For the eighth consecutive year, Eureka’s head high school Lady Tornadoes basketball coach, Shelly Hoyt, will host “Be Your Best” basketball camps, June 3-6 at Eureka Junior/Senior High School (EJSHS).
There will be three age groups, grades Kindergarten through second; grades three through five and grades six through eight.
The camp for kindergarten through second grade, is catered to girls and boys just getting started in the game of basketball. Campers will be divided into groups by skill level and taught at a pace that is most beneficial for each athlete. Fundamentals such as shooting (at lowered goals), passing, dribbling, and the rules of the game will be taught to each athlete. This camp will be held from 1-2:30 p.m.
The camp for third through fifth graders will be catered to both the beginners and the advanced athletes. Girls and boys are divided into groups based on skill level and are taught at a pace that is most beneficial for each athlete. Campers are drilled in the fundamentals of the game, both offense and defense.
They will also have the chance to compete in a team setting that includes 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 and fast break competition. This camp will be held from 3-5 p.m. Campers in grades six through eight will receive instruction on fundamentals – advanced shooting, passing, dribbling as well as other offensive skills and defensive skills. Along with working on individual skills, athletes will compete in a variety of events including 1-on-1, 5-on-5, 3-on-3 and fast break competitions. This camp will be held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
There is a fee for the camp, with each camper receiving a t-shirt, basketball, awards and refreshments. Deadline to sign up for the camp is Friday, May 24.
Assisting Hoyt at the Be Your Best basketball camp will be Brendan Ptacek, assistant high school girls basketball coach; Tori Melton, head EJSHS girls basketball coach and past and present members of the Lady Tornadoes basketball team.
For more information, email shhoyt@eurekausd389. net or call 785-- 675-1938.
