Friday, May 15, 2009

WNCC hosts girl's, boy's basketball camps in June

Western Nebraska Community College will hold girl’s and boy’s basketball camps during the separate weeks in June at Cougar Palace.

WNCC women’s basketball coach Dave Harnish will kick off his camp June 15-18 for girls in grades first through eighth. The camp will run from 9 a.m. until noon. The cost is $50 per camper and includes a T-shirt.

Harnish said the camp is designed to give campers a competitive opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of basketball. The camp will teach the camper basics such as passing, shooting, dribbling and pivoting.

Harnish, along with assistant coach Jennifer Pedersen and former and current Cougar players will instruct the camp.

WNCC men’s basketball coach Brian Joyce’s basketball camp will be held June 22-25 at Cougar Palace. The cost is $70 with a T-shirt if a camper is pre-registered, and $75 at the door.

The camp is open for boys from kindergarten to 12th grade. Boys from Kindergarten through 8th grade will attend from 9-11:30 a.m., while the older campers will attend from 1-3:30 p.m. The format of the camp will be similar to what the Cougar players go through for player development and practices.

Joyce said the camp is designed to give campers a competitive opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of basketball. The camp will teach and focus on basic skills of basketball. The camp will involve different stations with individuals going through drills to mold and enhance their game.

The camp will be instructed by Joyce, his assistant Gianno Biaconi, and former and current Cougar players.

For more information on the camps, contact Joyce at 308-635-6780 or joyceb2@wnc.net, Harnish at 308-635-6027 or dharnish@wncc.net, or download camp registration forms from the WNCC athletic website at sports.wncc.edu.

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