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2023 SUMMER SKILLS SERIES


SUMMER SKILLS SERIES
3-DAY  SPECIALTY CLINICS 

Sign-up for just 1 or do all 5 sessions!

INCOMING 3RD - 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS


Players are made in the off season!!!! The SUMMER SKILLS SERIES is designed for players with a  desire to get better. Each of the high-intensity 3-Day Specialty Clinics are designed to teach & incorporate a SERIES OF SKILLS needed to excel. Players will be taught these skills and given opportunities to practice them. All sessions are conducted by high school and college level coaches.This progressive series of clinics are designed as "Learn & Do".  Our goal is to give each player the knowledge and tools to dramatically improve. 

Each player will receive additional “How-to” drills to practice in their backyard or local gym.
"All the SKILLS you need to SUCCEED!"


SKILLS SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE

3rd & 4th Grade 5th & 6th Grade 7th & 8th Grade
Session 1 JULY 11-13 SHARP SHOOTERS 9AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Session 2 JULY 18-20 SCORE MORE 9AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Session 3 JULY 25-27 WICKED HANDLES & PLAYMAKING 9AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Session 4 AUGUST 1-3 COMPLETE PLAYER 9AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Session 5 AUGUST 8-10 FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME 9AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:45PM

LIMITED CAPACITY FOR EACH SESSION!

Sign up for 3 or more sessions and receive a free 1hour Sunday training workout!


CLINIC LOCATION

Score Sports Center, 8300 Wolf Road, Willow Springs


JULY 11, 12, 13

Tues, Wed, Thurs

Session 1: SHARP SHOOTERS 

One of basketball’s most valued skills is shooting. Players who can effectively shoot the basketball will always have a spot on the team & be awarded playing-time. Therefore, having an effective shot is vitally important in a player’s development. Learning & executing the fundamentals gives players an edge over the competition. 

Players will learn & practice how to:

  • Establish a shooter’s platform from the “TOES to the POSE”.
  • Develop the proper footwork coming off the cut, catch & bounce.
  • Move without the ball to get open & generate shooting opportunities.
  • Create a free-throw ritual to gain consistency.
  • Practice without a hoop to dramatically increase the number of reps.
  • And much more.

Competitions
Players will participate in various shooting competitions like Free-throw, 3 pt shooting, Around the World, etc
 

Session 2: SCORE MORE

Every basketball coach wants a player who can SCORE! Being a good shooter is different than being a great scorer. Scoring is much more effective and requires a more advanced skill set. In the SCORE MORE Clinic, we give players the tips, techniques and mindset to "put the ball in the basket!"

Players will learn and practice how to:

  • Square up to the basket & attack
  • Employ various shot in different situations like the floater
  • Use a ball screen to create scoring opportunities
  • Finish at the rim 4 different ways
  • Develop a “Shake Move” to blow by a defender
  • And much more.

Competition
Player will play in 3-on-3 games to work on SCORING MORE.

JULY 18,19,20

Tues, Wed, Thurs

JULY 25,26,27

Tues, Wed, Thurs

Session 3: WICKED HANDLES & PLAYMAKING

Most players think the only way to impact a game is by by shooting the ball. NOT TRUE! Players who can handle the ball (have wicked handles) and make a play are the most valued players on the court. This clinic will put players on the path to develop WICKED HANDLES  & show them how to MAKE A PLAY.

Players will learn and drill the skill on how to:

  • Coached thru the Jackson Niego stationary ball drills
  • Change speed and change direction to beat defender
  • Read situations and make better "basketball decisions"  
  • Use & play off the ball screen
  • Improve and score using your weaker hand
  • And more.

Competition
All players will participate in  4-on-4 games in the full short-court allowing players implement the new skills, handle the ball and make plays.

Session 4: COMPLETE PLAYER

Nothing is worst than a player who can ONLY shoot. They can't do anything else. They're incomplete! Well, the "one-trick pony" doesn't play on the HS team. Winning coaches want the COMPLETE PLAYER. In this clinic, players will incorporate all the skilled learned in the prior sessions PLUS given a dose of how to defend and rebound.

Players will learn and drill the skill on how to:

  • Develop a shot to score over bigger & lengthy defenders 
  • Make a pass right off the dribble
  • Attack the defender to score off the dribble
  • Read & score off the ball screen
  • Play "on & off the ball" defense
  • Target and box out the offense from rebounding
  • And more.

Competition
All players will participate in tournament competition. Games be will  4-on-4 games in the full short-court allowing players to work on the complete aspects of their game.

JULY 25,26,27

Tues, Wed, Thurs

AUGUST 8,9,10

Tues, Wed, Thurs

Session 5: FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

The more kids play, the better they get. The better they get, the more they want to play. This player improvement cycle is a proven path to success. Therefore, in this Skills Session players will engage in 25 minutes of skill work accompanied with 50- minutes of games. games, games. Kids playing for the LOVE OF THE GAME!

Players will learn and drill the skill on how to:

  • Enjoy the thrill and challenge of competition with friends
  • Move without the ball looking for scoring opportunities
  • Run the floor to put pressure on the defense
  • Compete and test newly learned skills
  • Enjoy the game and play for a lifetime
  • And more.

Competition
All players will participate in tournament competition. Games be will  4-on-4 games in the full short-court allowing to compete & have fun while sharping skills.