Spokane AAU Basketball operates as a competitive youth 5-on-5 basketball league for youth in grades four through eight. Separate conferences exist for boys and girls; there are no co-ed teams. All participants in the League, including all players and coaches, must have a current AAU Card. Teams are formed by coaches selecting their own players and submitting their Registration Packet by the designated deadline. Registration deadline is mid-September and teams are accepted into the League on a space available basis. By submitting an Intent Packet and deposit, a team may secure a spot in their division in the League. Participation is not guaranteed until a completed Registration packet, including remaining balance payment, is received by the League Office by the designated deadline. The League Office does assist individuals attempting to find a team by placing them on an interested players list. Coaches needing additional players may contact the League Office for the interested player list. Coaches will contact interested players directly; it is not the responsibility of the League Office to place players on teams.
Each team participating within the League season is guaranteed twelve scheduled games, including an end of the season tournament culminating with “Championship Sunday”. The League operates from early November through mid-February.
Spokane AAU Basketball operates as a competitive youth 5-on-5 basketball league for youth in grades four through eight. Separate conferences exist for boys and girls; there are no co-ed teams. All participants in the League, including all players and coaches, must have a current AAU Card. Teams are formed by coaches selecting their own players and submitting their Registration Packet by the designated deadline. Registration deadline is mid-September and teams are accepted into the League on a space available basis. By submitting an Intent Packet and deposit, a team may secure a spot in their division in the League. Participation is not guaranteed until a completed Registration packet, including remaining balance payment, is received by the League Office by the designated deadline. The League Office does assist individuals attempting to find a team by placing them on an interested players list. Coaches needing additional players may contact the League Office for the interested player list. Coaches will contact interested players directly; it is not the responsibility of the League Office to place players on teams.
Each team participating within the League season is guaranteed twelve scheduled games, including an end of the season tournament culminating with “Championship Sunday”. The League operates from early November through mid-February.
Basketball is one of the top sports for Special Olympics Washington. Players take it up at all ages and at all abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball and keep it under control while dribbling to older, more experienced players who have the moves and know the strategies to play challenging ball. We offer team events as well as individual skills competitions that help athletes train and compete in basic basketball skills before advancing to team play.
It is also one of the favorite sports for the Special Olympics Unified Sports initiative, when players with and without intellectual disabilities form teams to play other unified teams. It’s a learning experience that brings together communities and helps foster a spirit of inclusion.
What is Unified Sports?
Dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences, Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability, which makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all. Having sport in common is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas are swept away.
Our opponent is intolerance. Only shoulder-to-shoulder, as teammates together, can we defeat it.
Spokane AAU Basketball operates as a competitive youth 5-on-5 basketball league for youth in grades four through eight. Separate conferences exist for boys and girls; there are no co-ed teams. All participants in the League, including all players and coaches, must have a current AAU Card. Teams are formed by coaches selecting their own players and submitting their Registration Packet by the designated deadline. Registration deadline is mid-September and teams are accepted into the League on a space available basis. By submitting an Intent Packet and deposit, a team may secure a spot in their division in the League. Participation is not guaranteed until a completed Registration packet, including remaining balance payment, is received by the League Office by the designated deadline. The League Office does assist individuals attempting to find a team by placing them on an interested players list. Coaches needing additional players may contact the League Office for the interested player list. Coaches will contact interested players directly; it is not the responsibility of the League Office to place players on teams.
Each team participating within the League season is guaranteed twelve scheduled games, including an end of the season tournament culminating with “Championship Sunday”. The League operates from early November through mid-February.
GRAB YOUR SQUAD
A Men’s (32 teams max) & Women’s (16 teams max) Division
5on5
1st Place Prize: $5,000 cash for the Champions of each division
2nd Place Prize: Free entry into the Hooptown USA Spring League
Tournament MVP Prize
Elam Ending will be used for all games
Teams will battle it out in pool play before the top seeds advance to single-elimination.
