Thomas More College Basketball Camp
2010 Registration Form
20th Annual Thomas More College
Men's Basketball Camp
Father/Son Camp (ages 4-18) June 19, Noon - 4 p.m. – cost $50 Scheduled the Saturday before Father's Day, this camp is designed to offer fathers tips on effective practice drills and skill-building techniques they can teach their sons. This offers a great bonding experience for both father and son and is a good way for dads to learn what's being taught in the Junior and Senior Camps.
Junior Camp (ages 4-8) June 21-24, 9 a.m. - Noon – cost, $55 July 19-22, 9 a.m. - Noon – cost, $55
Junior Camps are geared for beginning athletes and offer a positive introduction to the game of basketball, with a focus on the fundamentals needed to build great players. Kids will enjoy creative drills taught by engaging instructors and will be encouraged to strive to do their best. Camper of the Day awards and competitive play add to the fun, positive atmosphere of the Junior Camp.
Senior Camp (ages 9-18) June 21-24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. – cost, $100 July 19-22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m – cost, $100 The Senior Camp is a more advanced version of the Junior camp, with a focus on developing existing skills and teaching new ones. Individualized instruction and competitive play offer opportunities for campers to improve their game in a friendly, encouraging environment. Specialized awards, games and a camp tournament foster team-building skills and build self confidence.
Great Guard's Academy - guard play specialty camp (ages 10-18) July 5-8, Noon - 4 p.m. – cost $75 The Great Guards Academy focuses on the necessary skills that college coaches expect from incoming guards, with specific emphasis on team leadership, shooting techniques and defensive strategies. With experienced current and former college guards leading the sessions, campers gain valuable insight into what makes a great guard.
Big Man Boot Camp (ages 10-18) July 5-8, Noon - 4 p.m. – cost $75 Assisted by special guest instructor, former Harlem Globetrotter and Kentucky Bisons (ABA League) Head Coach Otis Key, the Big Man Boot Camp offers a chance for post players to hone their inside defensive and offensive skills. Coach Key played professional ball in Spain and the Canary Islands and was an official Harlem Globetrotter for eight years. Key's Kentucky Bisons won the 2009 ABA championship. His experience as a player and a coach will offer campers an incredible opportunity to improve their inside game and learn the skills necessary to succeed under the basket.
LOCATION
The camps are located on the Thomas More College campus in Crestview Hills, Kentucky with easy access off I-275. All instruction and games will be held in the Connor Convocation Center.
DIRECTIONS
The camp will be held at Thomas More College.
From I-75: Follow I-75 (North or South). Take I-275 East to Exit 82 (Turkeyfoot Road). Turn right onto Turkeyfoot Road. At second traffic light, turn left onto Thomas More Parkway. Make first right onto Villa Madonna Drive.
From I-471: Take I-275 West to Exit 82 (Turkeyfoot Road). Turn left onto Turkeyfoot Road. At third traffic light, turn left onto Thomas More Parkway. Make first right onto Villa Madonna Drive.
REGISTRATION
Confirmation of registration will occur on the Monday of camp, from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Camp doors will officially open at 8:30 a.m. daily. Parents are welcome at any time.
Make all checks payable to Thomas More Men's Basketball Camp and mail to:
Men's Basketball Office
Thomas More College
333 Thomas More Parkway
Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017
INSURANCE
Each camper must have their own medical insurance. Thomas More Basketball Camp will not be responsible for any medical or dental insurance. A medical release statement is included on the registration form and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Each camper's health and protection will be our first and foremost concern. The services of an athletic trainer will also be available.
COST
The cost includes all instruction, a camp souvenir, certificate and individual evaluation. Enrollment is strictly limited to allow for individual attention. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 can be sent to reserve a spot in the camp. Full payment must be made by the first day of camp. Spots will fill quickly so please respond early.
Discounts
Early Bird Discounts - Any campers paid in full by May 15th will receive a 10% discount on the cost of camp. Contact Coach Rogers for Team Discounts.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Each camper is responsible for his own shoes, socks, shorts and shirts. Campers may purchase pizza for lunch or bring a packed lunch with their name on it. Drinks and snacks will be sold at the camp concession stand. A camp bank may be used by campers to hold their spending money.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Free camp souvenir
* Strong emphasis on fundamentals
* Grouping by age and size
* Special lectures and demonstrations
* Professional staff
* Tournament competition
* Games every day
* Awards
* Motivation and goal setting
* Individual evaluations
STAFF
A highly competent staff will aid in all camp sessions. Coach Rogers has been directing youth basketball camps for over 20 years and is known as a great teacher of the game. In addition to Coach Rogers, Assistant Coaches Jesse Jett and Brenden Stowers will offer instruction at the camps. Jett played Division I basketball at Marshall University as a guard. He is in his fifth season as an assistant at Thomas More. Stowers was a four-year letter-winner at Division II Northern Kentucky University, where he made second team All-American in 2003. This staff will provide the best instruction available. Campers will learn the fundamentals of individual and team play. Older groups will learn more advanced techniques. Values that can aid success on and off the court will be stressed.
For more information, or to receive a camp brochure by mail, please call or e-mail Jeff Rogers at 859-344-3630 or jeff.rogers@thomasmore.edu.
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