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Announcing! Breakthrough Basketball Camp In DuBois, Pennsylvania !

Name: Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Basketball Camp
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-29
Location: Pfingstler Fieldhouse

Rapidly improve your skills at a basketball camp in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

These 2026 basketball camps focus on developing better scoring moves, ball handling, shooting, confidence, decision making, and playmaking ability!

At these basketball camps, you improve your ability to:

Beat your defender with better dribble moves

Shoot better and extend your range

Score at the rim

Footwork moves to beat the defense off the catch

Make better decisions with improved basketball IQ and more�

Check out the camp dates available below!

Location Details:

Pfingstler Fieldhouse
4563 Rockton Road
DuBois, PA 15801

Breakthrough Basketball Camp for Youth Players in DuBois

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What Players Will Learn

What will players get out of the basketball camp?

Attending a Breakthrough Basketball Camp offers a comprehensive experience designed to elevate every player's game, regardless of their current skill level.

For each camp, you can find exact details in the next section. This includes camp emphasis, age level, location, dates, and more!

However, here�s a general overview of what participants can expect:

Comprehensive Skill Development

Fundamental to Advanced Techniques: Whether you're mastering the basics or refining advanced moves, our camps provide tailored instruction in shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, and more.

Skill Level Progressions: Instruction and drills based on each player's current skill level.

Fun! Enjoyment and Passion for the Game

Fun Environment: You get experience positive and supportive coaches that create an enjoyable, fun atmosphere that fosters a love for basketball.

Lifelong Memories: You will also build friendships and memories that extend beyond the hardwood.

Enhanced Basketball IQ

Strategic Understanding: You will learn to read the game better, anticipate opponents' moves, and make smarter decisions during play.

Game Situations: You will engage in drills that simulate game-like scenarios, improving your game performance and on-court awareness.

Mental Toughness and Confidence

Resilience Training: You will develop the mentality tactics to handle pressure and bounce back from setbacks.

Confidence Building: Through skill development and positive reinforcement from our coaches, you will gain the confidence to take your game to the next level.

Exposure to Top-Rated Coaches

Expert Guidance: You get to learn from top-rated camp coaches with a proven track record in developing players at various levels.

Teamwork, Character Development, Leadership, and Communication

Teamwork and Communication: Breakthrough coaches emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and understanding team dynamics.

Character Development and Leadership Skills: You will also learn life lessons to develop character and leadership skills that help players succeed on and off the court.

Our camps are committed to providing a holistic basketball education, ensuring that each player leaves with improved skills, a deeper understanding of the game, and an enriched passion for basketball� While developing essential character, life, and leadership skills.

Coach Darnell Ford

Coach Ford stood out to us for several reasons, which is why we�re so excited for him to lead this session!

First, he�s spent the last 4 years as a Point 3 Alpha Trainer. This group is highly exclusive and specialized, as there are only 27 Alpha Trainers in the world right now.

He�s also spent the last 10 years coaching and training players at every stage of development (4th to 12th grade, boys and girls). Coach Ford has worked with over 1,000 student athletes, 3 McDonald�s All-American nominees and ten 1,000+ point scores.

Coach Darnell has been a Skill Development Coach for over 10 years where he coached over 1,000 student athletes, 3 McDonald All - American nominees, and ten 1,000+ scorers. Coach Ford has had over 30 players go on to play at various levels of collegiate basketball

He has the knowledge and understanding to help take your offensive game to the next level, no matter where you�re starting from.

Coach Draig Cooley

Coach Cooley has been in the basketball industry for nearly a decade, learning from top trainers and working with professional athletes from the NBA, G League, and overseas as well as many camps including four years with Breakthrough Basketball

He played college basketball at Eastern University, where he was a four-year starter, scored 1,000 career points, and helped lead his team to its first NCAA tournament appearance with the best record in school history. After earning his bachelor�s degree in Mathematics, he continued his education at Villanova, earning a Master�s in Mechanical Engineering

Beyond coaching, Coach Cooley is the founder of DC Academy, a training program that focuses on developing athletes through multiple sports as well as strength and agility training while emphasizing dedication and character

Camp Details

Location Details

Pfingstler Fieldhouse
4563 Rockton Road
DuBois, PA 15801

Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp: March 28-29

GRADE LEVEL: 5th - 10th Grade for Boys & Girls

INSTRUCTOR: Draig Cooley

WHEN:

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 50 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: ~~$225~~ $180 (Register Today For 20% Off!)

