Sports Camp Advice



It happens every year.  There is one week left in school and you have no idea how to keep the kids entertained during the summer.  There are always summer camps available but how do you know if summer sports camps are worth the time and expense?

Here are a few key questions you should ask yourself before choosing a camp.

1. What am I looking for my player to get out of a sports summer program?

• Are you looking at  polishing ball skills, improving technique and physical conditioning? Or... Are you looking for entertainment and team building?
• When looking for an improvement camp, check to see that the skill training sessions are split up into sections to avoid player burn out or boredom.

    2.  How much am I willing to spend?

• Advanced camps will be more intense, technical and organized than "entertaining" camps.  Therefore, they will cost more.  In many occasions, these camps will include a collegiate or even professional player that will make a guest appearance or give live demonstrations.  This is a huge bonus to give your player motivation and drive to achieve the same status.
• If you are looking for an "entertaining" camp then go with the cheapest camp and perhaps go for more than one camp in the summer.

   3.  Look for camps that are taught by "real life" coaches.

• You want what you pay for.  Read the small print.  Make sure if you are paying for a camp to advance your players skills, they are being taught by an actual coach. 
• Often less expensive camps will be monitored by a coach but the players are being instructed by more advanced players or students.  This is not necessarily a bad thing but if you are paying top dollar then you want coaching experience to lead the way.

   4.  Lastly, does this camp have a good reputation?

• Ask around and ask questions!
•  Has the camp had good success rate?  Does the coach have a good reputation?  Are the facilities clean, safe and well maintained?  Is there a safety protocol in place?  What is included in the camp?  How many return "camper" are there?

Of course, there are many other questions that could be asked but in our opinion these are the most important.  As with any sport or physical, make sure your athlete has had a proper medical evaluation before attending any training.  Better safe than sorry is ALWAYS the best motto!

 

Don't forget...Almega Sports has the largest selection of new and used sports and fitness equipment in the region.  We have you covered from the beginner to the experience.  One stop does it all!