Announcing Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp In Merced, California From March 20-22, 2020!

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DATES:March 20 - March 22, 2020
AGE GROUP:Grade 5 to 12, Boys and Girls
COST: $245
This specialized 3-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 3-day intensive Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp.
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What Players Will Learn

What will players get out of the 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.
Coach Profile

Coach Profile - Sarah Hopkins-Chery

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Sarah Hopkins-Chery is currently the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Cal State Monterey Bay. She surpassed 100 wins in the 21-22 season at UC Merced, where she led her teams to 3 Conference Tournament Championships, 1 undefeated regular season Conference Title and 3 National Tournament Appearances
A native of Essex, England, Hopkins-Chery brings both playing and coaching experience. In England, Hopkins-Chery attended Greensward College and attributes much of her stardom in the game of basketball to the Swifts Basketball Club along with Greensward. While with Swifts and Greensward, both teams were yearly national championship contenders, while she was a player and a coach
Hopkins-Chery attended and played basketball at Jefferson College where she was an NJCAA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2005, All-Region Academic Team member in 2005 and a two-time MCCAC Academic All-Conference honoree
After two years at Jefferson she transferred to Park University. She helped lead a Pirates squad to the programs first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Tournament in 2005-06 after winning a conference title in the Association of Independent Institutions
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Camp Details

Camp Details

WHEN:

Friday March 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday March 21, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday March 22, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

AGE CATEGORY:

The camp is for boys and girls from 5th grade to 12th 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 40 players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement

WHERE:

University of California Merced - Greg and Cathie Hostetler Court
5200 N Lake Rd
Merced, CA 95343

COST:

$245
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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 Sarah Hopkins-Chery, 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.