Camp Philosophy

My vision (which began in 2001) is to start a series of week-long camps around the state of Hawaii that will enable upper elementary, intermediate, and high school boys and girls the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals from some of the best coaches and collegiate players in Hawaii. We want to teach the fundamental skills of basketball and maximize each player’s potential. Additionally, the clinics will allow kids to meet positive role models in their community who not only excel in basketball but have stayed in school to earn their high school and college degrees.

Session 1 (Grades 4th thru 7th) Points of Emphasis:

• developing an enthusiasm for the game (having fun!)
• developing team concept, sportsmanship & fair play
• learning the rules of the game
• introduction to the basic principles of man-to-man defense
(defensive stance, defensive slide, hands up, post defense, watching ball and man, help defense, etc.)
• developing shooting ( wing & post ) - lay-ups, proper form, jump stops, follow through, etc.
• developing ball handling and passing
• introduction to the principles of rebounding and blocking out
• emphasis on footwork (offensive and defensive)
• learning and developing concepts of team defense (maintaining of focus on man-to-man defense)

Session 2 (Grades 8th thru 12th) Points of Emphasis:

• continued focus on developing fundamentals (all aspects mentioned for session 1)
• reemphasis on defensive principles (defensive intensity)
• continued focus on fair play, sportsmanship, discipline