Camps and Clinics

Item Description

Rising Star Basketball School - for boys and girls who will enter grades 3-12 in September 2019.

Select One Summer Session (all sessions are from 8:30 am-3:30 pm)

• Waltham I - June 24-27
• Waltham II - July 8-11
• Melrose - July 22-25
• N. Attleboro - July 29-Aug. 1

Teaching that reflects mastering of the fundamentals!

• Fast paced drills that reflect what you would see in a game
• 2 games per day and 8 for the week
• 3 on 3 games with your team every day

Fundamentals...Skillwork...Confidence...Improvement

Mission Statement: Rising Star is committed to providing the finest teaching and learning environment possible for youngsters to learn about the game of basketball. Rising Star will make every effort to improve the individual skill level of each player and provide high quality instruction. We will strive to create a positive atmosphere that teaches the value of learning, competition, and personal growth. Rising Star will fully appreciate each and every camper in their development as basketball players and people.

The Rising Star Basketball School is directed by Kevin O'Brien. He brings a wealth of experience in coaching at the college level and has operated Rising Star for over 20 years.

Camp coaches are recruited based on their ability to teach the game of basketball in an enthusiastic and professional manner. The theme of the camp is to create an atmosphere in which learning and hard work goes hand in hand. This is when improvement occurs.

Our staff consists of college and high school coaches as well as college players. Many of our staff return each year.

Unlike many camps that emphasize "just playing" or "casual instruction," Rising Star continually seeks to improve the ability level of our players by providing them with superb coaches who oversee thorough teaching and proper repetitions. The atmosphere at our camp encourages players to improve their work ethic and skills while always fostering the importance of sportsmanship and team play.

Players will work on shooting, ballhandling, passing, pivoting, 1v1 moves, individual defensive technique, post play and decision-making in game-like situations.

The deterioration of skill development in the United States has been attributed to the lack of fundamentals. Players are not being taught properly if at all. Across the country, shooting, ballhandling, passing and overall team concepts have suffered over the last several years. Rising Star values improving these very necessary skills that every aspiring player must have, regardless of level.

Item Special Note

Important Details:

• Winning bidder will be given a gift certificate for this item.
• Winner will promptly complete and submit the 2019 Rising Star Basketball School, Inc. application.
• Winning bidder will comply with all policies and regulations of Rising Star Basketball School.
• Offer expires August 2, 2019.

Lunch and drinks:

Rising Star Basketball School offers a refreshment stand for your convenience. Lunch items, snacks and drinks will be sold following our morning activities. Campers are also welcome to bring their own lunches and drinks.

Camp locations:

• Waltham High School, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
• Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
• North Attleboro High School, 1 Wilson West Whitty Way, North Attleboro, MA 02760

Rising Star Basketball may also be utilizing other gyms near these locations. Addresses/directions available upon request from Rising Star.