Boys Basketball
Camp Description |
Session 1 (June 21-25) & Session 2 (July 26-30)
Individual and group instruction in all phases of basketball. Special attention will be devoted to fundamentals including in ball handling, shooting, rebounding and passing.
Outstanding college and high school coaches from all over the country will serve as visiting instructors and counselors. Parents are encouraged to attend throughout the week.
Camp Staff |
Mike Brey: Head Coach
The 2008-09 campaign marks the ninth for head coach Mike Brey along the Notre Dame sidelines. In his eight seasons as the Irish mentor, he has guided the Irish to five NCAA Tournament berths (2001, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008) and three National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearances (2004, 2005 and 2006). Brey is the only coach in Notre Dame history to lead his team to three straight NCAA appearances and three consecutive 20-win seasons in his first three seasons. A 21 year veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks as both a head coach (at Notre Dame and Delaware) and assistant (Duke), he has compiled an overall 265-138 career mark (.658 winning percentage) as a head coach with seven of his thirteen teams earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. On ten occasions, he has guided his teams to postseason appearances (three NIT). Brey spent eight years as an assistant coach on Mike Krzyzewski's staff at Duke and helped the Blue Devils to six Final Four appearances and two national titles. A graduate of DeMatha High School, he played and coached with legendary Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wootten.
Sean Kearney: Associate Head Coach
Sean Kearney begins his 28th year in coaching and 22nd on the college level. Sean enters his ninth year at Notre Dame after spending the previous nine years at the University of Delaware, leading the Blue Hens to 4 NCAA Tournaments. Prior to his arrival at Delaware, Sean served as an assistant at Providence, Philadelphia Textiles, and Northwestern. During his one season on Rick Pitino's staff at Providence, the Friars advanced to the 1987 Final Four. A 1981 graduate of Scranton (PA), Sean began his coaching career at his alma mater, Cardinal O'Hara (PA) HS.
Anthony Solomon: Assistant Coach
Anthony Solomon, who served as an assistant coach on the Irish coaching staff from 2000-03, returned to Notre Dame in May of 2008 to begin his second stint as a member of head coach Mike Brey's coaching staff. Solomon departed Notre Dame following the conclusion of the 2002-03 campaign when he was named head coach at St. Bonaventure University and served in that capacity through the conclusion of the 2006-07 campaign. Solomon is a graduate of the University of Virginia and helped the Cavaliers to the 1984 NCAA Final Four.
Rod Balanis: Assistant Coach
Rod Balanis is entereing his thirteenth year in college coaching, ninth on Mike Brey's staff at ND. Rod came to Notre Dame after four years as an assistant at Colgate University. While with the Red Raiders, Rod coachced 4 All-Patriot League post players including Adonal Foyle, the 7th pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. Rod played at Georgia Tech for Bobby Cremins where he helped the Yellow Jackets to 1 NIT and 4 NCAAs, including the 1990 Final Four. Rod is a DeMatha High School product, where he played for the legendary Morgan Wootten.
Martin Ingelsby: Coordinator of Basketball Operations
Martin Ingelsby is entering his seventh year in college coaching, sixth on Mike Brey's staff here at ND. Martin came to Notre Dame after a one year stint as assistant coach at Wagner College. At Wagner, Martin helped lead the Seahawks to their first ever Northeast Conference Championship and trip to the NCAA Tournament. A 2001 graduate of Notre Dame, Martin was a three year starter for the Irish and captain during his senior season. As a senior (2000-01), he led the Irish to the BIG EAST West Division Championship, the school's first-ever conference title.
Sample Daily Schedule |
Sessions 1 & 2
Day 1
Mid Afternoon Check-in at D6 Parking Lot Registration Tent
5:00pm Orientation Activities
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Attendance on Assigned Courts
6:30pm Instruction/Games
9:15pm Return to Dorms
10:30pm Lights Out
Days 2, 3 & 4
7:15am Wake Up
7:30am Breakfast
8:45am Gym Opens
9:00am Attendance on Assigned Courts
9:15am Stations
10:45am Games
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Stations
3:00pm Lecture on Assigned Courts
4:00pm Swimming/Free Time/Individual Instruction
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Attendance on Assigned Courts
6:30pm First Set of Games
7:15pm Second Set of Games
8:00pm Third Set of Games
8:45pm Evening Program/Make-up Games
9:15pm Return to Dorms
10:30pm Bed Check/Lights-Out
Day 5
7:15am Wake Up
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Attendance on Assigned Courts
9:15am Final Games
10:45am Lunch & Closing Ceremonies at the Joyce Center
11:00am Camp Concludes