April 21, 2009

Cindy Martin's Summer Camp Series Has Four Options for Improving Players

    Youngstown -- The Youngstown State women’s basketball program will sponsor four different options for campers wishing to attend head coach Cindy Martin’s 2009 Summer Camp Series in June.
    The camp series will begin with the Varsity and Junior Varsity Team Camp on June 13 and 14 and run through the Full Day Camp, which will be held June 22-25. There will also be a Half Day Camp June 15-18 and an Elite Camp on June 16 and June 18. The dates for the Team Camp and Elite Camp are for two different sessions, and the Half Day and Full Day camps will be four consecutive days for one inclusive price.
    Campers are encouraged to register early by downloading the camp brochure at www.ysusports.com/womens_bball/camp-brochure-09.pdf or calling the YSU Basketball Office at (330) 941-3004.
    The Varsity and Junior Varsity Team Camp (June 13 and 14) is for high school players and designed to give teams as much time as possible on the court. Teams will play three games each day with certified high school officials. Each day's session will cost $150 per team.
    The Elite Camp (June 16 and 18) is designed to get 2009 high school players, freshmen through seniors, ready for the collegiate level. There will be intense workouts that focus on shooting, ball-handling, passing, post moves and defense. There will be great competitive games as well as speed an agility drills. It will be very similar to a college practice. The cost is $35 per session, which includes a T-shirt. The camp will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day, and registration will be at 4:30 p.m.
    The focus of the Half Day Camp (June 15-18) is on improving a player's all-around game. Campers will practice ball-handling, passing, shooting, defense and rebounds. There will also be individual and team competitions in which awards will be given. Campers will be separated into groups based on age and skill level. The camp is for players who will be in second through ninth grade in Fall 2009. The cost is $85, which includes a T-shirt, and the camp runs from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. every day. Registration be at noon on June 15.
    The Full Day Camp (June 22-25) is also for second through ninth graders and will provide more in-depth instruction on the same skills as the Half Day Camp. Players attending the Full Day Camp will also have the opportunity to cool off in the pool every day. The camp will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and will cost $135, which includes swimming and a T-shirt. Registration will take place on June 22 at 8 a.m. Participants will need to bring a swimsuit and towel for pool time, and they should pack a lunch or bring money for lunch at the concession stand each day.