Good Question. So I asked several parents on facebook about what they dig in a camp for their kids.I mean kids are your most prised possession. Scratch that. They're more than a possession and if a parent feels half as protective as I do about my nieces and nephew, safety is the ultimate concern. People will generally come to a safe place. Don't they? People shop, do business, go to church, watch sporting events without batting an eye but would they be so itinerant about the ho hum daily grind if safety was questionable? Of course not. That's why refugees flee war-torn countries even at the risk of being injured, arrested, displaced from loved ones, etc. In a world that moves fast and deems the importance of character minimal, camps are the kinds of places I hope will offer opportunities for young athletes to forge character traits needed for life. Such life skills include things like:
* Interdependence
* Resolve
* Respect for self and others
* Desire for Truth
* Commitment to preparation for Performing at a Personal Best
It's the camp experience that whets the appetite of the novice, making her/him hungry for mastery. It's the camp experience that interrupts mundane routines and reveals a new paradigm for growth. It's the camp experience that should allow quality mentoring to take place in a way that young people never forget but reflect on 20 years from now when they're sending their own kids to camp.
Camp is probably more than that but it's 10:59 p.m. and I have to work in the morning.
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Coaches willing to demonstrate expectatons helps students master fundamentals. Coach Josh Salera has gone from camper to coach.
TODAY'S SCHEDULE June 25 - Day 5: UNSHAKABLE to the Core
NOTE TO PARENTS!!
Today's Closing Program begins at 1:15 p.m and ends no later than 2:30 p.m. NBC apologizes for any confusion. Please come and support your camper on the final day. You will be able to pick-up your camper immediately following the program, buy NBC gear from the store and retrieve any leftover money from your camper's store bank account.
8:45 - 10 a.m.
Overnight campers clean rooms and move luggage to the gym.
10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Complete individualized athletic player profiles and Camper Evaluations
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Parents welcome to buy lunch and sit with campers)
1:15-2:15
Closing Program
Today's Closing Program begins at 1:15 p.m and ends no later than 2:30 p.m. NBC apologizes for any confusion. Please come and support your camper on the final day. You will be able to pick-up your camper immediately following the program, buy NBC gear from the store and retrieve any leftover money from your camper's store bank account.
8:45 - 10 a.m.
Overnight campers clean rooms and move luggage to the gym.
10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Complete individualized athletic player profiles and Camper Evaluations
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Parents welcome to buy lunch and sit with campers)
1:15-2:15
Closing Program
Unshakable on Day 2
Camp is HERE!!!
Welcome to the blog for this year's NBC Camp at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA June 21-25. As site director I can definitly say that my experienced staff and I are confident that your son, daughter, neighbor, cousin, etc....will have the type of experience that does more than just change a life. CAMP WILL HELP SHAPE A LIFE!
Throughout camp we hope you'll use this blog to stay up on the daily activities, new photos, character development material and tips to help your camper create a personal workout that will elevate their game.
Throughout camp we hope you'll use this blog to stay up on the daily activities, new photos, character development material and tips to help your camper create a personal workout that will elevate their game.
Meet the Site Director
About Coach Norman
Education: M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A. English/Chapman University
NBC Experience: 4 summers/8 camps/1 NBC International Tour (2008)
Player Experience: Chapman University Men's Basketball '93-'97/Semi-pro
Coaching Experience: NBC Camps 2004-2009/High School Varsity
Current Job: I teach American Literature at Ramona High School in beautiful Riverside, CA, run the Renaissance program there and coach the Lady Rams Varsity basketball team. I also have my own character development consulting firm known as "6ixth Man".
Why NBC?
NBC has been the highlight of my summers for five years giving me the privilege of joining hundeds of coaches worldwide in teaching superior basketball and life skills to youth. I discovered NBC through a friend from Spokane, WA who knew I was searching for a camp with substance that I could bring to Southern California. Eight camps and one international tour later I'm still convinced that the NBC way uniquely transforms kids in the most holistic way I've seen.
NBC Experience: 4 summers/8 camps/1 NBC International Tour (2008)
Player Experience: Chapman University Men's Basketball '93-'97/Semi-pro
Coaching Experience: NBC Camps 2004-2009/High School Varsity
Current Job: I teach American Literature at Ramona High School in beautiful Riverside, CA, run the Renaissance program there and coach the Lady Rams Varsity basketball team. I also have my own character development consulting firm known as "6ixth Man".
Why NBC?
NBC has been the highlight of my summers for five years giving me the privilege of joining hundeds of coaches worldwide in teaching superior basketball and life skills to youth. I discovered NBC through a friend from Spokane, WA who knew I was searching for a camp with substance that I could bring to Southern California. Eight camps and one international tour later I'm still convinced that the NBC way uniquely transforms kids in the most holistic way I've seen.
Meet Coach Marc
About Coach Marc
Coach Vilas has been coaching for the past nine years at the high school level. He is now starting his new position with Simpson University as the Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Coach Vilas spent six years coaching at Santa Fe Christian for both the Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity programs as well as the Jr. High program, wining over 20 games each year with each program. During those years he had the privilege of helping Randy Wright coach the Boy’s program to four straight CIF Championship games and the State Championship game in 2006. Coach Vilas has also coached at Capistrano Valley Christian, Tri-City Christian and two different club basketball programs. In the summer he also coaches for NBC Camps in California.
