Thornton Hosts Free Youth Basketball Camp After Record-Breaking Season

THE HILL | The D. Thornton Hoopz Camps and Clinic will host its fourth Annual 2.0 Experience girls and boys basketball camp on Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AAMU Event Center, women’s basketball head coach Dawn Thornton announced. The camp is free and open to all ages, and lunch will be provided.

The camp welcomes players of all levels to develop their basketball skills and knowledge of the game.

“We just made history with the most wins in program history, and that momentum comes straight from the support of this community”, Thornton said. “I’m excited to pour that same energy into the kids- giving them a fun, safe space to learn, grow and fall in love with the game,” she continued. “When I was young, opportunities like this did not always exist, so it means everything to me to be able to create that for them now.”

Participants will receive hands-on coaching, work through fundamental drills, and engage in team-building activities. The camp emphasizes skill development and basketball IQ and will include individual drill work, small sided competitions, as well as high quality instruction and skill development. 
 

“Through my foundation, we are making this camp open to everyone,” Coach Thornton said. “We will focus on skills, teamwork, and building confidence. Campers will also go home with a t-shirt, back-to-school supplies, giveaways, lunch, and a commemorative photo.”

Registration and more information can be found here.  

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