South County Girls Elite Basketball Camp

Who: Girls in Grades 3-9 (entering in the fall) | Players will be separated by age and ability

When: July 28 – August 1

Where: Monsignor Clarke School, 5074 Tower Hill Rd, South Kingstown, RI

*Spots are limited. This camp sold out last year.

Curriculum

Welcome to the Girls Elite Basketball Camp 2025 in Wakefield, RI, where experienced players in rising grades 3-9 come together to elevate their skills in a competitive environment against other talented girls from across the State of Rhode Island. Led by experienced adult coaches with decades of basketball playing and coaching experience, our camp focuses on teaching advanced basketball concepts to take players’ skills to the next level.

Offense

Screening Techniques: Players will learn how to set and use screens effectively against man-to-man defenses to create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
Transition Offense: Our camp emphasizes the execution of secondary breaks and fast break strategies to capitalize on scoring opportunities in transition.
Advanced Finishing Moves: Players will be taught advanced finishing moves and shots to score efficiently in traffic and against tough defense.
Rebounding Skills: Offensive rebounding techniques will be covered to help players secure additional scoring opportunities for their team.

Defense

Screen Defense: Players will learn how to defend various screens, including ball screens, back screens, and down screens, to disrupt opponents’ offensive plays.
Help Defense: Concepts of “help the helper” will be taught to players to support teammates and defend against scoring threats effectively.
Closeouts and Contesting Shots: Players will develop skills in closing out on shooters and contesting shots to reduce opponents’ shooting efficiency.
Rebounding Fundamentals: Defensive rebounding and boxing out techniques will be emphasized to limit opponents’ second-chance scoring opportunities.

In addition to advanced individual skills such as ball handling, passing under pressure, and shooting on the move, players will have the opportunity to compete in competitive games of 1 on 1, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5. Our camp provides a challenging and supportive environment for players to refine their skills, compete at a high level, and take their game to new heights. Join us for an unforgettable summer of elite-level basketball development!

Coaches

Mike Gleason

Camp Co-Director

Coach Gleason brings 25 years of high school basketball coaching experience, having coached at Narragansett and Chariho High Schools, as well as serving 14 years as the Head Boys Varsity Coach at Westerly High School.

A Fairfield University graduate with a Master’s in Education from RIC, Coach Gleason is a dedicated Social Studies teacher at Westerly High School. His experience in the classroom helps him connect with young athletes and apply effective teaching techniques on the court.

Coach Gleason is happily married to his wife, Ellen, and is a proud father to Brendan and Maeve. With his wealth of experience and passion for the game, Coach Gleason is committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes both on and off the court!

Dan Leonard

Camp Co-Director

Dan is a dedicated father and passionate coach with over a decade of experience in youth sports, including baseball, hockey, flag football, and basketball.

He has been actively involved with the Narragansett Youth Basketball Association for the past ten years, serving as President for the last seven. In addition to providing private training for players of all ages, Dan is also the head coach of the girls’ basketball team at Narragansett Pier School, where he continues to inspire and develop young athletes.

Price

$220 (includes a dri-fit shirt)

Questions?

Contact Sean Casey at [email protected].