
Nike Girls Basketball Camp University of Portland
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Join the University of Portland Women's Basketball staff for basketball training and serious fun in summer 2023! This girls basketball camp is the perfect spot for kids to sharpen their skills with a daily schedule covering strength and conditioning, shooting and dribbling drills, gameplay tactics, and scrimmaging.
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 schedule featuring games, skill stations, classroom work and full court play
- Handwritten evaluation and certificate upon completion of camp
- All summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt!
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach Michael Meek
Michael Meek was named the sixth women’s basketball head coach in program history on March 27, 2019. Meek came to Portland after a highly successful nine-year run at George Fox University. In his first year at the helm of the Pilots in 2019, he guided the team to their first West Coast Conference Tournament Championship since 1994, and added a second conference championship in 2023.
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Camp Director Sharon Rissmiller
University of Portland women’s basketball alum Sharon Rissmiller returned to The Bluff as an assistant coach in April of 2019. Rissmiller spent the previous four years as the director of operations at Oregon State.
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Assistant Coach Tom Batsell
Tom Batsell, who spent the previous nine years with Portland head coach Michael Meek at George Fox University, was hired as an assistant coach during April of 2019. Batsell and Meek combined to lead the Bruins to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, and they reached the NCAA Division III championship game in 2012 and 2015.
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Camp Details
2023 DATES
Complete Skills I: July 17-20
Complete Skills II: July 24-27
CAMP HOURS
Complete Skills I & II:
Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 2:30pm
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM
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
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 Morning Stretch/Attendance
- 9:30 AM Dribble Series
- 10:30 AM Instructional Drills
- 10:45 AM Shooting Drills
- 11:15 AM Passing drills
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Instructional Drills
- 1:30 PM Scrimmages
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
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.