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Games and tournament play can only do so much for your game. IMG Academy basketball camps provide the training and development to truly transform your on-court performance. With 9 alumni drafted to the NBA and 11 McDonald’s All-Americans since 2017, IMG implements the same proven coaching methodology into camp programming. Camps are for ages 10-18 with programming for all skill levels and availability throughout the year to accommodate your schedule.

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Basketball camp training specializations

All Total Athlete and Game Changer programs include training specializations that can be changed for each week of the camp. Athletes seeking to hone their skills outside of sport-specific training will benefit from these unique training specializations. IMG’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game.

Mental performance

Our mental performance coaches help athletes with their self-talk, breathing, imagery, focus, emotional regulation, and goal setting.

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Leadership & communication

Athletes work with our coaches to build skills around team building, verbal and non-verbal communication, identity, developing relationships, all while inspiring and empowering yourself and others.

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Strength & power

Campers focus on strength in core areas of explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power development, and learn correct motor patterns.

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Speed & agility

Coaches work with campers on perfecting techniques around linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multi-directional movement and agility.

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College recruiting essentials

Campers will learn how to leverage NCSA College Recruiting's online recruiting platform, build their NCSA profile and target college programs that best fit their athletic, academic and personal preferences. Sport-specific recruiting experts will coach campers on communicating effectively and creating quality connections with college coaches throughout their recruiting process.

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Campers will have a daily ESL course with weekly themes such as Inspiring People, Extreme Sports, the Endangered Planet, or Entrepreneurs. Instructors focus on communication skills, vocabulary development, conversation, short videos, and grammar as well as test preparation. For all options, please contact an advisor.

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Sean Crawford

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Mike Gillian

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Shooting Camp

Available start date: 4/12/23.
Campers check-in Wednesday, 4/12 and check-out Sunday, 4/16/23.

Overview

Designed for advanced players ages 14-18 seeking to compete at the collegiate level, IMG Academy’s Shoot Like a Pro basketball camp will focus on honing, refining, and improving a player’s shot-making ability. This camp features a heavy emphasis on shooting and ball-handling as well as technique and footwork and also includes in-depth video analysis sessions. Campers will learn from IMG’s expert staff, including Head Skills Coach Jimmy Baron, one of the best 3-point shooters in NCAA history.

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Shooting camp

Available start date: 4/12/23. Campers check-in Wednesday, 4/12 and check-out Sunday, 4/16/23.

Ages 14-18

Designed for experienced players ages 14-18 seeking to compete at the collegiate level, IMG Academy’s basketball shooting camp will focus on honing, refining, and improving a player’s shot-making ability. This camp features a heavy emphasis on shooting mechanics, ball-handling technique, and footwork as well as in-depth video analysis sessions. Campers will learn from IMG’s expert staff, including Head Skills Coach Jimmy Baron, one of the best 3-point shooters in NCAA history.

Sample schedule
  • 2-hour morning session (teaching/shooting warm-up)
  • 2-hour afternoon session (high repetition)
  • 1 APD session (physical or mental)
  • 1-hour basketball classroom session

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Progressive training with our expert coaches

Two sport-specific training sessions per day

Three core strength & conditioning sessions per camp

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Progressive training with our expert coaches

Two sport-specific training sessions per day

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Coach’s Training Evaluation

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Coach’s Training Evaluation

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Selecting a training program for your child

Based on 40+ years of athlete development, we've created four training programs uniquely tailored to help athletes experience a transformation to their game.

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The revolutionary IMG methodology that includes elite sport instruction and core performance training.

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Athletes still learning and refining their game.

Athletes who want to enhance strength, speed, mental toughness or other areas of performance.

Athletes who want to hone specific aspects of their game with customized coaching.

Athletes who want the ultimate training experience to transform their game.

How to choose the length of stay for your child

The longer you stay, the better you become.

Capitalize on our progressive sport camps that build on each week incrementally.

Learn from expert coaches and improve your game during IMG’s 1-week sport camps that offer five full days of training.

