Girls’ Basketball Camp
Thirty seconds left on the shot clock and there are five confident and athletic girls who have no time to take a breather. The game of basketball is not easy. To run a basketball camp, there are many qualities needed such as enthusiasm, knowledge, teaching ability, and the willingness to interact. Locating a site to hold a camp, determining the right dates, finding the participants, and finding volunteers are the many steps involved to running a successful camp. That is why running a basketball camp for middle school girls is a hard job to do because of all the people and equipment that is involved.
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This gets them ready for high school and shows them what should be expected when trying out for a sport. Being committed to play is the most important concept when playing any sport. All participants should be committed to play and to learn new things at the camp. Coming to the camp on time and being prepared is another big role. Showing up at the camp prepared means being in the proper attire. Proper attire would be the right athletic footwear and comfortable clothing. If students are participating in a camp that has participants from the same school, their PE uniforms are the right clothing to wear during the camp.
Not only are the participants the main key to running a basketball camp, but also the many volunteers who are involved. Volunteers are important because they have the knowledge to teach the players the correct way of playing the sport. Coaches and ex-players are able to help the girls improve their basketball skills. Not only are they important to running a camp because of their high basketball IQ, but also because of their love for the game. Coach David Nesmith says, “I love being a basketball coach. My first year coaching Kamehameha School Girls Varsity team was a fun year. Although it was hard at times, I am learning about my players and they are learning my system.” Teachers and parents are other adults who have the potential to help organize and run a basketball camp. Although their knowledge in basketball is not high, they still should be able to help the girls in any possible way to become better athletes. Not only do volunteers have the job to teach the girls, but also to show up every day to camp and on time. This will show how much of their time they are taking off to help the girls improve their skills.
To run a basketball camp, equipment is by far the most important thing to have. In order for participants to show up to the camp, flyers are needed to be put up around the campus. These flyers must include the time, date, and place of the camp. In case of any type of emergency, a healthcare worker or trainer from school must be present at the camp for however many days the camp is held. They also must be ready to help any student who gets injured. A first aid kit should be handy at all times. For the girls to improve their basketball skills, basketballs must be available at the camp. The balls should already be pumped with air and can be used throughout the camp. A stopwatch is another piece of equipment that should be present at the camp. Stopwatches are useful to tell when practices start and when they should finish. It also keeps the participants and coaches on time with each basketball drill so they don’t run out of time.
Basketball should be a part of everyone’s everyday lives. In this case, before any person is able play the game of basketball, they must understand all of the basics such as shooting, dribbling, and passing. By knowing the basics of the sport, it will allow them to have...