SUNY Potsdam Summer Basketball Camp
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 14 - Jul. 17, 2025
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Nike Basketball Camps
Head to upstate New York in summer 2025 and receive collegiate-style instruction from Head Coaches Jim Bechtel and Brittany Cohen! Learn life skills that you can apply both on and off the court such as developing friendships, playing your best, and being a good teammate at this coed summer basketball camp.
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
- Train at Maxcy Hall, SUNY Potsdam's premier athletic facility
- Work with a great teaching staff to help you become a more skillful player
- Learn life skills including developing friendships, playing your best, and being a good teammate
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Jim Bechtel
Jim Bechtel enters his seventh season as SUNY Potsdam's head men's basketball coach. He is the 10th head coach in program history. Bechtel comes to SUNY Potsdam after building a strong program at SUNY Canton. He has NCAA Division I, II and III experience.
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Co-Director Brittany Cohen
Brittany Cohen enters her seventh season as SUNY Potsdam head women's basketball coach. Cohen, a Fayetteville native, was a two-time SUNYAC Player of the Year and a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American with the Red Dragons. She averaged over 15 points-per-game and nearly six assists-per-game.
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Camp Details
JULY 14-17, 2025
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
- Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30pm
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM
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.
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
- 9:05 AM Opening remarks and group warm-up/stretch
- 9:20 AM Stations
- 10:25 AM Team practice
- 11:30 AM Shooting Series/Scrimmages
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM 5v5 Scrimmages
- 2:00 PM 9v9 Scrimmages
- 4:00 PM Campers Depart
SUNY Potsdam is located in Potsdam, NY, a quaint college town in beautiful northern New York. Ottawa and Montreal are about 80 and 100 miles away. Syracuse is approximately 150 miles from Potsdam. SUNY Potsdam’ outstanding facilities include 10 indoor and outdoor courts, modern resident halls, and a wonderful dining facility.
Basketball instruction and play will take place in the Maxcy Hall athletic complex on the SUNY Potsdam campus. Facilities are on-site and consist of 4 outdoor courts and 6 indoor courts. If off-campus facilities are needed, campers are transported in the morning by school bus and will return to SUNY Potsdam for lunch and the end of the day closing meeting at 4:30.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 14 - Jul. 17, 2025
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Reviews & Testimonials
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It's a great experience!
July 19, 2018: My son had lots of fun on the court but also couldn't stop talking about the new friends he made and just hanging out in the dorm area. It's a great experience!
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She liked getting the feedback
July 26, 2021: She liked getting the feedback so she knows what to improve on and where her strengths are.
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We can't wait to go next year
July 18, 2019: She felt like she really developed her skills and has info on what to work on. She loved the environment and there was a great balance of play and downtime. We can't wait to go next year.
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Helped my game improve!
July 19, 2018: I learned additional skills which will absolutely helped my game improve, received feedback suggesting areas to work on, the coaches were great, the food was awesome and I made several new friends.
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He learned so much in just 4 days
July 22, 2017: The atmosphere was incredible. My son is 8 years old and will be going back until he is a senior in high school. He learned so much in just 4 days!
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My daughter loved the dunk contest
July 23, 2017: My daughter loved the dunk contest, playing with her team, and hanging out with friends in the dorm. She had a fantastic time at this year's camp and is already looking forward to next year. Thanks so much!
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Kudos to all that were involved!
July 24, 2017: Got to meet a lot of new people and my coach Nicole was great. I learned a lot and can't wait to put some of my new techniques into the game. Everything seemed very well organized. Kudos to all that were involved!
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He enjoyed playing with a variety of people
July 21, 2019: He enjoyed getting videotaped, then watching himself and getting feedback on how to improve. He enjoyed playing with a variety of people and learning how to play with new and different teammates.
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Amazing camp!
July 26, 2021: Amazing camp! The director and staff had a well executed camp for my child. He will be going back every year for sure!
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See you next year
July 24, 2017: Lots of fun, friendly staff, good food, made new friends, and improved basketball skills. Food on campus is awesome and he loved every meal. Coaches do an awesome job including everyone and encouraging you to do better. We wish camp could have been longer. See you next year!
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She gained confidence in her game
July 18, 2019: Jaelin made new friends from near and far. The gym/college was awesome to play at. She gained confidence in her game.
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It's a great experience!
July 19, 2018: My son had lots of fun on the court but also couldn't stop talking about the new friends he made and just hanging out in the dorm area. It's a great experience!
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She liked getting the feedback
July 26, 2021: She liked getting the feedback so she knows what to improve on and where her strengths are.
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We can't wait to go next year
July 18, 2019: She felt like she really developed her skills and has info on what to work on. She loved the environment and there was a great balance of play and downtime. We can't wait to go next year.
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Helped my game improve!
July 19, 2018: I learned additional skills which will absolutely helped my game improve, received feedback suggesting areas to work on, the coaches were great, the food was awesome and I made several new friends.
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He learned so much in just 4 days
July 22, 2017: The atmosphere was incredible. My son is 8 years old and will be going back until he is a senior in high school. He learned so much in just 4 days!
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My daughter loved the dunk contest
July 23, 2017: My daughter loved the dunk contest, playing with her team, and hanging out with friends in the dorm. She had a fantastic time at this year's camp and is already looking forward to next year. Thanks so much!
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Kudos to all that were involved!
July 24, 2017: Got to meet a lot of new people and my coach Nicole was great. I learned a lot and can't wait to put some of my new techniques into the game. Everything seemed very well organized. Kudos to all that were involved!
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He enjoyed playing with a variety of people
July 21, 2019: He enjoyed getting videotaped, then watching himself and getting feedback on how to improve. He enjoyed playing with a variety of people and learning how to play with new and different teammates.
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Amazing camp!
July 26, 2021: Amazing camp! The director and staff had a well executed camp for my child. He will be going back every year for sure!
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See you next year
July 24, 2017: Lots of fun, friendly staff, good food, made new friends, and improved basketball skills. Food on campus is awesome and he loved every meal. Coaches do an awesome job including everyone and encouraging you to do better. We wish camp could have been longer. See you next year!
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She gained confidence in her game
July 18, 2019: Jaelin made new friends from near and far. The gym/college was awesome to play at. She gained confidence in her game.
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Amazing camp!
July 26, 2021: Amazing camp! The director and staff had a well executed camp for my child. He will be going back every year for sure!
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July 13, 2023: Our daughter has loved going to camp every day. Our main goal of this camp was to help on her fundamentals -- which this camp has a great reputation of handling that aspect
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Sadie really enjoyed camp, her coaches and worked hard