
Nike Boys Basketball Camp Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Improve your basketball skills and knowledge during summer 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska! Train with two-time National Coach of the Year and NWU Head Men's Coach Dale Wellman, his staff, and players for 2 exciting weeks of collegiate-style training in a fun and encouraging environment for players from beginner to advanced.
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
- Practice on the stunning home courts of Snyder Arena
- Collegiate-style skill development drills for players of all abilities
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Dale Wellman
Dale Wellman, a two-time National Coach of the Year, will enter his eighth season as head men’s basketball coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the 2021-22 season. He was named the HoopDirt.Com NCAA Division III Coach of the Year in 2019 and received NABC/NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year recognition in 2018
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Camp Details
2023 DATES
Session I: July 10-13
Session II: July 31-August 3
CAMP HOURS
Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at Weary Center
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30pm
Meals: Lunch is provided.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM
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
● 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.
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
- 9:05 AM Dynamic Warm-up & Dribble Series
- 9:40 AM Skills Training
- 10:20 AM Full Court 3 on 3
- 11:00 AM 5 on 5 Games
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 12:45 PM Skills Competitions
- 1:20 PM Shooting Instruction
- 1:40 PM Team Offense/Defense
- 2:20 PM Transition Drills
- 2:40 PM Half Court 5 on 5
- 3:10 PM FT Game
- 4:00 PM Campers depart
Snyder Arena, located within the Weary Center, has a seating capacity of 2,350 and plays host to the Prairie Wolves basketball and volleyball teams. The gym floor was refinished and painted in 2008 and a new scoring table was recently added. Six new scoreboards were installed in 2010.
Camp Reviews
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Thanks for everything!!
July 20, 2021: He loved the swag he got and the bag he won!! He didn’t give me much detail but he said he REALLY liked which coming from a 12 year old is a lot!! Thanks for everything!!
— Christina W., Parent
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Accommodations were great
July 15, 2021: Accommodations were great. Good focus on skills. Receiving feedback at the end of camp was so helpful.
— Jennie E., Parent
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wants to attend next year
July 15, 2021: Kris enjoyed learning new skills, improving old ones, playing against the coaches, although disappointed he couldn’t beat the 6th coach. LOL. He made new friends, and wants to attend next year. Thank you for the evaluation, he was happy and it was good to see him smile each day. He loves BB!
— Kim B., Parent
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Alex enjoyed the coaching
July 20, 2019: Alex enjoyed the coaching and being able to play full-court games in a collegiate gym with college players present. He enjoyed meeting new friends and hopes to be back next year!
— Laurie S., Parent
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fun yet focused
July 19, 2019: The coaches made the entire experience fun yet focused. The drills can be challenging but they definitely improved my son's performance.
— Heather G., Parent
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My son had a great time
July 18, 2019: My son had a great time there! He was able to make new friends and learned a lot from the coaches, he would love to do it again.
— Andrea W., Parent
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The staff were engaging and fun!
July 19, 2018: My son loved the competitions and the food was great! The staff at Nebraska Wesleyan University were engaging and fun.
— Jeff D., Parent
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It was a great camp I learned a lot
July 25, 2017: My highlights of the camp were getting coached by different coaches and learning new drills I can do myself. It was a great camp I learned a lot and felt like I got multiple drills I can do by myself.
— Tanner C., Camper
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Favorite part of camp was enjoying attending camp w/ friends
July 22, 2017: Favorite part of camp was enjoying attending camp w/ friends, High School Coaches, All Day Basketball activities and the Food. His Skills improved from attending camp.
— Luke T., Parent
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The training was very well organized and good
July 21, 2017: Having a roommate in a dorm was a cool and fun experience. The training was very well organized and good. The high school coaches that came had very good drills that are very good to improve skills.
— Ryan H., Camper
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Please make this camp longer!
July 21, 2016: My grandson really had a good time and enjoyed the opportunity to spend the days devoted to basketball. He had a great time with the coaches and appreciated the training. He is anxious to do this again next summer. Please make this camp longer!
— Kathey W., Grandparent
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My favorite part was playing basketball all day.
July 21, 2016: My favorite part of camp was being away from home (a college feel) and getting to play basketball all day while learning. It would be cool if the camp had an NBA star or a former player come in for a day to work with the campers.
— Rondale T., Camper
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Coached by NWU players.
July 21, 2016: I loved being coached by Nebraska Wesleyan's current players. My favorite parts were the shooting competitions and scrimmages. The main gym was excellent but the fieldhouse was hot.
— Logan D., Camper
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I had a fun time!
July 21, 2016: I had a fun time learning the head coach and the staff. I learned new moves to go work on.
— Caleb S., Camper
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Continuous drills and movement.
July 22, 2016: There were continuous drills and movement. There wasn't a lot of sitting and talking like other camps I've attended and I really liked that.
— Ty M., Camper
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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.