Wittenberg University Basketball Tradition
The Wittenberg University men's basketball program is the all-time winningest NCAA Division III program in the country. The Tigers have participated in more NCAA Tournaments and earned more Final Four berths than any other Division III program in the nation. Taking all NCAA programs into account, the Tigers have the third-best winning percentage, which places them in front of such esteemed programs as Duke, Kansas and UCLA.
Philosophy of the Wittenberg Basketball Camp
"The design of our camp is focused on the teaching of the basic
fundamental skills needed to learn, play and improve one's game. We
believe campers should be active with sitting kept at a minimum. We
have superb facilities and always assemble an experienced and
skilled instructional staff, which enables us to provide an
outstanding camp experience."
--Bill Brown, Wittenberg University Men's Basketball Head Coach
& Camp Director
Camp Director
Bill Brown is in his 28th year as a collegiate head coach and his 38th year of coaching overall at the college level. Entering the 2014-15 season, Brown's teams at Wittenberg have compiled an overall record of 459-139 since he arrived in 1993, and Brown reached the 500-win milestone for his career early in the 2013-14 campaign.
Brown has more than 40 years of summer basketball camp experience, and his daily presence and involvement with campers make Brown one of the leading camp directors in the Midwest. The camp instructional staff always includes some of the best available public school coaches in the state. Assistant coaches and players from the Wittenberg program also serve as important members of the teaching staff.
Outstanding Facilities
All camp activities are conducted INDOORS at the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Center, located on the Wittenberg University campus. The HPER Center includes five full courts and 22 basket areas. Three of the courts and 14 baskets are located in the AIR-CONDITIONED Pam Evans Smith Arena. Campers also have access to the Olympic-size swimming pool in the HPER Center Natatorium.
Resident campers stay in Firestine Residence Hall, which is also air-conditioned. It is located approximately 75 yards from the HPER Center. Camp coaches reside in the same dormitory as campers and provide session breaks and evening supervision. Roommate assignments are made according to registration form requests. Others will be paired with campers of comparable age range.
Resident and all type of commuter campers eat meals on a daily basis in the Center Dining Room (CDR), which is located in the university's Student Center. The CDR, which is also air-conditioned for the camper's comfort, serves meals on an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT and drink buffet plan. This dining facility is located only 125 yards from Firestine Hall.
Readily Accessible Location
Wittenberg University, located near Interstate 70 in Springfield, Ohio, is readily accessible from anywhere in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Springfield is 35 miles west of Columbus and 20 miles northeast of Dayton. Interstate 75 is just 15 miles east of Springfield.
Individual Comprehensive Skills Camps
July 12-15 and July 26-29, 2015
Campers check in
Sunday between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The camp begins on Sunday for all campers, including extended
day campers
and regular day campers.
Check out is on Wednesday between 5:30-6:30
p.m.
Highlights and Features of Camp
-- Ratio of 1 instructor for every 10 campers
-- Daily teaching stations on fundamental basketball skills
-- Daily shooting instruction, drills and contests
-- Daily 3/3 and 5/5 competitive team play
-- Maximum of seven players per 5/5 team
-- 3/3 and 5/5 last day tournaments
-- Access to Olympic-size swimming pool
-- Air-conditioned gym, dining hall and residence hall
-- Minimal walking distance between gym, residence hall and
cafeteria
Typical Day at Individual Skills Camp
| 7:30 a.m. | Wake Up – Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Warm-up/Ball-handling |
| 9:15 a.m. | Fundamental Skills Teaching Stations |
| 10:45 a.m. | 5/5 league play |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1:30 p.m. | Warm-up/Shooting Instruction |
| 2:15 p.m. | 3/3 Instruction and Play |
| 3:15 p.m. | Individual Workout Instructional Tips |
| 3:30 p.m. | 5/5 league play |
| 4:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break/Swimming/Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Free throw instruction/contests |
| 7 p.m. | Footwork/Agility Drills/Fastbreak Play |
| 7:45 p.m. | 5/5 Camp League Play |
| 9 p.m | Evening roll call/close |
| 11 p.m. | Lights out |
Camp Fees
Resident camper –
$325
includes all basketball sessions, all meals, residence hall stay
and camper t-shirt
Extended day camper –
$230
includes all basketball sessions, lunches, dinners and camper
t-shirt
Day camper – $200
includes Sunday afternoon/evening basketball sessions,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning/afternoon basketball
sessions, dinner on Sunday and lunches on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday
Please note that camp begins on Sunday for all campers, both day and resident.
Register Today!
There are two ways to register your son for the 2015 Wittenberg Basketball Camps.
Either download a Printable Camp Brochure [PDF] OR you can register and pay online using a credit card.
Shooting & Position Skills Camp
June 21-23, 2015
The entire focus of this camp will be on building offensive skills, with shooting the basketball being a primary emphasis. Comprehensive shooting instruction will focus on hand mechanics and shooting footwork. Tips for developing a quicker shooting release and improving your shooting range will be emphasized. Topics to be covered with big men will include: pre- and post-catch footwork, catching the ball, post moves for scoring on the block, face-up offense, reading and beating double teams, ball screen offense and offensive rebounding. Guard instruction will include using the dribble to create offense, moving without the ball, including setting and receiving screens, and ball screen offense.
The camp will be a three-day, two-night format.
Campers check in Sunday between 1 and 2 p.m.
Highlights and Features of Shooting & Position Skills Camp
- Ratio of 1 instructor for every 6 campers
- All camp activity takes place in an air-conditioned gym - 3 courts - 14 baskets
- Both the resident hall and dining hall are also air-conditioned
- Entire focus of camp is on building offensive skills with shooting being a primary emphasis
- 2 perimeter players will join 1 big man for 3/3 half-court play
- Access to Olympic-size swimming pool
- Minimal walking distance between gym, residence hall and cafeteria
Schedule of Camp
| 2:15 p.m. | First camp session |
| 5:15 p.m. | Dinner Break |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evening Camp Session — Free Throw Instruction — Position Groups — 3/3 Play |
| 9:30 p.m. | First Day Camp Closing |
| 8:30 a.m. | Second Day Morning Camp Session |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 p.m. | Second Day Afternoon Camp Session |
| 4:45 p.m | Afternoon Break — Swimming
Available — Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Second Day Afternoon Camp Session |
| 9:30 p.m. | Second Day Camp Closing |
| 8:30 a.m. | Third Morning Camp Session |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 p.m. | Third Day Afternoon Camp Session |
| 4 p.m. | Camp Closing - Camper Check Out |
Camp Fees
Resident camper –
$250
includes all basketball sessions, all meals, residence hall stay
and camper t-shirt
Commuter camper – $200
includes all basketball sessions, lunches, dinners and camper
t-shirt
Register Today!
There are two ways to register your son for the 2015 Wittenberg Basketball Camps.
Either download a Printable Camp Brochure [PDF] OR you can register and pay online using a credit card.