Announcing Breakthrough Basketball Essential Youth Skills & Decision Making Camp In Cedar Rapids, Iowa From July 8-11, 2024!

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DATES:July 8 - July 11, 2024
AGE GROUP:Grade 3 to 8, Boys and Girls
COST: $225
We're excited to provide this 4 day youth and middle school camp in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that focuses on developing the complete player. You will develop shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism, and other essential skills to become a great a basketball player.
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What Players Will Learn

What will players get out of the camp?

  • 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.
    Coach Profile

    Coach Profile - Chris Barnette

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    Hailing from Raleigh, NC, Chris Barnette honed his skills at Ravenscroft School, emerging as a standout player with 1st team all-state honors and securing the conference player of the year title in his senior year. He began his college career at NCAA Division 2's Mars Hill University (NC) and earned a spot in the starting lineup halfway through his freshman season
    He then went to NCAA Division 3's Covenant College (GA), where he not only amassed over 1,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 300 assists but also secured 3rd, 2nd, and 1st team all-conference honors and graduated with a Sports Management degree. He used his extra year of eligibility to play at NCCAA Division 2's Faith Baptist Bible College (IA) where he earned 1st team all-conference and 1st team All-American honors
    Barnette is currently the Graduate Assistant for the men's basketball team at Faith Baptist Bible College, and he's pursuing a master's degree while also serving as a local basketball trainer. Chris has years of playing, personal training, and camp coaching experience where he displays his passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential on and off of the court
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    Camp Details

    Camp Details

    WHEN:

    Monday July 8, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Tuesday July 9, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Wednesday July 10, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Thursday July 11, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    AGE CATEGORY:

    The camp is for boys and girls from 3rd grade to 8th grade.

    Players will be grouped based on grade and gender to start during the individual skill work drills.

    PLAYER LIMIT:

    Each session is limited to 60 players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement

    WHERE:

    Game On Sports CR
    4655 Tower Terrace Rd.
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

    COST:

    $225
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    Observing Coaches

    Observing Coaches

    Coaches can attend for free by working the camp. Email us with your coaching/playing experience if you're interested in helping with the camp.
    Otherwise there is a $97 fee to attend as an "observing coach". You will get to learn new drills and techniques from Chris Barnette, 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.