Basketball Big Man Camp
The Proven Leader in Basketball / Personal Development Program
Olympia, Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball are introducing a unique opportunity for basketball players across Canada.
The global "Big Man" is a player that can dominate the boards and outlet the ball, score with proficiency on the post or from the perimeter, help manage the ball in the press break or in transition (catch, pass and dribble), runs the court, and has the mobility to reek havoc in help and recover defensive situations.
Olympia in association with Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball has developed a special curriculum to help in the development of the global Tall Lady /Big Man at the most critical period of their development.
The Camp will feature some of the top coaching personalities in North America.
What You Can Expect
The Big Man camp will operate as a separate program in conjunction with Olympia's basketball camp.
Why We Are Different
The developing Big Man is often 'late' in skill and athletic development. We provide a nurturing environment where - following curriculum developed by Canada Basketball - we bring everything back to the basics and build or 'load' once these basic skills are mastered (We will use video extensively for self-analysis and 'best practice').
The global 'big' needs to be able to see and manage the court from all angles. That only happens when they play the game from all positions. In all of our game situations, all players will be expected to play all positions.
On-court emphasis (5-6 hours / day):
- Individual movement: balance, strength and footwork
- Scoring from the post, perimeter and in transition: form, footwork and power
- Scoring (positioning and movement) in a 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 environment
- Rebounding angles and intensity, plus delivering the outlet
- Open court: passing, catching and dribbling at game speed
- Defence: influence, close-out, help and recover, block-out, rebound
- Scrimmages and Game time
- "Inner Balance" training program
Campers will be a part of all the great camp activities that Olympia provides – including the most fun counsellors, great facilities for basketball, and free-time fun activities.
NOTE: Boys must be 6' 5" or taller
Olympia Sports Camp is an Official Partner of Ontario Basketball and a Proud Sponsor of Ontario Basketball's "Fair Play Program".
Olympia Sports Camp is an Official Partner with Canada Basketball.
Official equipment sponsor:
Weeks Available
Aug 19 - Aug 25
14-17
Director
- Coach - Washington Wizards - Gene is responsible for player development: power forwards, and centres with the Washington Wizards.
- Gene played in the NBA for San Antonio and Chicago and played professionally in Europe for over 10 seasons.
- Gene was also an All-American at Duke University.
- Gene understands today's Big Man and knows how to develop those skills.
Big Man/Tall Lady Program Co-ordinator
- Cameron played at Duke University and on Canada's Olympic Basketball team. Cameron provides program leadership through properly blending the Olympia camp experience with Canada Basketball's athlete development models.
