Phil Ford Basketball Camp Powered by Spark

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Ages 10-18
Raise the level of your game by learning decision making, how to play with speed, and overall development from one of the best point guards to ever play the game, Mr. Phil Ford! On top of that, you will get instructions on the drills that will make you quicker, more explosive, and increase your vertical from one of the best athletic performance gyms in the area, Spark Fitness and Performance! This is going to be a day camp like no other, you don't want to miss this!
Full Description
Basketball Skills
Decision Making
A huge step in raising your game from being a good player to a great player is decision making. Phil's vision and basketball IQ were off the charts. In a school with a history of GREAT point guards, Phil Ford was the greatest! Learn his process for decision making that made him the guy people wanted to play with and be like. Decision making has two components. The first is what decision to make, the second is to know when to make it. Nobody understands this better than Phil Ford. This is why Coach Smith put so much trust in him and knew when he called for four corners with Phil as his point guard the game was over. Phil was an exceptional ball handler and scorer but what made him great was his ability to know when to dribble, when to pass, and when to shoot.
Ball Handling
Arguably one of the best ball handlers to step foot on the court of North Carolina. Phil became one with the ball. If he had the ball in his hands you were not going to steal it plain and simple. Go through the drills that made his opponents fear him when he decided to put the ball on the court and drive to the basket.
Shooting
Phil was the leading scorer in Carolina history until Tyler Hansbrough broke it. A great outside shot with the ability to seemingly drive at the basket and score at will. His shot was the envy of basketball players growing up.
Defense
Learn how to shut down your opponent by improving your defensive game and positioning. We will over drills that will make your opponent second-guess his next move.
Functional Performance Training
Learn the exercises and proper technique that will help you become quicker, more explosive, and achieve a higher vertical. You will be guided step by step through these exercises and drills plus be given a one-month training program to follow so you get the absolute best results! Your coaches will be able to see the difference and you will put yourself ahead of the competition separating yourself from the pack. The best athletes know that it's the work they put in off the court that really makes the difference.
Speed/Agility Work
Basketball is all about agility and quickness. Work on the drills that will give you the first step ahead of the competition. Body control, explosion off the line and lateral-direction change drills will get you prepared to blow by everyone else.
Power Development and Explosion
Form will only take you so far but by developing power and explosion from your lower body you will see dramatic increases in takeoff power as well as your vertical. Learn the proper techniques from experts that will not only increase your performance but reduce injuries as well!
Jump Variations
Learning the correct jumping technique can greatly increase your jumping ability. We will work on different variations of the jump so you're prepared no matter what position you are in.
Upper Body Development
Don't get pushed off the ball, set yourself up as a power player by developing your upper body. Whether you are boxing someone out or driving into the lane using the power in your upper body can create separation. Get tips on how to properly develop your upper body in order to shrug off defenders.
Work Out Plan and Explanation
Each student will receive a one-month training program for them to follow after leaving the camp. We will go over all the exercises as well as how to read and follow the program. Following this program will get you results!