This specialized 2-day camp will give you the drills and instruction you need to become a top-flight shooter who stands out from the competition.

Go into season ready to increase your shooting percentage and range with better mechanics and more confidence in your shot.

These are the secrets perfected by the world�s greatest shooters, and now they�re yours as part of the 2-day intensive Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp.

Shooting fundamentals that will quickly boost your FG and FT % (stance, release point, hand position and follow through)

Common mistakes that limit players� shooting ability (and quick fixes for each)

How to develop a quicker release to get better looks and avoid getting blocked

The �Steve Nash Adjustment� that extends your shooting range while staying accurate

Proper body positioning for maximum shooting accuracy

Techniques for creating space so you get more clean looks at the basket

Pro-level secrets for shooting off the dribble

Catch-and-shoot fundamentals for varying game situations

The �shooters mentality� that will immediately give you a psychological edge in every situation

We use a �Progressions�-based approach to ensure all players establish a strong foundation before moving into more complex drills.

This allows each player to move forward at the appropriate speed for their age and skill level.

Shooting Topics Covered In Camp

Foundation of Shooting

This is the first step in becoming a great shooter. Some players will progress through this stage quickly, while others will need to spend a bit more time to correct some bad habits. You will also learn:

How your stance could actually be causing your shot to go left and right and how to fix it

Why the parallel stance may not be the right fit for you

How your legs and not just your follow through can actually cause a flat shot

The proper release point and follow through

How inflexibility in your legs can affect your shot in a negative way

Learn the Steve Nash adjustment that allows players to shoot accurately from further distances

Shooting Off of the Catch Like Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant

After we have built a great shooting foundation, we will progress to shooting off of the catch. You will learn:

How to make your shot quicker

The mentality to making your shot quicker

The proper body position for every shot off of the catch

The proper footwork for different situations during the game

The proper hand position to create consistency and accuracy

How to pull up out of the fast break

Shooting Off of the Dribble Like Russell Westbrook & Kyrie Irving

As the levels go up, it's very important to add a pull up jump shot off of the dribble. This gives you the ability to score as defenders rush out to defend the initial shot. You will learn:

The often ignored, but important progressions for the shot off of the dribble learned from legendary Hal Wissel who coached in the NBA

Learn how to properly pick up the basketball and how doing it the wrong way could be causing your shot to miss to the left and the right

Learn how the pace of the dribble can make your shot quicker

Learn how to properly execute the sweep and step through to create space from your defender

Learn the mentality needed to have a successful pull up jump shot and how the wrong mentality can be easily defended

Learn Advanced Shooting Techniques Used by the Pros

You will learn the keys to a quick release used by the pros such as Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. You will learn the Michael Jordan 1-2 step used to create space and hit the open jumper.

You will learn the details required to be successful with these advanced moves. If you're not ready for the advanced moves yet, we have a system setup that will progress players at the proper rates.

Here�s What Attendees Have To Say:

�Watching my son�s confidence increase as he began shooting from pre-camp to post-camp was amazing to watch. He learned great skills to practice before moving into JV ball�

- Mark P., Lansing, MI

�Thank you for sparking the fire in my kids to not only be great players, but also great individuals and team players. Coach was amazing and we appreciate you finding coaches like him. I�ve never seen my son smile so much while doing basketball�

- Carrie H., San Angelo, TX

�My daughter was really nervous about this camp because she wasn�t sure if�she�d be as good as everyone else. She came home so tired every day but was so excited about what she learned. She�s excited to keep practicing. Thank you for an awesome experience.�

- Kim B., Knoxville, TN

�Amazing camp! Love the positivity and the drills were great. Coach gave them great talks about being good people, too! We will be back!�

- Kerri D., Lenexa, KS

Spots Are Limited

We�re committed to giving you the most personal attention, reps and opportunity for improvement during this camp.

