Some of the core fundamentals of basketball have become increasingly less obvious in young players coming into junior high and high school program according to Cranberry girls JV coach Shannon Morrow. She pointed to the lack of camps around the area like when she was a kid as a possible reason.
She and Cranberry varsity coach Carrie Melat decided to do something about it this year. They started their first camp and it got a lot of attention. Over 100 kids learn ways to improve their dribbling skills, body control and how to set their feet before shooting.
She and Cranberry varsity coach Carrie Melat decided to do something about it this year. They started their first camp and it got a lot of attention. Over 100 kids learn ways to improve their dribbling skills, body control and how to set their feet before shooting.
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They created fun games and drills for the kids to practice and play while they built comraderie and confidence. "I love watching all the kids from different schools become friends," Morrow said. 10 different schools were represented at the camp held out on Cranberry at the St. Thomas Center where Helper's Gym is located. They were able to put portable hoops outside too to spread out the amount of kids.
Morrow emphasized that the camp benefitted both boys and girls because the focus was on the basic fundamentals of the sport. "I like seeing the girls compete with the boys and not back down," she said.
Morrow emphasized that the camp benefitted both boys and girls because the focus was on the basic fundamentals of the sport. "I like seeing the girls compete with the boys and not back down," she said.
The nearly weeklong camp was such a success they plan to do it every year, Morrow said.And to keep it FUN.
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