Monday, June 15, 2015

NIKE Boys Basketball Camp: Championship Friday at Kell HS June

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Kell High School is a very important location to the Elite Hoops and Nike Basketball Family. It is one of our top sell out locations, and one of our most talented camps. While we have held many camps here we have even held our extremely amazing Skills Invite Camp. We appreciate all of the campers positive attitudes all week and their willingness to learn and get better from each and every one of us. We are excited that we will be back one more time this summer at Kell HS for another camp in July. We wish all of you athletes the best of luck in your upcoming season, and we hope to see you all again in July at Kell High School!

Throughout this week, the NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at Kell High School had exciting and great moments. Championship Friday was nothing less than inspirational for all the staffers and campers. That morning, the campers walked into the gym with an extra bounce in their step. Anyone could notice the focused and determined look in the eyes of the campers. We started off the day with living by numbers. Next we quickly jumped into our individual skills stations for a quick review. Each day the campers rotated between 3 different skill stations. Individual skills, 3on3, and video session gives helps teach all parts of the game to the campers. 

Now its championship time! The first championship round was the 5on5 games.  The NBA and college division championships was balanced throughout the week. Next was our Living By Numbers Championships. With so many returning campers, there was a lot of anticipation of who will be selected. Living by Numbers (LBN) program online has been extremely beneficial to most of the campers. Lastly the crowd favorite was 3on3 Cut Throat Championship. All week the campers have been earning points and learning different ways to be successful with their teams. Coaches, players, and parents enjoyed the intensity during the 3on3 games.

Championship Friday ended with our NIKE Awards Ceremony. All the campers received camps T-shirts, players evaluations, and various fun prizes. Below is the list of LBN winners and the photos of the individual winners. We are sad the camp ended today, but we are more excited about the improvement of all the campers. See you next year Kell campers!


Something extremely exciting happened this week and it was a Living By Numbers Record Breaker. Watch below as Vinny Palmese breaks the XBox record of 4.75 and setting a new high record of 5! Way to go Vinny!



Living By Numbers Division Champions

Switch Cone Slide
HS: Caleb Carpenter
COL: Andrew Peacock
NBA: Christian Harris

Figure 8
HS: Javion Stephen
COL: Dylan Wolle
NBA: Vinny Palmese

Cone Layups
HS: Jackson Wilemon
COL: Braden Jenkins
NBA: Stephen Goodman

Hot Shot
HS: Dalton Silverman
COL: Nolan Silverman
NBA: Vinny Palmese

Individual Awards

High School:


Coaches Award: JoJo Palmese


MVP Award: Javion Stephen


College:


Coaches Award: Aidan Moore


MVP Award: Alex Patrick
NBA:


Coaches Award: Vinny Palmese and Ty Sellers


Movin' On Up Award: Hal Bradford
Hal received this award because he moved up from the College Division to the NBA Division.


MVP Award: Garrison Powell


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Monday, June 8, 2015

NIKE Boys Basketball Camp: Championship Friday at GAC June!

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This week at Greater Atlanta Christian certainly was an exciting one! The gym pulsed with the enthusiastic energy of the campers and their passion for the game was evident in the way they played the game. In these five days, the coaches witnessed their players get 1% better each day. This group played with plenty of intensity and their potential showed on the court. We are looking forward to another great week at GAC in July!

Throughout this week, the NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at GAC had exciting and great moments. Championship Friday was nothing less than inspirational for all the staffers and campers. That morning, the campers walked into the gym with an extra bounce in their step. Anyone could notice the focused and determined look in the eyes of the campers. We started off the day with Living By Numbers. Next we quickly jumped into our individual skills stations for a quick review. Each day the campers rotated between 3 different skill stations. Individual skills, 3on3, and video session helps teach all parts of the game to the campers. 

Now its championship time! The first championship round was the 5on5 games.  The NBA, College and high school division championships were balanced throughout the week. Next was our Living By Numbers Championships. With so many returning campers, there was a lot of anticipation of who will be selected. The Living by Numbers (LBN) program online has been extremely beneficial to most of the campers. Lastly, the crowd favorite was 3on3 Cut Throat Championship. All week the campers have been earning points and learning different ways to be successful with their teams. Coaches, players, and parents enjoyed the intensity during the 3on3 games.


Championship Friday ended with our NIKE Awards Ceremony. All the campers received camp T-shirts, workbooks, player evaluations, and various fun prizes. Below is the list of LBN winners and the photos of the individual winners. We are sad the camp ended today, but we are more excited about the improvement of all the campers. See you next year Greater Atlanta Christian!



