| Basketball Program |
Campers attending the basketball program will learn from professional coaches. Students will learn both individual and team skills required to raise their abilities to the next level. The basketball program offers competition, contests and opportunities to play against American players as well. Sponsored by Nike, IAM campers will receive high quality T-shirts, shorts, socks, and other athletic gear free of charge. Below are specific details about the basketball facilities, skills taught, and contests.
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| FACILITY |
- A state-of-the-art basketball and sports facility complete with eight (8) beautiful hardwood courts
- Secure with daily check-in required to enter
- Safe with athletic trainer on hand
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| SKILLS TAUGHT |
The basketball program will focus on improving each camper’s skills in the following areas: ballhandling, passing, shooting, footwork, attacking, rebounding, and defensive pressure.
Campers will also learn key team concepts including: offensive strategy, spacing, team defense, see and help, and game management.
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| COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS |
IAM Campers will have the opportunity to participate in both individual and team competitions. The exciting contests are a fun and exciting opportunity for campers to test their skills. For some competitions, campers will be divided into teams that will play against each other and also against local American teams. Awards will be provided to top performers.
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| PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
In addition to learning fundamental skills and team concepts of basketball, campers will learn to develop:
- Self-confidence
- Teamwork
- Discipline
- Responsibility and accountability
- Hard work ethic
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| SPECIAL GUEST |
IAM Tour attendees to a scheduled NBA game will have the opportunity after the game to meet with an NBA player, get an autograph and take pictures with the player.
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