Nike Boys Basketball Camp Rockhurst High School
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Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not be hosting a camp at Rockhurst High School this summer, but we are looking forward to returning in 2022. However, Esian Henderson and staff will be running camps nearby. Join them this summer for serious fun!
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. Campers receive personalized instruction and participate in competitive scrimmages, in-depth discussions on nutrition and game play situations, and daily classroom work.
Highlights Include
- Receive high-quality instruction from college coaches and former professional players
- A unique emphasis on education, offering daily workshops in a classroom setting
- Includes an optional Q&A information session for parents with college coaches
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Esian Henderson
Esian Henderson, born and raised in Kansas City, MO, recently retired from his professional basketball career after playing overseas for nearly a decade (BDA Europe, 2009-2018). Esian aspires to share his knowledge with youth athletes to help them achieve their dreams and created Inspire Basketball Camps in 2016 to provide kids the opportunity to work with an extensive network of talented players, trainers, and coaches, with an emphasis on education. *Please note, Esian will be directing the 2020 Australia Nike Basketball Camp Tour and therefore, will not be on-site at Rockhurst High School this summer. Although he will not be on-site, he will still be an integral part of the camp, focusing on the development and quality of the curriculum and daily schedule.
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Co-Director Jeremy Esry
Jeremy Esry is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at North Central Missouri College and former Head Coach for MoKan Elite's 16U Nike Boys Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). Jeremy has over 10 years of experience working camps, everywhere from Division 1 universities to volunteering at high school camps. His love for the game is evident.
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Camp Details
2021 LOCATIONS CLOSEST TO ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL
Kansas City: University Academy
Kansas City: Hy-Vee Arena
For details on the above locations and the rest of our Missouri camps, please visit: Nike Basketball Camps in Missouri.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsCAMP DESCRIPTION
Inspire Basketball Camps offer developing basketball players the opportunity to interact with college coaches, former professional players, and college grads. Camp places a unique emphasis on education, offering daily workshops in a classroom setting. This camp gives campers the student-athlete experience of both on and off-court training on the beautiful Rockhurst University campus located just blocks away from Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. Parents will also have the opportunity to attend an optional Q&A information session on the first morning of camp with college coaches/camp staff.
This event is for the serious player, designed to test the will and skill of each camper. The five day event packs an entire college basketball season into a week of motivating drills, skills, and scrimmages. The week begins with a challenging preseason day - after assigning campers to teams, innovative workouts push students and help them identify as and unify as a team to push forward. Days 2-4 are practice days -students have to execute basketball drills, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, pick and roll, as well as learning and executing plays. Day 5 is game day - students are rewarded for their perseverance with games.
BASKETBALLS
Nike Versa Tack Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $25. 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.
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. Parents are invited to attend the closing ceremony! Departure immediately following.
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.
INFORMATION PACKET
A detailed camper information packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Sample Daily Schedule
- Inspire Basketball Camps are designed to mock an entire college basketball season:
- Days 1 and 2 Preseason
- Days 2, 3, and 4 Practice
- Days 4 and 5 Game Day Preparation/Games
- 8:30 AM Arrival/Preparation
- 9:00 AM Introduction
- 9:30 AM Classroom work/Skill Stations
- 11:45 AM Review/Cool Down
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Skill Specific Workouts
- 2:00 PM Game Situations/Open Play
- 3:00 PM Dismissal
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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Ready to come again next year!
— Anonymous
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a fun and educational environment
August 8, 2019: Rogen enjoyed the week. He appreciated the opportunity to move up to a higher age group to create a greater challenge and further improve his skills. The coaches were friendly and encouraging, creating both a fun and educational environment. I will definitely seek out additional camps run by this group.
— Chris A., Parent
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he told me how much fun he had
August 5, 2019: My son has always been lacking in confidence with basketball but this camp changed all that. He is confident and continues to work on the skills he learned. Every day he told me how much fun he had. We will be doing it again next year.
— David B., Parent
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The coaching staff was very professional
August 3, 2019: Connor had fun and improved on his fundamentals. The coaching staff was very professional & did a great job mentoring the boys. It was a fun & positive learning experience. Connor will be back next year!
— Ali S., Parent
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he looks forward to it every year
August 3, 2019: This was Phillip's third year at this camp and he looks forward to it every year. He looks forward to having professionals help him develop his skills to become a better athlete. We really liked how they reassured him in his mental and physical game as he heads into the next school year! Thank you Nike Staff.
— Melinda H., Parent
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Loved the location
August 14, 2017: Ethan thoroughly enjoyed the basketball camp and can't wait to do it again next summer. I loved the location! As a parent I loved watching all the boys play and the coaches interact with them on the last day. It was a bit confusing initially as to what time exactly we as parents were expected to be there but it all worked out in the end and it was fun. I understand that there may be a few glitches on a first go around but they were minor and we look forward to next year's camp.
— Theresa C., Parent
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Excellent speakers
August 8, 2017: The camp offered a variety of skills being taught and had excellent speakers.
— Tamla M., Parent
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Encouraging and engaged
August 4, 2017: The coaches and staff were encouraging and engaged throughout camp!
— Earl G., Parent
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Thanks for the amazing experience
August 4, 2017: My son said he learned so much more than his coaches in school. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!
— Melinda H., Parent
Nike Boys Basketball Camp Rockhurst High School
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
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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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