Nike Basketball Camp at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School

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Camp Dates & Prices
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Jul. 28 - Jul. 31, 2025
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Nike Basketball Camps
Work on basketball fundamentals and get better in summer 2025 at the Lebron James Arena with St. Vincent - St. Mary Basketball Coaches! This Akron basketball camp is giving players of any skill level the opportunity to work on improving strength and conditioning, team play skills, and fundamentals.
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
- Off-court discussions and activities to enhance on-court game
- All summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camps t shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Carley Whitney
Coach Carley Whitney has been the Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Vincent-St. Mary since 2014. She was an assistant coach at STVM from 2008-2014, before taking over the program. Her career record at STVM is 174-92. In her 11 seasons as head coach, she averages 17 wins per season, winning 3 consecutive District Championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024; as well as advancing to the Regional Tournament in those years as well. In the last 11 seasons, STVM has sent 26 girls off to play on scholarship to colleges of their choice.
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Co-Director Dru Joyce
Previously named as USA Today’s Coach of the Year, head coach Dru Joyce is one of the nation’s most influential high school basketball coaches. Under his leadership, Coach Dru has led the St. Vincent St. Mary Fighting Irish in Akron, OH to win seven State Championships and a National Title.
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Camp Details
July 28- August 1, 2025
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
- Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 2:30PM
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring 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
TEAM DISCOUNT
If you have a group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 10 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount. Please fill out the Team Discount - Basketball form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.
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.
FACILITY
Camp will be held in the Lebron James Arena on the Coach Dru Joyce Court.
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 required 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/Free Shot
- 9:10 AM Stretch/warm-up
- 9:20 AM Offensive/Defensive skills stations
- 11:30 AM Agility Drills
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 12:45PM Lecture
- 1:25 PM Offensive/Defensive Skill Stations
- 1:45 PM Individual skill Competitions
- 2:00 PM Competitive team games (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
- 3:00 PM Campers depart
Camp will be held in the Lebron James Arena on the campus at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School. Please view Lebron James Arena for a virtual tour of the arena.