The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy today announced their Jr. Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas will take place for five separate weeks this summer beginning Monday, June 5. The 2023 Jr. Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas are for kids ages eight to 15 of all skill levels. The five-week summer camp will be a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all young Hawks fans. The Hawks Basketball Academy encourages the growth and development of the game by providing training and on-court experiences for players of every skill level.
“Jr. Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas allows us to foster a safe environment to teach the positive benefits attained through the sport of basketball by emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work and, most importantly, having fun,” said Hawks’ Vice President of Community Impact and Basketball Programs Jon Babul. “Our goal is to teach lifelong skills and provide a memorable experience to every Jr. Hawks camper.”
Participants will receive professional instruction from Atlanta Hawks Basketball Development Coaches with an emphasis on the development of fundamental skills through group and individual skill instruction as well as five-on-five gameplay.Campers will also have the opportunity to interact and learn from current and former Hawks stars.
The Hawks will visit five different sites in the metro Atlanta area throughout June and July, with one week specifically dedicated to young female athletes (July 10-13), which is known as the ‘Lady Ballers Summer Hoop Fest presented by Gatorade.’ This is the second annual week of camp that is dedicated exclusively to female basketball players as a continuation of its programming for Lady Ballers, which aims to support youth basketball participation and improve the overall youth basketball experience for girls. Last year, the Hawks Basketball Academy welcomed more than 75 female athletes at…
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