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Basketball Camp

Chris OliverThe Windsor Lancers Basketball Summer Camp is one of the most popular camps in southwestern Ontario.

Lancer Basketball Camps are committed to offering an environment where fun, learning and competition go hand-in-hand in developing a successful basketball player. Lancer Head Coaches Chantal Vallee and Chris Oliver have worked over 80 basketball camps combined, in the United States and Canada and they are confident that they will supply a practical and fun learning experience that players will enjoy.Chantal Vallee

Each camp will be divided by age and skill levels with skill competitions, fundamental teaching sessions, special guest speakers, 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 game play and swim days. All campers will receive a Lancer logo basketball and a camp t-shirt.

There are six basketball camps to choose from:

Elementary/Beginners Camp - July 2 - 5, 2013

Grades 3-8 (ages 7-13)
Cost: $140.00 - Early Bird Price of $125 if register before June 1st
Time: 9:00 - 3:30pm
 

COBA Elite Camp- July 15 - 18, 2013 (4 day Camp)

          Cost: $155.00 - Early Bird Price of $140 if register before June 1st
          Time: 9:00 - 3:30pm
          Ages: 8-16
          Max: 100 Participants

This is a special 4 day intense basketball boot camp. Better basketball players are developed during the off-season. However, it is common for players to put many hours into training without maximizing their returns. Our camp will help you become a better basketball player by developing and refining your basketball-specific skills and athletic ability. We can help you develop and improve your game in the off-season, the most important time for your individual development! The camp staff includes former and current male and female CIS and NCAA players and coaches who care about and understand the importance of your off-season development. We focus on developing your individual skills and challenge you to learn and refine skills that will benefit you at the next level. We will put you through some of the toughest workouts you'll ever have! Note: This is not a "fun" camp. We will not just be playing games - this will be an intense basketball development experience featuring on-court and off-court workouts.

Intermediate Skills Camp - July 22 - 26, 2013

Grades 3-8 (ages 7-13)
Cost: $155.00 - Early Bird Price of $140 if register before June 1st
Time: 9:00 - 3:30pm

The Summer Developmental Camp is a 5-day camp at the end of July that will emphasize the development of fundamentals and game play. Players will leave this camp with improved skills and a better understanding of the game. Teaching sessions at both camps will be run by Coach Oliver and Coach Vallee. Each camp will be divided by age and skill levels with skill competitions, fundamental teaching sessions, special guest speakers, 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 game play and swim days. All campers will receive a Lancer logo basketball and a camp t-shirt.

Fundamentals Camp - July 29 - Aug 2, 2013

Cost: $155.00 - Early Bird Price of $140 if register before June 1st
Time: 9:00 - 3:30pm
Ages: 8-16
Max: 100 Participants

The Summer Developmental Camp is a 5-day camp at the end of July that will emphasize the development of fundamentals and game play. Players will leave this camp with improved skills and a better understanding of the game. Teaching sessions at both camps will be run by Coach Oliver and Coach Vallee. Each camp will be divided by age and skill levels with skill competitions, fundamental teaching sessions, special guest speakers, 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 game play and swim days. All campers will receive a Lancer logo basketball and a camp t-shirt.

WINDSOR COBA BASKETBALL Elite Perimeter Skills Camp

Taking Place at St. Joseph's Secondary School
Date: June 14-15
Ages: 8-16, Male and Female Players
Cost: $80
Time: 8 hours of Instruction –
Session 1: Friday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,
Session 2: Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm,
Session 3 Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This is a special camp to improve your offensive skills, taught by Chris Oliver and his staff of university players and camps that focuses on one thing only – Offensive skills! Designed for female and male basketball players this is a unique opportunity to learn about aggressive offensive skills. Your entire camp experience will be tailored to shooting, passing, ball handling, moving without the ball and one-on-one moves. This is all about YOUR offensive skills, so no full court games will be played (just one-on-one, two-on-two and three-on-three to practice what is taught).

DURING ELITE PERIMETER SKILLS CAMP

  • Develop a confident attacking mindset.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of offensive basketball.
  • Identification, cause and correction of the most common fundamental errors.
  • Knowledge of the skills necessary to catch, shoot, dribble and attack on offense.
  • Game-like understanding of the application of perimeter offensive skills.

**No Discouts for the Specialty 2 day camps**
 

WINDSOR COBA BASKETBALL Elite Shooting Camp

Taking Place at St. Joseph's Secondary School
Date: June 21 - 22
Ages: 8-16, Male and Female Players
Cost: $80
Time: 8 hours of Instruction –
Session 1: Friday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,
Session 2: Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm,
Session 3 Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Pure shooters are made not born. Pure shooting is a learned behavior. Learn and practice the fundamentals of shooting, working towards shooting excellence. Drills and programs will emphasize footwork and the mental aspect of shooting, to help maximize execution from the perimeter and to improve consistency in different offensive situations. Instruction will be lead by the Lancer Basketball Programs and a staff of university players and coaches.

DURING ELITE SHOOTING CAMP

  • Develop a confident mindset and elimination of fear.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the bio-mechanics of the shot.
  • Identification, cause and correction of the most common shooting errors.
  • Knowledge of the skills necessary to catch and shoot, and dribble and shoot.
  • Instruction necessary to do an analysis of a person shooting a basketball.

**No Discouts for the Specialty 2 day camps**
 

For more information or to register, please contact Josh Leeman directly at jleeman@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 2455.

Additional Information:

1) What should my child bring to Camp?

Campers should bring basketball court shoes, t-shirt, shorts, athletic socks and a swimsuit and towel. A buffet style meal plan is available for an extra cost, however, should you choose to pack lunches, a non-refrigerated lunch would be required. (Absolutely no peanut products Please)

2) How many counselors are there per camper?

There is a 1:10 coach to camper ratio in the basketball camp.

3) How do you divide the participants into groups?

The younger grouping of 8 to 11 years old will be divided into two divisions by age... 8 & 9 year olds and 10 & 11 year olds. The older group will be divided by gender and age... 12 & 13 year olds and 14 to 16 year olds.

4) How competitive is the camp?

The camp is an instructional program that develops individual skills and team concepts. Daily league games and skills competitions are an important feature of the camp and can be competitive