-read and react, low post foot work, turn and shoot (inside and outside), how to draw fouls, re-posting, how to ask for the ball and get it, timing when posting up, how to communicate with the passer, holding off the defender, owning the paint, defensive shot blocking and blocking out, offensive tips, how to use legs, hands and butt on offense and defense, passing out of the low post area and setting and receiving screens.

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Ball Handling Camp
Ball handling is one of the four essential elements of the fundamentals that every player needs to learn. During our weeklong sessions, players will be taught the basic fundamentals of dribbling. They will also learn more advanced ways to handle the ball. Through daily repetition players will gain more knowledge and understanding of how to effectively handle the ball using either hand. Throughout the week, players will be encouraged to handle the ball while being defended. They will learn how to shoot and score off the dribble as well as how to communicate with others while dribbling. Our goal is to help young players gain the confidence that they need to ask for the ball, get it and then do something with it during the game. Learning to dribble with confidence will help you go places with the ball and not be stopped. Once you learn to dribble, it can never be taken away. Let’s get started!

Emphasis: Triple threat position, cross over, between the legs, reverse pivot, around the back, hesitation, retreat dribble, two ball dribbling, v-look, advantage area, cutting corners, shake n bake, developing good practice habits, changing directions with the dribble, knowing when to drive and when to shoot, beating the defender off the dribble, backing the ball out with a protective dribble, looking past the defender and the five second rule.