Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Amherst College
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Work on your basketball skills during summer 2023 Amherst College, led by Head Men's Basketball Coach Marlon Sears. This boys basketball camp is the perfect location to help you stay above the competition with specialty instruction, fun drills, scrimmages, and more!
The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing, or guard position.
The Elite Camp focuses on giving campers an exposure opportunity for those interested in an elite academic and athletic collegiate experience. To ensure each player will have multiple opportunities to be evaluated by our staff and other collegiate coaches in attendance, we have placed a limit on the number of available spots.
*This camp must comply with the regulations of the MDPH & be licensed by the LBOH.
Highlights Include
- Fundamental instruction, individual development, and team play
- Off-court discussions and activities to enhance on-court game
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach Marlon Sears
Hired in the summer of 2020, Marlon Sears is set to hit the sidelines for his first season as head coach of the Amherst College men's basketball program in 2020-2021. Before rejoining Columbia a year ago, Sears served as the head coach at Division III Montclair State (N.J.) University from 2015-19, where he led the Red Hawks to some of the most successful seasons in the program's history.
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Camp Details
2023 DATES
Complete Skills I (Ages 6-17): June 19-23
Complete Skills II (Ages 6-17): June 26-30
Elite I (Ages 14-18): June 30
Elite II (Ages 14-18): July 1
Elite III (Ages 14-18): July 2
Complete Skills III (Ages 6-17): July 5-7
Complete Skills IV (Ages 6-17): July 10-14
Camp Hours
Complete Skills I, II & IV:
Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM at Alumni Gym
Meals: Half day campers will depart before lunch. Full day campers can bring a packed lunch or lunch can be purchased for $70 for Monday-Thursday at registration.
Half-Day Hours: MON-FRI 9AM-12PM
Full-Day Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM FRI 9AM-12PM
Elite Camp I:
Check-in: Friday at 2:30PM at Alumni Gym
Closing Ceremony: Friday at 8:30PM
Meals: Dinner is provided.
Daily Hours: FRI 3PM-9PM
Elite Camps II & III:
Check-in: 8:30AM at Alumni Gym
Closing Ceremony: 2:30PM at Alumni Gym
Meals: Lunch is provided.
Daily Hours: SAT or SUN 9AM-3PM
Complete Skills III:
Check-in: Wednesday at 8:30AM at Alumni Gym
Meals: Please bring a packed lunch or lunch can be purchased for $55 for Wednesday-Friday at registration.
Full-Day Hours: WED-FRI 9AM-3PM
ELITE CAMP DETAILS
Players attending the 2023 Elite Camp at Amherst College will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of the Amherst College Coaches in addition to dozens of other collegiate coaches from various prestigious academic institutions throughout the country. To ensure each player will have multiple opportunities to be evaluated by our staff and other collegiate coaches in attendance, we have placed a limit on the number of available spots.
PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
PACKING LIST
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
● Athletic, on-court clothing
● Athletic shoes
● Water bottle
● Packed lunch and snacks (Complete Skills campers only)
● Small gym bag/backpack
CAMPER EVALUATION
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.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.
NIKE BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our basketball camps, please see our FAQ page.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:05 AM Warm Up / Stretch / Half Court Drills
- 9:30 AM Dribble Series
- 9:45 AM Drill Stations
- 10:15 AM 3 on 3
- 11:00 AM Full Court Games
- 11:45 AM Lunch
- 12:30 PM Free Throws / Two Ball / 1 on 1
- 1:15 PM Offense Team Drills
- 1:45 PM Defense Team Drills
- 2:00 PM 3 on 3
- 2:30 PM Full Court Games
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Amherst College
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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