What to expext?

[ReadyToRef]

1. Hustle. Give your all to every game. They expect you to sprint and not jog. Make it a goal to beat the players down the court when you're at lead. When you're at C and there's not a press on, sprint down to your new spot and "await the play." That was a big focus at the camps I attended.

2. Listen. Give the clinician working your game your complete attention when (s)he's talking. Don't offer excuses or buts. They hate excuses. Be a good camper, even if you disagree with them.

3. Keep notes. After each game, I write down everything that I can remember they said. Then I make a list of things they want me to work on. I review that list before my next game.

4. Don't be surprised if on a different court, someone gives you the totally opposite directions. If that happens, see #2 above and remember who wants what on which court.

5. If you run out of energy easily, bring a small cooler to keep drinks, fruit and snacks in. Some camps provide lunch, some don't. The last one I attended provided nothing and I had no way to get to a fast-food establishment so I brought my own stuff. A big lifesaver when you're calling four complete games that day at full speed.



[Edited by ReadyToRef on Jun 18th, 2004 at 04:14 PM]