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Nike Basketball Camp Academic Magnet High School North Charleston, South Carolina
US Sports and Nike Basketball Camps are excited to be back in North Charleston, SC at Academic Magnet High School for another year of NIKE Boys Basketball Camp. Camp will run July 22-26, 2013 and will be directed by the Elite Hoops staff and South Carolina Director, James Lee.
This camp will focus on individual skill improvement with our morning skill stations and afternoon 3 on 3 league. Each camper will also play in one 5 on 5 game and participate in our Living by Numbers contests each day. This camp is a perfect way to prepare for your school, church, rec or AAU season. All Elite Hoops NIKE basketball camps maintain a player to coach ratio of 8:1 and are staffed by high school and collegiate coaches as well as collegiate players. To see what a sample camp day looks like check the video below.
Highlights Include
- Three+ hours dedicated daily to individual skill development from the area’s best coaches
- Unbeatable 8:1 player to coach ratio
- MyLivingByNumbers.com online training program – designed to chart athletic and skill development progress
- Exclusive, highly competitive 3on3 Cut Throat Tournaments and 5on5 play
- NIKE Skill Workbook with NBA players signature moves, basketball lessons and training tips plus an individual handwritten evaluation
- Official NIKE Camp T-Shirt, PowerBars and other prizes!
Academic Magnet is located in North Charleston, South Carolina and is just east of I-16 and only 4 miles from downtown Charleston. Academic Magnet is a convenient camp location for anyone in Dorchester County as well as Mt Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island or Summerville. For a map to Academic Magnet
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
James Lee
James Lee comes to Elite Hoops with a wealth of basketball experience. James started his basketball career at George Wythe High School in Wytheville, VA. While at GWHS, James set 15 school records and will be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in November of 2011. James went on to play four years DI basketball at Campbell University. During his time at Campbell, James was an instrumental part of the winningest class in school history. During his sophomore year, Campbell University made their first and only appearance to date in the NCAA tournament where they lost to the eventual NCAA Tournament Champion Duke Blue Devils.
Read Full BioFor the last 15 years, James has been teaching the game of basketball to players of all ages. He has worked over 50 college basketball camps and organized and directed over 100 basketball camps/events. This past year he coached at clinics with Bobby Cremins (College of Charleston), Darren Horn (University of South Carolina), and Dawn Staley (USC).
James continued to develop his year round basketball training and event management company into after-school programs, shooting clinics, 1on1 skill development work-outs, and evaluation showcases. He also founded Backpacks-4-Basketballs which has risen over $100,000 for school supplies.
Of the 300 high school players James has trained on an individual basis, 30+ have gone on to play at the collegiate level. He currently trains 25 of the best players in the Charleston area including a top 10 national recruit in the 2014 class.
Complete Skills: This program is intended to help players develop athletically. The individual camp is a great opportunity for young basketball players looking to develop and refine their fundamental basketball skills. This program also includes a curriculum for intermediate/ advanced players looking to enhance their skill set at the post, wing, or guard position. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding, team play, and more.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 - 9:10 Campers arrive / free shoot
- 9:10 - 9:30 Stretch / Floor Length Open Up
- 9:30 - 11:00 Skill Development Work
- 11:10 - 11:40 Contests
- 11:40 - 12:20 5 on 5 League Games
- 12:20 - 1:00 Lunch
- 1:00 - 1:40 Living by Numbers Individual Skill Development
- 1:40 - 2:20 Video / Speaker / Speed and Agility
- 2:20 - 3:00 3 on 3 League Games
- 3:00 Campers Depart
Camper Parent
Fantastic experience, great camp
Our oldes son had great skills coming into the camp and still brought a lot away from the week. Our younger child had less experience and this camp boosted his confidence. At the championship playoff, I noticed our older son was pulled aside and one of the coaches spent several minutes with him on a specific strategy to improve, which meant a lot to him. Thank you for both the team skills and individual attention you showed to the boys! We will do it again!
Camper Parent
Thank you for everything!
My nephew and my son really enjoyed your camp. When we came to watch the Championships, the individual instruction as well as team skill building were evident. Your team of coaches spent a lot of time and energy honing the skills and increasing the confidence of these boys and girls. Thank you for everything!
Camper
Best camp I have been to
This was by far the best basketball camp I have been to so far. I liked the counselors and the skill building that we did. It was definitely worth the money and I will do it again next year.