Nike Girls Basketball Camp Sacred Heart University
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Join SHU Women's Head Coach Jessica Mannetti and her staff during summer 2023 for high-energy basketball training at one of the nation's most popular Nike Girls Basketball Camp locations that's been around for over 20 years. Work on skill-appropriate developmental drills, shooting technique, footwork, and team building activities in Fairfield, CT.
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.
Please note: This camp is open to campers that are entering high school in the fall. Campers that are currently/already in high school are not able to attend this camp.
Highlights Include
- Collegiate instruction from SHU Women's Basketball staff and players
- Daily emphasis on fundamental shooting development, team play and more
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Jessica Mannetti
Under Jessica Mannetti's leadership, the Sacred Heart University women's basketball team has remained as one of the top programs in the Northeast Conference. The Pioneers have made a trio of postseason appearances during her tenure and captured the 2015-16 regular season championship. Sacred Heart has averaged at least 16 games with Mannetti at the helm and has never had a sub-.500 record in conference play. She starts the 2021-22 campaign with a 119-116 record, 89-53 in the league.
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Director of Basketball Operations AnnMarie Nelson
Nelson comes to the Pioneers after serving as an intern with the athletics department at Post University. Prior to that, she interned as a marketing associate at Advanced Sports Media in Long Beach, California.Nelson's responsibilities will include practice set up and take down, overseeing managers, scheduling trips, plan meals, assist the team with academics and basketball, manage schedules and time limits, and running social media.Nelson was a dual sport athlete at Post, participating in basketball and volleyball. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management with a minor in marketing in 2020 and MBA in Marketing in 2021.
Camp Details
2023 Dates
Complete Skills I (Day Camp Only): July 10-14
Shooting (Day and Overnight Options): July 14-16
Complete Skills II (Day and Overnight Options): July 17-21
CAMP HOURS
Complete Skills I:
Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at William H. Pitt Center
Closing Ceremony: Friday at 12pm
Meals: Lunch is provided Monday-Thursday.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM FRI 9AM-12:30PM
Shooting:
Day Campers Check-in: Friday between 1:30pm-2:30pm at William H. Pitt Center
Overnight Campers Check-in: Friday between 1:30pm-2:30pm at William H. Pitt Center
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Sunday at 1:00pm
Complete Skills II:
Day Campers Check-in: Monday between 8:30am-9:15am at William H. Pitt Center
Overnight Campers Check-in: Monday between 8:30am-9:15am at William H. Pitt Center
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Friday at 12:00pm
Day Camper Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM FRI 9AM-12:30PM
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS (Shooting and Complete Skills II)
Housing & Roommates
Campers will reside in TBA dorms on campus and will room two or three per room. Campers are assigned by age and roommate requests. If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so as soon as possible. Roommate requests are not guaranteed, if you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided
Air-conditioning: Yes
Pool: No
Suggested Spending Money: $50
Room Key Deposit: $20 (Cash Only)
Meals:
Complete Skills II Camp: Lunch and dinner are provided on Day 1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on Days 2-4. Breakfast and lunch is provided on Day 5.
Shooting Camp: Dinner is provided on Friday. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Saturday. Breakfast is provided on Sunday.
Supervision
The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
COMPLETE SKILLS I & II: DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive between 8:30am-9:15am dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Monday-Thursday:
♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM.
♦ Lunch is provided.
Friday:
♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-12:30PM.
♦ Check-out immediately following the closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: MON-THURS: 9am-4pm, FRI: 9am-12:30pm
SHOOTING: DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive between 1:30PM-2:30PM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
First Day:
♦ Day Campers stay until 8:30PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Day 2:
♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM.
♦ Lunch is provided.
Last Day:
♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-1:30PM.
♦ Lunch is provided. Check-out immediately following the closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: Day 1: 2:30pm-8:30pm, Day 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
MEALS
Meals will be buffet style and the menu will vary each day. The menu can include but is not limited to meatball grinders, quesadillas, sliders, grilled chicken, tacos, burgers all accompanied with different sides of pasta or pasta salad, french fries, assorted veggies, chips, fruit salad, etc. Additionally, there will be a variety of beverages and desserts. Gluten-free options are available.
EXTRA NIGHT STAYOVER
Campers attending both the Shooting Camp and Complete Skills II are welcome to enroll for an extra night between sessions on July 16th. This will be an additional cost of $95 and may be added during registration.
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
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
● Athletic clothing mentioned above
● Comfortable off-court clothing
● Flip flops
● Toiletries
● Personal items & medications
● Washcloth and bath towel
● Fan (optional)
● Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter, or sleeping bag
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/Attendance/Announcements/ Judge Daily Contest
- 9:10 AM Stretch
- 9:25 AM Stations
- 11:00 AM Break
- 11:05 AM Games
- 12:05 PM Lunch
- 1:05 PM Warm-up
- 1:15 PM Break Down Lecture
- 1:45 PM Dribble Knockout
- 2:00 PM Break/Free Shooting
- 2:15 PM Contest
- 2:45 PM Break
- 2:50 PM Break
- 3:50 PM Team Lines
- 4:00 PM Dismissal
Campers will utilize SHU's William H. Pitt Center and the Notre Dame Catholic High School gym, conveniently located next to SHU. Campers will spend the majority of instruction in the Pitt Center and will use the high school gym when needed. The Pitt Center and Notre Dame Catholic High School gyms are both air-conditioned.
