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Elite Camps D-League

The D-League Program runs in our Spring Session only.
  • Monday Evenings: 6-7:30pm for Boys & Girls Ages 8-9
  • Tuesday Evenings: 6-7:30pm for Boys Only Ages 10-13

Price: D League: $235, Jersey Fee $20 ( Official NBA Reversible Jerseys)

Location: Crescent School

The ELITE CAMPS D LEAGUE is designed for athletes that are at an intermediate to advanced level in their individual skills (i.e. shooting, passing, ball-handling, etc.) and are ready to learn team-play strategies through more game-time experience and expert coaching. This program is only for athletes that have met the criteria listed below. At Elite we believe that individual skill development should be ongoing, therefore the D League is only offered to athletes that are also enrolled in our spring weekly lessons.

Criteria

Required Skill Level

To enroll in the D League you must enroll in one of our Spring Weekly Lessons AND meet one of the following criteria *:

For the Coed 8-9 year old Division:

  • Should have prior organized basketball experience – i.e. lessons, house-leagues, rep teams, camps.
  • Should have knowledge and ability on individual basketball fundamentals such as:  layups, dribbling, defense, passing/catching, triple threat, shooting form, etc.  We will NOT be teaching or working on these skills as part of this clinic.  The participants will need to be able to perform these skills at least at a basic level to make it possible to work on game-strategies and skills.

For the 10-13 Boys Division

  • Be a member of a Rep team

OR

  • Be identified and invited by our elite coaching staff through an e-mail

AND

Meet ALL of the checklist requirements below:

D-League Checklist

  • Shoot with proper shooting form
  • Make 5 layups in a row from your strong-side
  • Stationary pound dribbling with either hand (head up)
  • Full court dribbling left hand and right hand
  • Proper weak-hand layup footwork and mechanics
  • Execute “L”, ”V” & Backdoor cuts
  • Ability to attack out of triple threat
  • Pass and catch firm passes
* At Elite Camps we believe in boosting self-esteem, please put your child in a situation where they can be successful. If your athlete does not meet the criteria of the program or does not understand the check list – they are not ready for the D league and will be most successful continuing in our weekly lessons.


Highlights

      Program Layout:

    • 30 minutes of team practice focusing on game strategy
    • Equal game play for 55 minutes
    • Last 5 minutes earned game play
    • 60 minutes of game play
    • Max of 10 athletes per team
    • Awards for league champions
    • League All Stars

 

Team Practice Curriculum:
  • Floor balance and spacing
  • Use of individual moves in team concepts
  • Team rebounding and outlet principles
  • Team transition principles
  • Primary and Secondary fast break
  • How to move without the ball
  • Establishing strong man-to-man team defense
  • Unified team offense
  • Game scenario strategies


Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How is this different from the Elite weekly lessons?
A:Athletes will be in a set curriculum designed to enhance
team/game playing strategies as opposed to individual skills.

 

Q:If my child does the D league does he also have to do a weekly lesson?
A:Yes. At Elite we believe that individual skill development should be ongoing, therefore the D League is only offered to athletes that are also enrolled in our Spring Weekly Lesssons.

 

Q:My child hasn’t been to an Elite Camps Weekly Lessons, can they still sign up for the D league?
A:It depends. If they meet our criteria and are signed up for the Spring Weekly Lessons.

 

Q:How is this league different than other house leagues?
A:Many families have loved our Weekly Lessons that teach athletes how to better their individual skills. Through the years many parents have asked us to design a program that teaches athletes game strategy and allows them to play more. The DLeague has been designed to teach athletes how to put their skills to use in a game situation. Athletes are receiving high quality instruction from qualified coaches, team/game play skills and tactics, successful team drills, step by step team practice, as well as game time coaching.

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