Professional coach and clinician Brian McCormick is available to direct camps or clinics or be a guest clinician at your camp. McCormick has coached youth through professional basketball, so he is acutely aware of the basic skill progressions and the end-goal of skilled performance. McCormick is an authority on Long Term Athlete Development and developing basketball programs with an LTAD philosophy whether through short-term clinics or long-term training.
“I highly recommend Brian and his basketball camps. He brings an energy, passion, and perspective to the game of basketball that is refreshing in this day and age. I was impressed by his work ethic and attention to each individual during the camp, which made it a memorable experience for all who attended. Brian’s unique teaching ability and insights to the game of basketball will blow you away and the players attending will have a great time and become better basketball players.”
- Jonathan Packer; head coach, boys’ varsity basketball, Idaho
Below are McCormick’s three camp templates, each based on one of his books. However, one of his greatest strengths is adaptability to situations and an ability to create a specialized program to meet an organization’s needs.
180 Shooter Clinics
180 Shooter Clinics focus on the four-step progression from novice shooter to expert shooter. 180 Shooter emphasizes footwork and teaches shooting from the ground up. Incorporates the 180 Shooter programs and concepts like shot tracking, practice habits and deliberate practice.
Playmakers/Developing Basketball Intelligence Clinics
DBI Clinics focus on tactical skills like give-and-go cuts, pick-and-rolls, transition basketball and more with an emphasis on creating a shot for oneself or a teammate. Clinics use an assortment of competitive games and drills to develop skills and introduce concepts like attention, pattern recognition and anticipation.
Hard2Guard Clinics
Hard2Guard clinics focus on technical skills like shooting, finishing, dribbling and passing with an emphasis on being strong and aggressive with the ball and developing the Hard2Guard mentality.
Upcoming Clinics 2013
- January 25 & 27 – Placerville, CA
- April 20 & 21 – Chicago, IL
Where can I get some details regarding the 180 Shooter Clinics in Lexington? Thanks
I’ll post when the details are finalized. Clinic may be canceled.
Hello Coach McCormick. I wanted to know where your upcoming clinic in the Chicago area will take place.
Thanks for your time.
One is in Downer’s Grove (13th), and one is in Arlington Heights (14th), I believe.
Will you post more details later about the upcoming clinics in the Chicago area, or is there another way to get information? I would like my son to attend at least one of your clinics.
Again, thanks for your time.
Nepa
I sent your information to those holding the clinics so they can contact you with the information. Thank you.
I’ve bought a couple of your books and really appreciate your approach to coaching and instruction. I have a 12-year-old son that really loves basketball. He plays in a community center league, and has recently asked me about travel ball. I have little to no knowledge about travel basketball. Would you have any recommendations of travel or club teams in the West Los Angeles area that incorporate some or most of your approach to developing basketball skills? Hope it’s OK to ask about this here.
Thanks!
Jodi:
I used to work with Hoop Masters in West L.A. John Fischer, Jerome Greene, and Dante Sarmiento are good people. Check out http://www.hoopmasters.org
Jerome is the mentor behind the season on which Blitz Basketball is based.
Good luck.
Good Day Coach McCormick,
How would one go about trying to hold aone of your clinics in their city? I would love for you to hold a clinic in my area. Look forward to hearing back. Thanks!
I’ll email you, but generally I try to find multiple groups in a city to defray expenses and make the cost reasonable for participants. It also depends on how long, how many players, etc. I keep track of inquiries so I can contact groups or coaches in a city if someone else expresses interest. It just isn’t worthwhile to go someplace for a 2-hour clinic.