We guarantee three games, all refereed by 3 Certified Spokane Basketball Officials Association (SBO) officials. Hooptown will provide a Scoreclock Operator and Stat Keeper, who will track and post full team and individual stats throughout the tournament.
Games will be played at The Warehouse, The HUB, and The Spokane Fitness Center.
Entry is $500 per team. All players must be 18 years or older.
Spokane AAU Basketball operates as a competitive youth 5-on-5 basketball league for youth in grades four through eight. Separate conferences exist for boys and girls; there are no co-ed teams. All participants in the League, including all players and coaches, must have a current AAU Card. Teams are formed by coaches selecting their own players and submitting their Registration Packet by the designated deadline. Registration deadline is mid-September and teams are accepted into the League on a space available basis. By submitting an Intent Packet and deposit, a team may secure a spot in their division in the League. Participation is not guaranteed until a completed Registration packet, including remaining balance payment, is received by the League Office by the designated deadline. The League Office does assist individuals attempting to find a team by placing them on an interested players list. Coaches needing additional players may contact the League Office for the interested player list. Coaches will contact interested players directly; it is not the responsibility of the League Office to place players on teams.
Each team participating within the League season is guaranteed twelve scheduled games, including an end of the season tournament culminating with “Championship Sunday”. The League operates from early November through mid-February.
Spokane AAU Basketball operates as a competitive youth 5-on-5 basketball league for youth in grades four through eight. Separate conferences exist for boys and girls; there are no co-ed teams. All participants in the League, including all players and coaches, must have a current AAU Card. Teams are formed by coaches selecting their own players and submitting their Registration Packet by the designated deadline. Registration deadline is mid-September and teams are accepted into the League on a space available basis. By submitting an Intent Packet and deposit, a team may secure a spot in their division in the League. Participation is not guaranteed until a completed Registration packet, including remaining balance payment, is received by the League Office by the designated deadline. The League Office does assist individuals attempting to find a team by placing them on an interested players list. Coaches needing additional players may contact the League Office for the interested player list. Coaches will contact interested players directly; it is not the responsibility of the League Office to place players on teams.
Each team participating within the League season is guaranteed twelve scheduled games, including an end of the season tournament culminating with “Championship Sunday”. The League operates from early November through mid-February.
Join us on February 22 & 23, 2020 for the Shootout Spring Classic. This tournament is the perfect ending for another great season of basketball. Boys and girls teams 4th grade to 8th grade are welcome to come display their skills.
REGISTRATION FOR THE SHOOTOUT SPRING CLASSIC WILL OPEN ON DECEMBER 30TH.
Please note weather warning: Tournament will go on as scheduled unless advised directly from the Spokane AAU Staff. Please drive safely.
Join us on February 22 & 23, 2020 for the Shootout Spring Classic. This tournament is the perfect ending for another great season of basketball. Boys and girls teams 4th grade to 8th grade are welcome to come display their skills.
REGISTRATION FOR THE SHOOTOUT SPRING CLASSIC WILL OPEN ON DECEMBER 30TH.
Please note weather warning: Tournament will go on as scheduled unless advised directly from the Spokane AAU Staff. Please drive safely.
On the weekend of March 13-15, 2020, the top teams in the state will again meet in the Spokane Valley to battle it out for the 7th annual Washington Middle School Basketball Championship. After a long regular season playing against other teams in your area, the State Basketball Championship offers teams the shot to compete against fresh faces from all corners of the state.
This is not your ordinary league tournament, but rather the chance of a lifetime for all kids… “Remember the time we went to State!?!”
Championship Overview
♦ Two Championship divisions, School (based on high school boundary) and Club (non-school teams). Both divisions offer exciting competition for Boys and Girls grades 4-8.
♦ All teams play a minimum of 4 games. Some will play 5 games.
♦ Play begins as early as 4pm Friday and latest Sunday games tip off at 3:30pm.
♦ Entry fees are $400/team. Early sign up & multiple team discounts are available.
♦ Awards for teams and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both divisions
♦ Game results immediately posted to the website after completion
There’s more! Here’s what you’ll get when we See You at STATE!
