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ITZ SEPTEMBER/FALL 2008 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
Updated for September, 2008
Thanks for a great summer camp season! The complete weekly September/Fall training camp schedule with training sites in Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, and our new facilities in Oldsmar and Seminole are posted here. Please stop by the recreation centers below to pick up a program flyer, and we look forward to seeing you on the court, and "In The Zone".
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
MONDAYS AT COUNTRYSIDE RECREATION CENTER
2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 669-1914
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Tuition: $56.25 with Play-Pass, $75.00 with Rec Card, $93.75 for Non-Residents
ZONE CLUB™
This 90 minute weekly session for intermediates and above combines instruction, position training, competitive game situations, scrimmage and conditioning; featuring M-TAP Mobility Training™.
Time: 7:00-8:30PM
Meets on 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Tuition: $75.00 with PlayPass, $100.00 with Recreation Card, $125.00 Non Resident*
TUESDAYS AT HIGHLAND RECREATION CENTER
400 Highland Avenue, Largo, FL 33770
(727) 518-3016
ZONE BASICS™
Entry level program for beginners age 6 and up, teaching the fundamentals
of the game on 8.5 foot baskets-it's fun!
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Meets on 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Tuition: $75.00 with Recreation Card, $93.75 with NR Card
ZONE CLUB™ SE
This 90 minute weekly session for intermediates and above combines instruction, position training, competitive game situations, scrimmage and conditioning; featuring M-TAP Mobility Training™.
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Meets on 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Tuition: $100.00 with Recreation Card, $125.00 with NR Card
10% discount available to all current season Largo ITZ Basketball League Players
Discounted Tuition: $90.00 with Recreation Card, $112.50 with NR Card
WEDNESDAYS AT MLK RECREATION CENTER
550 Laura Lane, Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-2920
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Tuition: $74.00 with Recreation Card, $84.00 with NR Card
Thursdays at Cypress Woods Recreation Center
650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 818-0149
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 + make up class on 10/30
Tuition: $150.00 with Resident Card, $225.00 for Non-Resident
Thursdays at Seminole Recreation Complex
9100 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 391-8345
ZONE BASICS™
Entry level program for beginners age 6 and up, teaching the fundamentals
of the game on 8.5 foot baskets-it's fun!
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Tuition: $100.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Recreation Card)
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Tuition: $100.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Seminole Recreation Card)
Saturdays at Seminole Recreation Complex
ZONE ELITE™
Featuring training and conditioning for the middle/high school athlete, and recommended
for team tryouts. Join high school/college coach Dave Morgen for this unique and new ITZ Hoop Camps program. Registration is limited.
Time: 9:00-10:30AM
Meets on 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25 + make up class on 11/1
Tuition: $240.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Seminole Recreation Card)
Note: Partial month rates available, please contact us for more details. Class schedule subject to change and availability. Campers must be registered to participate in any programs. No refunds or exchanges are available except when a request of refund is received in writing prior to the 2nd class session of a full months payment. Refunds in this case will be honored less the pro-rata value of program attended and any other city agency fee. Tuition price schedule valid for current month and bi-monthly sessions only.
Thanks for a great summer camp season! The complete weekly September/Fall training camp schedule with training sites in Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, and our new facilities in Oldsmar and Seminole are posted here. Please stop by the recreation centers below to pick up a program flyer, and we look forward to seeing you on the court, and "In The Zone".
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
MONDAYS AT COUNTRYSIDE RECREATION CENTER
2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 669-1914
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Tuition: $56.25 with Play-Pass, $75.00 with Rec Card, $93.75 for Non-Residents
ZONE CLUB™
This 90 minute weekly session for intermediates and above combines instruction, position training, competitive game situations, scrimmage and conditioning; featuring M-TAP Mobility Training™.
Time: 7:00-8:30PM
Meets on 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Tuition: $75.00 with PlayPass, $100.00 with Recreation Card, $125.00 Non Resident*
TUESDAYS AT HIGHLAND RECREATION CENTER
400 Highland Avenue, Largo, FL 33770
(727) 518-3016
ZONE BASICS™
Entry level program for beginners age 6 and up, teaching the fundamentals
of the game on 8.5 foot baskets-it's fun!
