More youth opportunities
_ The Runnin’ Raiders Summer Skills boys basketball camp is scheduled for June 7-11 at Medford Area Middle School.
The camp is open to boys entering grades 1-8 this fall and will be led by head varsity boys basketball coach Ryan Brown and JV coach Bob Komanec. They will be assisted by other high school basketball players.
Players in grades 6-8 will meet from 2:15 to 4:45 p.m. in the large gym. Grades 1-3 will meet in the small gym from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., and grades 4-5 will meet in the large gym from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
The camp focuses on having fun playing basketball, work ethic and character, offensive footwork, proper shooting form, creating space and beating pressure, attacking and finishing at the rim, basic offensive and defensive principles and features some one-on-one, two-ontwo and three-on-three competitions.
The registration fee includes a camp T-shirt.
Youth players in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in free Drill 4 Skill workouts, which are scheduled for 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Medford Area Senior High on June 21, 23, 24, 28 and 30 and July 1. High school workouts follow on those days from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
_ Ryan Brown’s “Attack the Rack” Advanced Skills Camp is set for Monday and Tuesday, July 5-6 at Medford Area Schools with sessions both days running from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch and basketball. Camp is limited to the first 50 participants and is open to boys going into grades 6-12 in the fall. The camp focuses on offensive footwork, attacking the basket and finishing, handling the basketball, beating pressure, passing, getting open, scoring in transition situations, one-on-one skills, drive and kick and shooting and attacking off screens.
_ An “Attack the Rack” Advanced Skill Camp is also available for girls entering grades 6-12 on Wednesday, July 7. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Provide your own lunch and basketball.
_ The 2021 Medford Girls Summer Youth Camp for players entering grades 1-8 will be held June 21-24 at Medford Area Middle School. Grades 6-8 will meet from 2:15 to 4:45 p.m. each day in the large gym. Grades 4-5 will meet in the large gym from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. and grades 1-3 will meet in the small gym from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Registration is open for these camps. Visit https://www.medfordboosterbasketball. org for more information.
Additionally, youth boys remain encouraged to challenge themselves by reaching made shots and dribbling goals in the Raider Elite Club. Visit the site listed above, go to the boys basketball link and then click on the “camp info” link for more information on the club and tracking sheets.
