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2 Boys' Basketball Camp

General Camp Information

1. All phases of the game of basketball will be instructed during the camp by a professional staff.
2. Every camper will receive individual attention.
3. An evaluation of every camper will be sent to their parents at the conclusion of the camp week.
4. A camp All-Star Team will be selected from both junior and senior divisions.
5. One-on-one competition.
6. Foul shooting competition.
7. Swimming, tennis, sand volleyball, and much more available.
8. The total resident plan includes meals, lodging, T-shirt, instruction, limited medical insurance, and a camp basketball. The commuter plan includes T-shirt, instruction, limited medical insurance, and a camp basketball.
9. There will be round-the-clock supervision for each camper.
10.Housing: Only two participants will be assigned to a room. Two sheets, one pillowcase and a pillow are provided. No towels, washcloths, or blankets are provided. Bring a light blanket, washcloths and towels with you. Coin operated
washers and dryers are available in the residence hall.
11.Key Policy: Campers who do not turn in their room key at camp dismissal will be subject to a lock change fee (ranging from $25-$40). For security reasons, lock changes must be made immediately before the next group arrives. Keys returned after check out is not permissible. There will be no exceptions.
12.Pre-register early. Registrations are accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis.
13.A certificate of health must be presented by each participant at the camp’s registration. A standard form will be sent upon acceptance. This form does not require a physician’s examination or signature. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids or services should be made in writing to the Office of Disability Services at least fifteen (15) days before the camp begins. The Offi ce of Disability Services is located in Horton Hall 120, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299, (717) 477- 1329.
14.Absolutely no visitation by family members during the week unless permission is granted by the camp director. Experience has shown that the campers are more receptive to instruction and less stressful when outside adults are not present.
15.Young campers (ages 9-11) should try to attend with a friend. This helps with homesickness and makes the camp experience more enjoyable for the camper.

FATHER/SON CAMP

Arrival	Dismissal
8:30-9:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m.

Camp philosophy

Shippensburg University plans to provide an experience that you and your son(s) will remember throughout your lives. By offering this overnight camp, you can enjoy the father/son bond of friendship and encouragement while developing your basketball skills. Director Dave Springer and his SU staff and players will provide detailed instruction to both son and father.
Our goal is to outline a basic skill development program that parents can employ to help their son practice and improve in the fundamentals of basketball.

Schedule

Saturday Schedule
8:30 a.m.	Check-in/free shooting
9:00 a.m.	Camp attendance
9:15 a.m.	Raider skill factory
10:15 a.m.	Games
11:00 a.m.	Film session
11:30 a.m.	Raider fundamental session #1
12:00 noon	Lunch, Reisner Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.	Games
2:00 p.m.	Raider fundamental session #2
2:30 p.m.	Free throw instruction
3:00 p.m.	Games
3:45 p.m.	Hot shot contests
5:30 p.m.	Dinner, Reisner Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.	Special speaker
7:30 p.m.	Raider basketball Olympics
8:00 p.m.	Raider fire drills
8:15 p.m.	Pool party
9:00 p.m.	Special evening film
10:15 p.m.	Retire for evening
Sunday Schedule
7:30 a.m.	Breakfast, Reisner Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.	Camp attendance
8:45 a.m.	Raider fundamental session #3
9:15 a.m.	Games
10:00 a.m.	Raider fundamental session #4
10:30 a.m.	Games
11:15 a.m.	Raider basketball Olympics
11:45 a.m.	Raider fire drills
12:00 noon	Closing ceremony
12:30 p.m.	Check-out

POSITION CAMP

Arrival	Dismissal
8:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008	8:00 p.m. Saturday, July, 19, 2008

Friday & Saturday* schedule
7:00 a.m.	Wake up
7:30-8:30 a.m.	Breakfast, Reisner Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.	Roll Call/Announcements
8:30 a.m.	Shooting Sessions
8:30-9:15 a.m.	Position Work
9:15-10:00 a.m.	Defensive Session
10:00-10:50 a.m.	Offensive Session
11:00-11:45 a.m.	Stations: Tossback/Shooting Gun/Transition
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.	Lunch, Reisner Dining Hall
1:15 p.m.	Roll Call
1:20-2:00 p.m.	Philosophy of Play
2:00-2:45 p.m.	Position Work
2:45-3:45 p.m.	5 on 5 Games
3:45-4:45 p.m.	Position Work
4:45-5:15 p.m.	3 on 3 Play
5:15-6:30 p.m.	Dinner, Reisner Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.	Roll Call
6:45-8:45 p.m.	5 on 5 Games
10:00 p.m.	Lights out!
* Saturday schedule same as Friday except camp dismissal is at 8:00 p.m.

Camp highlights

• Develop position specific fundamental and advanced concepts. You will experience the same instruction, drills and concepts that Shippensburg players are drilled on every day during basketball season.
• Designed to help future and current college bound prospects reach their full potential.
• Use of ball screens/setting and accepting screens.
• Transition decision making and spacing.
• Shooting off the dribble-drive and catch.
• New and advanced offensive moves.
• Intensive session conducted in Heiges Field House with specialized instruction provided by the Shippensburg Coaching Staff and Players.

POINT GUARD PLAY

Mental Aspect of Point	Point Guard Vision & Guard Play Voice
Dribbling & Passing for	Individual Development Point Guards Workouts
Initiating the Offense	Leadership Qualities
Reading the Defense	Penetration Skills
Transition Play	Dribble Moves
Teammate communication	Transition “3”

WING PLAY

Shot Preparation	Shooting Fundamentals
Penetration Skills	Ball Handling
Moving w/o the Basketball	Dribble Moves
Reading the Defense	Attacking a Zone
Transition Play	Transition “3”
Individual Development Workouts	Use of Screens

POST PLAY

• Post Stance (Strong & Agile)
• Scoring in Transition
• Mental Toughness for Post Play
• Posting Away from the Basketball
• Sealing
• Scoring in the Post
• Getting Open in the Post
• Post Play vs. Zone
• Post Footwork
• Outlet Passing
• Individual Development Workouts
• Screening Techniques

Professional Staff & Clinicians

The SU Sports Camps are proud of the excellent staff and clinicians employed from the college and high school ranks to offer superior instruction to our campers. Staff subject to change. 

• Dave Springer, head men's basketball coach, SU
• Mike Nestor, assistant men's basketball coach, SU
• Todd Johnson, assistant men's basketball coach, SU
• Steve Novosel, student assistant, SU
• Nick Sadvari, head manager, SU

CURRENT SHIP PLAYERS ON STAFF (if available):

Tariek Belcher, Mastbaum
Chuck Davis, Scotland School
Lamar Drayton, Harrisburg
Jaren Gembe, Greencastle-Antrim
Derrick Graff, Monsignor Bonner
Alex Jones, Northmont
Matt Kerch, Shippensburg
Ryan Kraft, Spring-Ford
Dane Lauber, West York
Daziah Miller, Bartram
Justin Minter, Cardinal Dougherty
Brian Olesick, Abington
Malik Parker, Scotland School
David Reisinger, Central Dauphin

Fees

Complete fee information is listed on the registration form (PDF).

For more information about these camps, call (717) 477-1256, or email your request to sucamps@ship.edu.