Elite Youth Camp 2024
Join us at our premier youth basketball camp, where the esteemed Olin “The Guard Whisperer” Simplis, renowned NBA trainer, along with a lineup of elite basketball professionals and player coaches, is ready to take your game to the next level. In collaboration with Serious Player Only, our camp isn't just about training—it's a transformative experience designed to enhance your basketball skills, foster mentorship, and promote personal growth.
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Details at a Glance:
• Location: Academy USA, Glendale, California
• Date: June 17th - 20th
• Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Target Group: Middle School and High School students committed to enhancing their basketball skills
What We Offer:
• Personalized Training: Customized sessions to enhance individual skills and address specific areas of improvement.
• Skill Enhancement: Focused development in shooting, defense, ball-handling, and strategic gameplay.
• Basketball IQ Boost: Interactive learning to deepen players’ understanding and strategic thinking within the game.
• Experienced Coaching: Direct mentorship from Olin Simplis and a team of seasoned industry professionals.
Event Structure and Highlights:
• Skill Development Stations: Rotational training emphasizing core basketball skills.
• King of the Court: Competitive scenarios to foster on-court decision-making and resilience.
• Shooting Competition: Challenges to improve accuracy and shooting under pressure.
• Leadership Development: Workshops aimed at cultivating leadership qualities on and off the court.
Special Features:
• Elite-level competition
• Professional-level coaching and instruction
• Comprehensive combine-style testing to benchmark progress
General Guidelines:
• Bring your own Personal basketball and hydration
• Self-provided nutrition is encouraged for maintained energy and focus
• Entry fee applicable upon arrival.
• Team assignments and camp itinerary to be communicated prior to event start
Camp Pricing:
• 1-Day Camp: $125 (Includes official camp jersey)
• 2-Day Camp: $250 (Includes official camp jersey)
• 3-Day Camp: $350 (Includes official camp jersey)
• 4-Day Camp: $400 (Includes official camp jersey)
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Sample Schedule
This schedule is designed to provide a mix of intensive basketball training, motivational and entertainment elements, strategic learning, and personal development, ensuring a well-rounded and memorable experience for all participants.
The Guard Whisperer Skills and Team Dynamics
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop Stations
• Station 1: Ball Handling
• Station 2: Shooting
• Station 3: Passing Precision
• Station 4: Defensive Stance and Movement
• Station 5: Rebounding and Box Out
• Station 6: Team Communication Drills
• Station 7: Offensive Movement & Spacing
Focus: Understanding spacing, movement without the ball, and offensive positioning.
Activities: Cut and replace drills, give-and-go exercises, and reading the defense simulations.
• Station 8: Mental Toughness & Focus
Focus: Developing focus, mental resilience, and dealing with in-game pressure.
Activities: Free throw concentration drills, visualization techniques, and pressure scenario training.
The Guard Whisperer Advanced Skills and Competitive Play
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop Stations
• Station 1: Advanced Dribbling Skills
• Station 2: Precision Shooting
• Station 3: Pick-and-Roll Execution
• Station 4: Defensive Strategies
• Station 5: Endurance and Speed
• Station 6: Advanced Passing Techniques
• Station 7: Isolation Plays & One-on-One Offense
Focus: Mastering one-on-one skills, creating space, and scoring under pressure.
Activities: Isolation scoring drills, one-on-one matchups, and space creation techniques.
• Station 8: Transition Defense and Offense
Focus: Fast break execution, stopping the break, and transition communication.
Activities: Transition drills, three-on-two and two-on-one fast breaks, and defensive recovery drills.
Mastery, Review, and Tournament
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop Stations & Tournament Preparation
• Station 1: Skill Integration Circuit
• Station 2: In-Game Decision Making
• Station 3: Clutch Performance Drills
• Station 4: Defensive and Offensive Review
• Station 5: Team Synergy and Strategy
• Station 6: Tournament Warm-Up and Strategy
• Station 7: Game Situation Simulations
Focus: Real-game scenarios, time management, and situational strategies.
Activities: Buzzer-beater situations, down-by scenarios, and end-of-game strategy drills.
• Station 8: Recovery Techniques and Cool Down
Focus: Proper cool down, stretching, and recovery techniques to prevent injury.
Activities: Cool-down yoga, foam rolling sessions, and hydration and nutrition discussions.
