June 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
20 percent increase in attendance at Synergy Camp
20 percent increase in attendance at Synergy Camp
Jadin said nearly 90 players - boys and girls entering grades four through 12 - took part in the three-day camp which concluded Wednesday.
"This year we had a larger number, about 20 percent more participants," Jadin said. "We were very happy with the turnout and it continues to grow with athletes who are interested in coming out, training really hard and being a part of our camp."
Roughly 40 boys took part in camp sessions Monday and Tuesday morning. Nearly 50 girls signed up for the sessions Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday.
Jadin said having all the campers participate at the same time, instead of segregating them into separate sessions by age, created a positive dynamic, especially for the younger players.
"We've had players who are just entering fourth grade, at really the rudimentary level, who are learning the very fundamental skills, all the way up to seniors who are hoping to make some big accomplishments this year on the varsity court," he said. "The mix has been great because the young guys get to see the old guys lead by example and also it goes to show the older guys are still working on the same things that the young guys are."
Occasionally, members of the Rhinelander High School coaching staff drop in.
"We've got a lot of the coaches popping in and out," Jadin said. "Coach (Derek) Lemmens has been here almost the entire day. It just goes to show that they are committed to their programs - the complete development all the way from the youth on up."
It was not just current and future Hodags who were taking part in the camp. Jadin said the camp drew players from several other communities.
"We've had representatives from Tomahawk, Three Lakes, Minocqua, Prentice, many different communities coming together and just really competing with one another and making each other better. Hopefully, our goal is to help improve the level of basketball in the Northwoods," he said.
Jeremy Mayo may be reached at [email protected].
Comments:
You must login to comment.