Coach John Cantwell, along with junior varsity coach Conor Reardon, and assistant varsity coach Michael Ferreira, recently held the annual Boy’s Basketball Camp at Carle Place High School. Athletes from 3rd through 11th grade were able to participate in the fun, high-energy camp. The main focus of the program is skill development, learning fundamentals and learning to compete. 
Cantwell’s camp, staffed by recent Carle Place graduates, believes strongly that the Carle Place Basketball Camp should be a fun learning experience. Counselors take a personal interest in each camper to help them improve their game, reach their goals and enjoy their time at camp. Campers are instructed individually as well as in group settings on the fundamentals of the game. All players participated in supervised game situations and contests that pushed participants to realize their full potential. Fundamentals were taught for the younger athletes as more advanced skills were focused on for the older athletes.
The Carle Place Boys Basketball Camp is first and foremost a teaching program. Different teaching stations are focused on each day, with an emphasis on fundamental skill development, individual improvement, team concepts, building confidence and good sportsmanship. Ball handling and shooting stations are daily routines, placing an extra emphasis on these core fundamental skills.
A basketball specific skill development program has also been built into the schedule for our older campers. This program is led by Coach Mike Kelly, a true master in the field of skill development. All in all, the Carle Place Basketball Camp wants campers to learn, compete and have fun doing so.
—Submitted by Carle Place Athletics
