OVERVIEW:
The post position is no longer for the tallest player on the court. Nor is it a requirement to play with your "back to the basket". Today's post players are versatile and must play a variety of different styles. At the Post Player Academy, players will learn how to take advantage of their special skills and how to polish and develop their talents even further. This intense camp will teach you how to expose mismatches and give you the strategies and the knowledge to help lead your team to success. This camp will provide you with the necessary tools to be a better player, lead your team to more victories or possibly earn a college scholarship. A combination of live game play, drill, on-court demonstrations, video analysis and classroom sessions will provide the player with every opportunity to develop their skills.
DATES & LOCATION:
June 27-28, 2011
at Martin Methoidst College (Pulaski, TN)
REGISTRATION FEES:
$55 (overnight); $45 (commuter)
** Additional $5 discount if you participated in the MMC Fall League
FEE INCLUDES:
- Perimeter player information & tips packet
- Air-conditioned room (if staying overnight)
- Athletic Training Staff provided
- Top-notch training on how to play the perimeter, both from a physical and a mental standpoint.
- An abundance of opportunity to learn how to see the game of basketball through the eyes of a coach
- Knowledge at seeing the big picture and how to help your teammates become better.
- Strategies for achieving success on-and-off-the-court
FORMS:
- Camp Flyer (to hang up in lockerroom or at school)
WHO'S ELIGIBLE:
Any female basketball player that has completed at least their 8th grade year. Recently graduated seniors are welcome as well. This academy can help propel you into your college career.
LOCATION:
On the campus of Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN at the Curry Christian Life Center (CLC).
- Directions to the CLC (Gym) from Nashville -- Take I-65 South to Exit 14. Turn Right off exit ramp and take HWY. 64 West toward Pulaski. Travel 11 miles to the third red light at Hwy. 11. Turn right and follow Hwy. 11 north 2.3 miles. You will dead end into the CLC.
- Directions to the CLC (Gym) from Huntsville -- Take I-65 north to Exit 1. Turn left off exit ramp and take Hwy. 31 North toward Pulaski. Travel 16.9 miles to the third red light at Hwy. 64. Turn left and follow Hwy. 64 West 0.5 miles to the third red light at Hwy. 11. Turn right (CVS and Walgreens on the corner) and follow Hwy. 11 North 0.1 miles. You will dead end into the CLC.
- Directions to the CLC (Gym) from Memphis -- Take Hwy. 64 East into Pulaski. From the first red light in Pulaski, follow Hwy. 64 East 1.4 miles to the fourth red light at Hwy. 11. CVS and Walgreens will be on the corner. Turn left, go up the hill and you'll dead end into the CLC.
- Directions to the CLC (Gym) from Chattanooga -- Take I-24 West toward Nashville. Take exit 134 (US 41A) toward Monteagle/Sewanee. Stay on this road approprimately 15 miles going through Cowan. Turn left onto US-64 heading west for about 60 miles. After crossing under I-65 continue traveling on Hwy. 64 West for 11 miles to the third red light at Hwy. 11. Turn right and follow Hwy. 11 North for 2.3 miles. You'll dead end into the CLC (gym).
LODGING:
Overnight lodging for the campers will be provided in the Martin Methodist College's residence halls. If you a roommate request, please indicate the participant's name and school on your registration form. If you do not have a roommate preference, then we will assign one to you.
STAFF:
Hoops Plus, LLC staffs all of their camps with high quality instructors. These experts are carefully selected and range from college players to college coaches to top-level high school coaches. Coach Bechler has coached numerous All-American post players. His teams are consistently ranked nationally in Rebounding, Field Goal Percentage, Fee Throw Attempts and Free Throw Percentages. The overall philosophy that guides his program is "win the paint". One of his former post players currently plays professionally in Sweden.
SKILLS TAUGHT:
Post Moves (such as the drop step, the inside pivot, the up-and-under), Foot Work, Pivoting, Moving without the ball, Passing, Catching, Shot Selection, Getting big in the post, Calling for the ball, Rebounding, Mental toughness, Screening, Playing the high post area.
TEACHING METHODS USED:
- Classroom Sessions: During this time, the camper will listen to lecture, watch & analyze video, and participate in interactive discussions. Each of these methods will be used to help the player understand the game of basketball and evaluate their progress.
- Basketball Sessions: The campers will be playing games and participating in drills designed to make them a better player. There will be an abundance of hands-on instruction and opportunities to work on the things most important to a player.
- On-Court Demonstrations: During the on-court demonstrations, college players and instructors will demonstrate specific skills and strategies to the campers in a way that makes sense and is entertaining.
SCHEDULE:
3:30-5:00 pm (Check-In)
5:00-5:30 pm (Welcome)
5:45-6:30 (Dinner)
6:30-7:00pm (On-Court Demonstration)
7:00-9:00pm (Basketball Session)
9:00-10:00pm (Classroom Session)
11:00pm (Lights Out)
6:30-7:15am (Breakfast)
7:15-8:00am (Classroom Session)
8:00-8:30am (On-Court Demonstration)
8:30-10:30am (Basketball Session)
10:30-11:15am (Classroom Session)
11:15-12:00pm (Lunch)
12:00-12:30pm (On-Court Demonstration
12:30-1:30pm (Basketball Session)
1:30-2:15pm (Classroom Session)
2:15-3:00pm (Basketball Session)
3:00-3:30pm (Closing Ceremonies/ Check-Out)
CONCESSIONS/CAMP STORE:
Meals are provided for the campers. Snacks, however, may be available for a small fee. Additionally, there will be a variety of apparel available as well.
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
- To be guaranteed a spot in any of Hoops Plus' camps, you must submit payment no later than two weeks prior to the start of camp. If payment is not sent prior to this two week period, please make arrangements with the camp director, provided there are sports still available.
- Make checks or money orders payable to: HOOPS PLUS, LLC.
Coach Jamy Bechler
c/o Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison St.
Pulaski, TN 38478
- Must pre-register two weeks prior to the start of camp in order to be guaranteed a particular t-shirt size.
- You must bring the Liability Waiver with you to camp. You cannot participate without a Liability Waiver
- Full refunds are given up to two weeks prior to camp beginning. After this period of time, only half of the registration fee will be refunded.
- Registration fee is based upon receipt of registration form (written or online) and receipt or postmark of payment.
