Nike Basketball Camp Minneapolis Sports Center
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Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Basketball Camps
Spend your winter, spring and summer in Minneapolis with former Chicago Bulls player Khalid El-Amin. With assistance from the Pro Level Training Staff, these coaches will help you reach your basketball goals, boost your confidence, and improve your all-around game.
Pro Level Training Nike Basketball Camps' mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player. The Complete Skills camp places emphasis on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning. The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills and post/perimeter shooting.
Highlights Include
- In-depth analysis of each player's conditioning and footwork
- Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
- All summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Khalid El-Amin
Khalid El-Amin is the owner and head trainer at El-Amin Training. Khalid was the starting pointguard for the University of Connecticut when they won the national champsionship in 1999 and was then drafted in the 2nd round to the Chicago Bulls.
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Co-Director Travis Bledsoe
Travis Bledsoe is a former State Championship Head Coach at DeLaSalle HS and Current College Coach and Founder of MN North Hoops born to help players of all ages develop their basketball skills, IQ and confidence to become productive basketball players and people.
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Staff Pro Level Training
Pro Level Training’s concept is very simple: cover all grounds with everyone that we work with. In addition to skills training, we place major emphasis on the strength, conditioning and performance sides of the game.
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Camp Details
2025 Dates
Spring Camp:
- Coed Complete Skills: March 31-April 2
Summer Camps:
- Boys Complete Skills I: June 16-20
- Boys Shooting I: June 23-27
- Boys Complete Skills II: July 7-11
- Boys Shooting II: July 14-18
- Boys Complete Skills III: July 21-25
- Boys Complete Skills IV: August 4-8
- Girls Complete Skills: August 11-15
- Boys Complete Skills V: August 18-22
CAMP HOURS
2025 Spring Camp Hours:
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
- Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 2:30pm
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: MON-WED 9AM-3PM
2025 Summer Camp Hours:
- Check in: Monday at 8:30am
- Closing Ceremony: Friday at 11:30am
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM FRI 9AM-12PM
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.
BASKETBALLS
Nike All Court Elite Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $30. 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
- 9:15 AM Stretch/Dynamic Warmup
- 9:30 AM Skill Development/Performance Training
- 11:30 AM Classroom (Connect & Build Campers IQ of Basketball)
- 12:00 PM Lunch/Extra Shooting
- 12:45 PM Individual Improvement Drills/Camper Interviews
- 1:05 PM Lecture/Skill Competitions
- 1: 35 PM Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
The Minneapolis Sports Center boasts 50,000 square ft of space, making it the largest indoor sports center in the Twin Cities. Located adjacent to South High School on Lake Street in Minneapolis, the facility holds 4 basketball courts and provides athletic training facilities to urban youth.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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August 26, 2022: My son loved his experience so much. I only regret I didn't sign him up for more weeks!
— Anonymous
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August 26, 2022: Braylen overall enjoyed the camp, competition, and guidance for skill building and improvement.
— Anonymous
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July 29, 2022: My daughter liked that the coaches pushed them to become better players and she liked going against better players.
— Anonymous
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August 12, 2022: The director, coaches and other campers were supportive. The scrimmages and playoff format was a fun way to work on skills.
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August 12, 2022: We enjoyed the director and coaches passion for coaching youth basketball. It was amazing to witness and even better for my son to experience.
— Anonymous
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August 5, 2022: My daughter won the hustle award so she would choose that as the highlight but I think it was the caliber of coaches and other kids she played with.
— Anonymous
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August 29, 2022: My son loved being coached by coaches with their level of experience, their encouragement and how fun they are. This was his second Nike camp this summer and both were great experiences. I appreciated how Travis didn't let them slack and there were high expectations for participation.
— Anonymous
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We'll be back next year!
— Anonymous
Nike Basketball Camp Minneapolis Sports Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
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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.
Camp Dates & Prices
Mar. 31 - Apr. 2, 2025
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Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
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Jun. 23 - Jun. 27, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Shooting
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Jul. 7 - Jul. 11, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Jul. 14 - Jul. 18, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Shooting
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Shooting
Jul. 21 - Jul. 25, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Aug. 4 - Aug. 8, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Aug. 11 - Aug. 15, 2025
Nike Girls Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Nike Girls Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Aug. 18 - Aug. 22, 2025
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Minneapolis Sports Center-Complete Skills
