(616) 402-1600 Coach McGannon
(231) 855-7898 Coach Hazekamp
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Register on line or call (616) 402-1600 or e-mail BasketballBasics@charter.net. All Camps limited to 12 players. The fee must be receieved to secure the player's spot. Make out to Basketball Basics and send to:
Basketball Basics Billing
18643 N. Fruitport Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Example: "Please my register my 10 year old son for Soccer Camp 2 and my 13 year old daughter for Soccer Camp 3. The $175 sibling discount per player will be sent to the Spring Lake billing address."
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We highly encourage this practice, defined as stronger, younger players PLAYING UP in an older age group. (in some case playing up multiple age groups depending upon the skill level of the player). Please speak with Coach Hazekamp before registering your son or daughter in an older age group.
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We are NOT big believers in travel. All Soccer Basics instruction, camps and clinics will be run locally.
"Never mistake activity for achievement."
Coach John Wooden
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"In Brazil, unstructured play is the standard when young. Children kick balls in alleys, on beaches, anywhere with friends and neighbors. This is how most of the Brazilian greats, from Pele to Ronaldinho, were introduced to the sport. Organized games were delayed until age 8 or 9. The result? Brazil has such an abundance of talent that soccer observers say the South American nation could probably field 4 separate teams all of which would be competitive in the World Cup.
Ball Control MUST BE the basis of the game. The focus must be on attacking skills. That 7 year olds should not play in any formats larger than 5-on-5 to maximize touches and keep everyone involved. That no child should get slotted into one position until well into his/her teens. That individual technique is far more important to teach through age 16 than tactics are. That coaches need to be quality demonstrators, so that kids can visually lock down the fundamentals. That yelling at players should not be tolerated. And, above all, that training must be fun."
From Game On, The All American Race to Make Champions of our Children by Tom Farrey (ESPN Books)
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Please meet our soccer coach, Dan Hazekamp. Dan is a terrific young coach and was a high level player in high school and college. I worked with Dan on the basketball court, where he was also an outstanding player. Most importantly, I know Dan to be a patient, encouraging and kid-focused coach. Your sons and daughters will greatly benefit from working with Coach Hazekamp.
Dan's family; Holly, Hudson (2) and missing from the picture, Brydan born in December 2011!! Congratulations to the growing Hazekamp clan!!
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Sibling discounts for all Summer Camps: 12 player limit.
You may cross sports to achieve discount. Camp discounts must be sent in at the same time.
"Please register Elliot for basketball Camp 7 and his sister Michelle for Soccer Camp 2. 2 total camps, the $175 per camp fee will be mailed to your Spring Lake address."
"Please register Mike for basketball Camp 13 and Soccer Camp S-4. His sister Carla will play in Basketball Camp 6. The $150 per camp fee will be sent to your Spring Lake address. Thank you."
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See our Pre-Season Prep sessions, 5 dates in close proximity to High School Try Outs.
"Please register my son Jake and his buddies Ethan and Derek for all 5 Pre-Season Prep dates and Summer Camp 5. The fees, which include the Buddy Discount Summer camp fee of $150 each, are being mailed to the Basketball Basics address in Spring Lake. Thank you."