Wittenberg Basketball 2017 Boys' Summer Camps
Guard and Forward Position Camp – June 21-23, 2017
Boys entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2017
Father & Child Camp – June 17-18, 2017 **New**
Kids entering grades 3-12 in the fall of 2017
Comprehensive Skills Camp – July 9-12, 2017
Comprehensive Skills Camp – July 23-26, 2017
Boys entering grades 4-12 in the fall of 2016
Wittenberg University Men's Basketball Tradition of Success
The Wittenberg University men's basketball program is the all-time winningest NCAA Division III program in the country measured by both total number of victories and winning percentage. The Tigers have participated in more NCAA tournaments and Final Fours than any other DIII program in the nation. Taking all NCAA divisions into account, the Tigers have the third best winning percentage, which places then in front of such esteemed programs as Duke, Kansas and UCLA.
Camp Director and Instructional Staff
Wittenberg Head Coach Matt Croci brings 8 seasons as a head coach and 17 years of college coaching experience as the Camp Director. Croci is a former Wittenberg All-American, a member of the schools Hall of Honor and is the only person in the history of the North Coast Athletic Conference to be named both Player and Coach of the Year. Wittenberg assistant coaches Nathan Wahle, Pat Carlisle and Alan Watson bring decades of coaching and camp experience. The camp staff will also include some of the best high school and college coaches, in addition to current Wittenberg players.
Outstanding Facilities
All camp activities are conducted in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on the Wittenberg campus. The HPER Center includes 5 full courts and 22 basket areas. The main instruction area is in an AIR-CONDITIONED gym. Campers also will have access to an Olympic size swimming pool.
Firestine Residence Hall is also AIR-CONDITIONED. It is located just 100 yards from the HPER Center and 150 yards from the Dining Hall. Camp coaches reside on the same floors as the campers and provide meal break and evening supervision in the dormitory. Roommate assignments are made according to camp registration form requests. Campers who do not specify a roommate will be paired with a camper of comparable age.
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Highlights and Features of the Comprehensive Skills Camps
- The emphasis of the camp is on fundamental basketball skill instruction and concepts of team play.
- Passing, dribbling, shooting, individual offense and defense, and rebounding are primary instruction areas.
- Camper to instructor ratio will be 10 campers to 1 instructor.
- All camp activity takes place indoors – total of 5 courts and 20 baskets with three courts and 14 baskets located in an airconditioned gymnasium.
- Daily 3/3 and 5/5 competitive play with tournaments in both 3/3 and 5/5 conducted on final day of camp.
- Maximum of 7 players per 5/5 camp team.
- Both the Residence Hall and dining hall are also air-conditioned.
Tentative Daily Schedule of Comprehensive Skills Camps
7:30 a.m. Wake Up – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Warm Up – Ball Handling
9:15 a.m. Fundamental Skill Teaching Stations
10:45 a.m. 5/5 Camp League Play
12:00 p.m. Lunch – Rest Break
1:30 p.m. Warm Up – 3/3 Instruction/Play
2:15 p.m. Shooting Instruction
3:00 p.m. Individual Workout Tips
3:30 p.m. 5/5 Camp League Play
4:45 p.m. Free Time – Swimming – Dinner
6:30 p.m. Warm Up – Free Throw Instruction
7:00 p.m. Footwork and Agility Drills – Fast Break Play
8:00 p.m. 5/5 Camp League Play
9:00 p.m. Return to Residence Hall
11:00 p.m. Lights Out
Comprehensive Skills Camps Fee
Resident camper - $340
Includes 3 nights lodging, 9 all-you-can-eat meals, and 10 basketball sessions.
Extended day camp - $245
Includes 6 all-you-can-eat meals and all 10 basketball sessions.
Regular day camp - $215
Includes 4 all-you-can-eat meals and 8 basketball sessions.
Highlights and Features of the Guard & Forward Position Camp
Date: June 21-23, 2017
- The entire focus of this camp is on building offensive skills with shooting being the primary emphasis.
- Comprehensive shooting instruction will focus on proper hand mechanics and footwork to become a good shooter.
- Tips on developing a quick release and improving your shooting range will be included.
- Topics to be covered with big men include: pre and post catch footwork, catching and protecting the ball, post moves 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 in both the open court and half court offensive areas, moving without the ball including setting and receiving screens, and utilizing the ball screen.
- Camper to instructor ratio will be 7 campers to 1 instructor.
- All camp activity takes place in an air-conditioned gymnasium.
- Both Firestine Residence Hall and the Student Center dining hall are also air-conditioned.
Guard & Forward Position Camp Fees
Resident camper - $260
Includes 2 nights lodging, all meals, and all basketball sessions.
Commuter camper - $ 215
Includes all meals except breakfast and all basketball sessions.
Highlights and Features of the Father & Child Camp
Date: June 17-18, 2017
- The focus of this camp is to a create a fun atmosphere for dads and kids to learn more about basketball
- All instruction will allow dads and kids to work in the same groups and will allow for all skill levels
- Camp will also include games, contests and other activities
- Saturday night Fun night – kids in the student center game room and dads across the hall in Founders Pub
- All camp activity takes place in an air-conditioned arena.
- Both New Residence Hall and the Student Center dining hall are also air-conditioned.
Father & Child Camp Fees
Father/Child (1 set) - $150
Includes 1 night lodging, all meals and all basketball sessions
*each additional child - $30
2017 Men's Basketball Tiger Top 50 Camp
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2017
Time: 12-5pm | Check in begins at 11:30am
Cost: $50
Wittenberg Men's Basketball is offering the opportunity to receive elite college level coaching and instruction. The primary focus will be to build offensive skills through drills and game simulated repetitions that are able to be taken and applied beyond the camp. Our coaching staff will provide feedback and instruction that is specific to each individual. Not only will you receive high quality coaching and repetitions, but you will experience it on the campus of the NCAA Division III all-time winningest basketball program in the country.
Includes:
- Information on college admissions process with a Wittenberg admissions counselor
- T-shirt
- Post-camp meal
Click here for camp flyer and mail-in registration.
For more information, contact Matt Croci at 937-327-6469 or crocim@wittenberg.edu.