♦ Players and coaches will play middle school aged teams that they’ve never faced before. We have teams traveling from all over Washington: the Puget Sound area, Olympic Peninsula, Southwestern WA, Tri Cities, Yakima and Bellingham. Of course, there’ll be some hometown teams representing Spokane also!
♦ Partner hotels and resorts offering discounted rates.
♦ Competition will be held at clean, multi-court venues. Friday and Saturday will feature exciting pool play with Sunday bringing the magic of the semi-finals and Championship games.
♦ Certified referees from the Spokane Basketball Officials Association and other associations throughout the state.
♦ Pre-determined scoreboard operators and scorebook keepers. No need for State coaches to pull visiting parent volunteers from the stands. So parents can sit back and relax (if watching your child compete in the Championship is relaxing?!)
All of the above while enjoying the Spokane Valley – one the top tourist destinations in Washington! “Play Hooky Monday” – stay Sunday night and enjoy a family day on Monday.
On the weekend of March 13-15, 2020, the top teams in the state will again meet in the Spokane Valley to battle it out for the 7th annual Washington Middle School Basketball Championship. After a long regular season playing against other teams in your area, the State Basketball Championship offers teams the shot to compete against fresh faces from all corners of the state.
This is not your ordinary league tournament, but rather the chance of a lifetime for all kids… “Remember the time we went to State!?!”
Championship Overview
♦ Two Championship divisions, School (based on high school boundary) and Club (non-school teams). Both divisions offer exciting competition for Boys and Girls grades 4-8.
♦ All teams play a minimum of 4 games. Some will play 5 games.
♦ Play begins as early as 4pm Friday and latest Sunday games tip off at 3:30pm.
♦ Entry fees are $400/team. Early sign up & multiple team discounts are available.
♦ Awards for teams and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both divisions
♦ Game results immediately posted to the website after completion
There’s more! Here’s what you’ll get when we See You at STATE!
♦ Players and coaches will play middle school aged teams that they’ve never faced before. We have teams traveling from all over Washington: the Puget Sound area, Olympic Peninsula, Southwestern WA, Tri Cities, Yakima and Bellingham. Of course, there’ll be some hometown teams representing Spokane also!
♦ Partner hotels and resorts offering discounted rates.
♦ Competition will be held at clean, multi-court venues. Friday and Saturday will feature exciting pool play with Sunday bringing the magic of the semi-finals and Championship games.
♦ Certified referees from the Spokane Basketball Officials Association and other associations throughout the state.
♦ Pre-determined scoreboard operators and scorebook keepers. No need for State coaches to pull visiting parent volunteers from the stands. So parents can sit back and relax (if watching your child compete in the Championship is relaxing?!)
All of the above while enjoying the Spokane Valley – one the top tourist destinations in Washington! “Play Hooky Monday” – stay Sunday night and enjoy a family day on Monday.
On the weekend of March 13-15, 2020, the top teams in the state will again meet in the Spokane Valley to battle it out for the 7th annual Washington Middle School Basketball Championship. After a long regular season playing against other teams in your area, the State Basketball Championship offers teams the shot to compete against fresh faces from all corners of the state.
This is not your ordinary league tournament, but rather the chance of a lifetime for all kids… “Remember the time we went to State!?!”
Championship Overview
♦ Two Championship divisions, School (based on high school boundary) and Club (non-school teams). Both divisions offer exciting competition for Boys and Girls grades 4-8.
♦ All teams play a minimum of 4 games. Some will play 5 games.
♦ Play begins as early as 4pm Friday and latest Sunday games tip off at 3:30pm.
♦ Entry fees are $400/team. Early sign up & multiple team discounts are available.
♦ Awards for teams and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both divisions
♦ Game results immediately posted to the website after completion
There’s more! Here’s what you’ll get when we See You at STATE!
