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Camp Overview

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Join us in Appleton, WI for summer 2026 at the Community First Champion Center and take the next step in your basketball development. Under new camp leadership, this camp emphasizes shooting, footwork, and ball-handling skills while helping players grow their confidence and mental toughness.

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.

Highlights Include

  • Daily emphasis on fundamental development, team play, and more
  • Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
  • Official Nike Camp T-shirt and other awesome prizes!

Camp Coaches

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    Noah Panzer

    Camp Director

    Coach Noah Panzer brings a passion for player development and a strong background in education-based athletics to the NIKE Basketball Camp. He is currently a 7th–8th grade boys basketball coach and previously served as a varsity assistant coach at Northland Lutheran High School. Coach Panzer has also assisted with summer basketball programming at Manitowoc Lutheran High School and Winnebago Lutheran Academy, helping players sharpen their skills and grow their love for the game during the offseason.

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    Noah Panzer

    Camp Director

    In addition to team coaching, Coach Panzer has provided individual skill development training and coached competitive 7th–8th grade tournament teams. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, effort, and confidence, while challenging athletes to improve both physically and mentally. He is a NASM-certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, allowing him to incorporate age-appropriate strength, conditioning, and movement training into his athlete development model.

    Coach Panzer also serves as an athletic director and has coached a variety of other sports, giving him a well-rounded perspective on long-term athletic development. Originally from Marshfield, he has been living in the Kiel area for the past five years.

    He lives with his wife, Emily, and their son, Beau, and is passionate about helping young athletes develop their abilities, build character, and reach their full potential—on and off the court.

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    Luke Gromer

    Executive Director

    Luke Gromer is founder and president of RYG Athletics.

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    Luke Gromer

    Executive Director

    RYG Athletics operates some of the country's highest-rated NIKE Sports Camps each summer, serving hundreds of athletes across various sports. These camps intentionally integrate leadership and mindset training into all sessions, helping athletes grow as people and players.

    Luke is a passionate advocate for restoring joy in sports. He has a decade of experience coaching multiple sports and over 15 years working in the summer camp space. Holding bachelor's and master's degrees in education, Luke is dedicated to using sports as a vehicle for teaching leadership and mindset skills that help athletes thrive in both sport and life.

    Beyond RYG Athletics, Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast, where he has conducted over 100 interviews with top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders on effective coaching.

    Additionally, Luke delivered a TEDx talk titled, The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports where he outlined how we can provide better experiences in sport to youth athletes.

    Luke holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife and three young children.


Camp Details

August 10-14, 2026

  • Camp Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
  • Closing Ceremony: Friday at 12pm
  • Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM, FRI 9AM-12:30PM

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Basketball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded
  • Basketballs: Basketballs are provided for instruction during camp

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion
  • Facility: Indoor courts
  • 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.

LATE PICK-UP/SUPERVISED SCRIMMAGES

Late Pickup/Supervised Scrimmages is offered from 3pm-4pm, Monday-Thursday for $55 for the week. This option can be added on during registration.

BASKETBALLS

Nike All Court Elite Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $35. Players can choose between a size 6 (28.5", standard girls) or size 7 (29.5", standard boys) ball, which will be passed out on the last day of camp. Please note that it is not recommended to bring a basketball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.

CUSTOMER PORTAL

To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal

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
● 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

If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund. Cash refunds are given only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your balance due date.

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

9:00 AM Campers Arrive

9:00 AM Leadership & Mindset Huddle

9:15 AM Skill Development, Drills, & Games

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM Leadership & Mindset Huddle

12:45 PM Skill Development, Drills, & Games

3:00 PM Campers Depart

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Late pick-up/supervised scrimmages (optional add-on)

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