 Watch below as Alex Edler breaks the record for our Figure 8 Living By Numbers Drill! He broke the college division record and set a new high of 32.5 rotations! Not only did he break our Figure 8 LBN Drill, but he also broke our Figure 8 Dribble LBN Drill. He set a new College division record of 14 rotations in 30 seconds.   



Living By Numbers Division Champions

Switch Cone Slides
HS: Dante White
COL: Kyle Greene
NBA: Jamal Smith

Figure 8
HS: William Kimes
COL: Alex Edler
NBA: Riley Woods

Cone Layups
HS: James Wasiele
COL: Javion Mosley
NBA: Jackson Buchanan

Hot Shot
HS: Tyler Murphy
COL: Logan Turner
NBA: Gavin Sondak

Individual Awards

High School:


Most Improved Award: Kaosi Chijoke




Coaches Award: Trey Head


College:

Courage Award: Awarded to Tahir Dawkins for his inspiring and positive attitude in light of his injury.



Coaches Award: Javion Mosley



Coaches Award: Logan Turner




MVP Award: Alex Edler

NBA:




Coaches Award: Jackson Buchanan




MVP: Jack Kostell

For NIKE Camp pictures visit our Facebook Page. Click HERE

For more Living By Numbers Scores visit our website. Click HERE

For more 3on3 Scores visit our website. Click HERE

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Monday, June 1, 2015

NIKE Coed Basketball Camp: Championship Friday at Vestavia Hills

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The first week of camps for the summer always tend to come with some pre-camp jitters. The coaches are working hard to prove their skills and exciting new position on the NIKE Elite Hoops staff. The campers work hard and prove their dedication to the game of basketball by spending their first week of their summer break in the gym improving their game. Now that is what we call a true athlete! And of course, we can't forget our parents who worked hard getting their kids to camp on time everyday!  This first camp at Vestavia Hills High School was so GREAT that we may just have to say this has been the best first camp of the season yet. These players surely knew how to start this summer, and set the standards extremely high. Until 2016 Vestavia! Keep working hard!

Throughout this week, the NIKE Coed Basketball Camp at Vestavia Hills High School had exciting and great moments. Championship Friday was nothing less than inspirational for all the staffers and campers. That morning, the campers walked into the gym with an extra bounce in their step. Anyone could notice the focused and determined look in the eyes of the campers. We started off the day with living by numbers. Next we quickly jumped into our individual skills stations for a quick review. Each day the campers rotated between 3 different skill stations. Individual skills, 3on3, and video session gives helps teach all parts of the game to the campers. 


Now its championship time! The first championship round was the 5on5 games.  The NBA and high school division championships was balanced throughout the week. Next was our Living By Numbers Championships. With so many returning campers, there was a lot of anticipation of who will be selected. Living by Numbers (LBN) program online has been extremely beneficial to most of the campers. Lastly the crowd favorite was 3on3 Cut Throat Championship. All week the campers have been earning points and learning different ways to be successful with their teams. Coaches, players, and parents enjoyed the intensity during the 3on3 games.


Championship Friday ended with our NIKE Awards Ceremony. All the campers received camp T-shirts, workbooks, players evaluations, and various fun prizes. Below is the list of LBN winners and the photos of the individual winners. We are sad the camp ended today, but we are more excited about the improvement of all the campers. See you next summer Vestavia!

Something exciting happened this week at Vestavia! Check out Elizabeth Hill as she breaks the current 2 Ball Power Dribble Living By Numbers record. She set the new record for the WNBA Division with a total of 180 dribbles. 



Living By Numbers Division Championships

Switch Cone Slides
High School: Caleb Higgins
College: Brinley Cassell
NBA: Kalley Littleford

Figure 8
High School: AJ Ray
College: Patch Lyman
NBA: Ryan Shepler

Cone Layups
High School: Jackson Hess
College: Matthew Thackerson
NBA: Walker Junkin

Hot Shot
High School: Brady Donlon
College: William Graham
NBA: Carter Zulanas

Individual Awards
High School:

Defensive Award: Jayden Phifer

MVP: Jackson Hess
College:

Hustle Award: William Graham

MVP: Matthew Thackerson
NBA:

Hustle Award: Carr Hubbert

MVP: Walker Junkin



For NIKE Camp pictures visit our Facebook Page. Click HERE

For more Living By Numbers Scores visit our website. Click HERE

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NIKE Boys Basketball Camp: Championship Friday at Pinecrest June

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As the first camp of the summer, and the first  camp to ever be held at Pinecrest Academy, we have all agreed that every aspect of the camp was the best way to start the summer and bring in a new NIKE Elite Hoops Basketball Camp Location. The campers truly showed us hard work all week, and their dedication to the game of basketball was very clear because they decided to spend their very first week of summer break with us in the gym. We are extremely happy with how it turned out, and the amount of hard work the campers gave and brought each and every day. We can't wait to see you again next summer at Pinecrest Academy!

