What to Look For From the Elite Basketball Camps

<h1>What to Look For From the Elite Basketball Camps</h1>Author: <a title="Sefu Bernard" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/sefu-bernard/149912.htm">Sefu Bernard</a> Every year, thousands of basketball players across North America look to the summer as the best time to develop their games for the season ahead. Some will spend their time in a driveway, some in a gym, and some will spend it in the weight room. Some will also either play on a traveling team, and some will attend one of the many elite basketball camps that are offered all across the country. If you are going to be attending a camp, then you have some decisions to make, because not all basketball camps are created equal. So with a limited time to train, and so many options for how to spend your time and money, how can you find the elite basketball camps that are right for you? Here are a few things to consider that may help: 1) Exposure vs. Development: While it's always good to get noticed, it's also important to use the offseason to get better. So while some elite basketball camps like 5 Star and Nike offer more games in order to showcase talent to coaches and scouts, other elite basketball camps like Point Guard College and Hoop Group focus more on the individual player's development. Make sure you have a clear goal in mind for your offseason and proceed accordingly. 2) On Court vs. Off Court Development: When working on their overall skill development, players often forget that the quickest way to get an edge on their competition is not by learning a physical skill, but my learning how to be smarter and mentally tougher. In this regard, not all elite basketball camps are created equal. Some spend all their time on the court, doing drills, playing games - while other elite basketball camps offer video analysis of your technique, classroom sessions breaking down basketball related concepts, and leadership training for how to be a more all around person. Take a look at where you are in your development and decide if more skill work is required, or if learning how to think the game is something that would take your game to the next level. Summary: As you plan for another summer on the hardwood, think hard about your options for how you're going to spend your time. Whether you plan on attending one of the elite basketball camps in your area, or whether your gym or driveway is your tool of choice, make sure you take a few of these thoughts into consideration so you can take your game to it's full potential. Good luck, and have fun!About the Author: Born in Toronto, Sefu is always excited about talking Xs & Os to share his passion for teaching, learning and motivating. He has studied the game internationally having travelled to Serbia, Slovakia and Spain; and instructs at various camps, clinics and schools in North America. He is also a development coach for the Canadian men’s and women’s national team programs. Sefu will direct the Advanced Concepts course and co-direct several Essentials courses on the PGC '09 Summer Tour.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/basketball-articles/what-to-look-for-from-the-elite-basketball-camps-892840.html" title="What to Look For From the Elite Basketball Camps">What to Look For From the Elite Basketball Camps</a>

Every year, thousands of basketball players across North America look to the summer as the best time to develop their games for the season ahead. Some will spend their time in a driveway, some in a gym, and some will spend it in the weight room. Some will also either play on a traveling team, and some will attend one of the many elite basketball camps that are offered all across the country.

If you are going to be attending a camp, then you have some decisions to make, because not all basketball camps are created equal. So with a limited time to train, and so many options for how to spend your time and money, how can you find the elite basketball camps that are right for you?

Here are a few things to consider that may help:

1) Exposure vs. Development:

While it's always good to get noticed, it's also important to use the offseason to get better. So while some elite basketball camps like 5 Star and Nike offer more games in order to showcase talent to coaches and scouts, other elite basketball camps like Point Guard College and Hoop Group focus more on the individual player's development. Make sure you have a clear goal in mind for your offseason and proceed accordingly.

2) On Court vs. Off Court Development:

When working on their overall skill development, players often forget that the quickest way to get an edge on their competition is not by learning a physical skill, but my learning how to be smarter and mentally tougher. In this regard, not all elite basketball camps are created equal.

Some spend all their time on the court, doing drills, playing games - while other elite basketball camps offer video analysis of your technique, classroom sessions breaking down basketball related concepts, and leadership training for how to be a more all around person. Take a look at where you are in your development and decide if more skill work is required, or if learning how to think the game is something that would take your game to the next level.

Summary:

As you plan for another summer on the hardwood, think hard about your options for how you're going to spend your time. Whether you plan on attending one of the elite basketball camps in your area, or whether your gym or driveway is your tool of choice, make sure you take a few of these thoughts into consideration so you can take your game to it's full potential. Good luck, and have fun!

Born in Toronto, Sefu is always excited about talking Xs & Os to share his passion for teaching, learning and motivating. He has studied the game internationally having travelled to Serbia, Slovakia and Spain; and instructs at various camps, clinics and schools in North America. He is also a development coach for the Canadian men’s and women’s national team programs. Sefu will direct the Advanced Concepts course and co-direct several Essentials courses on the PGC '09 Summer Tour.

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