Huskers Announce 2009 Camp Dates

Nebraska women's basketball coach Connie Yori has set tentative dates for the Huskers' summer camps 2009. Yori and her camp staff will begin summer camp sessions with Skills Camp June 18-20, before offering Shooting Camp on June 21. Teamp Camp I is set for June 26, while Day Camp will be offered July 6-9. The summer sessions will close with Team Camp II on July 31. For more information, call the Nebraska Women's Basketball Office at (402) 472-6462.

2009 Individual Camp Dates
Skills Camp (June 18-20)
Shooting Camp  (June 21)
Day Camp (July 6-9)

2009 Team Camp Dates
Team Camp I  (Friday, June 26)
Team Camp II (Friday, July 31)

Individual Camp Philosophy
Our coaching staff has been successful at the high school, junior college, NCAA I, II, III and WNBA levels because we stress the basics of basketball and how to get the most out of a team experience. Basketball is meant to be a fun game because it involves a group working together. It is our goal to help every camper improve their individual skills and their ability to work well with their teammates.

We believe that it is important to help improve the quality of basketball played throughout the state of Nebraska. We enjoy developing relationships with players and coaches who attend our camps. It is our goal that each athlete is given the tools to improve in their overall game. In addition, we hope to instill our desire and love of basketball to everyone we work with. Our coach-to-camper ratio will be one for every six to eight campers. Be ready to work and have fun!!

Camp Benefits
Each camper will receive an adidas Husker T-shirt and Gatorade products.

Team Camp Eligibility
A member of the coaching staff or someone serving as coach must accompany each team. Each team must be composed of a minimum of seven players. Teams will not be admitted without at least seven players. History has shown teams with nine, 10 or 11 players are most effective.

Facilities
Camps will utilize the courts at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lee and Helene Sapp Recreation Center and the NU Coliseum. Other on- or off-campus courts may be used depending on conflicts.

Housing
Campers are housed two to a room in the air conditioned residence halls. Any roommate preference should be mailed with your application (Two campers per room).

Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are available upon request.

Meals
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are provided for all Overnight Campers at Shooting and Elite Camp.  Lunch and dinner is provided for Commuter Campers at Shooting and Skills Camp. Lunch is provided each day of Day Camp.

Health Care
All campers must carry their own medical insurance. Nebraska Women's Basketball Camp and the University of Nebraska cannot be responsible for injuries sustained at camp. An athletic trainer will be on hand for all sessions, and a doctor is on call. We recommend that each camper be in excellent physical condition. This not only prevents injuries, but also makes the learning process much easier.  Please notify camp staff in advance of any special health conditions or health care needs.

Physicals
Before being admitted into camp, all campers must present a medical release form with a parent's and doctor's signature, along with a 2008-09 school physical.

Camp Gear
All campers should wear or bring appropriate training gear. Overnight campers are expected to bring their own towels, blankets or sleeping bag, as well as toilet articles, swim suit and other articles of clothing as desired. Extra spending money for snacks, ets., may be helpful.

Skills Camp (June 18-20)
Grades 6-12
$200 - Overnight Campers
$160 - Commuter Campers
Check-in: June 18, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Check-out: June 20, 4:30 p.m.

Skills Camp Emphasis
This camp is designed to be an intense camp for players who wish to prepare themselves for high school, college or beyond. Fundamental skill development on offense, defense and conditioning principles for all positions on the floor will be stressed. Both individual and team play development will be improved by attending this camp. Many of the same drills and techniques used by Coach Yori and her staff at Nebraska will be taught.

Shooting Camp (June 21)
Grades 4-12
$125 - Overnight Campers (available only if attending Skills Camp)
$90 - Commuter Campers
Check-in: June 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Check-out: June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Shooting Camp Emphasis
This camp will emphasize all aspects of becoming a better offensive player. Focus will be put on how to develop proper shooting form, footwork, moving with and without the ball, and free throw shooting. Whether you are a post or a guard, our goal is to help improve your field goal percentage. The camp will cater to both the beginner and experienced player. Lowered hoops will be used for beginners.