Throughout this week, the NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at Pinecrest Academy had exciting and great moments. Championship Friday was nothing less than inspirational for all the staffers and campers. That morning, the campers walked into the gym with an extra bounce in their step. Anyone could notice the focused and determined look in the eyes of the campers. We started off the day with living by numbers. Next we quickly jumped into our individual skills stations for a quick review. Each day the campers rotated between 3 different skill stations. Individual skills, 3on3, and video session helps teach all parts of the game to the campers. 

Now its championship time! The first championship round was the 5on5 games.  The NBA, College and high school division championships were balanced throughout the week. Next was our Living By Numbers Championships. With so many returning campers, there was a lot of anticipation of who will be selected. Living by Numbers (LBN) program online has been extremely beneficial to most of the campers. Lastly the crowd favorite was 3on3 Cut Throat Championship. All week the campers have been earning points and learning different ways to be successful with their teams. Coaches, players, and parents enjoyed the intensity during the 3on3 games.


Championship Friday ended with our NIKE Awards Ceremony. All the campers received camp T-shirts, workbooks, player evaluations, and various fun prizes. Below is the list of LBN winners and the photos of the individual winners. We are sad the camp ended today, but we are more excited about the improvement of all the campers. See you next year Pinecrest Academy!


This week we had two campers beat the current Living By Numbers records! Watch as Ryan Keiffer gets a total count of 99 catches in the the Flip Flop Living By Numbers Drill to set the new record! Caleb Underwood sets the new record in the  Figure 8 Dribble Living By Numbers Drill with a total of 13.5 rotations! 







Living By Numbers Division Champions

Switch Cone Slides
HS: Caleb Underwood
COL: Tate Gilley
NBA: Nick Carozza

Figure 8
HS: Caleb Underwood
COL: Ryan Kieffer
NBA: Broc Bidwell

Cone Layups
HS: Cooper Johnson
COL: Ryan Kieffer
NBA: Kane Alvarez Del Pino

Hot Shot
HS: Caleb Underwood
COL: Wesley Kane
NBA: Broc Bidwell

Individual Awards

High School:



M.O.U Award: Awarded to Cody Howell and Devin McGlockton for moving up from the High School division to the College Division.



Coaches Award: Jackson Spitzer



MVP: AJ McIlwain
College:



Coaches Award: Ryan Kieffer



MVP Award: Tate Gilley

NBA:



Most Improved: Malcolm Revis Jr.



MVP: Broc Bidwell

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: Warriors

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The top ranked team in the Western Conference of the NBA is the Golden St Warriors. Their high level of talent and sharp shooters from the perimeter make them one of the most liked and entertaining teams to watch in the NBA. Because they are such a fast paced team, the Warriors half court sets are short but effective. Below is a set Kerr has used multiple times in the playoffs.


Play starts in a box set with P1 dribbling to the wing and P3 coming off of the zipper cut. When P1 passes the ball to P3 he sprints off a fake dribble handoff. P5 then turns and sets a screen for P2 looking for a shot off of the baseline curl.

A.J. Holland
Elite Hoops Skill Development Trainer

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: Clippers

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Even though the Clippers run ball screens with Chris Paul 90% and continue to let us down in crunch time, every now and then they draw up a set that is not all that bad. Many of the plays that are designed for this team cannot be run by many others because they do not have Blake Griffin, who can dunk off of one step from the free throw line, and Deandre Jordan, who can catch a lob at the top of the square off vert. Athleticism like this gives the Clippers the ability to be creative with how they attack the rim.


This play starts with the zipper cut by P1. P3 then sprints to the corner while P4 and P5 run to set a ball screen. P1 dribbles off of P5 for a pick and roll. If lob is not there, ball is reversed to P2 for another pick and roll action from the wing while P1 and P3 spot up on the weak side.

