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Make summer 2024 unforgettable and join us at Post University in Waterbury, CT at this all-girls basketball camp! Directed by Courtney Burns, the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Post University, this camp will focus on individual skill development, competitive scrimmages, and game tactic understanding.

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

Collegiate-style instruction focusing on fundamentals and team play
In-depth discussions on situational play, basketball IQ, and video analysis
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Camp Director Courtney Burns

Courtney Burns enters her first season as the new head women's basketball coach at Post University.
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The most recent stop for Burns was as the head coach at Mitchell College, where she led the Mariners to back-to-back New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Tournament Championships, the first two in school history, while also qualifying for the Division III NCAA Tournament. During the 2022-23 season, the Mariners went undefeated in conference play, going 8-0.
Burns was twice named the NECC Coach of the Year in 2022-2023 and 2018-19 and owns the most wins in program history with 76, including a 46-16 record in conference. She has also coached 12 All-Conference players, three NECC Rookies of the Year, two defensive players of the year and one Player of the Year to go along with two 1,000 point scorers. Burns also served as the strength and conditioning coach at Mitchell.

Prior to Mitchell, Burns made a few stops throughout New England, serving as an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire University, Southern Connecticut State University and Johnson and Wales University.

Burns is also the founder of Burns Elite Training which develops basketball skill programs from youth to the college level. She has also served as an AAU head coach for the CT Attack and as a Co-Director of a Nike Girls Basketball camp since 2018.

During her playing days at Rhode Island College, Burns helped lead the Anchorwomen to the 2011-2012 Little East Conference (LEC) championship, the first in school history, qualifying them for the NCAA Tournament. She scored 849 points in her collegiate career, and was named to the LEC All-Rookie Team in 2009-2010 and was named to both the All-LEC First Team and All-LEC Defensive Team in 2012-2013.

After college, Burns played with the Brockton Lady Thunder Semi-Pro team and represented the United States of America for the American International Sports Team.

AUGUST 5-8, 2024

Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30pm
Meals: Lunch is not provided, please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM

BASKETBALLS

Nike Versa Tack 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 required to bring a basketball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.

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!

HEALTH & RELEASE FORMS

All registered campers are required to have a parent or legal guardian fill out US Sports Camps’ mandatory Health & Release Forms online before arrival at camp. The State of Connecticut requires a copy of camp participants’ most recent physical and record of immunizations, shots, etc., in addition to the US Sports Camps health and release form.

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
● 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.

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*Please note, this information is subject to change.

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Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM Stretching and conditioning
9:15 AM Instructional stations
10:30 AM Lecture
11:00 AM Full-court games
12:00 PM Lunch, rest
1:00 PM Team practice
2:00 PM Drills, station
3:00 PM Full-court games
4:00 PM Campers depart

The Drubner Center has served as the home to the Post University Athletics Department, and has seen the athletic program grow from junior college, to NAIA, to its current status of NCAA Division II. The building serves as the home facility for the volleyball and men's and women's basketball teams.

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.

Programs: Complete Skills

Age Group: 8 - 14

Gender: Girls

Camp will run Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm

Day 9am-4pm $455.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.

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