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Meets on 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Tuition: $75.00 with Recreation Card, $93.75 with NR Card
ZONE CLUB™ SE
This 90 minute weekly session for intermediates and above combines instruction, position training, competitive game situations, scrimmage and conditioning; featuring M-TAP Mobility Training™.
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Meets on 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Tuition: $100.00 with Recreation Card, $125.00 with NR Card
10% discount available to all current season Largo ITZ Basketball League Players
Discounted Tuition: $90.00 with Recreation Card, $112.50 with NR Card
WEDNESDAYS AT MLK RECREATION CENTER
550 Laura Lane, Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-2920
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Tuition: $74.00 with Recreation Card, $84.00 with NR Card
Thursdays at Cypress Woods Recreation Center
650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 818-0149
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 + make up class on 10/30
Tuition: $150.00 with Resident Card, $225.00 for Non-Resident
Thursdays at Seminole Recreation Complex
9100 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 391-8345
ZONE BASICS™
Entry level program for beginners age 6 and up, teaching the fundamentals
of the game on 8.5 foot baskets-it's fun!
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Tuition: $100.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Recreation Card)
ZONE PRIME™
Advanced beginners and intermediate program, featuring specialized drills and conditioning.
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Meets on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Tuition: $100.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Seminole Recreation Card)
Saturdays at Seminole Recreation Complex
ZONE ELITE™
Featuring training and conditioning for the middle/high school athlete, and recommended
for team tryouts. Join high school/college coach Dave Morgen for this unique and new ITZ Hoop Camps program. Registration is limited.
Time: 9:00-10:30AM
Meets on 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25 + make up class on 11/1
Tuition: $240.00 for Residents and Non-Residents
(Non-Residents must purchase a Seminole Recreation Card)
Note: Partial month rates available, please contact us for more details. Class schedule subject to change and availability. Campers must be registered to participate in any programs. No refunds or exchanges are available except when a request of refund is received in writing prior to the 2nd class session of a full months payment. Refunds in this case will be honored less the pro-rata value of program attended and any other city agency fee. Tuition price schedule valid for current month and bi-monthly sessions only.
FALL SEASON ITZ LEAGUE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration is now open at Highland Recreation Center, 400 Highland Avenue, Largo for the
ITZ Fall Season Youth Basketball League for boys and girls age 7-16. Come join us for another fun and instructional season. The inaugural spring season was a huge success, and we look forward to joining with the many players and coaches who participated in the past at Southwest Recreation Center in Largo. Here is the season schedule of important dates to remember:
- Player Evaluations: Saturday, September 6, 2008
- Season Schedule: September 20-December 13, 2008 (including playoffs)
- Program Information Flyer: LARGO ITZ FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
We look forward to seeing you again in Largo for the In The Zone Basketball League. Below are photo highlights from the spring basketball league playoffs-pure taste. Get in the game!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
SESSION II SKILLS CAMP A COMPLETE SUCCESS
Many thanks for another great week, as Session II of Summer Camp 2008 comes to a close. Excellent instruction was provided by coach Dave Morgen, along with coach Sarah and special guest coach Tori, who once again put on a shooting clinic, exhibition and training session for our campers. Tori Robison of course is on her way to Warner Southern for her college career, and all us at In The Zone Hoop Camps wish her the best of luck and look forward to her future visits. We also want to acknowledge the efforts of Sarah White, who is on her way to the University of Iowa, and look forward to her return to us next spring and summer.
ITZ campers once again make these events worthwhile, so congratulations to Brandon, Darren, Emily, Chad, Joshua, Colin, Bradley, Andrew, Sara, Ernest, Nicholas, Kacey, Jenna, Katelyn, Johnnie, Cameron, Meagan; and our coaches, Dave, Sarah and Tori.
Our next skills camp (ITZ Session III) is scheduled for June 30-July 3 at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, in association with the City of Largo. Thanks for your continued participation in our summer camp programs for 2008.
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
ITZ campers once again make these events worthwhile, so congratulations to Brandon, Darren, Emily, Chad, Joshua, Colin, Bradley, Andrew, Sara, Ernest, Nicholas, Kacey, Jenna, Katelyn, Johnnie, Cameron, Meagan; and our coaches, Dave, Sarah and Tori.
Our next skills camp (ITZ Session III) is scheduled for June 30-July 3 at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, in association with the City of Largo. Thanks for your continued participation in our summer camp programs for 2008.
