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    Eligibility: Incoming 7th-11th grade players and coaches

    Sterling, VA
    Hoops Plus

    July 29 – August 2, 2024
    5 days — 9am-4pm

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    Sterling, VA
    Hoops Plus

    July 29 – August 2, 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.

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    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."
    Jeremy Brown  |  Parent of a PGC Grad

    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.

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    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 »

    “My two boys and I attended the Playmaker College camp this past week. We had all assumed we were simply ‘going to basketball camp’…

    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

    Camp Details

    ENROLLMENT

    This camp is open to boys and girls entering 7th - 11th grade and is the ideal starting place for any player new to PGC, including advanced players.

    The majority of our day camps are limited to no more than 80 players to maximize each player's learning experience.

    Typical camps are 2-3 times this size, but we don’t take any more players than our camp director can know by name.

    Our camps fill up and we turn away lots of players each summer, so don’t wait to sign up.

    CAMP SCHEDULE

    The camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm and check-in on the first day is from 8:25am-8:50am.

    Each day includes interactive classroom and video sessions, as well as action-packed gym sessions.

    The final day of camp ends at 2:00pm and parents are invited to come at 1:30pm for the closing wrap-up.

    Note: There is a 30-minute lunch break for players to eat a bag lunch or for parents to drop off lunch.

    SUPERVISION

    At PGC, the safety and well-being of each player is our top priority. For the entire day, all the players and staff are together on the court, in class, and in the eating area.

    CAMP STAFF

    At many camps, the Director is a celebrity athlete or coach who lends his or her name to the program — but little else.

    At PGC camps, the Director personally leads every session and takes the time to know every player by name.

    Our team of Instructors will be there to inspire and support your child through every session. Our Instructors are typically PGC grads who have played college basketball and coach high school or college basketball.

    "I have worked with some great teachers of the game, however, this week at PGC, I observed the best teacher I've ever seen. The sessions were powerful, purposeful, and efficient. Not a session went by where I wasn't thrilled with the content and delivery. I can't tell you how impressed I am with PGC."
    — Coach Dave Jankowski, La Palma, California

    OBSERVING COACHES

    Join over 10,000 coaches who have attended a PGC course. Coaches consistently tell us the time they spent at PGC is the most beneficial investment they’ve made in their coaching career.

    At your PGC camp, you’ll attend all classroom, video and court sessions – just like players. You’ll also benefit from daily interactions with the director and other like­-minded coaches through in-session huddles.

    If you're thinking about sending your players to PGC check out our Partner Program to receive special discounts available exclusively for your players.

    DATE & LOCATION

    July 29 – August 2, 2024

    Camp location and Facility

    Hoops Plus

    45496 Ruritan Circle
    Sterling, VA 20164

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    SPEAK WITH A CAMP SPECIALIST

    Have questions about camp and want us to call you? Choose a time that’s convenient for you and we’ll give you a call then.

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    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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    Money Back Guarantee

    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…

    1. BASKETBALL IQ
    2. MINDSET
    3. LEADERSHIP
    4. 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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    Single Camp - Coach

    Spaces are extremely limited. Reserve a spot with your full payment.

    $195

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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

    Trey Garey

    After tearing his ACL and breaking both bones in his right arm during his junior season of high school, Trey Garey’s dreams of playing in college looked all but over. Fortunately, he was able to dig deep, overcome his injury and find tremendous success during his senior year, making it all the way to the State Championship.

    But Trey’s playing career was only just beginning… Trey went on to play Division 3 ball at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Washington where he was named team captain and won the Edwards-Tveter Great Teammate Award....

    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I know if my child is good enough to attend?

    We get this question often and it's not about being 'good enough.'

    If your child is a dedicated player who loves the game and wants to improve, they'll fit right in. If they're not interested in learning the game, PGC is probably not for them, regardless of how good they are.

    Players are placed in skill-based groups, so if your child is a less experienced player, they'll be with others who are similar — and if they're one of the top players, they'll be with other top players.

    How do we know it will be worth it?

    Over 145,000 players and 10,000 coaches have attended a PGC camp over the past 31 years and the feedback is consistent.

    Players who are eager to learn and get better have a really special experience. A player who thinks they know it all already and isn't interested in getting better doesn't typically enjoy their time with us.

    As long as your child has a passion for the game and wants to improve, they're going to love their time at PGC.

    As we stand behind the experience we provide, and to remove any risk for you, we are the only camp in the camp industry to offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee.

    If your child attends an entire PGC session and you aren’t completely satisfied with their basketball experience, simply contact us within this calendar year 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.

    What's the competition level like at each session?

    While the level of competition may vary slightly from session to session, there is nearly always suitable competition for the varying levels of the players. As long as your child understands that the main intention of the week is development and learning (not competition)... it won't matter much who they're competing against throughout the week.

    What if we want to register, but our child would prefer to come with a teammate?

    Sure, they can bring a teammate with them. The more teammates who attend PGC with them, the more games they’re likely to win next season.

    However, don’t wait to register until they convince some teammates to join them, or you may end up losing your spot in the process.

    If your child only likes to attend camps with people they know, think of this as an ideal opportunity to stretch them out of their comfort zone. Even if their teammates choose not to enroll, they’re going to meet some incredible people—many who they’ll be friends with long after their PGC session.

