Pilgrim Hoop Camp

Camp Dates: Click here for brochure
Session I (boys): Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11

Session II (girls): Monday, July 14- Friday, July 18 

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $180/$200 after 6/1
All players receive a basketball and a Pilgrim Hoop Camp T-shirt!

Embracing a holistic philosophy, Hoop Camp provides a learning environment in which each and every player, develops new skills and confidence. We believe that the best way to learn the game of basketball is through playing. Our schedule includes group and individual skill sessions as well as team competitions.

Camp Design
This camp is tailored to beginning, intermediate, and experienced basketball players ages 7-14. Campers must arrive at Hoop Camp committed to learning as much about basketball as they can, working as hard as they can, and striving for excellence both on and off the court. Campers will be taught proper technique, strategy, and fitness throughout the week; OUR COACHING STAFF WILL TEACH THE GAME OF BASKETBALL BY EXAMPLE AND STRESS SPORTSMANSHIP, ENTHUSIASM, AND FUN.

Player Evaluation - Upon arrival, players are evaluated and grouped with others of similar age, size, and skill level. A summary of skill level and achievement is provided to each camper at the end of the week. This written evaluation suggests skills and drills for the player to work on at home and at school.

Daily Competition - All players will play two games each day. Each player participates in an equal amount of time ensuring that everyone is given opportunities to put into play those skills he/she has been honing during the drills and skills sessions.

Individual Attention…is our trademark. Our coaching staff takes a personal interest in each player's progress. The instructional program is intense and comprehensive; we will give each camper the support that he/she needs to improve throughout the week.

Camp Director
NEC Head Coach - Charlie Mason
New England College's new Head Basketball Coach, Charlie Mason, has done amazing work with the college program. Prior to accepting this position at New England College, Coach Mason had served as the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Johnson State College. While at Johnson State, Mason established a successful track record both on and off the court. Four of the past six semesters his teams earned above a 3.0 team GPA. In addition, the program was recognized twice under his direction for outstanding community service by the state of Vermont for initiating such projects as: Readers as Role Models, Small Fry Basketball Clinics, Community Outreach and Kids Night Out. Charlie Mason led the Badgers to a 14-11 overall record in the 2001-02 season and a second place finish in the Mayflower Conference. Mason was named Mayflower Coach of the Year in 2000. Charlie Mason earned his MA in education at Rockford College in 1994. He earned his BA in history from Concordia University in 1991 and a BS in human movement from Johnson State in 1997. Prior to Johnson State, Mason served as an assistant at Rockford College (IL) and Elmira College (NY). He was a four-year letter winner at Concordia University and a member of its 1990 national championship team. He was inducted into the Concordia University Hall of Fame in 1998.

For a brochure or more information contact Renee Hellert, Coordinator of Support Services, (603)428-2335 or rhellert@nec.edu