♦ Players and coaches will play middle school aged teams that they’ve never faced before. We have teams traveling from all over Washington: the Puget Sound area, Olympic Peninsula, Southwestern WA, Tri Cities, Yakima and Bellingham. Of course, there’ll be some hometown teams representing Spokane also!
♦ Partner hotels and resorts offering discounted rates.
♦ Competition will be held at clean, multi-court venues. Friday and Saturday will feature exciting pool play with Sunday bringing the magic of the semi-finals and Championship games.
♦ Certified referees from the Spokane Basketball Officials Association and other associations throughout the state.
♦ Pre-determined scoreboard operators and scorebook keepers. No need for State coaches to pull visiting parent volunteers from the stands. So parents can sit back and relax (if watching your child compete in the Championship is relaxing?!)
All of the above while enjoying the Spokane Valley – one the top tourist destinations in Washington! “Play Hooky Monday” – stay Sunday night and enjoy a family day on Monday.
We’re pleased to announce that we have arranged for Don Kelbick to come to Spokane, Washington to run a 3-day skill development camp, teaching players and coaches the same skills and strategies that he used with pro players like Joe Johnson, Raja Bell, Bruce Bowen, Carlos Arroyo, and dozens of other NBA and European players.
This camp uses the Attack & Counter Skill Development System to help you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
You will learn the same critical and universal skills that Don teaches to NBA players. These fundamental skills are universal for all levels. They will help you no matter what defense or offense you use. That’s the great thing about fundamentals. They help you in all situations. Here’s a brief summary of the skills and topics that will be covered…
Footwork
You will learn how to improve your footwork. This is probably the most under-practiced, misunderstood, and most important skill of all. You will learn how to practice footwork in a completely new (and simpler) way. You’ll also learn how footwork carries over into games and how it makes you better.
Mentality
During the camp, players will learn Don’s Attack and Counter Strategy. As the name implies, this system encourages an aggressive mentality. Players will learn important mental aspects of the game including aggressiveness, building confidence, reducing the fear of failure, shooting mentality, work ethic, how to be mentally tough, more focused, and get an edge on the competition.
Post Moves and Finishing Inside
Learn the proper footwork, mentality, and strategies to score in the post and various situations near the basket. This applies to both guard and post players. There is a heavy emphasis on footwork and you’ll learn how to become a more dominate scorer inside.
Guard Play
You will learn how the Attack and Counter Fundamentals allow you to easily beat defenders off the dribble, create space for your shot, and score off the dribble. This allows you to create space, make good decisions, and get your shot off when you want.
Ball handling
Learn how to improve your ball-handling skills — this includes dribbling, passing, decision making, and reducing turnovers.
Fast Break Skills
Learn proper footwork in fast break situations and improve your ability to score in transition. You’ll improve footwork, mentality, and ability to score on the run.
Shooting
Learn how to improve your footwork and mentality to increase your shooting percentage. Through high rep shooting drills, Don will teach you how to be more consistent and effective with your feet, how to be more confident, how to be mentally tough, and how to become a better shooter.
Screening and Cutting – Getting Open
Learn how to move without the ball and get open so you can score more points. Don will teach you proper footwork and concepts when using screens and cutting. No matter what team you play for, learning how to read screens and move without the ball will help you get more easy scoring opportunities. This is an important skill for all players to learn. Don will teach you how to move without the ball, get open for easy shots, and score on the move.
As you can see, this clinic focuses heavily on footwork and mentality, which we believe are the two most important aspects to becoming a better player.
We promise that players and coaches will learn dozens of new tips and techniques that will make them better. Don’s methods are very simple, yet unique. You just won’t get this stuff in other places.
It’s all about helping you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
Format of the Camp
You will learn these fundamental skills by participating in a “Show and Go” format…
Show – During the camp Don Kelbick (NBA development coach) will show you the key drills and the skills you need to work on. He will explain and demonstrate the key details of each specific skill to the entire group. He will teach you the skills, strategies, and concepts. He’ll show the “little things” that are important.
