CAMP DIRECTOR:   Dave Walker will again direct this high-level program.  Coach Walker is uniquely qualified with experience in all three levels of coaching: high school, college and professional.  Walker coached his Maple River team to the 1994 Minnesota Class AA state championship while earning Minnesota Coach of the Year honors.  He has also coached at various colleges including Colby CC, Dakota State University,, Peru State in Nebraska, and is currently coaching at Minnesota West in Worthington.  Coach Walker also coached the Minnesota team in the International Basketball Association in 1995-96.  The IBA is now the NBA Developmental League.  Coach Walker is highly regarded for teaching defense and sound fundamental championship skills.

Tuesday-Thursday, July 5-7
Boys and girls entering grades 10-12                
Camp fee:  $145
7 meals, plus snacks - $50
2 nights at Paynesville Inn - $80

Director:  Dave Walker
This camp will prepare high-level players with college potential for success in college basketball.

Registration Form (PDF)
Register Online (external link)
Paynesville High School, Paynesville, MN (map)

The 2011 Pacesetter “College Prep” Basketball Camp is designed for high-level players entering grades 9-12 who would like to prepare for college-level basketball by learning the complete offensive and defensive skills needed to attract college coaches.

Boys and Girls: Tuesday-Thurday, June 29-July 1
Paynesville High School, Paynesville, MN

“College Prep” Camp Program
Players will be taught all individual skills needed to push their game to a college level, including 1) handling full-court pressure in 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3 situations, plus attacking full-court zone and man-to-man presses, 2) passing against full and half court pressure, 3) learning to get open and get to the basket against strong, quick players, 4) learning to post up and score or pass from the post, 5) learning to move without the ball to attack and breakdown the defense and score off passes, 6) learning facing moves to break down individual defenders and create shots off the dribble, 7) learning to use the pick and roll in various ways and to defend it on defense, 8) learning to rebound against power players and create fastbreaks from rebounds and steals, 9) learning tips on health and fitness and strength, 10) learning how to get the attention of college coaches.

Coaching Staff
The ratio of players to coaches will not exceed 12-1, so all players will get excellent individual attention. This camp will be limited to 48 players, so players will have ready access to the available baskets and coaches. This camp is limited to the first 48 players to register.

Registration Information
This camp has filled quickly in the past, so interested players are encouraged to register soon. A form may be downloaded here or players may register online here.

Camp Fees and Room and Board Option
Players may commute or receive room and board. The camp fee is $145 for the teaching program and 24 hours of instruction.  The fee for seven meals and all snacks is $50, and two nights lodging is $80.  The Paynesville Inn and Suites, where all coaches and players will be housed, is across from the school.  This hotel is relatively new with a swimming pool and dining area for breakfast.

Supervision
Residential players will be supervised 24 hours a day by the Pacesetter staff. The Pacesetter coaching staff will accompany all campers every step from the hotel to the gym and back. The Pacesetter staff will also stay in rooms next to the players to maintain 24-hour supervision.

Dependability
Pacesetter has been the Midwest leader in offering high-quality low-cost camp instruction since 1980 featuring some of Minnesota’s legendary players and coaches as camp teachers.

“To become the best, learn from the best!”