Each hoop will have a coach dedicated to it and individuals will be grouped by age. We will be able to have a minimum of an 8:1 ratio (participants to coaches). Participants will be able to connect with our varsity athletes consistently throughout the sessions.
The Junior Thunderbirds Basketball Development Program goal is to enhance & improve players’ individual skill levels through fundamentals & quality instruction & coaching, while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun. In the older age groups there will be a focus on individual skills, team concepts and strategies through a variety of drills, small sided games & competition; whereas in the younger age groups the focus will be fundamental movements and individual skills.
Both our varsity basketball programs are eager to help teach and share their love for the game of basketball. This is a great opportunity to be coached, mentored by our USPORTS athletes.
THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL BASICS CAMP (Boys & Girls)
This camp is an opportunity for the young basketball enthusiast to develop fundamental skills in a fun and positive environment. Each day will include learning skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, and dribbling, along with some friendly competition. Players will be grouped by age and will receive one-on-one instruction from both our varsity head coaches as well as our men’s & women’s varsity basketball players. A t-shirt & prizing will be provided.
Location: George Leach Center
Dates: July 8th -12th, 2024
Grades: 4 to 8
Time: Full days 9am-4pm or Half days 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Cost: Full Days $250 or Half Days $125
Early Drop Off: Yes
Participants: Maximum 60 per session
THUNDERBIRDS ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP (Boys & Girls)
This camp is designed to help take your basketball skills to the next level. Varsity Coaches Katie Hamilton and Ryan Vetrie along with our Thunderbirds varsity women’s and men’s players will work with athletes to refine skills and develop players ability in preparation for the upcoming basketball season. There will be a focus on skill development and advance decision making using a variety of small sided games as well as competition throughout the week. A t-shirt & prizing will be provided.
Location: George Leach Center
Dates: July 15th -19th 2024
Grades: 9 to 12
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $150
Early Drop Off: Yes
Participants: Maximum 30 per session
ALL BOYS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP
The “All Boys Summer Skills” & basketball camp morning sessions are designed for elementary & beginner boys basketball players who want to work on their fundamental skills and decision making. Most of the focus will be on developing strong fundamental skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and footwork, while the afternoons are designed for high school boys basketball players who want to tune up on their basketball skills and decision making before the school year starts. There will be a variety of drills to help the participants better themselves in shooting, dribbling, passing, finishing, footwork and defensive/offensive strategy.
It’s our goal at the All-Boys Summer Skills Basketball Camp to enhance and improve players & skill levels through fundamentals, decision making and small-sided games. There will be quality instruction and
coaching, while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn from our Algoma varsity men’s basketball players & coaches. A t-shirt & prizing will be provided.
Location: George Leach Center
Dates: August 19th-23rd, 2024
Time: 9am-12pm (Grades 4-8) & 1pm-4pm (Grades 9-12)
Cost: $125
Early Drop Off: Yes
Participants: Maximum 40 per session
Please email jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com for any questions.
