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Note: Information is subject to change. Please contact the Summer Sports Camps Office at 607-431-7000 or by E-Mail if you have any questions or need any additional information.
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Boys' Basketball Camp |
Boys Basketball Camp
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Ages 8-18 June 26-June 30, 2011 Commuter: $330 (evening ends at 8:00 p.m.) |
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The boys' basketball camp is under the direction of Hartwick's head men's basketball coach Todd McGuinness.
Designed to enhance the skills of players of all ages, the camp includes drills to improve fundamentals, competitive age-group games, and daily lectures on different facets of the game, video analysis of each camper's shooting form, and sport-specific training sessions. Shooting, passing, ball-handling, screening, and pivoting are key fundamentals stressed during the camp.
Special attention is given to each age group, with older campers receiving advanced instruction in game situations and post-up play. College and high school coaches will be on staff at the camp. To help break up each day, campers will have access to the College pool for free swim, and the staff will engage the kids in other team games as well.
A former assistant men's basketball coach for Hartwick from 2002-2004, McGuinness led the Hawks the last two seasons after spending three seasons as the assistant men's basketball coach at Case Western Reserve University. Prior to his three-year stint at Case Western, McGuinness spent two seasons (2004-2006) as the assistant coach at Vassar College.
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Competive Swimming & Diving Camp
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Boys and Girls, Ages 8-18
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Accepted Camper Information (Swimming)
Accepted Camper Information (Diving)
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In its 32nd summer, the Hartwick College competitive swimming & diving camps are set to provide male and female swimmers and divers ages 8 to 18 an opportunity to develop skills and techniques under the guidance of a highly trained coaching staff. Special two-and three-week sessions are available.
All three swimming weeks feature stroke technique camps. The second session will be the sprint and distance camp, which emphasizes conditioning and proper training of the major energy systems along with race strategies. The diving camp is a weeklong session, which concentrates on technical improvement in 1-and 3-meter springboard diving. This camp session will incorporate the use of two 1-meter boards, two 3-meter boards, trampoline with belts, and dry board with belts. AAU Diver/Athlete membership is required. If not a current member, a $20 membership fee must be paid at the opening session. Campers who are AAU members are asked to bring their membership card to the opening session.
The stroke technique camps enable competitive swimmers to develop skills and techniques in starts, turns, individual medley, and competitive strokes. Enrollment limit guarantees individual attention (1 to 6 ratio, staff to camper).
Designed for serious swimmers and divers, the camp teaches the latest in swimming and diving techniques in a fun-filled setting. Time is provided for relaxation and the program includes a pizza and movie night, and a trip to a local state park.
The camp will help swimmers learn the mental and physical aspects of meet preparation, as well as all the new technical aspects of competitive swimming (strokes, starts and turns). Training includes lactose tolerance, anaerobic threshold, maximum oxygen consumption, and speed and race pace training. Campers ages 9 and under follow the same schedule but with a more relaxed, fun-filled approach by a specific coach.
The camp also focuses on the psychology of swimming and diving, nutrition, dry-land training, weight training, relaxation and visualization. Stroke work and analysis of above- and below-water DVD are also part of the schedule.
Respected USS, YMCA, high school and college coaches provide individual guidance and instruction during the camp, with written critiques in each camper's log book and analysis of above and underwater videotaping of each stroke. National and Olympic-level swimmers and coaches will be on hand and serve as guest speakers.
Dale Rothenberger, Hartwick's swimming & diving coach, directs the camp. In 26 seasons at 'Wick, Rothenberger has coached over 90 All-Americans, including a two-time national champion.
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Boys and Girls, Ages 8-18 July 16-20, 2011 After nearly 40 years, the soccer camp at Hartwick is well established, highly reputable, professionally operated, and is a must for all aspiring soccer players aged 8-18 years. Come and enjoy the experience that this elite soccer camp has to offer and become part of the Hartwick tradition. At the College Division 1 level Hartwick men's soccer has recruited many players who have achieved greatness. Most notably, the 1977 NCAA National Championship team will forever be remembered as the greatest Hartwick team of all time. Spearheaded by Head Men's Coach John Scott, the camp staff at Hartwick is comprised of quality coaches who have an ability to positively impact the camp experience and who can positively relate to players of all ages. The coaching staff will be comprised of men's and women's college coaches, as well as current and former college players. Interested in developing goalkeeping skills? Receive specialist coaching from Hartwick Men's D1 goalkeeping coach Beau Brinsko. For the girls, our camp staff will include women's coaches with D1 experience to assure great value for all. On the field coaching will focus on improving technique and developing tactical awareness in a setting that is progressive and challenging in relation to the level of play. Functional activities to simulate game situations will incorporate a component of fitness to refine an ability to perform under pressure. Team tactics and systems of play will be taught to expand an understanding of roles and responsibilities relating to the game. We will gladly cater for any interested teams so please see the section on "Team Discounts" for details. |
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Ages 12-18 July 24-July 28, 2011 |
The field hockey camp is designed to help players improve their fundamental skills, expose them to new strategies, and increase their knowledge and enjoyment of the game.
In addition to drill work and discussions, the camp will feature competitive games each evening on Hartwick's Wright Stadium (FieldTurf®), which provides the ideal playing surface for the camp and two beautifully maintained grass fields.
Camp staff members will instruct players in the current fundamentals and strategies of field hockey. Stickwork and small team games will be used to stress the concepts and skills required to become a better player. A goalkeeper coach will instruct goalies in the key elements of that position.
The camp also includes special activities, including movies, a pizza party, and an ice cream party.
The camp is directed by Hartwick head coach Anna Meyer. In 23 seasons, Meyer has built Hartwick's field hockey team into a national contender. She has a 278-162-3 career record and was honored as National Coach of the Year in 1996. Her teams have competed in post season tournaments in 19 of Meyer's 23 years at Hartwick.
Meyer, the 2009 Empire 8 Coach of the Year, has led the field hockey team to seven NCAA Tournament appearances in the last 20 years.
Meyer is assisted by associate camp director Cathy Foto, the head field hockey coach at Colgate University. The Division I Red Raiders won their first Patriot League title in 1996, earning Foto league Coach of the Year honors. In 2004, Foto guided Colgate to a second-place finish at the Patriot League Championships and received league Coach of the Year honors once again. Colgate returned to the Patriot League tournament in 2007 and 2008.
As a player, Foto led Ithaca College to the 1982 NCAA Division III championship and earned first-team All-American honors. In addition, she was one of 11 players chosen to the NCAA Division III 25th anniversary Field Hockey team in 2005.
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Ages 10-18 July 31-August 4, 2011 The Hartwick College volleyball camp will be under the direction of Louise Lansing. She has worked in the Hartwick athletic department since 1982, and recently completed her 15th season as the head coach of the women's volleyball team. All campers will be tutored in the basic fundamentals of volleyball. The basics of hitting, passing, setting, and blocking will be taught. Campers will receive instruction in multiple offenses and defenses, as well as serving and serving strategies. |
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