Head Start Basketball
Hoop Heads Newsletter

Every Friday I'll be sharing a quick email with you that highlights one sports parenting article, one coaching article, and links to our Hoop Heads Podcast Episodes from the past week. This newsletter, along with everything we do at Head Start Basketball, is designed to make a positive impact on the lives of young basketball players on and off the court. By checking out the articles and podcasts you’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball.


Mike Klinzing
Founder & Executive Director of Head Start Basketball
Host of the Hoop Heads Podcast


Prime Skills Camp - Cleveland

We are proud to announce our partnership with the
Jay Bilas Skills Camp.

Are you a rising 6-9th grade boy looking for the Jay Bilas Camp experience with guys your age? Prime Skills Camp, an affiliate of the Jay Bilas Skills Camp, brings all of the team oriented individual instruction, focus on the fundamentals, and high level coaching to young men aspiring to a high school varsity basketball experience. This camp is operated by Bilas Camp veterans and includes the Jay Bilas Coaches Development Program alongside the camp, ensuring that the quality of teaching and coaching at this camp is second to none.

June 26-28, 2020 on the campus of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio



Head Start Basketball Camps - Summer 2020

Strongsville, Hudson, Oberlin, & Avon Lake

HEAD START BASKETBALL CAMPS emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with individual attention given to each young player. The campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. The camp will not only provide a fundamental base for each young player, but will also be a fun and enjoyable experience for every camper.
Our coaches work with the young players on developing their individual basketball skills. We want to make the most of every day and we do that with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Learning is FUN!

Here are just a few things you will learn out on the court
  • Ball handling drills that you can work on at home to become more confident with the ball
  • Proper shooting technique
  • Passing and catching skills
  • How to box out your opponent and grab a rebound
  • Defensive stance and movements
  • Sportsmanship
  • How to be a good teammate
  • Basic 3 on 3 basketball strategy

For Boys and Girls currently in grades 1-6 plus one week in Strongsville for grades 4-8

This Week's Episodes of the
Hoop Heads Podcast
MATT SMITH - FOUNDER OF UNITED BASKETBALL CLINICS & HEAD BOYS' COACH AT GORDON LEE (GA) HIGH SCHOOL - EPISODE 270
CORONAVIRUS, LEBRON'S MVP CREDENTIALS, AND COACHING MOVES - EPISODE 271
EMERGENCY POD - NBA SEASON SUSPENDED - EPISODE 272
MASON WATERS - SOUTH FORSYTHE (GA) HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH - EPISODE 273
This Week's Parent Article

AAU Basketball: The Ultimate Guide

by Pro Skills Basketball
This Week's Coaching Article

Winning on the Road

By: Dave Severns
 Head Start Basketball, Inc.
  
Mike Klinzing - Director 
 
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