Overview
Excel in Basketball Camps and Golden State Sports Academy, two of the Bay Area’s most popular and long-standing basketball camps, are teaming up again for Thanksgiving Break Camp! Players can stay active, have fun, and continue developing their game while school is out.
See below for camp dates, times, and registration information.
Camp INFO
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Agenda
Station Drills
Players rotate through skill stations focused on fundamental basketball skills.
- Passing
- Shooting
- Defense
- Dribbling
- Rebounding
- Post Play
- 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 5v5 game situations
Each station is designed to maximize repetitions and build confidence with the ball.
Pistol Pete Ballhandling Series
Each camper participates in the famous Pistol Pete Maravich ballhandling drills, improving coordination, hand speed, and control.
Dribble Series
Afternoon dribbling workouts where every player works with a ball, focusing on control, speed, and creativity.
Free Throw Training
Players practice free throws daily with competitions throughout the week.
Fast Break Development
Players learn how to attack the basket through structured drills progressing from:
- 2 on 1
- 3 on 2
- Full court transition offense
Compete
League Games
Players are placed in divisions based on age and ability.
Each camper plays two 5-on-5 league games per day.
This means campers will often play 10 games in one week, more game experience than many rec leagues provide.
Competitions Include
- 1 on 1 championships
- Free throw competitions
- Team league standings
- End-of-week awards
These competitions help build confidence and game IQ.
Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Campers work on a full range of basketball fundamentals.
- Shooting mechanics
- Passing technique
- Ballhandling
- Offensive moves
- Defensive footwork
- Rebounding
- Game situations and decision making
Players develop both individual skills and team play concepts.
Experience
Skill Stations
Camp begins each day with around 8 skill stations where campers rotate through different basketball skills.
Daily Coaching Lectures
Coaches meet with campers each day to discuss:
- Basketball fundamentals
- Leadership
- Work ethic
- Confidence
These sessions are designed to help players grow both on and off the court.
End of Week Report Cards
At the end of the week, campers receive a personalized report card from our coaching staff outlining their strengths, progress, and areas to continue developing after camp.
Need help registering? View our step-by-step guide for creating an account and registering a player.*