    “Before I came to PGC, I was thinking, “I’m not going to know anyone there!”. But, as it turns out, I was welcomed into an extraordinary environment of athletes, instructors, and directors who made me feel like I was at home.”
    Misha Jones, Manassas Park, Virginia

    “What I love most about PGC is the attitude and approach of everyone around me. I have never been surrounded by such great, driven, and positive people. It just shows what kind of athletes PGC attracts.”
    Jacquie Chataway, Mississauga, Ontario

    What if we don’t know our summer schedule yet?

    You can wait until you know your child’s complete summer schedule before you register. The only problem is, the session you want to register for may be sold out by then as most of our camps do sell out each year.

    To make it risk-free for you, 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. In addition, as long as it's at least two weeks prior to your session, you can transfer to another camp without any additional cost.

    What if I need to cancel my registration?

    Things sometimes come up that are unavoidable—we get it. That's why we offer Tuition Protection, so you can have peace-of-mind.

    Cancellation Policy: If your child can't attend the camp for any reason, including schedule conflicts, last-minute injuries, a concussion, an unexpected illness, or a family emergency, you will receive a 100% credit for camp fees paid that can be applied to a future camp, transferred to a friend, or donated to an underprivileged player. Without tuition protection, camp fees are non-refundable.

    In the unlikely event that PGC has to cancel the camp, 100% of your tuition fees paid will be credited towards a future PGC camp.

    With Tuition Protection: The purchase of tuition protection during registration will give 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 of camp. ($75)

    If I'm on the waiting list for a sold out session, how do I know if a spot comes available?

    Once a session sells out, if spots come available, we contact all the players on the wait list at the same time. The spots are then filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Are there swim breaks or special outings?

    There are no talent shows, swim breaks, or celebrity autograph signings, and we don’t roll out the balls and “just play”. You can find these things at many basketball camps, but not at PGC.

    We believe when you invest in your game, you should actually get better and improve. So, our commitment is to NEVER waste a player's time or attention.

    Which camp should I attend first?

    When possible, our recommended order for our 5-day, 4-night camps is:

    i) Playmaker College - Incoming 7th-11th grade players
    ii) Scoring College - Incoming 9th-12th grade & college
    iii) Point Guard College - Incoming 9th-12th grade & college

    If this order isn't ideal for you based on the location of our sessions or your availability, you're welcome to attend our camps in any alternative order.

    There is no recommended order for attending our Skills Academy day camps or our 2-day Shooting College camp.

    What if the camp is just too far away?

    The average PGC camp attracts players from 11 different states, as well as a handful of international players. Hundreds of players fly, endure long bus rides, or beg a parent or coach to drive them 10-12 hours to get to PGC. We are constantly amazed at how far some players will travel to attend a session.

    Right now, players in North Dakota, Alaska, Lithuania, and New Zealand are coming up with creative ways to get themselves to PGC.

    So, don’t let distance be a deal-breaker for you. Where there’s a will, there's usually a way.

    “When we left PGC, we had a 10-hour trip ahead of us, so I thought that Daymon would sleep most of the way home. Although physically exhausted, he was so energized and excited that we talked for over nine hours about his experience at PGC. He said, ‘Dad, this was one of the greatest weeks of my life.’ Last night, I watched him play in open gym and he is already incorporating what he learned into his game. Thanks for the positive impact that you made on our son.”
    — Joe Osborn, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

    What if my child is too busy and just has too much going on?

    What exactly are they doing that’s keeping them so busy? Are their activities aligned with their dreams and aspirations, or are they just following the crowd and hoping for the best? Great players don’t base their games—or their lives—on hope. And, they certainly don’t follow the masses. First, they decide what they want; then they go out and find the people and learning opportunities that will get them there.

    What good is it to be seen by hundreds of college coaches at AAU events if they’re not doing anything special to stand out from the crowd? A good college coach can pick out the best players on the court within the first five minutes of a game. Sometimes, they can even spot the best players during warm-ups, just by noticing how they carry themselves and interact with others.

    Smart players spend more time “getting better” than “getting seen.”

    What if we can't afford the tuition fee?

    How determined are you or your child to attend a PGC camp?

    If you are truly determined, there are ways to make it happen, even if you are financially challenged. Lots of parents and players have done it. We hear their stories all the time.

    If you can’t help your child pay for the camp, don’t let that stop them. Right now, a player in Texas is figuring out how many lawns he has to mow to get to a session, while a player in Chicago is calculating how many driveways she has to shovel to get to a camp. For decades now, players have been resourceful in finding ways to raise the money they need to attend. What about you?

    Here are a few quick ideas to assist your child, as they can:
    • See if their school’s basketball program or athletic department will support them.
    • Ask family members to put holiday and/or birthday gift money towards the tuition fee.
    • Ask a coach or a teacher for help in seeking financial assistance from a community organization. Many local small businesses raise money to support young people who need assistance—especially if the opportunity is focused on leadership and character development.

    As a competitive athlete, your child will always face obstacles in their life, and some may seem impossible to overcome. But whatever the current circumstances, there is someone out there who has faced the exact same circumstances and found a way to realize their goals.

    Once they've done these things, if they still need assistance, let us know and we'll do our part to support you. We help many players each year, especially when they've shown us their level of commitment to attending PGC. Get further details here.

    Note: We also provide a financial discount for clergy and military families. Contact us for details.

     

    What are my chances of getting into a camp if I'm on the waiting list?

    Spots occasionally become available within a month or two of the start date of a sold-out session. Your chances depend on how many cancellations there are for a given session and how many other athletes are on the waiting list at the time spots become available.

    Reserve your spot today as our camps fill quickly.

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