Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Basketball Academy tips off its 2015 summer schedule with a slate of more than 20 youth basketball camps held in communities throughout Minnesota. The summer schedule includes the first-ever intensive basketball camp held in partnership with J Robinson Camps, which will follow the principles and model of the nationally-recognized intensive wrestling camp program.
The Academy offers gender-specific camps as well as co-ed options and are open to a variety of age groups and skill levels. For athletes playing in competitive basketball leagues, the Academy offers Advanced Skills Clinics designed to challenge these students to perform at a higher level. The Academy also hosts a Mini Dribblers clinic for younger students (grades K-2nd), which includes an appearance by Timberwolves mascot Crunch.
To view the camp schedule and to register, visit www.timberwolvesbasketballacademy.com. Prices vary by clinic. Early bird registration discounts are still available on select camps.
The Academy has partnered with J Robinson Intensive Camps to offer a new 21-day camp from July 5-25 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. University of Minnesota’s J Robinson brings his 35+ years of experience to create a training program that teaches leadership and character building skills to help young athletes succeed in many other areas outside of sports. Participants will stay overnight for the duration of the camp, going through four intense training sessions per day focusing on skill development, physical conditioning and mental toughness. Due to housing restrictions, the 2015 J Robinson Intensive Basketball Camp is open to males only, ages 14-18. For more information and to register, visit www.intensivebasketballcamps.com.
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About the Timberwolves Basketball Academy
The Timberwolves Basketball Academy brings the excitement of the NBA to the community on a personal level. Its goal is to expand the game of basketball one youth at a time. The Academy strives to teach the fundamentals of basketball to all age ranges and skill levels. From basic ball handling drills to intense workouts, each Academy camp, clinic and training session aims to improve in-game skills and build athletes’ character on and off of the court. For more information, visit www.timberwolvesbasketballacademy.com.
About J Robinson Intensive Camps
Since 1978, J Robinson Intensive Camps represents the standard of excellence in athletic training. Founded by J Robinson, current University of Minnesota Head Wrestling Coach, JRIC is the original intensive wrestling camp leader, having trained over 30,000 young adults in athletic and life skills. The core philosophy of JRIC resides in the J7: Discipline, Dedication, Sacrifice, Hard Work, Responsibility, Accountability, and Service. J Robinson Intensive Camps offer a variety of training models held every summer with ten camps in eight different states. For more information, please call 888.333.6585 or visit www.jrobinsoncamps.com. J ROBINSON INTENSIVE CAMPS - THE CHANGE IS FOREVER.