For that reason, spots are very limited.

If you�re ready to take your offensive game to the next level, we encourage you to reserve your spot while they�re still available.

After You Register

Once you enter your initial registration information at the bottom of the page, you�ll be taken to the payment page to complete the sign up process.

Your spot will be immediately reserved once payment is made.

Then check your email in 10-15 minutes for a Welcome Message with all the information you need to set your child up for success at camp.

What�s Your �Why�?

Every player has their own unique motivations and goals for attending a Breakthrough camp, including:

Getting more playing time

Stepping into shots with confidence

Making the �A� team

Increasing your scoring average

Higher FG and FT %

Making teams pay for leaving you open

Loving the game more than ever as you see yourself succeed.

What are YOUR biggest motivations?

When you come to camp focused on what you want to achieve, you put yourself in the best position to succeed.

No matter what your goals are, the Shooting and Offensive Skills Camp can help you achieve them.

Essential Skills Camp: June 9-11

GRADE LEVEL: 3rd - 8th Grade for Boys & Girls

INSTRUCTOR: Darnell Ford

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 60 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: ~~$255~~ $204 (Register Today For 20% Off!)

Have fun and rapidly improve your skills at this youth basketball camp in DuBois, Pennsylvania at Pfingstler Fieldhouse .

This 2026 Summer basketball camp focuses on developing better scoring moves, ball handling, and playmaking ability!

At these basketball camps, you improve your scoring, ball handling, shooting, passing, athleticism, footwork, decision-making, and 1 on 1 moves to take your game to the next level!

These basketball camps are for boys and girls in grades 3rd to 8th.

You will learn the techniques and skill needed to become a great shooter.

You will learn the essential skills to becoming a great ball handler� no fluff.

You will learn how to make more lay ups.

You will learn how to become a defensive stopper and rebounding machine.

You will learn the critical components of basketball IQ required to become a great offensive player from an individual and team aspect.

We will teach you all of the critical skills and concepts that coaches love and help players excel.

Ball Handling

Stationary ball handling routine that improve rhythm, feel, and coordination with the basketball.

Dribbles move to help you blow by the defense at will.

Critical progressions to ensure that your dribble moves are effective and explosive.

Shooting

How to position your feet and align your body to increase the chance of shooting the ball straight.

A form shooting routine that almost every great shooter has utilized that can be done at home.

Proper footwork and how to develop a quick release.

How to shoot game shots from game spots at game speeds.

Lay Ups / Finishing

Finishing techniques used to reduce turnovers and make more shots.

1 on 1 finishing drills that ingrain good habits while competing in a fun way.

Offense

How to cut and get open. You will learn v-cuts, basket cuts, l-cuts, backdoor cuts, and more.

How to attack down screens, back screens, and more.

Defense and Rebounding

How to improve quickness and play better on-ball defense.

How to improve speed with hip-turns, push step, and better movement fundamentals.

5 fundamental keys to effective close-outs.

How position away from the ball and be a great team defensive player.

How to effectively box out your man every time.

Footwork

How to use your feet to gain a better position to score from almost anywhere on the floor.

How to utilize front pivots, reverse pivots, step throughs, sweeps, drop steps, and hops to make you an elite player.

Passing

Improve hand eye-coordination and passing skills with the Steve Nash passing series.

Competitive passing drills to develop game-like passing with head and pass fakes.

Competitive Play and Controlled Scrimmages

Players will also get to take the skills they practiced and apply them in a game setting. This is fun and intense.

The games are set up, so the players have to give maximum effort and execute proper fundamentals. Players earn points for proper play and are deducted points for poor effort and execution.

Who Can Participate?

This camp is for boys & girls 3rd-8th grades, ages/skill levels will be separated.

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Observing Coaches

Coaches can attend for free by working the basketball camp. Email us with your coaching/playing experience if you're interested in helping with the basketball camp.

Otherwise there is a $97 fee to attend as an "observing coach". You will get to learn new drills and techniques from Draig Cooley, just like all the players and other coaches in attendance. Visit this link to reserve your spot as an observing coach.

This fee is not necessary for parents or individuals of paid campers.