Go – Then you’ll break off into groups to work with designated coaches in your area. There will be other coaches helping you with break down drills. Don will also walk around working with players and coaches at this time. You will work hard at practicing the new skill and learning how to incorporate the skill into games.
This will be repeated throughout most of the camp as we introduce new skills and concepts.
We will run lots of drills and players will get lots of repetitions. You’ll get LOTS of touches with the ball and it will be fast paced.
After skills are practiced, we will also put players in competitive break down drills. This allows players to apply and refine their newly-learned skills. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but they are different (and we believe more effective) than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
What Will Coaches Learn?
You will learn the same things as the players. As an “observing coach” you can view the entire camp and take notes. You’ll pick up lots of new drills, fundamentals, and strategies that will give you an edge over the competition. We guarantee you will learn lots of new things from Don Kelbick.
How is This Camp Different Than Other Camps?
You’ll experience 5 key differences in this camp:
- You get to work with an NBA development coach. How many players get to do that?!!
- 99% of the camp is focused on skill development and competitive situations. Many of the camps these days play a lot of 5-on-5 games and do little skill development. Sure that can be fun and you need to get game experience… BUT do you really think most of your improvement happens during games? Of course not. You still need to play in game-like situations to apply your newly-learned skills, but most of the off-season should be spent on skill development.
Great players became great by practicing skills. We want you to get better so we focus on skills and put you in competitive situations. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but it’s different than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
- You will learn how to practice on your own! Don is a firm believer that it’s important to teach you how to practice on your own. He believes that “knowledge is power”. He strives to teach drills that you can use at home or in the gym on your own.
- You will learn about new and unique drills, concepts, and skills that you probably won’t see anywhere else. Don has a unique, out-of-the-box method to teaching basketball skills. Not to mention he understands a lot of critical concepts that few coaches, players, and parents understand. He will teach you something new, guaranteed.
- You learn about footwork and mentality which is rarely taught or understood by players and coaches. You will learn a very unique and simple way to apply the same footwork to post moves, perimeter moves, dribbling moves, getting open, using screens, playing defense, and more.
Who can attend?
The camp is for male and female high school players, and mature 7th & 8th graders. No exceptions are made for younger players.
This is for SERIOUS basketball players that want to get better. You can play games anywhere, so we focus on things you can’t just pick up anywhere. We focus on developing skills that will make you better!
Coaches that want to learn and pick up new drills can also observe (coaches can find more info below).
Coach Profile – Don Kelbick
Here’s your chance to learn from the coach who’s trained over a dozen NBA players (including Joe Johnson, Bruce Bowen, Raja Bell, Tim Hardaway Sr. and Jr. ).
Coach Kelbick has conducted over 1,0000 basketball clinics and camps for players of all ages and skill levels. He’s the inventor of the highly-respected Attack & Counter Skill Development System, and he’s brings 25 years of collegiate coaching to the table.
We’re pleased to announce that we have arranged for Don Kelbick to come to Spokane, Washington to run a 3-day skill development camp, teaching players and coaches the same skills and strategies that he used with pro players like Joe Johnson, Raja Bell, Bruce Bowen, Carlos Arroyo, and dozens of other NBA and European players.
This camp uses the Attack & Counter Skill Development System to help you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
You will learn the same critical and universal skills that Don teaches to NBA players. These fundamental skills are universal for all levels. They will help you no matter what defense or offense you use. That’s the great thing about fundamentals. They help you in all situations. Here’s a brief summary of the skills and topics that will be covered…
Footwork
You will learn how to improve your footwork. This is probably the most under-practiced, misunderstood, and most important skill of all. You will learn how to practice footwork in a completely new (and simpler) way. You’ll also learn how footwork carries over into games and how it makes you better.
Mentality
During the camp, players will learn Don’s Attack and Counter Strategy. As the name implies, this system encourages an aggressive mentality. Players will learn important mental aspects of the game including aggressiveness, building confidence, reducing the fear of failure, shooting mentality, work ethic, how to be mentally tough, more focused, and get an edge on the competition.
