Announcing...The Bobby Perry Skills Development Camp

Millions of dollars are spent every summer by parents to send their youngins to sports camps.  Growing up a UNC fan and attending the "Dean SmithBasketball School" I know first hand just how much money was spent and how much was gotten out of it.  What did I get out of it?  A few days away from my parents to to eat all the junk food I wanted.  A chance to meet some of the current and former players.  Shake hands and take a picture with Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge.  Participate in offensive and defensive drills, compete in free throw competitions and play in a few league games. And perhaps the best part of camp was being around complete strangers but still finding a way to bond and have the time of our lives. Every year my Dad would ask me the same questions when I got home from camp, "Did you learn anything to help you improve your game?"  My response year after year was the same, "not really."  Then he would go on to ask, "Did you have fun?"  My response every year, "Yes!"  Looking back at those conversations I ask myself why cant UNC, UK or any other large school have a camp that helps kids improve their individual skills and at the same time provide an environment for them to have just as much fun?  I am sure we could sit here and think of tons of reasons but the main one is the size of the camp. For MOST having having fun and enjoying their experience at camp is all kids and parents really care about.  However, there are those out there that I have spoken to that want a camp that not only provides that fun environment but at the same time teaches kids the RIGHT way to improve their game.  Large university camps bring in high school coaches across the state to run drills and stations that have been pre-arranged by the camp directors.  Because there are so many kids that attend these camps coaching and instructing turns into babysitting.   So, for those who are looking for the whole experience in a camp that not only gives kids the opportunity to have fun but also REALLY improve their skills I will be hosting the first Bobby Perry Skills Development Camp featuring Mike Zeillmann.   

The Bobby Perry Skills Development Camp

 

When:                        July 13^th-16^th

 

Size:                              Camp will be limited to the first 24 kids to sign up.

 

Times:                        9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.             Rising 5^th-6^th graders (24 kids)

                                         1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.                        Rising 7^th-8^th graders (24 kids)

 

Location:                   West Jessamine Middle School             Nicholasville, Kentucky

 

Cost:                                $150

 

Instructors:           

Bobby Perry

Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina Coach Perry has been around great basketball his entire life.  Coach Perry attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the Men’s Basketball Team from 2003-2007.  With Coach Perry’s playing experience and knowledge of the game of basketball he has now the Head Boy’s Basketball Coach at West Jessamine Middle School in Nicholasville, Kentucky.  Coach Perry is dedicated to teaching young aspiring basketball players the tools they need to improve their game to its full potential.

Mike Zeillmann (Coach Z)

In the last 18 years of coaching and skills training, Coach Z has gained the reputation as one of the top teachers in North Carolina and beyond with his ability to keep the game fun while at the same time challenging kids to attack their weaknesses.  His teaching ability has been featured nationally in People Magazine (Dec 04’) and on CBS Sports (April 05’).   In the past 3 years, he has worked with professional players in Turkey and France and their respective youth national team players.

Some notable players Coach Z has worked with include:
- Bobby Perry — Hillside HS, University of Kentucky

- Carlos Boozer — Duke All-American, Utah Jazz, NBA

- PJ Tucker — Enloe HS, University of Texas, NBA           

- Alana Beard — Duke, Washington Mystics, WNBA 

- Courtney Alexander — Jordan HS, New Orleans Hornets, NBA 

- Sheana Mosch — Duke, France Pro league, Euro-league All-Star 

Coach Z is also the co-founder of a non-profit organization called Bounce Back Kids (formerly known as Hoop Dreams) which helps children recovering from life threatening medical problems. 

Camp focus:           

1.     Developing the non-dominant hand dribbling and shooting lay-ups.

2.     Attacking the lane and learning when to shoot or pass.

3.     Expanding the player’s vision of the floor especially while dribbling.

4.     Learning the footwork for various scoring moves like lay-ups, power  jump stops, spinning, pull up jumpers, and floaters.

5.     Teaching the players how to practice intelligently and efficiently at home to lead to constant weekly improvement.

To Register:           

1.      Email Bobby Perry at [email protected] to reserve a spot.