2012 Texas Big Man Basketball Clinic

Now Accepting Nominations

Sunday April 22nd 1- 4pm

Mike VandeGarde Shares Advanced Big Man Skills

Presented by Austin Youth Basketball

Taking Ownership of Space

Getting Open & Establishing Post Position

Getting Open Against the Zone

Offensive Moves:

Drop Step To The Baseline
Drop Step To The Middle & Jump Hook
Turn & Face with Jab Step
Up & Under Move
Dribble Drop Move
Effective Flashing To The Elbow
How To Setup The Backdoor Lob
How To Operate Offensively Out of The Short Corner

3 Offensive Rebounding Techniques

Outlet Passing For The Fast Break

Screening & Making Reads

Big Man Camp Director Mike VandeGarde

Former Distinguished Professional Basketball Player in Europe and South America
Academic All American at Illinois State where he was the leading shot blocker in school history
Has served as coach at Texas State and Southeastern Community College in Iowa
Has served as a scout in the NBA for the past 12 years
Has coached hundreds of both recreational and high level basketball camps across the nation
One of nation’s leading experts on post player development

Austin Youth Basketball Director Chris Corbett

Will be assisting Mike on Big Man Instruction
Former collegiate player at University of Maine at Fort Kent
Click here to read the reviews of Austin Basketball Trainer Chris Corbett

Who is Eligible For The Texas Big Man Camp

High School Forwards and Centers who have been nominated by their coach or an opposing coach that has seen them play live. Nominations are accepted from select or club basketball coaches as well. Players are allowed to ask their coaches to nominate them. Nominations should be emailed to Austin Youth Basketball Director Chris Corbett ([email protected]). The nomination should include the position, age, and year of the player with a few brief words on why the player would be a good fit for this high level instruction.

Cost: $60

What It Includes:

3 hours of Expert Instruction From NBA Scout Mike VandeGarde
Texas Big Man Basketball Clinic T-shirt
1 hour personalized training followup session with Austin Youth Basketball basketball trainer Chris Corbett

Questions???

Call Chris Corbett at 512.921.4444

Your Next Step:

Players & Families- have your coach email your nomination as outlined above to [email protected] and register today
Coaches – Email us your player nominations to [email protected] and have player parents register today.
Remember – this clinic is limited to 20 players to maximize the learning experience which means it will most likely sell out quickly.