Post Moves and Finishing Inside
Learn the proper footwork, mentality, and strategies to score in the post and various situations near the basket. This applies to both guard and post players. There is a heavy emphasis on footwork and you’ll learn how to become a more dominate scorer inside.
Guard Play
You will learn how the Attack and Counter Fundamentals allow you to easily beat defenders off the dribble, create space for your shot, and score off the dribble. This allows you to create space, make good decisions, and get your shot off when you want.
Ball handling
Learn how to improve your ball-handling skills — this includes dribbling, passing, decision making, and reducing turnovers.
Fast Break Skills
Learn proper footwork in fast break situations and improve your ability to score in transition. You’ll improve footwork, mentality, and ability to score on the run.
Shooting
Learn how to improve your footwork and mentality to increase your shooting percentage. Through high rep shooting drills, Don will teach you how to be more consistent and effective with your feet, how to be more confident, how to be mentally tough, and how to become a better shooter.
Screening and Cutting – Getting Open
Learn how to move without the ball and get open so you can score more points. Don will teach you proper footwork and concepts when using screens and cutting. No matter what team you play for, learning how to read screens and move without the ball will help you get more easy scoring opportunities. This is an important skill for all players to learn. Don will teach you how to move without the ball, get open for easy shots, and score on the move.
As you can see, this clinic focuses heavily on footwork and mentality, which we believe are the two most important aspects to becoming a better player.
We promise that players and coaches will learn dozens of new tips and techniques that will make them better. Don’s methods are very simple, yet unique. You just won’t get this stuff in other places.
It’s all about helping you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
Format of the Camp
You will learn these fundamental skills by participating in a “Show and Go” format…
Show – During the camp Don Kelbick (NBA development coach) will show you the key drills and the skills you need to work on. He will explain and demonstrate the key details of each specific skill to the entire group. He will teach you the skills, strategies, and concepts. He’ll show the “little things” that are important.
Go – Then you’ll break off into groups to work with designated coaches in your area. There will be other coaches helping you with break down drills. Don will also walk around working with players and coaches at this time. You will work hard at practicing the new skill and learning how to incorporate the skill into games.
This will be repeated throughout most of the camp as we introduce new skills and concepts.
We will run lots of drills and players will get lots of repetitions. You’ll get LOTS of touches with the ball and it will be fast paced.
After skills are practiced, we will also put players in competitive break down drills. This allows players to apply and refine their newly-learned skills. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but they are different (and we believe more effective) than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
What Will Coaches Learn?
You will learn the same things as the players. As an “observing coach” you can view the entire camp and take notes. You’ll pick up lots of new drills, fundamentals, and strategies that will give you an edge over the competition. We guarantee you will learn lots of new things from Don Kelbick.
How is This Camp Different Than Other Camps?
You’ll experience 5 key differences in this camp:
- You get to work with an NBA development coach. How many players get to do that?!!
- 99% of the camp is focused on skill development and competitive situations. Many of the camps these days play a lot of 5-on-5 games and do little skill development. Sure that can be fun and you need to get game experience… BUT do you really think most of your improvement happens during games? Of course not. You still need to play in game-like situations to apply your newly-learned skills, but most of the off-season should be spent on skill development.
Great players became great by practicing skills. We want you to get better so we focus on skills and put you in competitive situations. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but it’s different than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
- You will learn how to practice on your own! Don is a firm believer that it’s important to teach you how to practice on your own. He believes that “knowledge is power”. He strives to teach drills that you can use at home or in the gym on your own.
- You will learn about new and unique drills, concepts, and skills that you probably won’t see anywhere else. Don has a unique, out-of-the-box method to teaching basketball skills. Not to mention he understands a lot of critical concepts that few coaches, players, and parents understand. He will teach you something new, guaranteed.
- You learn about footwork and mentality which is rarely taught or understood by players and coaches. You will learn a very unique and simple way to apply the same footwork to post moves, perimeter moves, dribbling moves, getting open, using screens, playing defense, and more.