Day Camp (July 6-9)
Grades 1-6
$160 - Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
Lunch provided/Swimming
Check-in: July 6, 8:30 a.m.

Day Camp Emphasis
This four-day camp emphasizes the development of correct fundamentals and a love for the game. Each camper will experience a learning environment that will challenge them and provide positive motivation to continue improving. Lowered hoops will be used for the lower grades to insure proper form.

Team Camp I (June 26)
$55 - Per Camper
Registration Deadline: To enroll in team camp, your coach must first call to reserve a spot for your team. A $125 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your team's spot. 
Check-in: June 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Team Camp II (July 31)
$55 - Per camper
Registration Deadline: To enroll in team camp, your coach must first call to reserve a spot for your team. A $125 deposit is required to hold your team's spot. 
Check-in: July 31, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Team Camp Features
Seven-game guarantee for each camp
adidas T-shirts for players
adidas Polo for Head Coach

To register, or for more details on Team Camp, please call (402) 472-6462.

Camp Staff
Head Coach Connie Yori, Camp Director
The 2009 camps will be directed by Coach Connie Yori and her staff. Yori began her seventh season at Nebraska in 2008-09, after leading the Huskers to their fifth straight postseason appearance with a trip to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament. The Huskers have continued to climb the Big 12 Conference ladder in her first six seasons in Lincoln, including a tie for fourth in the powerful Big 12 Conference in 2006-07, when NU finished with a 22-10 overall record. The Huskers posted back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2006-07 and 2007-08, on their way to back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament. Yori came to Nebraska after spending 10 successful seasons at Creighton. Yori still owns the Creighton record for career scoring average per game at 20.3 points per game, while ranking as the No. 3 all-time leading scorer at the school with 2,010 career points.

Head Coach, Nebraska (2002-Present)
Head Coach, Creighton (1992-2002)
2002 MVC Coach of the Year
2002 MVC Champions, NCAA Tournament

Assistant Coach Sunny Smallwood
Assistant Coach, Nebraska (2005-Present)
Assistant Coach, California (2004-05)
Assistant Coach, Washington (1993-04)
Assistant Coach, Washington State (1990-93)
Head Coach, Boise High School (1983-90)

Assistant Coach Tory Verdi
Assistant Coach, Nebraska (2005-Present)
Special Assistant, Connecticut Sun-WNBA (2005)
Assistant Coach, Columbia (2004-05)
Assistant Coach, Connecticut Sun-WNBA (2003, 2004)
Assistant Coach, Western Connecticut State (2001-03)
Assistant Coach, Hartford-men (1996-97)
Assistant Coach, Keene State-men (1995-96)

Assistant Coach Kellie Lewis-Jay
Assistant Coach, Nebraska (2007-Present)
Assistant Coach, Washington (2003-07)
Head Coach, Bishop Kelly High School (1998-2003)
Head Coach/Co-Founder, Idaho Elite (1999-2003)
Two-Time All-Big West Conference at Boise State (1997, 1998)
Big West Conference All-Tournament Team (1998)
Four-Time Academic All-Conference Selection (1995-1998)

Director of Basketball Operations Angela Timmons
Director of Operations, Nebraska (2005-Present)
Assistant Coach, Nebraska (2002-05)
Assistant Coach, Creighton (2001-02)
Two-time first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference

Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator Shawn Gilbert
Video Coordinator, Nebraska (2008-Present)
Nebraska Women's Basketball Camp Director (2009)
Head Coach, Mount Mercy College (2001-07)
Head Coach, North Platte Community College (1997-2001)
Head Boys Basketball Coach, Amherst High School (1994-97)
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, McCool Junction High School (1994)
Head Girls Basketball Coach, Elm Creek High School (1992-93)