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LaBradford Smith can teach your kid how to hoop
The Jewish Community Center of Louisville hosts a variety of sports camps each summer. This year campers can choose from soccer, volleyball, flag football, a multi-sport and a basketball camp.
As in years past this JCC basketball camp will be led by hometown hero La Bradford Smith. Smith played at the University of Louisville (UofL) and professionally for the Washington Bullets and the Sacramento Kings. At UofL he started every game of his career and ranked among the leaders in nearly every UofL statistical category.
Campers who participate in this camp will learn the fundamentals of basketball. Smith will teach ball handling, shooting, offensive/defensive drills and play games while sharing stories of his time on the court. Special guest speakers include Denny Crum, hall of fame former UofL coach, and Darrell Griffith, former UofL star who played in the NBA.
Camp runs June 22-26 from 9am to 3pm at the Jewish Community Center of Louisville. Campers will be split into two groups, ages 6-9 and ages 10-12. Fees are $225/ $150 for JCC Members.
For more information or to receive a camp guide and registration form, call the camp office at (502) 238-2718 or visit our website at www.jccoflouisville.org.
Disappointment in LaBradford Smith Basketball Camp
My son participated in this camp and it was quite a disappointment. He was very serious about wanting to work on the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, and learning the positions. There was supposed to be a morning and afternoon session - but nothing ever happened after lunch - they went swimming - which is fun, but it's not basketball. So what sounded like 5hrs of basketball camp, turned into a 3hr morning session of calisthenics followed by a few drills, and basketball games like Knockout. There was no instruction, no coaching, no learning about positions - and there was no Denny Crum or Darrell Griffith. If you're looking for a REAL basketball camp, check out Robbie Valentine's camp. Now that's a basketball camp - and it's a fraction of the cost charged at JCC. I wished I'd found it before I wasted my money on LaBradford Smith.