Monday, July 18, 2005

Head Coach Homer Drew and the Valparaiso University men's basketball program will conduct the Valpo Basketball Academy, August 1-5 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Basketball Academy, for ages 8-14, will be held Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The camp is intended for the player who wants to enjoy an all-day basketball experience. The Valpo staff will present daily lectures and campers will learn basic offensive and defensive fundamentals. Five-on-five games and various drills will be featured daily.

Cost of the Basketball Academy is $275 per person. Registration is 8:30-9 a.m. on August 1. Campers will receive a free T-Shirt and basketball.

A limited number of Von Tobel Single Parent Scholarships are available for Academy campers. The scholarship covers the entire $275 Academy fee.

In order to register for the Academy, please call the VU men's basketball office at (219) 464-5254.