A.J. Holland
Elite Hoops Trainer

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: Dribble Drag

Posted by Anonymous | Tuesday, April 21, 2015 | Category: | 0 comments

With AAU season underway coaches from all age groups are looking for quick hitters that take little practice and is simple for the players to learn. This set is often used in transition by many college teams looking for a quick bucket but can also be used as a half court set.




"Dribble Drag" starts in a 4 out 1 in set with P1 giving a dribbling to the corner for a dribble handoff with P3. P5 then sprints into a ballscreen with P3 while P4 sets a down screen for P2. P3 then has the option to pass to P5 rolling, P1 replacing, or P2 cutting off of the downscreen.

A.J. Holland
Elite Hoops Basketball

Friday, April 17, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: Spurs

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The San Antonio Spurs are arguably the best team in the NBA every year. This is not because of talent, youth, or athleticism but more because of the unselfish, heart, and determination. They are hands down the best passing team in the game and they do not let egos keep them from reaching success. Below is a unique play designed by the Spurs that has been used during the past couple of weeks.


This play starts in a high 1-4 set with P1 dribbling to the wing and P3 running the zipper cut action while P4 and P2 drop to the baseline. P1 then passes the ball to P2. At this moment P3 drives hard right while P1 and P2 both come off of backscreens. If nothing has opened up a staggered screen is set for P1 running the baseline.

Elite Hoops Basketball
Coach A.J. Holland


Friday, April 10, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: UCONN

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It's pretty safe to say that UConn's Women's basketball program is the most dominant and consistent team in the nation year in and year out. They have a very strong level of talent at all positions of the floor allowing them to run a wide variety of plays to get players the ball in many different places. "Chin" is one of the plays that was used in the national championship game to help UConn defeat Notre Dame.



"Chin" starts with P1 passing the ball to P2 and sprinting off of a UCLA cut. P2 then passes to P5 popping to the top then sets a downscreen for P1 on the block. P5 passes the ball back to P1 on the wing then follows with a ball screen. When P1 dribbles off of the ball screen P5 runs off of a backscreen set by P2 and rolls to the basket.

Elite Hoops Basketball
Coach A.J. Krzyzewski-Holland




Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: Gonzaga

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One of the best teams out west and number 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament Gonzaga has excelled above and beyond expectations. To go along with a skilled group of players, they have designed a number of sets that takes advantage of their size along with their strong perimeter shooting. The set below is a go to that has earned Gonzaga point after point throughout the season.


This play begins with P1 dribbling to the wing and P3 curling off of a staggered screen for some misdirection. P1 then hits P3 while P4 sprints into a ball screen. At this moment, P3 has the option to drive, pull up, kick to the corner or pass back to P4 for a high low. If all of these options are taken away, P2 sets a cross screen for P5 for a post isolation.

Elite Hoops Basketball
Coach A.J. "Young Popovich" Holland

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: UNI

Posted by Anonymous | Tuesday, March 24, 2015 | Category: | 0 comments

People always wonder how teams like Northern Iowa, Butler, Utah, and Wichita St are able to compete and be so successful against high level competition. After watching this set by Northern Iowa in the tournament, it is easy to see why. This play may be simple but it makes defenders rotate in a way they are not used to rotating or ever practicing. Because of this, easy points are gained throughout the game and these teams are hard to guard.


This play begins in a high 1-4 set with P1 feeding the high post. P2 then backdoor cuts while P1 replaces. While P2 back doors, P5 sets a flare screen to free P2 and P3 flashes to the top of the key. The ball is then skipped to P2 for an open shot or a dump down pass to P5.

Coach A.J. Holland
Elite Hoops Basketball


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Elite Hoops Playset: D2 Elevator

Posted by Anonymous | Tuesday, March 3, 2015 | Category: | 0 comments

With lower level athletes on different levels of basketball, coaches have to find ways to create shots for players that are not able to do so alone. Many Division II teams have a couple players that can knock down the 3 but are unable to show their talents because their shot is too slow or they are never in the correct position to shoot. "D2 Elevator" is the perfect play to solve these issues for a high percentage shooter.


"D2 Elevator" begins with P1 passing to the wing and setting a pin screen for P5 to post. P4, P5, and P1 then pop to the perimeter while the ball is swung twice to P2. P3 immediately sprints to the middle of the paint. While the dribble handoff is happening with P1 and P2, P3 is running through a double screen from the two bigs looking for space to shoot a 3. 

Elite Hoops Basketball
Coach A.J. "Young Popovich" Holland