Learn the fundamentals while having fun at our "Littles" Camp for K - 4th grades in Des Moines, Iowa!

Camps > Iowa > Des Moines > March2021DesMoinesLittlesCamp
DATES:March 28 - May 2, 2021
AGE GROUP:
Session 1: Grade K to 1, Boys and Girls
Session 2: Grade 2 to 4, Boys and Girls
COST: $165
We're excited to provide this 5 day youth camp in Des Moines, Iowa that focuses on giving your little baller the essential drills and instruction to build a foundation on how to play the game of basketball.
Learn the necessary warm up, dribbling, passing, footwork, finishing moves & foundational shooting drills all while having FUN.
Ball is not life. We’ll also talk to the kids about gratitude, attitude, kindness, success, etc.
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What Players Will Learn

What will players get out of the camp?

  • You will learn dynamic stretching that will improve coordination, core strength and flexibility while working on sports-specific movements.
  • Improve your ball handling skills with Maravich Drills
  • Partner Passing drills to learn the proper chest pass, bounce pass, flick air pass, etc.
  • Learn the proper shooting mechanics, release to finish while shooting close to the rim
  • Have fun while playing monkey in the middle, dribble tag, sharks & minnows, etc.
    • You will learn and improve your dribbling, passing, shooting form, lay-up form, and agility to take your game to the next level.

    Ball Handling

  • Be able to control and have a better feel for the basketball. Dribble with eyes up to have great court vision
  • Stationary ball handling routine that improve rhythm, feel, and coordination with the basketball
  • The ability to change speeds and directions to create separation and advantages

    • 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
  • Proper shooting hand and off-hand placement

    • 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

    • Passing

  • The ability to throw passes on target and on time
  • Using pass fakes to not telegraph your passes
  • Catch in triple threat position for an aggressive mindset

    • Footwork

  • How to use your feet to gain a better position to score from almost anywhere on the floor
  • Understand the importance of beating a defender with your feet and creating separation with the dribble
  • Learning the footwork will lessen travels and help to create separation

    • Defense

  • Learn proper defensive stance and footwork to keep the offensive player in front of you

    • Games

    Kids will also get a chance to play some fun games during these sessions. Monkey in the Middle, King of the Court, Musical Basketballs just to name a few.

    Who Can Participate?

    This 5-week camp is for Kindergarten through 4th grades, ages will be separated into two different sessions. See below while registering your son/daughter. Please note this camp is not for advanced 4th graders. Please refer to our Essentials and Elite Youth Scoring camps.
    Coach Profile

    Coach Profile - Kenton Tennal

    We chose Coach Tennal for his love for the game of basketball along with a tremendous work ethic, enthusiasm and intensity. Kenton Tennal has all the right ingredients to be one of the top young basketball camp coaches in the Midwest.
    Tennal has coached a high school basketball team into the State Tournament in three different states…Kansas, Nebraska and most recently Iowa
    Coach Tennal’s career record as a head high school coach is 101-33 (75%.) His teams have consistently been near the top of offensive statistical categories such as points per game, and 3’s made per game. In 5 seasons, Tennal has coached 14 1st/2nd team all conference players.
    Camp Details

    Camp Details

    WHEN:

    K to 1st grade
    Sunday March 28, 2021 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Sunday April 11, 2021 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Sunday April 18, 2021 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Sunday April 25, 2021 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Sunday May 2, 2021 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    2nd to 4th grade
    Sunday March 28, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
    Sunday April 11, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
    Sunday April 18, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
    Sunday April 25, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
    Sunday May 2, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM

    AGE CATEGORY:

    The camp is for boys and girls from K to 4th grade.

    PLAYER LIMIT:

    Each session is limited to 30 players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement

    WHERE:

    JC All Sports
    4137 120th St
    Urbandale, IA 50323

    COST:

    $165
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    Observing Coaches

    Observing Coaches

    Coaches can attend for free by working the camp. Email us 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 Kenton Tennal, just like all the players and other coaches in attendance. Visit this link to reserve your spot as an observing coach. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us or request a phone call.