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Nike Boys Basketball Camp Loomis Chaffee School Windsor, Connecticut
US Sports Camps is excited to welcome back Rob Southall as director of our Nike Boys Basketball Camp at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT. The Complete Skills Camp will run from June 23-27, 2013.
This year marks the seventh season for Rob Southall as the Assistant Coach for Chris Bartley and the WPI Men's Basketball program. The Complete Skills camp welcomes all skill-level basketball players for a week of developing fundamental skills and improving your basketball game under the oustanding direction of Rob and his staff.
The Complete Skills Camp offers a challenging daily format of fundamental instruction, clinics, drills, and team games. Players will have the opportunity to develop and refine their fundamental basketball skills. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding, and team play, all while having fun!
Highlights Include
- Superior instruction
- Daily emphasis on fundamental development, team play, and more
- Fundamental instruction, lectures and team games
- Official NIKE Camp T-shirt
- NIKE Camp workbook and other great NIKE prizes
Just a two-hour drive from Boston and New York City, The Loomis Chaffee School is one of the most prestigious and picturesque independent secondary schools in all of New England. The 350-acre campus on the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut Rivers offers a charming rural atmosphere. Campers reside on campus in the Grubbs Quadrangle dormitories. Daily instruction and team games take place in our new $25 million athletic complex that features three full size basketball courts, a 25 meter pool, several weight rooms, and 8 international squash courts.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Rob Southall
The 2011-2012 campaign will mark the seventh season for Rob Southall as a full-time assistant coach for Chris Bartley and the WPI Men's Basketball program. This summer he lends his expertise to the Nike Basketball Camp at Loomis Chaffee.
Read Full BioThe Worcester Polytechnic Institute has enjoyed tremendous success with Southall on the bench, compiling a 130-34 (.793 winning percentage) record with five NEWMAC regular season championships and five appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Southall arrived at WPI after spending a season assisting Joe Reilly at Bates to its best season in school history (19-8). Bates reached the NESCAC Tournament final before falling to Amherst.
A graduate of Springfield College, Southall played basketball for two seasons and was a graduate assistant coach there under Charlie Brock for two more years. At Springfield, he was also the head JV basketball coach and heavily involved in recruiting and game preparation. Southall owns a Bachelor of Science ('02) and a master's ('04) degree from Springfield.
Camp Code: BKBRLC
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
- 7:00 Wake-up, shower
- 7:45 Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
- 8:30 Skill work - Individual practice and drills
- 9:30 Team practices
- 10:30 Morning break
- 10:45 Full-court games
- 12:00 Lunch, rest
- 1:00 Skill work - 2 man and 3 man drills
- 2:00 Team practices
- 3:00 Afternoon games
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:00 Special situation and contests
- 8:00 Free Swim
- 9:00 Dorms; Extended Day campers depart
- 10:00 Overnight campers to rooms; Lights out!
Closing ceremony: Thursday, June 27th at 1:30PM at Loomis Gymnasium. Parents are invited to attend!
Departure: 2PM Immediately following the closing ceremony.
Camp Information
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp. The State of CT Health Forms do require a doctor's signature. Campers must bring their health and release forms with them to check-in on the first day of camp.
Camper
I really loved the Nike camp
I really loved the Nike camp. I made friends, had lots of fun, and learned so much. My high school coach tells me that my game has improved tremendously. Thank you all so much.
Camper Parent
Son loved your camp
Our son Hunter loved your camp and although he is extremely active, this was the first time he has ever mentioned getting sore from exercise!! Way to Go!!
Camper
Competitive and friendly learning environment
Great camp. I would recommend it to anyone. Great competititon as well as a friendly learning environment for all the players.
Camper
My game improved a lot
I had a very positive experience at the Nike Camp I attended. My game improved a lot thanks to the help of the extremely nice staff.