Basketball Camps

The University of Montana is organizing three youth and amateur basketball camps this summer for area athletes. Led by the coaching staff at the school, including head coach Wayne Tinkle as well as current Varsity players, the camps will teach a variety of skills to players of all levels.

Starting in June, the team will host its high school camp, which is both for individuals and teams, who will compete for a spot in the Montana Big Sky Games which are held in the capital of Billings. Local schools may participate, while other state schools can utilize the school’s overnight facilities. Designed to bring together the top amateur athletes in the region for instruction from leading collegiate players and instructors, the Camp will also hold a clinic for current and prospective officials.

In July, the team also holds a fundamentals camp for young athletes, as well as high school players, where the focus is on position and skill development. In particular, the camps will focus on scrimmage play as well as fast breaks, shooting, foul shots and conditioning. Taught by the University’s athletic staff, players will focus on building up skills they can bring back to next year’s basketball season at all levels.

A camp for younger players, those in elementary and middle school, will be held starting on July 14. With instruction from Montana coaches, players will learn fundamental skills of passing, conditioning, position and team skills. Known for its quality instruction, the camps provide an ideal structure for players of all ages.