Basketball Camp
The Proven Leader in Basketball/Personal Development Program
Entering its' 5th decade, Olympia has a track record of running 200+ Basketball Sessions.
These have been constantly refined and updated to keep it in the forefront as a provider of the latest in foundational basketball / self-development programming with implementation from our elite coaches.
Top-flight resident coaching staff
125 of the Ontario's finest instructors from the ranks of University, College, Ontario Basketball club, regional / provincial, High School & Elementary Coaches who uniquely meet the needs of every camper from beginner to advanced and motivate each player in moving towards fulfilling their performance potential.
Olympia's PERSONALIZED basketball development program offers …
- 7 – 7 day sessions throughout the summer with separate boys and girls programs with a ratio of 1 coach to every 6 or 7 campers
- After an evaluation of skills and playing ability, each camper is placed in an "appropriate division"
- Basketball skill development is maximized through ability-matched fundamental station-work, appropriately sequenced divisional level sessions and competitively-matched games/scrimmages.
Non-stop action
Weatherproof, 37,000 sq. ft. Field house & Gym with 6 Pro 94' courts + 6 pro outdoor courts. More than 1 Spalding ball is provided for each camper to work with.
Progressively sequenced and comprehensive training
Learn to score:
- from all over the court – balance, footwork, ball-handling & ball management
- from triple threat position
- with back to the basket
- in transition
- in 2-2 and 3-3 situations
- discover the techniques to improve playing in 4-4 and 5-5 game situations
Shut down your opponent
Learn to influence, close-out, help & recover, block-out, & rebound. This will be an intense, competitive week that will help you develop the tools and techniques 'To Take Your Game To The Next Level' of play. Learning is expedited through video-self-analysis.
Ability-matched competitions
Campers play 2 games/scrimmages daily in a "matched-team" environment with equal playing time in separate boys and girls inter-league competition. Plus, numerous Olympia prizes are awarded for top performance in skill and for personal attitude for various contests, tournaments and camp championships. The Awards Ceremony also includes dozens of "draw prizes" from our sponsors for all who attend.
7 Days of Training & Fun Activities
You really get your money's worth and more with over 30 hours of scheduled training and game action. Plus 24 hours of daylight free time to work privately with coaches, practice, play pick-up games or take a real break to swim, sail, canoe, windsurf, kayak and relax with evening activities within the heartland of Muskoka.
Super-grads
Olympia's success can be measured in many ways including its impressive roster of former campers and counsellors like:
- Jay Triano – Former Head Coach, Toronto Raptors
- Leo Rautins – Former Head Coach, National Men's Team
- Chris O'Rourke – Head Coach, U of Guelph Men's Team
- Brad Rootes – Head Coach, Brock U, Men's Team
- Natalie Robinson – Former member of Women's National Team
- Sue Stewart – Former member of Women's National Team
- Jesse Young – Men's National Team
- Heather Angus – U of Windsor
- Emily McKay – Brock U
- Nicole Rosenkrantz – Brock U
- Kayla Pangos – York U
- Elaine Hutton – U of Toronto
- Kevin Pangos – Gonzaga U
- Cory Joseph – San Antonio Spurs
- Myck Kabongo – U of Texas
Big Man & Tall Lady Camps
Olympia and Ontario Basketball are proud to announce two unique camps new to Olympia: Big Man and Tall Lady. These are elite basketball camps reserved for boys 6'5" and taller, and girls 5'11" and taller. This is a joint effort to expand and discover hidden basketball talent from Ontario and other areas.
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:
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Weeks Available
Jul 1 - Jul 7
9-17
- President, Hamilton Wildcats Academy
- Former Head Coach, Mohawk College
- 2 time O.C.A.A. Coach of the Year
- Inducted into O.C.A.A. - Hall of Fame for Basketball
- Won various Midget, Junior, and Senior titles at high school level
Jul 8 - Jul 14
9-17
- Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
- World Master, M.V.P. (1994)
- Member of 5 Canadian Sr. Men's Championship Teams
- Former Canadian Olympian, PAN-AM, World Team Member
- Presently coaching St. Patrick's (Sarnia)
Jul 22 - Jul 28
9-17
- Assistant Coach, Mohawk College
- Former, Head Coach Mohawk College & Former Assistant Coach Mcmaster University
- Ontario Jr. Women's Team Coach 1998 & 2001, National Champions - 1998 & 2000, and Canada Sumer Games Silver Medalist, 2001
- Ontario's Coaching Excellence Award - Development Athletics
Jul 29 - Aug 4
9-18
- Head Coach York University Women's Basketball
- Basketball Canada, Learning Facilitator
- OUA Champions 2007
- 5 time OUA East Coach of the Year
Aug 12 - Aug 18
9-19
- Basketball Canada Learning Facilitator
- NCCP - Level 3
- Assumption College (Brantford)
- Former Technical Services Director Ontario Basketball
- 4 CWOSSA, 5 COSSA, 18 country titles in 30 years coaching
Aug 19 - Aug 25
9-19
- President, Hamilton Wildcats Academy
- Former Head Coach, Mohawk College
- 2 time O.C.A.A. Coach of the Year
- Inducted into O.C.A.A. - Hall of Fame for Basketball
- Won various Midget, Junior, and Senior titles at high school level
Aug 26 - Sep 1
11-19
- Member Men's National Coaching Staff (2001-2003)
- Ontario Jr. Men's Provincial Team Head Coach 94'-97'
- National Champions '95-96'
- '97 Canadian Games Silver Medalist
- Level 1, 2 Course Conductor
- Notre Dame Secondary School (Burlington)
- Assistant Coach, University of Guelph