Who can attend?
The camp is for male and female high school players, and mature 7th & 8th graders. No exceptions are made for younger players.
This is for SERIOUS basketball players that want to get better. You can play games anywhere, so we focus on things you can’t just pick up anywhere. We focus on developing skills that will make you better!
Coaches that want to learn and pick up new drills can also observe (coaches can find more info below).
Coach Profile – Don Kelbick
Here’s your chance to learn from the coach who’s trained over a dozen NBA players (including Joe Johnson, Bruce Bowen, Raja Bell, Tim Hardaway Sr. and Jr. ).
Coach Kelbick has conducted over 1,0000 basketball clinics and camps for players of all ages and skill levels. He’s the inventor of the highly-respected Attack & Counter Skill Development System, and he’s brings 25 years of collegiate coaching to the table.
We’re pleased to announce that we have arranged for Don Kelbick to come to Spokane, Washington to run a 3-day skill development camp, teaching players and coaches the same skills and strategies that he used with pro players like Joe Johnson, Raja Bell, Bruce Bowen, Carlos Arroyo, and dozens of other NBA and European players.
This camp uses the Attack & Counter Skill Development System to help you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
You will learn the same critical and universal skills that Don teaches to NBA players. These fundamental skills are universal for all levels. They will help you no matter what defense or offense you use. That’s the great thing about fundamentals. They help you in all situations. Here’s a brief summary of the skills and topics that will be covered…
Footwork
You will learn how to improve your footwork. This is probably the most under-practiced, misunderstood, and most important skill of all. You will learn how to practice footwork in a completely new (and simpler) way. You’ll also learn how footwork carries over into games and how it makes you better.
Mentality
During the camp, players will learn Don’s Attack and Counter Strategy. As the name implies, this system encourages an aggressive mentality. Players will learn important mental aspects of the game including aggressiveness, building confidence, reducing the fear of failure, shooting mentality, work ethic, how to be mentally tough, more focused, and get an edge on the competition.
Post Moves and Finishing Inside
Learn the proper footwork, mentality, and strategies to score in the post and various situations near the basket. This applies to both guard and post players. There is a heavy emphasis on footwork and you’ll learn how to become a more dominate scorer inside.
Guard Play
You will learn how the Attack and Counter Fundamentals allow you to easily beat defenders off the dribble, create space for your shot, and score off the dribble. This allows you to create space, make good decisions, and get your shot off when you want.
Ball handling
Learn how to improve your ball-handling skills — this includes dribbling, passing, decision making, and reducing turnovers.
Fast Break Skills
Learn proper footwork in fast break situations and improve your ability to score in transition. You’ll improve footwork, mentality, and ability to score on the run.
Shooting
Learn how to improve your footwork and mentality to increase your shooting percentage. Through high rep shooting drills, Don will teach you how to be more consistent and effective with your feet, how to be more confident, how to be mentally tough, and how to become a better shooter.
Screening and Cutting – Getting Open
Learn how to move without the ball and get open so you can score more points. Don will teach you proper footwork and concepts when using screens and cutting. No matter what team you play for, learning how to read screens and move without the ball will help you get more easy scoring opportunities. This is an important skill for all players to learn. Don will teach you how to move without the ball, get open for easy shots, and score on the move.
As you can see, this clinic focuses heavily on footwork and mentality, which we believe are the two most important aspects to becoming a better player.
We promise that players and coaches will learn dozens of new tips and techniques that will make them better. Don’s methods are very simple, yet unique. You just won’t get this stuff in other places.
It’s all about helping you develop the KEY skills that you need to become a great basketball player.
Format of the Camp
You will learn these fundamental skills by participating in a “Show and Go” format…
Show – During the camp Don Kelbick (NBA development coach) will show you the key drills and the skills you need to work on. He will explain and demonstrate the key details of each specific skill to the entire group. He will teach you the skills, strategies, and concepts. He’ll show the “little things” that are important.
