Playmaker College
Eligibility: Incoming 7th-11th grade players and coaches
Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
June 24 – 28, 2024
5 days — 9am-4pm
Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
June 24 – 28, 2024
5 days — 9am-4pm
Camp eligibility
Incoming 7th-11th grade players and coaches
Do You Want to Truly Help Your Child in Basketball?
None of us want our kids to get cut, sit on the bench, or fall short of their potential.
That’s painful to watch and it breaks our heart as parents.
That’s why we created the Playmaker College camp, so your child will finally get the roadmap, teachings, inspiration, and tools to make teams, get minutes, & stand out on the floor.
THE PGC EXPERIENCE
Your Child Deserves the Best Training — Period.
Sure, you can get world-class skills training in a few other places too.
But, there’s no other place on the planet for players to develop their basketball IQ, mindset, leadership, playmaking, and confidence — all at the same time.
Here’s Why Your Child Needs to Develop These Skills »
Basketball IQ
A great player contributes to their team in ways the average fan never notices. However, good coaches always notice these “little things.” So, if your child wants to be a great player, they better learn how to do these “little things” too.
Mindset
Most players play the game with little thought about their mindset. Yet, at every level of play, a winning mindset separates average players from ‘the great ones.’ At PGC, your child will develop the mindset to be a champion.
Leadership
It takes energy and intelligence to ‘run the show’ for a team. Leaders have to inspire teammates, foster a sense of urgency, and get others to work together. PGC is a ‘leadership laboratory’ for every age and stage to develop these skills.
Confidence
What if your child could transform their perspective towards setbacks, losing, injuries, being benched, unfair treatment, and all the things that can rob them of their confidence and joy? Well, they can transform — and we’ll teach them how.
Communication
Coaches always tell their players to communicate on the court, but most players don’t know what to say and resort to useless ‘chatter.’ At PGC, we teach players exactly what to say and how to say it.
Is PGC Right For Your Child?
Each summer, over 15,500 middle school and high school players attend a PGC camp — but PGC is not for every player.
PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better — regardless of position or skill level.
Take a Tour! Get 3 free videos with an inside look at PGC classroom, court, and film breakdown sessions.
"I just finished Playmaker College with my 12-year old son. It was one of the most amazing experiences of both our lives. We got a year’s worth of knowledge in one week—not just lessons in basketball, but in life. This was more than worth the investment of time and money."
What Players Do at PGC…
- Hear It – Each habit or skill is taught in the classroom first.
- See It – Players watch film of pro players using each habit.
- Do It – Players learn to apply each habit in game situations.
What Players Don’t Do at PGC…
- There are no talent shows or swim breaks.
- There are no celebrity autograph sessions.
- And, we don’t roll out the balls and “just play.”
WHAT PLAYERS GET
PLAYERS DEVELOP THESE SKILLS
In this camp, your child will discover how to:
- Blow by a defender, finish strong, and get to the foul line
- See the court and find teammates before they’re open
- Beat double-teams, traps, and full-court pressure
- Play fast and stop on a dime like Arike Ogunbowale
- Develop ‘ball on a string’ handles like Kyrie Irving
- Control a pesky defender like Rajan Rondo
- Move without the ball like Allie Quigley
Players return to their teams with improved skills, increased confidence, and greater poise — ready to stand out against the competition.
THE DEEPER IMPACT…
Beyond skills, this camp gives players a vision for their career — and life. Far more than just a pep talk, these ‘intangibles’ are taught and woven into the fabric of every classroom, film, and court session:
Ownership – How to take responsibility for every thought and action.
Self-discipline – How to take greater initiative on and off the court.
Energy-giving – How to bring infectious energy and uplift to others.
Here’s what a former Fortune 500 executive said after the camp:
Read Her Surprising Story »
If you ask our boys, they will tell you this was ‘the best week of their lives.’ What we collectively learned is that PGC is far more than ‘a basketball camp.’ PGC is a leadership experience in the cloak of a basketball camp.
I sat in the back of the classroom for an evening session and decided from there to shift my calls so I could make as many of the classroom sessions as possible.
I have attended hundreds of hours of leadership training over the years. In my view, what my boys experienced was among the best leadership/life training I have personally been exposed to. The fact that they leave loving basketball more than they did when they arrived, and with improved skills, is simply the icing on the cake.
I was struck by the fact that parents who come to collect their kids on the last day don’t really know how much their kids have been exposed to, and how open they are to being better humans as a result.
It should be said that the Director was exceptional and inspiring, and the team that supported him was excellent as well. Please accept my sincere thank you for doing the kind of work that has the potential for such positive impact on our children’s lives. We have registered for your Summer Lifetime Pass for both boys.”
Leagh Turner
Former Global Chief Operating Officer
SAP
Want more? Read thousands of similar, unsolicited reviews on our site or independently on Trust Pilot or Facebook.
CAMP DETAILS
3-CAMP CURRICULUM
Did You Know…
PGC Offers a 3-Course Curriculum
A curriculum that’s been specifically designed to progress from one course to the next:
1. Playmaker College → 2. Scoring College → 3. Point Guard College
Take Advantage of Our 2-Camp Pass
As players benefit greatly from attending a Playmaker College camp a second time, we’ve created a 2-Camp Pass so you can save BIG on your next 5-day camp.
TUITION DETAILS
Tuition Details
HURRY!… Register Today Before Camp Sells Out
Join over 140,000 players & 10,000 coaches who have attended PGC.
Single Camp - Player
Reserve a spot with your full payment.
$795
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Do You Have A Guarantee?
You Bet. In Fact, We Have TWO Guarantees
Guarantee #1 – The PGC Promise
Register for a PGC camp today. Send your child away to PGC for a week (or weekend) and after they attend the entire camp, if you don’t feel like they significantly improved in at least one of these 4 main components…
- BASKETBALL IQ
- MINDSET
- LEADERSHIP
- PLAYMAKING
… then you don’t pay anything. Just contact us anytime this calendar year and you will receive a 100% refund which is an outrageous guarantee, especially as we’ll be absorbing the cost of a week of meals and accommodations.
It’s also a guarantee you won’t find anywhere else in the sports world.
Guarantee #2 – The ‘Dicky D. Downright Crazy Guarantee’
PGC Founder, Dick Devenzio (Dicky D.), was a no-nonsense, no B.S. kind of guy and his basketball camps were no different.
In honor of Dick’s legacy, we’ve committed to upholding his standard of excellence and the mandate he set for PGC.
And to hold ourselves accountable (and so you can hold us accountable), we’re offering you the following guarantee to help ensure we always provide the world class experience Dick would expect.
If your child attends an entire PGC session and you aren’t completely satisfied with their basketball experience, simply let us know and not only will we refund your entire camp tuition, we will also send you an additional $500 cash to help cover any of your other basketball events or travel related expenses this year, to help further your child’s development.
2 Camp Pass
Get 2 camps for just $497.50 each – and use them this summer, fall or anytime in the future.
$995
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Register Risk-Free
Plans change, we understand. That’s why we offer Tuition Protection which gives you a full refund if you cancel more than 5 days before your camp and a 100% PGC credit if you cancel within 5 days.
YOUR DIRECTOR
Meet Your Director
Markeith Madison
Markeith was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He fell in love with the game of basketball at the age of 5 while sitting in front of his TV watching Michael Jordan dominate. From that moment on, Markeith carried a basketball with him everywhere he went.
In his senior year of high school, Markeith’s team won a 6A state championship and he earned an opportunity to play college basketball, and eventually play overseas....
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