Introduction
The Basketball Academy is a unique concept
for high school basketball athletes in the United States. The
Academy is committed to the personal growth and individual success for
student athletes. We want prep student athletes to keep in
perspective their opportunities for a cost free college education, and
the limitless opportunities of a lifetime.
Student/athletes entering
their senior year are provided an intensive residential event that will
be certified by the NCAA. Attendance is by nomination of high
school/college coaches and then selection.
Program
The
curriculum, The Winning Edge and
Winner's Unlimited will be provided by Dr. Andrew Jacobs.
In 1980, Dr. Jacobs piloted one of the first sport psychology training
programs at San Diego State University.
Since 1992 Dr. Jacobs has
hosted a radio show in KC that discusses a variety of topics from self
improvement, communication skills, and competitive success. He has
also worked with U.S. Olympic teams, professional basketball teams, and
numerous college athletes and D-I teams.
The Academy has become one of
the top three, no fee (invitation only) basketball camps in the country.
This event is noted for the intense camaraderie that our campers develop
for each other and staff members!! We are serious about you and
your future. Plan to be your best on and off the court.
Location
The camp will be held at
Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. The campus is only
twenty-five minutes from KCI airport (the NCAA allows us to pick you up
and drop off for return flight). Everyone (camp staff included)
will be housed in air-conditioned dorms, cafeterias, classrooms and
gymnasiums. All attendees are supervised by Academy staff at all
times.
Camp will begin at 1:00 pm on
Wednesday, July 5th and conclude at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 8th.
Please plan to arrive on the morning of the 5th. If you come in
early we can assist you with hotel information. Do not plan to
leave before conclusion of camp!
Camp Directors - Tom Tietze (ttietze@kc.rr.com)
Matt Herting
(239-292-4099)
Staff - High school coaches from throughout the USA
