July 16-18, 2011, 3 Days, 2 Nights, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to Monday, 12:00 p.m.

Who should attend? Boys entering 6th grade through freshman in college in the fall of 2011 are eligible to attend. Coach Ken Crawford compiled a 612-150 (80%) record as head coach at Teutopolis (Illinois) High School. His teams won the class A State Championship in 1986, came in second in 2003, and made six "Elite 8" appearances during his 25 years as coach. Please note: Big Man players will be combined with Perimeter and Point Guard players for games and certain drills.

Skills and topics to be covered include:

• 5-on-5 games
  
• Mental approach to post and perimeter play
  
• Becoming a scorer-not just a player
  
• Offensive positioning and pass receiving
  
• Face-up and drop-step power moves
  
• Low and high post shooting
  
• Shooting from the wing
  
• Putback drills
  
• Post screening fundamentals
  
• Defending the high and low post
  
• Boxing out
  
• Train big men to run the floor, shoot 3's, rebound, and play either post or wing
  
• Learn how to become the dominant force on the inside
  
• Noah Select Shooting System option

JULY 18-20, 2011, 3 Days, 2 Nights, Monday, 2:30 p.m. to Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.

Who should attend? Boys entering 6th grade through freshman in college in the fall of 2011 are eligible to attend. John Baines is coaching our 2011 Shooting/Offense Camp in place of Dave Weber who has other commitments that he could not get out of.  However, John isn’t new to Hoop Mountain Midwest basketball camps.  Upon accolades and recommendation from Hoop Mountain peers he returns as Head Coach for our Shooting/Offense Camp.  His meticulous nature (Math Major) makes him the perfect candidate to breakdown the jump shot, free throw, three point shot, slashing ability, and coach on the offensive end. 

Baines just finished his first year at University of St. Francis, (Joliet, IL) leading the Fighting Saints to a 13 game turnaround this past season and a 21-10 record.  The Fighting Saints posted over 89 points on 5 different occasions this year credited to Baines’ offense.  John also started on the 1997 NCAA Division III national championship team at Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Skills and topics to be covered include:

• Ready position, shot preparation, and proper shooting techniques
  
• Shooting pull-up jumpers
  
• Shooting off the dribble
  
• Shooting off a screen
  
• Shooting mid-range and 3's
  
• Shot fakes and 1-on-1 play
  
• When and how to use the backboard
  
• Moving without the ball (getting open)
  
• Shooting free throws
  
• Catch and shoot
  
• When to shoot and when to pass off
• 5-on-5 games
  
• Fast breaks, handling various presses
• Advanced offensive skills for all positions
  
• John's coaching techniques