Boys' Guard School | June 4th - 6th (University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX)
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Event Description
BOYS' POST & GUARD SCHOOL | 2018
BOYS GUARD SCHOOL: Guard School is a teaching camp for a guard who is looking to take his or her game to the next level. This camp features a detailed learning environment based on developing game applicable skills that “translate” into high frequency game situations. The following high frequency game situations will be covered:
- Advanced Ball Screen Techniques – Spacing and Skills
- “In Game” Finishing Moves
- Spot up Situation – Attacking the Closeout
- Playing without the Ball in your hand
- Decision Making in the Paint
- Perimeter Footwork Series
- “In Game” Dribble Moves – No Gimmics
- Handling Pressure (Zone and Man)
Each skill development session will be followed by a “Lab” session in which the campers have the opportunity to implement the skills they are learning during the instructional sessions into “Live Controlled Play”
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DISCOUNTS
- Early Registration Discount ($25 off per person) Ends April 25
- Team Discounts Available – 4 or more members of the same team ($30 off per person)
- Must make arrangements to receive this discount directly with MGBasketball Instruction via phone or email. mgbbinfo@gmail.com or 806-685-8132
CAMP LOCATION JUNE 4TH - 6TH: UT-Arlington | Arlington, TX
“Coach Garnett’s Post-Guard School has been an integral part of our development over the past several years. Coach Garnett truly cares about his campers and goes above and beyond to help each individual athlete improve. If we had to choose one camp each summer, this would definitely be the one.”
Andy Copley (3x Texas State Champion) – Canadian Wildcats
"This camp is the best thing that has happened to summer basketball in my twenty years of coaching high school basketball.”
- Russell Perkins, Argyle High School
ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE:
- Camp T-Shirt
- Skill Development Homework
WHAT TO BRING:
- Bring Your Own Basketball
- Twin Bed Sheets
- Athletic Gear
- Toiletries / Towels
LIVE "LAB" PLAY: In the evening, the two camps will combine to form teams for the Live “Lab” League Play.
VIDEO SESSIONS: Clinics will feature video breakdown sessions of the specific skills and high frequency game situations that are being taught to further aid the learning process.
SMALL COLLEGE CONNECTION:
High School campers interested in playing at the collegiate level will be evaluated by Small College Connection, a high school prospect report that identifies legitimate college prospects for quality small college basketball programs across the country.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Check-in: 11:30 – 1 pm Check-Out: Noon
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During competition play each night, the Guard School campers will combine with Post School campers to form teams. During these competitions, both guards and posts will have a “laboratory” to test the skills and concepts they have learned throughout the camp.
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Overnight Campers will stay on campus in air-conditioned dorms and be provided the following all-you-can eat meals. (Commuter campers receive all meals as well.)
- Day 1: Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast
Coach Matt Garnett is the owner, founder, and director of MGBasketball Instruction. During his time as the collegiate head coach at McMurry University, Garnett was named the American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year while leading McMurry to its first Conference Championship and = NCAA National Tournament appearance in over ten years. During his tenure at Wayland Baptist University, Garnett orchestrated a turnaround leading the Pioneers back to the NAIA National Tournament in both 2014 and 2015 after inheriting a team that won only nine games prior to his arrival. The 2014-15 season produced a 27-6 record and the school’s only Sooner Athletic Conference Championship in the history of the program. During the 2016-17 season, while serving as the Associate Head Coach at Texas Wesleyan University, Garnett helped the Rams win the 2017 NAIA National Championship.
Garnett also serves as the director of Small College Connection, a high school prospect report that identifies legitimate college prospects for quality small college basketball programs across the country.
“Garnett is known for his specific and detailed approach to teaching the game of basketball. Using practical methods, he equips players with the skills needed to take their game to the next level.”
Garnett graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a B.A in English and holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry from Wayland Baptist University.
STAFF: The MGBasketball Guard & Post School staff will feature:
- College Coaches
- High School Coaches
- Current / Former Professional Basketball Players
QUESTIONS CONTACT: Matt Garnett at 806-685-8132 or mgbbinfo@gmail.com
Jeff Tuckness – Former College Coach
Steve Jones – Miramar College Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Ty Harrelson – Wayland Baptist University – Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Jeremie Hart – Current Professional Player – South America
Jaden Isler – Former Mr. Basketball New Mexico / State Championship Coach
Brennen Shingleton – Texas Wesleyan University – Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Kristina Santiago – Former Professional Player / Coach
Tim McGraw – North Lake College – Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Veronica Snow – Former College Coach
Brent Gaylor - Lipan High School (State Championship Coach)
Kevin Richardson - Canadian High School (State Championship Coach)