The $17.5 million Pitt Center, which opened in August 1997, serves as the home court for both men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs, as well as our fencing and wrestling programs. The three-level, 141,000 square-foot complex features a four-court layout and seats over 2,000 people for basketball.
The lower level of the Pitt Center received a major facelift in the summer of 2007. The 5,000-plus square-foot weight room now reflects a top-level Division I weight room with the addition of state of the art weight training equipment, new Mondo rubberized flooring, lighting and a paint job that truly reflects the spirit of Pioneer Athletics. Other changes made were office renovations for men’s & women’s basketball and football, added locker room space and a total refurbishing of the aerobics room wood floor. The lower level also houses locker rooms for our athletic teams and members, the Pioneer Wrestling Room, Equipment Room, and Athletic Training offices. The main level of the center houses the Athletic Communications suite and a four-court field house with indoor track and retractable batting cage. A floating wood floor is used for basketball and volleyball competitions. 4,500 square feet of clinical space is dedicated to the Sacred Heart University Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center. Contained in this space are examination rooms, faculty offices, and therapy labs, as well as a physical therapy clinic.
Camp Reviews
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Coaches were so great.
August 3, 2019: The camp coaches were so great with the girls and were great role models. It was a great experience for her to be on a the college campus too.
— Sue O., Parent
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We really appreciated the evaluation sheet!
August 2, 2019: She met new girls and enjoyed the camp. She also worked hard. We really appreciated the evaluation sheet. Sara liked it so much we signed her up for the second week.
— Sonya J., Parent
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Thank you to the staff
July 27, 2019: She absolutely loved the camp. She said it was her favorite one ever. Thank you to the staff and everyone who made it an amazing experience for her.
— Todd S., Parent
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She loved her coach/counselor
July 20, 2019: Edey was reluctant to go to camp but absolutely loved it every day! She said she wished it went for another week because she didn’t want it to end. She loved her coach/counselor, learned a lot, and had a great time. Thank you!!
— Ashlee C., Parent
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Couldn't wait to get to camp each day!
July 29, 2018: Brooke and Courtney had a great time. They couldn’t wait to get to camp each day. Their travel coach has already commented that he noticed an improvement in their skills/game playing.
— Deena S., Parent
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Learned a lot from the camp!
July 23, 2018: My daughter really learned a lot from the camp. She truly enjoyed the college player coaches. She loved hearing their stories and learning from them. She came home everyday happy and looked forward to going to camp each day. Good job!
— Catherine L., Parent
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Friendly Competition!
July 22, 2018: My favorite part about this camp was the friendly competition between the teams and all the skills I developed while I was there!
— Rachel M., Camper
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I loved making new friends who shared my love of basketball.
July 26, 2017: I loved making new friends who shared my love of basketball. I learned a lot of new skills and had a lot of fun playing a ton of basketball. My game has definitely improved. I already told my mom I want to come back next year. I only wish it was longer!
— Gibson L., Camper
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Another amazing experience for the fourth consecutive year.
July 21, 2017: My daughter, Brooke, had another amazing experience for the fourth consecutive year. The coaches are great examples and know how to ensure all the girls have fun and improve their skills.
— Brooke G., Parent
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The counselors really spend time with you.
July 18, 2017:The games were so much fun and the counselors really spend time with you. I loved staying in the dorm with my friends and hanging out on and off the court. I'm so happy I met so many new friends as well!
— Remi L., Camper
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A memoriable experience that I will NEVER forget.
Coming to the sacred heart Nike basketball camp was a memorable experience that I will NEVER forget. I have no complaints or regrets. The campers had the best of both worlds with the skills stations and the games. At the end of the session we have progressed to better players, had lots of fun, and made a ton of friends.
— Gabriella R., Camper
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My daughter most enjoyed being with her team, learning, laughing, and playing basketball with likeminded children.
Team bonding came very naturally which made for a friendly welcoming environment. The camp directors are very good with the girls. It seems a natural talent to teach their love and knowledge of the game to the younger girls. My daughter most enjoyed being with her team, learning, laughing, and playing basketball with likeminded children. This camp is unique in that the girl are put into teams, taught skills, and are encouraged to apply those skills in games throughout the week.
— Julie B., Parent
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I loved my counselors.
I loved my counselors and how much I learned about the sport. I thought this camp was excellent and interesting.
— Katie F., Camper
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I am looking forward to participating next summer!
I enjoyed the camp very much. I recommend this to all my friends. I liked how we were split up into teams and had stations in the morning and games in the afternoon. I also liked how we got a big break for lunch, that we weren't rushed to eat so we could get back. I enjoyed it very much, and I am looking forward to participating next summer!
— Claire A., Camper
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This is an amazing camp.
This is an amazing camp. It really helps you with your skills. The coaches are very nice. The camp is well supervised for overnight campers. I would recommend this camp for anyone who loves basketball.
— Michelle B., Parent
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Girls got a lot of ball time, playing time, and encouragement.
Very well staffed - I think I counted 15 staff at one time. Girls got a lot of ball time, playing time, and encouragement.
— Parent
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It was really fun for me!
The camp was a great experience, especially the counselors. They really just treated you like a good friend and you could get to know them. It was really fun for me!
— Camper
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I loved the team building activities.
I loved the team building activities outside of playing basketball.
— Camper
Nike Girls Basketball Camp Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave.
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825
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