KU Women’s Hoops Announces Summer Camp Schedule
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Basketball players of various ages and skill level will have four chances to improve their game this summer at the 2016 Brandon Schneider Basketball Camps hosted by Kansas women’s basketball and head coach Brandon Schneider.
Camps include two sessions of the Skills Camp (June 20-23 and July 18-21), the Elite Camp (June 23-25), and the Jayhawk Team Jamboree (June 27). All sessions will utilize the facilities at the University of Kansas with Schneider and his staff overseeing all camp sessions. Current and former KU players will also assist with instruction and supervision as camp counselors.
Skills Camp (June 20-23, July 18-21)
Skills camp is designed to teach and develop fundamental skills. Players are grouped according to age and skill level. Daily instruction and station work are designed to encourage the mastery of basic skills. Campers will compete on teams in order to apply their individual skills to team concepts. Members of the coaching staff will be present at camp in addition to current and former KU players, high school coaches, professional players and college coaches from other universities. This camp is for girls and boys entering grades K-9 in the fall of 2016.
Elite Camp (June 23-25)
Elite Camp is designated for the advanced player wanting to improve individual and team skills during the off-season. Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced skills according to position, both offensively and defensively.
Members of the KU coaching staff will be present at camp in addition to current and former KU players, high school coaches, professional players and college coaches from other universities. It is strongly recommended that participants have completed at least one year of high school prior to enrolling in camp.
Jayhawk Jamboree (June 26)
The Jayhawk Jamboree is a one-day team camp that provides a professional atmosphere in which teams can compete against quality opponents, with a four-game guarantee (eight-player minimum per team). Teams will be divided into competition pools (based on head coach recommendation) to ensure quality opponents in round-robin format.
In addition, all teams will be offered skill instruction throughout the day and instructed on NCAA compliance and the college recruiting process. High school varsity, junior varsity and AAU teams are eligible for the 2016 Jayhawk Jamboree.
For more information about any of the Kansas women’s basketball camps or to request a team packet, contact the Kansas women’s basketball office by email at wbb@ku.edu, by phone at 785-864-4938, or visit the camp website.
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