Campers who attend IMG’s 3 and 6-week camps see the greatest benefits, as they are fully immersed within the program, strengthening relationships with our expert coaches and staff, and developing their skills on a week-by-week basis.

Whats families should know prior to booking

  • Camp registration closes 10 days prior to the start of each camp.
  • Camp check-in is on Sunday, and check-out is on Saturday (except for some Holiday and Tournament camps).
  • Camps are available year-round, with January-March, June-August, and December as the most popular months among athletes. It’s important to book at least 6 months ahead to reserve your spot and ensure availability.
  • Campers can extend their camp stay while on campus, pending boarding and sport training availability.
  • Prices may increase the closer to a booking date, so book early to save.
  • Multi-week campers typically book one of our chaperoned off-campus excursions to relax and enjoy time with other campers at some of our local attractions. For exact pricing and to reserve your camper's spot, book a camp online, and then contact our Camp Service team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
  • Groups of 5 or more can receive a discounted rate for booking together. Simply call our camp advisors to make a group reservation to save. 1-800-872-6425
  • Refundable camp options are available. If you purchase a refundable package, IMGA will refund the amount you paid to purchase the package, less a service fee equal to 2.5% of the total amount paid for such package, provided you cancel the package at least 48 hours in advance of your original scheduled date of arrival.

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Nike Basketball Camp Nassau Community College

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Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not be hosting the Nassau Community College this summer but we are looking forward to returning in 2023. Join the priority registration list below to be notified about 2023 camp details!

The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.

Highlights Include
  • Daily emphasis placed on fundamental development, team play and basketball IQ
  • Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
  • Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Dates and details will be added to this page as soon as they are confirmed. Make sure your child is first in line to register after the new year by joining the Priority Registration List at no cost! Priority List members will be the first to know when our 2023 summer camp registration officially opens!

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Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 4PM
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4:30PM

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In order to be successful there has to be a strong foundation. If a builder is building a house, he must have a strong foundation in order for the house to stand properly over time. Well, the same is for basketball. There must be a strong foundation in fundamentals for continuous individual improvement. In addition to an emphasis on skill development, camp will also aim to improve each players athleticism and explosiveness.

COMPETITION FRIDAY (NEW!)

Extend your camp experience with Competition Friday! Competition Friday is the chance to come back the Friday after camp ends and put the new skills you've learned to the test. Competition Friday runs 9am-4:30pm at an additional cost of $110. The schedule will include a full day of competitive games including 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, NBA Skills Challenges, Hot Shot, Dunk Contests and much more! All players will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level. Please note, this day is exclusively for enrolled campers.

BASKETBALLS

Nike Versa Tack Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $25. Players can choose between a size 6 (28.5", standard girls) or size 7 (29.5", standard boys) ball, which will be passed out on the last day of camp. Please note that it is not required to bring a basketball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.

CAMPER EVALUATION

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability. Parents are invited to attend the closing ceremony! Departure immediately following.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.

INFORMATION PACKET

A detailed camper information packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

*Please note, this information is subject to change.

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  • 9:00 AM Stretching
  • 9:15 AM Ball-Handling
  • 9:45 AM One on One Moves
  • 10:30 AM Defensive Work (stance, movement, communication, desire)
  • 11:00 AM Shooting Work (foot alignment, shoulder alignment, balance, selection, technique)
  • 11:30 AM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5
  • 12:00 PM Lunch
  • 1:15 PM Stretching/Warm-Up
  • 1:30 PM Ball-Handling
  • 2:00 PM Passing
  • 2:30 PM Guest Speaker/lecture
  • 3:00 PM Offensive & Defensive Fundamentals
  • 3:20 PM Shooting Skills Competition
  • 3:45 PM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5
  • 4:25 PM Ending Speech and Recognition
  • 4:30 PM Dismissal

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NBAForm.ru » How many minutes does a basketball game last?

The popularity of basketball on television, and in general, is easily explained, because it is one of the most spectacular games in the history of mankind. For the National Basketball Association (NBA), this observation is doubly true, since in the States basketball has been brought to a qualitatively different level. Here, even the game system is built and adjusted in such a way as to give the viewer the opportunity to enjoy the maximum amount of emotions, experiences and sharp moments.

