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Announcing! Basketball Camp in Maple Grove, Minnesota at The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School

Name: Breakthrough Basketball Ball Handling and Scoring Skills Basketball Camp
Start: 2026-07-10
End: 2026-07-12
Location: The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School

Rapidly improve your skills at a basketball camp in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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

Future camp dates are coming soon. Get notified when new camps are announced.

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…

Location Details:

The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Breakthrough Basketball Camp for Youth Players in Maple Grove

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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 Jordan Kappen

Kappen was a four-year collegiate player at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire who went on to play professionally overseas in Italy and Australia, earning All-Star honors and winning a 3-Point Shootout title in Italy.

Kappen currently works for Dr. Dish Basketball, one of the leading basketball training technology companies in the game, and formerly served as the Director of Youth Basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks.

He has been a camp director and skills trainer for 10+ years, focused on skill development, confidence-building, and teaching the game the right way.

Coach Tasheba Butler

Named Breakthrough Basketball’s Coach of the Year in 2024 for her outstanding leadership, player development, and impact on athletes

and consistently earns exceptional parent and camper feedback with average satisfaction ratings between 9.8-9.95/10 across camps and training events

Former collegiate standout at Lander University where she scored 1,191 career points and surpassed the 1,000-point milestone during her career

Played professionally with the Texas Cyclones (WUBA) during the 2015-16 season and earned Defensive Player of the Year, Western Conference Player of the Year, and All-Rookie First Team honors

Known for bringing tremendous energy, positivity, and enthusiasm to every camp while creating a fun and competitive learning environment

Coach Alexander Wright

Former Harlem Globetrotters player with 11+ years of professional basketball experience in the United States and Europe.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Head of Player Development, and Recruiting Coordinator at Edward Waters University.

Former player development coach at IMG Academy and strength & conditioning coach at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Founder of POPS Motivational, a youth mentorship and basketball training organization focused on leadership and life development.

Lead Coach with Breakthrough Basketball for more than 10 years, helping athletes build skills, confidence, and character.

Camp Details

Basketball Camp Details

Future camp dates are coming soon. Get notified when new camps are announced.

Shooting & Offensive Skills 6-week Camp: March - May

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GRADE LEVEL: 5th - 7th Grade for Boys & Girls

INSTRUCTOR: Jordan Kappen

WHEN:

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

WHERE:
The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 51 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: $245

This specialized 6-week 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 6-week 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.

Continue Your Progress at Home

After every session, we’ll email you with workout sheets you can do at home between weekly sessions.

This is the best way to improve your shot and other skills. We’ll be charting your progress at the camp, but this will allow you to chart yours at home as well.

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.

The March - May camp registration has closed.

Shooting & Offensive Skills 6-week Camp: March - May

Sold Out

GRADE LEVEL: 8th - 12th Grade for Boys & Girls

INSTRUCTOR: Jordan Kappen

WHEN:

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

WHERE:
The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 30 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: $245

This specialized 6-week 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 6-week 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.

Continue Your Progress at Home

After every session, we’ll email you with workout sheets you can do at home between weekly sessions.

This is the best way to improve your shot and other skills. We’ll be charting your progress at the camp, but this will allow you to chart yours at home as well.

Shooting Topics Covered In Camp

Foundation of Shooting

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

- Carrie H., San Angelo, TX

- 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.

The March - May camp registration has closed.

Attack & Counter Camp: June 9-11

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GRADE LEVEL: 7th - 12th Grade for Boys & Girls

INSTRUCTOR: Tasheba Butler

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

WHERE:
The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 30 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: $310

This skill development camp teaches players and coaches the same skills and strategies that have been used with pro players like Joe Johnson, Raja Bell, Bruce Bowen, Carlos Arroyo, and dozens of other NBA and European players.
This camp uses the Attack & Counter Skill Development System to help you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.

You will learn the same critical and universal skills that have been taught to NBA players. These fundamental skills are universal for all levels. They will help you no matter what defense or offense you use. That's the great thing about fundamentals. They help you in all situations. Here's a brief summary of the skills and topics that will be covered...

Footwork

You will learn how to improve your footwork. This is probably the most under-practiced, misunderstood, and most important skill of all. You will learn how to practice footwork in a completely new (and simpler) way. You'll also learn how footwork carries over into games and how it makes you better.

Mentality

During the camp, players will learn Don Kelbick's Attack and Counter Strategy. As the name implies, this system encourages an aggressive mentality. Players will learn important mental aspects of the game including aggressiveness, building confidence, reducing the fear of failure, shooting mentality, work ethic, how to be mentally tough, more focused, and get an edge on the competition.

Post Moves and Finishing Inside

Learn the proper footwork, mentality, and strategies to score in the post and various situations near the basket. This applies to both guard and post players. There is a heavy emphasis on footwork and you'll learn how to become a more dominate scorer inside.

Guard Play

You will learn how the Attack and Counter Fundamentals allow you to easily beat defenders off the dribble, create space for your shot, and score off the dribble. This allows you to create space, make good decisions, and get your shot off when you want.

Ball handling

Learn how to improve your ball-handling skills -- this includes dribbling, passing, decision making, and reducing turnovers.

Fast Break Skills

Learn proper footwork in fast break situations and improve your ability to score in transition. You'll improve footwork, mentality, and ability to score on the run.

Shooting

Learn how to improve your footwork and mentality to increase your shooting percentage. Through high rep shooting drills, we will teach you how to be more consistent and effective with your feet, how to be more confident, how to be mentally tough, and how to become a better shooter.