Go – Then you’ll break off into groups to work with designated coaches in your area. There will be other coaches helping you with break down drills. Don will also walk around working with players and coaches at this time. You will work hard at practicing the new skill and learning how to incorporate the skill into games.
This will be repeated throughout most of the camp as we introduce new skills and concepts.
We will run lots of drills and players will get lots of repetitions. You’ll get LOTS of touches with the ball and it will be fast paced.
After skills are practiced, we will also put players in competitive break down drills. This allows players to apply and refine their newly-learned skills. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but they are different (and we believe more effective) than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
What Will Coaches Learn?
You will learn the same things as the players. As an “observing coach” you can view the entire camp and take notes. You’ll pick up lots of new drills, fundamentals, and strategies that will give you an edge over the competition. We guarantee you will learn lots of new things from Don Kelbick.
How is This Camp Different Than Other Camps?
You’ll experience 5 key differences in this camp:
- You get to work with an NBA development coach. How many players get to do that?!!
- 99% of the camp is focused on skill development and competitive situations. Many of the camps these days play a lot of 5-on-5 games and do little skill development. Sure that can be fun and you need to get game experience… BUT do you really think most of your improvement happens during games? Of course not. You still need to play in game-like situations to apply your newly-learned skills, but most of the off-season should be spent on skill development.
Great players became great by practicing skills. We want you to get better so we focus on skills and put you in competitive situations. Most of the competitive break downs are lots of fun, but it’s different than the standard 5-on-5 games that you see at other camps.
- You will learn how to practice on your own! Don is a firm believer that it’s important to teach you how to practice on your own. He believes that “knowledge is power”. He strives to teach drills that you can use at home or in the gym on your own.
- You will learn about new and unique drills, concepts, and skills that you probably won’t see anywhere else. Don has a unique, out-of-the-box method to teaching basketball skills. Not to mention he understands a lot of critical concepts that few coaches, players, and parents understand. He will teach you something new, guaranteed.
- You learn about footwork and mentality which is rarely taught or understood by players and coaches. You will learn a very unique and simple way to apply the same footwork to post moves, perimeter moves, dribbling moves, getting open, using screens, playing defense, and more.
Who can attend?
The camp is for male and female high school players, and mature 7th & 8th graders. No exceptions are made for younger players.
This is for SERIOUS basketball players that want to get better. You can play games anywhere, so we focus on things you can’t just pick up anywhere. We focus on developing skills that will make you better!
Coaches that want to learn and pick up new drills can also observe (coaches can find more info below).
Coach Profile – Don Kelbick
Here’s your chance to learn from the coach who’s trained over a dozen NBA players (including Joe Johnson, Bruce Bowen, Raja Bell, Tim Hardaway Sr. and Jr. ).
Coach Kelbick has conducted over 1,0000 basketball clinics and camps for players of all ages and skill levels. He’s the inventor of the highly-respected Attack & Counter Skill Development System, and he’s brings 25 years of collegiate coaching to the table.
Sign up now for this great pre-Hoopfest 3v3 recreational basketball tournament for youths in 3rd -8th grade! 2020 June Jam is played indoors at the HUB Sports Center.
When: Saturday, June 6th
Where: Hub Sports Center
19619 E. Cataldo Ave.; Liberty Lake, WA
Age: 3rd through 8th Grade
Boys and Girls
$125/team with registration deadline of May 15, 2020.
Early Registration Discount of $110/team if received by April 10th.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
Double Elimination Tournament (Double Round Robin for 3 team brackets).
T-shirts for every player!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of 5 games over the three day tournament.
Sponsored by McDonald’s
The initial 2-3 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the bracketed tournament. Certified officials will referee the games.
Tournament bracket champions will receive championship swag.
Registration Fees Per Weekend: $325 team fee. $25 discount for each additional team.
Summer Slam 2020 options:
-
June 19-21
-
July 10-12
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for online registration.
CLICK HERE for waiver form.
Registration open until full
CLICK HERE for local hotel options.
Stream games live and on-demand via Playsight!
Thank you to our sponsors!