How long does the basketball game last ?

In the NBA, what is called "net" game time is 4 quarters of 12 minutes, that is, 48 ​​minutes. At first glance, this is not enough, because the game in other popular sports takes longer: a football match lasts 90 minutes - 2 halves of 45 minutes, hockey - 3 periods of 20 minutes, etc.

But there is a certain trick here - the actual, "dirty" time of the game, includes a huge number of pauses that fill the time between the game segments. Plus, do not forget about the breaks between quarters, they also last from 2 minutes between the first and second, and third or fourth quarters, up to a 15-minute "big" break in the middle of the match.

According to NBA statistics, an average basketball game lasts about 135-140 minutes. This is true for the regular season, in the playoffs, as a rule, matches are longer.

In European basketball, the duration of the match is shorter - four quarters of 10 minutes, that is, 40 minutes of regular time.

Also, not every game ends in the allotted time: according to the rules, if the teams play a draw in regular time, a 5-minute overtime is assigned, when the teams must necessarily determine the winner. If it is not possible to do this in the first, another one is appointed, then, if necessary, another and another, until one of the squads wins. According to the rules of basketball, the winner must be determined.

The longest game in NBA history took place on January 6, 1951. The Indianapolis Olympians played the Rochester Royals in regular time and then six more overtimes. By modern basketball standards, the score for 78 minutes of playing time is simply ridiculous - 75:73. The explanation for this is that at that time there was no time limit for the attack (now it has 24 seconds, and the ring must be touched, or the ball is passed to the opponent), and the opponents simply did not want to attack so as not to risk it.

In fact, for a fan who attends a match live at the stadium, it can last from 2.5 to 5-6 hours. Therefore, for a full-fledged trip to basketball, it is worth allocating a whole day.

Basketball is full of attacks, on average they last from 5 to 24 seconds, and almost every one ends with some kind of active effective action - a throw, a foul, an interception. This is very popular with the audience, and keeps them in suspense. Tall players throw spectacular shots from above, snipers attack the basket from afar, or in beautiful passes - the variability of attack in basketball is very high.

That's why TV companies love basketball so much, it's great in terms of advertising in the breaks. He has great ratings, often no worse than American football or baseball, the undisputed leaders of the US sports media market.

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Basketball for children - what is useful, at what age to play

Basketball is one of the most popular sports games. Basketball for children is considered one of the early sports, because kids can be enrolled in the first lessons from the age of 3. But the most important advantage of basketball is its accessibility.

Sections for children are available in schools and neighborhood clubs, and classes are often free. And if you are not ready to give the child to the section, just buy him a ring and a ball and hang it on your site and the kid will already be busy in sports, which means he will get the maximum benefit for development.

Benefits of basketball for children, what qualities it develops

Before sending a child to a section, parents should know how basketball is useful for children and what qualities it develops.

First of all, like any team sport, basketball develops social skills. Working in a team, children learn to help each other, care about common interests and work for the good of the team.

Moreover, this basketball is an excellent emotional release. It helps the guys throw out negative energy and get positive emotions. Along with this, character is tempered during classes, and the child learns to go towards the goal, sacrificing his own desires and needs.

Basketball also helps to get rid of complexes. This is especially true for tall girls who are noticeably taller than their peers. In a team where all players are taller than average, the girls no longer feel like a black sheep, but gain self-confidence and begin to be proud of their height.

The influence of playing basketball on the physical development of a child

The influence of playing basketball on the physical development of a child is also strong. First of all, the guys involved in this sport develop endurance, and all muscle groups are strengthened. Basketball practice - these are jumping, running, swinging arms, tilts and squats, which allow you to develop all muscle groups and strengthen the heart and blood vessels.

In addition to the general health benefits, basketball will also help prevent the development of certain diseases that result from an inactive lifestyle.

