The Player’s Edge Mini Camp

Who: Elite Level Boys and Girls in Grades 7-10

When: Spring Session: Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5 and 12, from 6 - 7:15 pm

Where: Quidnessett Baptist Church Outdoor Courts | 6356 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852

*6-10 players per session. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Improve Your Skills, Elevate Your Game

Drills and Focus Areas Include:

✔ Ball Handling – Develop control and confidence with dynamic dribbling techniques.
✔ Shooting – Master proper form, accuracy, and consistency through repetition and targeted drills.
✔ Passing – Learn to read the court and make precise, game-ready passes.
✔ Defense – Improve footwork, positioning, and reaction time to become a lockdown defender.
✔ Game IQ – Enhance decision-making and understanding of offensive and defensive concepts.
✔ Conditioning – Build endurance, speed, and agility to stay competitive throughout the game.

Each session includes skill-based drills, situational exercises, and live gameplay to apply what you learn in a competitive setting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to train like a pro!

Coach

Eric Simonelli

Director

Eric is the Managing Director of Higher Learning Basketball, overseeing all basketball operations, athlete development, and program success. A dedicated Warwick, Rhode Island, resident, father, and seasoned coach, he is committed to strengthening local youth basketball.

In addition to his leadership role, Eric is an expert college admissions consultant. Previously, he was the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Director of College Counseling at La Salle Academy, where he built a championship-winning program and guided students through the college admissions process. Over seven seasons, he led La Salle to a 96-21 Division 1 record and a 135-49 overall record, securing multiple titles, including back-to-back Division 1 Championships in 2014 and 2015 and the RI Open State Championship in 2015.

Before La Salle, Eric coached at The Prout School, leading the team to Division III State Championships in 2011 and 2012 and a Runner-Up finish in 2007.

A former standout player, Eric scored 1,200 career points at Duxbury High School in Massachusetts, earning All-Scholastic honors from the Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald, and Boston Globe. At Endicott College, he was a Division III All-American and later inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

Price

$225 (includes five 75-minute high-intensity training sessions) or $50 per individual session.

Questions?

Contact Eric Simonelli at [email protected].