Husker Basketball Camps Underway in Lincoln

Lincoln? Fresh off its first season at the University of Nebraska, the Husker basketball coaching staff remains busy in its first summer in Lincoln, conducting six different basketball camps for boys and girls ages 8-18 years old.

 

This week, Coach Doc Sadler and the Nebraska coaching staff are welcoming more than 60 campers for its only individual overnight camp of the summer, before conducting team and individual day camps the rest of the summer.

 

“We’re excited to do these camps,” Director of Basketball Operations Chris Croft said. “This is obviously the first year for us to do these, and I think in time as our team gets better and we continue to win, you’ll see the camp numbers improve pretty quickly.”

 

The individual camps include an ?Emphasis of the Day,’ as well as 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play. Monday’s focus was ballhanding and passing, while Tuesday was defensive rebounding and Wednesday was shooting and offensive moves.

 

“We spend a lot of time in the morning on those segments and breakdown drills with the campers,” Croft said. “A lot of those drills we’ve incorporated are ones that we do with our (collegiate) players. Then in the afternoons we concentrate on contests and league play, trying to use our ?Emphasis of the Day’ in regular games.”

 

In addition to instruction from Doc Sadler and the NU coaching staff, Husker basketball players are in attendance as well. Each camper also receives an official camp basketball and official adidas camp T-shirt.

 

The Husker coaching staff is still taking applications for its remaining team camp (June 30-July 1), Little Dribblers Camp (June 25-28 and July 30-Aug. 2), Individual Day Camps (July 16-19 and July 30-Aug 2) and Specialty Camp (Aug. 3).

 

Applications can be downloaded by clicking the link at the top of this page or by contacting the Husker basketball office at DocSadlerBBCamp@huskers.com. The phone number for the office is (402) 472-2265 and the fax number is (402) 472-2575.

Basic information on the remaining camps this summer includes:

Camp Goals:
Primary purpose of camp is to learn more about the game of basketball, have fun, and meet new friends. Camp staff will work to develop and improve each camper’s basketball skills while promoting sportsmanship.

Camp Features:

• Individualized instruction by Coach Doc Sadler, the Nebraska Coaching staff and outstanding college and high school coaches
• Excellent facilities including the BobDevaneySportsCenter
• Husker basketball player appearances
• Skills competition
• Official adidas CampT-shirt
• Official Doc Sadler Basketball Camp basketball
• Skill evaluation
• Awards
• Lowered basketball goals for beginners

Insurance:
Each camper is covered by accident insurance. It is required that all campers have their own primary insurance. All health history and insurance information must be completed and on file before participation in camp.

Doc Sadler and the Basketball Camp is not responsible for any injuries sustained at camp. All campers need to alert camp staff in advance of special health conditions. Certified athletic trainers will be available at all times.

Individual Day Camps (boys and girls, ages 8-18)
This camp has an emphasis on developing the basic fundamentals of basketball -- shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. Daily schedule also includes league games. Players are grouped according to age, height and ability level.

June 25-28 (morning and afternoon sessions)
July 16-19* (morning and afternoon sessions)
July 30-Aug. 2 (morning and afternoon sessions)

Cost: $125 per camp or $200 for both camps (all day). No meals provided.

*Due to an NCAA recruiting dead period, students who have attended high school may not attend this camp. Incoming 8th graders and under are eligible. Incoming freshmen are not eligible.

Little Dribblers Camps (boys and girls, ages 5-8)
This camp has an emphasis on the fundamentals of the game. All Little Dribblers Camps run from 10 am to Noon each day.

June 25-28
July 16-19
July 30-Aug. 2

Cost: $75 per camp

Ballhandling and Shooting Specialty Camp (boys and girls, ages 8-18)
This camp focuses on the offensive fundamentals of the game. Shooting, dribbling and passing techniques will be taught to each camper. The camps run from 9 a.m. to Noon each day.

Aug. 3          

Cost: $45 per camp

Post Player Camp (boys and girls, ages 8-18)
Campers will be focused improving post play, including offensive techniques. Both day camps run from 1-4 p.m.

Aug. 3 

Costs:   $45 per camp

Team Camp
This camp provides a great opportunity for coaches to work with their teams and will provide a highly competitive play for their players.

June 30-July 1

Cost: $75 for overnight camper or $45 for commuter camper

Each team must have an accompanying coach and a minimum of seven players. Registration/check-in is 2-3 p.m. on June 30. The camp will begin immediately after registration. Teams must call ahead of time to reserve a spot.