Basketball Camp Director Checklist
Spring To-Do List
1. Staff uniform & Camp Supplies Order Form
✔️Action item: Click here to complete the form.
🚨Due Date: 1 month prior to camp. Our goal is to send camp product as soon as possible! Feel free to complete ahead of time!
2. Tipalti (Camp Payments):
✔️Action item: Click here to confirm your payment information is accurate
🚨Due date: Prior to any payments are submitted (suggested completion date of May 1)
3. Background Checks
The USSC Compliance App is a tool provided for US Sports Camps Operators. It will provide you with an organizational process for ensuring camp staff are cleared to work with youth.
Login: https://app.ussportscamps.com/
- Operators & Directors with Director Portal access
Login with "Continue to Director"
- Returning Directors & Staff who used Ankored last year
An account is pre-made, simply select "Forgot Password"
- New Staff to the US Sports Camps systems
Register to create your account
Camp Operators invite their staff to the platform. Compliance requirements must be completed at least 2 weeks before camp. Operators are responsible for reviewing and approving any flags that arise from their Staff background checks or training. Background Check Decision-Making Guidance.
The Requirements Include:
- Staff Rules of Conduct - a template set that can be replaced with Operator's own
- Abuse Prevention Training - provided at a reduced cost from Abuse Preventions Systems
- U.S. National & Counties Background Check - provided at a reduced cost from JDP
Some states and localities may require additional or replacement steps for staff clearance (i.e., California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Connecticut). Be sure to verify what is required in your area. California Live Scan FAQ
Below are copies of the Rules of Conduct Forms.
4. Pre camp communications
✔️Action item: Review your camp webpage for accuracy. parents will reference the webpage for all details leading into camp. If any updates are required, please email Mark, Sam, or Max! Listed below are the items to review:
- Onsite contact - who can parents contact at camp in case of an emergency (phone & email)?
- Website Details: Address, Parking details, Dates/Times, Schedule, Dorm details, etc.
- Extra forms: Does your university or facility require additional signed waivers? If so, send us a copy
🚨Due date: May 15, 2026
*New director? We're here to help!
📞 We know there are a few new camp planning steps in the mix, and you might need a bit of extra support. Reach out to Seth, Mallory, or Brent to set up a call and go over the to-do list!
Meet your camp team!
Over the last few weeks, we've added Nader to our team!
FAQs
1 Contact information for the Basketball Team Members
As we head into the busiest time of the year, we want to ensure that you can reach our team with an urgent questions or concerns! Below is the contact information for everyone on the team.
*Our Team is spread out throughout the United States. Seth and Mallory are on Eastern Time Zone and can be reached in the morning for earlier, urgent questions. Brent, Mark, Sam, Max, and Nader are on Pacific Time and can assist you in standard Pacific Time work hours.
Brent Koonce - Head of Basketball Partnerships
- Email: [email protected]
- Cell phone: 415-637-4864
Seth Roberts - Vice President
- Email: [email protected]
- Cell phone: 419-571-1752
Mallory Nickles - Manager of Growth & Partnerships
- Email: [email protected]
- Cell phone: 360-609-7298
Mark Davis - Manager of Camp Success Team
- Email: [email protected]
Sam Rubenfeld - Assistant Manager of Camp Success Team
- Email: [email protected]
Max Asevedo - Assistant Manager of Camp Success Team
- Email: [email protected]
Nader Hussain - Sports Specialist
- Email: [email protected]
2 Looking for more resources?
Our director resource page contains additional information to support your camp. Click here - Director Resources Source