Watertown Basketball School
Published On: February 26, 2024Watertown Basketball School has a long history of teaching kids from grade 2 through grade 9 the ins and outs of basketball. Led by Watertown High School's Head Boys Basketball Coach, Steve Harrington, the camp helps boys and girls learn essential ball handling, shooting, and defense skills.
The Philosophy
The Camp tries to make the game fun and enjoyable while stressing that basketball is a game of fundamentals. Fundamentals are the key to success. Kids with any level of play are encouraged to join and coaches will try to dictate the level of instruction to the individual needs of the student. It's never too early or late to learn.
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The Philosophy
The Camp tries to make the game fun and enjoyable while stressing that basketball is a game of fundamentals. Fundamentals are the key to success. Kids with any level of play are encouraged to join and coaches will try to dictate the level of instruction to the individual needs of the student. It's never too early or late to learn.
Features
- Lectures by top collegiate and high school coaches in the area
- Lower baskets for younger students
- Fundamental drill stations
- Two games daily
- Foul shooting contest
- 1 on 1 competition
- 3 on 3 competitions
- Free camp tee shirt
- Individual and team awards
Daily Schedule
8:30 Gym Opens
9:00 Attendance and Stretching
9:15 Fundamental Dribbling Stations
10:00 Lecture
10:30 Competition Drills
11:00 First Game
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Mini Lecture
1:15 Second Game
2:00 Departure
Divisions
Students will be placed in the division that the coaches feel will be the most beneficial to them.
Lunch Program
Prepay for pizza lunches, which includes two slices of pizza, a drink and a snack. Otherwise, there will be snackbar with pizza, drinks, and snacks on sale.
Leaders
Steve Harrington
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Watertown High School
Coach Harrington has guided the Raiders to twenty -eight straight tournament appearances while complitin 437 wins. While at Watertown Coach Harrington has helped guide Watertown to 3 State Titles, 4 EMass Titles, 9 Final Fours, and 12 Elite Eights. Coach Harrington was recognized at the Boston Globe's Division III Coach of the Year for 2003, 2007, and 2018. He is regarded as one of the best coaches in the area and has spoken and worked at numerous camps around Eastern Mass. Read more about Coach Harrington here.
Mike Tempesta
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Watertown High School
Coach Tempesta just guided the Raiders for his first season. Coach Tempesta helped guid his team to the State Tournament during his first campaign as head coach at Watertown. Coach Tempesta has worked and spoken at numerous camps and clinics throughout New England and is regarded as an outstanding teacher of the game. We look foared to having him work with us. Hear Coach Tempesta in an interview with Watertown Cable News here.
Kids can participate in a week-long camp or join for two consecutive weeks.
Learn more about the camp and register your kiddos:
Week 2: June 24 - 27