Screening and Cutting - Getting Open

Learn how to move without the ball and get open so you can score more points. Coach will teach you proper footwork and concepts when using screens and cutting. No matter what team you play for, learning how to read screens and move without the ball will help you get more easy scoring opportunities. This is an important skill for all players to learn. Coach will teach you how to move without the ball, get open for easy shots, and score on the move.

As you can see, this clinic focuses heavily on footwork and mentality, which we believe are the two most important aspects to becoming a better player.

We promise that players and coaches will learn dozens of new tips and techniques that will make them better. These techniques, based on methodology created by Coach Don Kelbick, are very simple, yet unique. You just won't get this stuff in other places.

It's all about helping you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.

Format of the Camp

You will learn these fundamental skills by participating in a "Show and Go" format...

Show - During the camp Coach Butler will show you the key drills and the skills you need to work on. He will explain and demonstrate the key details of each specific skill to the entire group. He will teach you the skills, strategies, and concepts. He'll show the "little things" that are important.

Go - Then you'll break off into groups to work with designated coaches in your area. There will be other coaches helping you with break down drills. Coach will also walk around working with players and coaches at this time. You will work hard at practicing the new skill and learning how to incorporate the skill into games.

This will be repeated throughout most of the camp as we introduce new skills and concepts.

We will run lots of drills and players will get lots of repetitions. You'll get LOTS of touches with the ball and it will be fast paced.

After skills are practiced, we will also put players in competitive break down drills. This allows players to apply and refine their newly-learned skills. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but they are different (and we believe more effective) than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.

What Will Coaches Learn?

You will learn the same things as the players. As an "observing coach" you can view the entire camp and take notes. You'll pick up lots of new drills, fundamentals, and strategies that will give you an edge over the competition. We guarantee you will learn lots of new things from our Lead Director.

How is This Camp Different Than Other Camps?

You'll experience 5 key differences in this camp:

You get to work with top rated, skill development coach. How many players get to do that?!!

99% of the camp is focused on skill development and competitive situations. Many of the camps these days play a lot of 5-on-5 games and do little skill development. Sure that can be fun and you need to get game experience... BUT do you really think most of your improvement happens during games? Of course not. You still need to play in game-like situations to apply your newly-learned skills, but most of the off-season should be spent on skill development.

Great players became great by practicing skills. We want you to get better so we focus on skills and put you in competitive situations. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but it's different than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.

You will learn how to practice on your own! We are firm believers that it's important to teach you how to practice on your own. He believes that "knowledge is power". He strives to teach drills that you can use at home or in the gym on your own.

You will learn about new and unique drills, concepts, and skills that you probably won't see anywhere else. This curriculum has a unique, out-of-the-box method to teaching basketball skills. Not to mention he understands a lot of critical concepts that few coaches, players, and parents understand. He will teach you something new, guaranteed.

You learn about footwork and mentality which is rarely taught or understood by players and coaches. You will learn a very unique and simple way to apply the same footwork to post moves, perimeter moves, dribbling moves, getting open, using screens, playing defense, and more.

Who can attend?

The camp is for male and female high school players, and mature 7th & 8th graders. No exceptions are made for younger players.

This is for SERIOUS basketball players that want to get better. You can play games anywhere, so we focus on things you can't just pick up anywhere. We focus on developing skills that will make you better!

Coaches that want to learn and pick up new drills can also observe (coaches can find more info below).

The June 9-11 camp registration has closed.

Essential Skills Camp: June 29 - July 1

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

INSTRUCTOR: Alexander Wright

WHEN:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

WHERE:
The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

PLAYER LIMIT:
Each session is limited to 110 Players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

PRICE: $265

Have fun and rapidly improve your skills at this youth basketball camp in Maple Grove, Minnesota at The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School.

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.

The June 29 - July 1 camp registration has closed.

Ball Handling and Scoring Skills Camp: July 10-12

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

INSTRUCTOR: Jordan Kappen

WHEN:

Friday, July 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

WHERE:
The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School
7000 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

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

PRICE: $255

Have fun and rapidly improve your skills at this youth basketball camp in Maple Grove, Minnesota at The Maple Grove Community Gyms at Maple Grove Junior High School.

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 improve your shooting, ball handling, passing, athleticism, footwork, decision-making, and 1 on 1 moves to take your game to the next level.

At this basketball camp you will learn:

Explosive dribble moves that make you hard to guard.

Highly effective scoring moves that work at any level.

Game like shooting drills to drive up your shooting percentage.

How to create 2-3 feet of separation from any defender for better scoring opportunities.

The best hand-eye coordination and ball handling drills that will accelerate your feel for the basketball. These drills will make dribbling during game situations feel easy.

How to develop an explosive first step. The secrets behind the proper shin angle, head position, shoulder position, and hip position.

Critical components of basketball IQ required to become a great offensive player from an individual and team aspect.

How the top pros create advantages which allow them to make plays for themselves and their teammates.

The most efficient scoring moves around the basket that helps you finish against any defender.

Here are some of the topics covered throughout the basketball camp:

Ball handling

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

Live ball moves to help you blow by the defense at will. You will learn how to shift (or setup) the defender with your body and feet.

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

How to stay in attack mode, dictate the tempo, and control the defense.

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.

Finishing

Finishing techniques used to reduce turnovers, finish over larger players in the paint, and make more shots.

How to finish through contact.

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.

Attacking down screens, back screens, and more.

How to score and make plays using ball screens. Learn how to run defenders into screens and make lightning quick decisions.

How to use dribble hand off actions to attack the defense and put them in a constant disadvantage.

Footwork

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

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 that make players like Chris Paul one of the best playmakers in the game.

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

How to be strong and pass out of double teams and traps.

Who Can Participate?

This basketball camp is for 3rd-8th grade, ages/skill levels will be separated.

The July 10-12 camp registration has closed.

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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 Jordan Kappen, 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.