Moreover, basketball develops:

  • Review of vision. Due to the fact that the player must constantly keep an eye on the ball and other players, the field of view is improved. Children learn to manage peripheral vision and train their eyes;
  • Reaction speed. Often during a match, an athlete must make lightning-fast decisions on which the outcome of the game depends. This helps children learn to respond quickly to emergency situations;
  • Mindfulness. Through intense play, attention and memory develop, which not only has a beneficial effect on the playground, but also in studies and everyday life.

Given these facts, the question of what basketball gives a child can be answered that classes will strengthen physical, mental and mental health. That is why basketball is often recommended to children suffering from reduced attention and weak immunity. But not all children can benefit from basketball, you can find out what kind of sport is suitable for a child here.

Does playing basketball make children grow

It is often said that basketball makes children grow, but is it really so? Recent studies have shown that yes, indeed, he can help the baby grow up, but is not able to grow a giant out of him.

The increase in height is due to the straightening of the spine, which is stretched during jumps. Also, a slight increase in growth contributes to the strengthening of the muscles of the back and legs.

But to say that basketball can significantly affect the growth of an athlete is wrong, there is no scientific justification for this.

The fact that in the sections all children are really tall is explained simply - short children simply leave this sport, because they cannot compete with tall athletes, as a result they move on to other sports, for example, volleyball, where they need both tall and undersized athletes.

At what age can a child play basketball

For preschool children, basketball is available from 3 years of age. Often this game is played in physical education classes in kindergarten. Of course, such a crumb will not be taken to the section, but at this age the child can already be introduced to the ball and the net.

Professional basketball training for children starts at the age of 5-6 years. At this age, you can enroll in a section at the sports palace, both boys and girls are accepted. The first 4-5 years the guys work out together, and only at the age of 10 the coach forms the men's and women's teams.

Basketball for beginners is more about general physical training and familiarity with the ball. In the first years of training, the coach pays special attention to the development of endurance, so most of the training takes place in the fresh air.

In the gym, the guys learn different techniques and combinations, and also learn how to hit the basket. According to statistics, it is in their youth that children are more likely to encounter injuries in basketball. This is due to not yet developed coordination and lack of skills in programming movements.

That is why sports insurance for basketball at this age is a necessity, because it will reimburse the costs of treatment and provide the young athlete with high-quality rehabilitation, which will prevent the occurrence of fatigue injuries and chronic injuries in the future.

Age characteristics of children in basketball

Age characteristics of children in basketball are a fundamental factor in drawing up a schedule and training plan.

Consider how the load of basketball players changes with age:

  • 3-5 years. At this age, kids still do not know how to memorize the rules of the game and listen to the coach. All classes are held in a playful way and are aimed at developing coordination of movements and mindfulness;
  • 5-7 years old. During this period, special attention is paid to the physical development and increasing the flexibility of the child. The goal of the trainer is to maximize endurance and strengthen all muscle groups. Also at this stage, children begin to learn the rules of basketball and learn various tactical and dynamic techniques;
  • 7-9 years old. This is the age at which real training starts. At the age of 8, children can already participate in competitions. Now all their work is aimed at the result of the whole team. During these years, the main task of the coach is to teach the guys to interact with each other;
  • 10-12 years old. At this age, men's and women's teams are formed. Now the team is becoming a real family with common goals and objectives. Most often, it is at this age that the first victories occur;
  • 12-14 years old. At this age, children learn to program their movements. This is a very important stage for every basketball player, because the final result of the maneuver depends on it. At this time, the main task of the coach is to hone the movements of each player to the ideal;
  • 14-16 years old. This is the time to master tactical thinking. The brain of a teenager is already ready to solve tactical problems and make quick decisions. At this moment, the coach already sees which of the guys can become a real champion;
  • 16-18 years old. This is the age when a teenager must show all the acquired skills. Strong players are formed into teams to participate in important competitions. At this time, the start in a sports career begins, because the guys already have sports categories and can participate in adult competitions.

If you want to grow a real champion out of a child, a section at a school or a sports palace is a good place to start. Later, by the age of 7, the basketball section for children should be focused specifically on professional activities. Such a section can be found in any city, because this sport is very popular. You can choose a section closer to home in our catalog of sports schools and sections.


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