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Josh Merkel Basketball Academy
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We prefer the campers carry with them except in cases where kids are younger (in this case our trainer will carry). Nothing is better than the camper who would need it, know exactly where it is if needed. If camper can administer, great. If not, our trainer or one of our coaching staff would have to.
Please provide special instructions when you register since there is space for that and then we should plan to connect at registration to review and put face to the situation.
Camp is $240/camper, which includes a t-shirt (given Wednesday so they can wear Thursday), and a basketball (provided following conclusion of camp).
All participants must register for camp online through our website. We will email a link for registration as soon as our website is handling registration.
The tuition minus a $50.00 per session registered processing fee is refundable until June 1st.
No refunds after June 2nd. If issues arise, contact us for a credit towards a future session, preserving your investment in our community.
On the first day of camp (June 21 for Session I and July 26 for Session II), check in will begin at 8 AM.
On the days following, campers may begin to arrive at 8:30 AM. Camp begins promptly at 9AM in each respective gym and ends at 4 PM sharp.
Campers should dress comfortably each day in shorts, t-shirt, and proper basketball or tennis shoes. Water will be available but you are encouraged to bring your own water bottle. This year we are asking campers to bring their own lunch; however, we will sell pizza by the slice at lunch each day.
A typical schedule might look like this:
9 AM Ballhandling & SCHAPE Shooting
9:40 Activity of Day (Ladder game, 5v5 Race, ultimate hoops, moneybasket)
10:20 3v3 Kick out
11:00 Water & Mask break
11:15 Competitive games (1v1 & 5v5)
12PM Lunch & Team Trivia
1PM Dynamic Ballhandling & Shooting
1:40 Contest of Day (Hot shot, 3pt, free throw, 1v1)
2:20 Competitive Games
3:00 Water & Mask break
3:15 Competitive Games
3:50 Closing and Camper of the day
Yes, but the VDH is not allowing us to host any overnight camps this summer of 2021. We will host them again next year and are proud to be one of the few college programs in the country still offering overnight camp.
Certified athletic trainer will be on site. Please be sure to include any information that will be important for them to know when filling out your son’s medical history form. If medication needs to be given, or there is a special circumstance our medical staff needs to be aware of, you will be able to meet with an athletic trainer the morning of check-in.
All campers are expected to stay on the premises for the duration of camp. If you have a special situation where your son will arrive late of will need to be picked up early, please let our staff know (overcommunicate) so proper arrangements can be made.
Campers with food allergies or restrictions should bring their own lunch each day.
Girls have attended camp in the past and they are always welcome if they feel comfortable playing with more boys than girls. Due to numbers and space, we are not able to offer a league that only the girls play in.
• 20 hours of instruction time
• Video analysis with Head Coach Josh Merkel
• Learn how to train & think like great shooters
• Focus on improving all aspects of scoring
• Shooting drills, games, and contests
• Individualized learning environment
• Emphasis on technique, footwork, scoring off the catch, and mindset
• Camp store for campers to purchase snacks.
If you have additional questions about Josh Merkel Basketball Camp or any feedback from past camps please e-mail joshmerkel@rmc.edu or call men’s basketball office at 804-752-4733.
