
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
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Train with Long Beach State Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Acker and coaching staff in the iconic Walter Pyramid in summer 2025. Campers can attend the Complete Skills to help fine-tune your shooting, footwork, and ball-handling skills or the Elite Camp to further develop skills and enhance their game.
The Complete Skills Camps help players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental skills, and enhance their abilities at the post, wing, or guard position.
The Elite Camp is a day clinic that will mimic practice, player development, and game play structures.
Highlights Include
- Emphasis placed on individual development and team play
- In-depth analysis of each player's conditioning and footwork
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach Chris Acker
Chris Acker was hired in 2024 as the 17th head coach of the Long Beach State Men’s Basketball program. A dynamic recruiter with experience developing both offensive and defensive strategies, Acker was announced as the new leader of the program on April 2, 2024.
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Director of Operations Ali Tavakol
Ali Tavakol has been named the Director of Basketball Operations on Chris Acker’s staff, making the move along with Acker from San Diego State to Long Beach State. In that role, Tavakol will be responsible for all logistics of the team while also supporting video, recruiting and other day-to-day operations.
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Camp Details
2025 Dates
- Elite Camp I (Coed Ages 12-18): June 13
- Elite Camp II (Coed Ages 12-18): June 14
- Youth Camp (Coed Ages 5-12): June 16-19
Elite Camp Hours
- Check-in: Friday/Saturday at 8:30am
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: FRI/SAT 9AM-1PM
Youth Camp Hours
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
- Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 2:30pm
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM
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 sack lunch each day
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Basketball Camps t-shirt. *1-day clinics and fall, winter and spring camps 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.
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your 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.
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State are open to any and all entrants, but may be limited by number, age, grade level and/or gender. This camp is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated or managed by CSULB/Long Beach State University/LB State Athletics. CSULB/Long Beach State University/LB State Athletics does not sponsor or endorse this independently owned and operated camp.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 AM Warm Up/Conditioning
- 10:00 AM Skill Work Stations
- 10:45 AM Offensive and Defensive Stations
- 11:00 AM Ball Handling/Dribbling Skill Stations
- 11:15 AM Game Like Scenario Stations
- 11:25 AM Shooting Competition
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Rebounding Drills
- 1:20 PM Daily Ball Handling and 1on1 Moves
- 2:00 PM 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 Games
- 3:00 PM Cool Down/Stretching/Closing Comments
The home of Long Beach State basketball and volleyball for over 20 years, the Walter Pyramid has become a nationally recognized icon for the university and the city of Long Beach. Because of its dramatic appearance, its unique multi-purpose capability and its lure for television production, the Walter Pyramid is one of the finest collegiate athletic facilities in the western United States.
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
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.
Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jun. 13 - Jun. 13, 2025
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Elite Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Elite Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
Jun. 14 - Jun. 14, 2025
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Elite Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Elite Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
Jun. 16 - Jun. 19, 2025
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Youth Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)
Nike Basketball Camp at Long Beach State-Youth Camp (Run by LBSU Men's Staff)