Meet Coach Swaggerty-Vilas
Master Teacher
About coach "Swags-Vilas"
Education: B.A. Kinesiology - The Master's College
NBC Experience: 4 year camper; 6 year coach; 4 year master teacher; 2 year volleyball director = 38 camps!!!
Player Experience (High School): Varsity Volleyball & Varsity Basketball; College: Volleyball 4 years
Coaching Experience: Began coaching at 17; have since coached or assisted 11 teams (club and school), as well as worked 30 NBC Camps and counting.
Current Job: NBC Camps Volleyball Director & Simpson University Women's Volleyball Head Coach
Why NBC? NBC is my favorite place to be in the entire world. My year revolves around the summer camps and every day I think about camp memories and how to keep making NBC a GREAT place for campers and coaches alike. I started my first NBC Camp when I was 13, and I vowed then to be involved with NBC every summer for the rest of my life. NBC is the place where kids are loved for who they are, pushed to be an even better version of themselves, and praised for passion and hard work. In a world where intensity and excellence can be mocked as "overachieving," NBC counters with the standard that half-effort is unacceptable and only your full focus from your heart and mind can bring you success on the court and in life. If you are looking for the motivation to be EXTRAORDINARY, come catch our fever to RISE ABOVE the ordinary at NBC Camps
NBC Experience: 4 year camper; 6 year coach; 4 year master teacher; 2 year volleyball director = 38 camps!!!
Player Experience (High School): Varsity Volleyball & Varsity Basketball; College: Volleyball 4 years
Coaching Experience: Began coaching at 17; have since coached or assisted 11 teams (club and school), as well as worked 30 NBC Camps and counting.
Current Job: NBC Camps Volleyball Director & Simpson University Women's Volleyball Head Coach
Why NBC? NBC is my favorite place to be in the entire world. My year revolves around the summer camps and every day I think about camp memories and how to keep making NBC a GREAT place for campers and coaches alike. I started my first NBC Camp when I was 13, and I vowed then to be involved with NBC every summer for the rest of my life. NBC is the place where kids are loved for who they are, pushed to be an even better version of themselves, and praised for passion and hard work. In a world where intensity and excellence can be mocked as "overachieving," NBC counters with the standard that half-effort is unacceptable and only your full focus from your heart and mind can bring you success on the court and in life. If you are looking for the motivation to be EXTRAORDINARY, come catch our fever to RISE ABOVE the ordinary at NBC Camps
Meet Coach Bryana
About Coach "Bry"
Education: Candidate for B.A. from California Baptist University (CBU)
NBC Experience: 1 Year
Player Experience: 4 years of Varsity Basketball in High School and currently playing for CBU where she led her conference in rebounding during the 2007-2008 season.
Current Job: Student-Athlete
Why NBC?
I am involved because first and for most, I love God, I love children and I love basketball. So with that, I love what NBC does and what they focus on. Since I am given this opportunity to be a blessing to children in the things that I love to do and be apart of, what other way to do it, then with NBC Camps!
NBC Experience: 1 Year
Player Experience: 4 years of Varsity Basketball in High School and currently playing for CBU where she led her conference in rebounding during the 2007-2008 season.
Current Job: Student-Athlete
Why NBC?
I am involved because first and for most, I love God, I love children and I love basketball. So with that, I love what NBC does and what they focus on. Since I am given this opportunity to be a blessing to children in the things that I love to do and be apart of, what other way to do it, then with NBC Camps!
Teach Encourage Correct
Coaches willing to demonstrate expectatons helps students master fundamentals. Coach Josh Salera has gone from camper to coach.
so far so good..haven't any complaints from my camper! I hope her confidence builds..that's what our goal is this summer. Pull the shy ones out and put them on the spot! They aren't around their usual crowd, so this is the place to work 'em....Thanks coaches! Mom
ReplyDeleteNo complaints can be good. We want them to be verbal though and voice a desire to have things explained if they're confused. I hope your camper gets an opportunity to grow confident by feeling a deeper understanding of the skills we're teaching. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Coach Norman,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you some feedback coming from someone that runs his own Youth Basketball Club, President of Basketball Referees Association on Guam and a parent. You and your team of coaches or all top notch. I like the discipline, physical developement, basketball skills training and life skills. We came from over 5000 mile away hoping that we can provide our son something unique and hoping that he would take a big leap forward in terms of basketball knowledge. We got this and a whole lot more.
Cheers,
Guammy
Hey Coach Norman,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you and the staff know I had a phenomenal experience this summer at camp. The things that you guys teach on and off the court are amazing. It really showed that you guys care about us campers. All throughout life I will continue to use the techniques you showed us off and on the court. I will be back next year. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!
Thanks for everything,
David Walker
A.K.A. King David
NBC!. I miss you guys and girls so much already. Now im back to selfish basketball here at my high school. I wish camp never ended. I learned alot basketball wise and life wise. I hope everybody is doing good. AAAAA! IM JUST GETTING STARTED BABY WOW!
ReplyDeleteSWEET ROLL