SUNY Adirondack offers summer basketball clinics

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Weeklong programs teach fundamentals, skills in fun environment

QUEENSBURY, New York (April 12, 2022) — Keep your children in the game this summer with SUNY Adirondack’s basketball camps. 

Led by women’s head coach Cornelius Tavarres and men’s head coach Maxx Sweet, respectively, the college will offer a Girls Basketball Clinic from July 11 to 14 and Timberwolves Basketball Clinic from July 25 to 28.

“This is always a fun week for me, the SUNY Adirondack women’s players and, of course, our campers,” said Tavarres, who was named Coach of the Year by Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference. “Come have some fun, learn about the game and hone your skills at SUNY Adirondack.”

The Girls Basketball Clinic is for players entering grades 5 through 12 in Fall 2022. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11-14 in SUNY Adirondack’s Gym. Fifty players will be accepted to camp on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is $225 and includes a giveaway. A $25 discount is offered for each sibling in an immediate family. 

The clinic offers an opportunity for players to focus on fundamentals of the game and to receive personal attention in passing, shooting, dribbling, rebounding and defensive work. Each day, participants will enjoy fun activities, competition and special talks about improving their game on and off the court. 

Register at https://www.sunyadktimberwolves.com/information/Girls_Basketball_Clinic_2022

Timberwolves Basketball Clinic is for boys entering grades 3-8 in Fall 2022. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25-28 in the college’s gym. Participants will be grouped according to age and experience. Sixty players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is $225 and includes a camp T-shirt. A $25 discount is offered for each sibling in an immediate family.

The clinic offers individual skill development and techniques, as well as concepts, strategies and game play. Registration is due by July 1 and can be done at https://www.sunyadktimberwolves.com/information/TImberwolves_Basketball_Clinic_2022

Attendees at both camps should bring a lunch and a water bottle.