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Empower Basketball Academy

Smith Basketball Elite Clinic

Location Northampton, MA
Event Date(s) Aug 10, 2026
Grades 9th to 12th
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Event Description

EMPOWER BASKETBALL CLINICS

SMITH BASKETBALL ELITE CLINIC

PROGRAM MISSION:

The Smith Basketball Elite Clinic is designed to provide instruction and evaluation by the Smith coaching staff. This clinic is open to high school athletes who are entering grades 9-12 and are interested in pursuing basketball at the college level. The clinic will offer a glimpse into the way Smith players train and the team mindset coaches build for competition. Sessions are filled with positional skill instruction, competitive games and 5 on 5 play.  Smith players will be present to share more about all facets of the student-athlete experience. 

Event Registration Details
Monday, August 10th, 2026
Grades: Girls entering 9th - 12th
Time: 
9:30am to 4:30pm; Schedule below
Cost: $163
($150 + $13 Fees)

Location:

Ainsworth Gym of Smith College
102 Lower College Lane Northampton, MA 01063
Campus Map

Upon arrival at this address, you will find a long parking lot across from a hill. Feel free to park in this lot and enter the building through the lower doors labeled "Ainsworth." We will have orange cones outside labeled with signage to direct you, so be on the lookout for these!

When you enter the building, there will be an elevator and a set of stairs side by side. You may take either up to the very top floor, where you will arrive in Ainsworth Gym. Registration will take place here.

What to Bring: Please bring sneakers & water bottle

What is Provided: Lunch on campus, Nike Smith Basketball T-Shirt

Event Schedule
Camp Sample Schedule
9:15am-9:30am Registration
9:30am-10:00am Clinic Welcome from Coach Hersey & Dynamic Warm-Up
10:00am-10:30am Guards & Posts Skill Breakdown
10:30am-11:00pm  Defensive Rotation Drill
11:00pm-11:20pm Team Practice with Coach
11:20am-12:00pm Team 5v5 Play
12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch @ Cutter Z (Smith College Campus Dining Hall)
12:45pm-1:15pm Transition Drills & Shooting Competitions
1:15pm-2:00pm 2v2 & 3v3 Concepts, 2v2 & 3v3 Competition
2:00pm-3:00pm Team 5v5 Play
3:00pm-3:45pm Tour of Campus
3:45pm-4:30pm Smith Basketball Highlight Video; Program Q & A