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
ITZ PASSES SWIM TEST-LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!
With our large camp group in attendance, In The Zone Hoop Camps made our annual visit to the Family Aquatic Center at Clearwater Beach on Thursday. Dressed in yellow, we were hard to ignore as our campers and staff made our way off the bus (yellow of course), and following a short swim test (we all passed), made our way into the pool to begin a full day's celebration of what has been a fabulous week of basketball camp.
Returning to Countryside, we closed our week with certificates for our campers and counselors, marking not only their participation, but also to recognize the success of the week and the goals we set out at the start. Congratulations to our memorable Session I campers of 2008-the greatest ever!
Thanks to Sean, Hunter, Alexander, Brandon D., Daniel, Emily, Dallas, Mark R., Daniel, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Monica, Caroline, Adam, Sheldon, Mason, Zachary, Rhoss, Ian, Charles, Hayden, Benjamin, Thomas, Matthew, Brandon, Eytan, Mark H., Anthony, Jenna, Michael, Bradley, Jesse, David, Hannah, Dave, Tori, Sarah, Lindsey, Sharee, Heidi and Shea.
It was the best of times-see you soon, "In The Zone".
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
YELLOW RULES DAY 3 AT SUMMER CAMP 2008
"I've never seen so many yellow T-shirts", said a visitor on Wednesday at ITZ Summer Camp 2008! The day was filled with continued activities, following our annual "photo op" to show off our limited edition official camp T's that are only available during our summer day camp weeks every year.
Highlights of the day included defensive instruction, supplementing Coach Morgen's visit on Tuesday. Our catch/shoot/chase/defend drill taught a valuable lesson about desire, heart and hustle. After lunch, we took the playground by storm, and then the Little League Field once again for Flag-Tag. The rest of the day was spent reviewing our drills and clinics, games of "dog and bone" and round-robin scrimmages on both full courts.
Tomorrow, it's off to the Family Aquatic Center at Clearwater Beach for a day of sun, fun, swimming, pool-basketball, pizza, ice-cream and more!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
Highlights of the day included defensive instruction, supplementing Coach Morgen's visit on Tuesday. Our catch/shoot/chase/defend drill taught a valuable lesson about desire, heart and hustle. After lunch, we took the playground by storm, and then the Little League Field once again for Flag-Tag. The rest of the day was spent reviewing our drills and clinics, games of "dog and bone" and round-robin scrimmages on both full courts.
Tomorrow, it's off to the Family Aquatic Center at Clearwater Beach for a day of sun, fun, swimming, pool-basketball, pizza, ice-cream and more!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
CAMPERS SHINE ON DAY 2 OF ITZ SUMMER CAMP 2008
Our campers arrived right on time this morning and picked up where we left off on Monday, with more exciting activities on "Wear Your Favorite Jersey Day". The full day was filled with skill training linked to offense and defensive technique that is invaluable to playing the game successfully. Our campers learned the importance of "getting back", and making a commitment to an over-all view of the game. These kids really love to play and learn, and our coaches are certainly enjoying the effort that the campers are putting in.
After our picnic lunch and recess, we took over the outfield grass at Countryside Little League Field and played an In The Zone favorite, Flag-Tag. We were all happy to return to the relative comfort of the indoor gym after our games in the Florida sunshine to find coach Dave Morgen on hand with Warner Southern's Tori Robison, who played for Coach Morgen at Dixie Hollins High School, where she had 1,500 points for her high school career and broke the school record for 3-point shots, making 52 3-pointers in her sophomore year. Tori participated in drills and a shooting exhibition that certainly made an impression on all of us. Coach Morgen's clinic highlighted the afternoon, and we look forward to his return next week as he directs our skills camp at Countryside Recreation.
Campers and staff, thanks for another great day at summer camp!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
After our picnic lunch and recess, we took over the outfield grass at Countryside Little League Field and played an In The Zone favorite, Flag-Tag. We were all happy to return to the relative comfort of the indoor gym after our games in the Florida sunshine to find coach Dave Morgen on hand with Warner Southern's Tori Robison, who played for Coach Morgen at Dixie Hollins High School, where she had 1,500 points for her high school career and broke the school record for 3-point shots, making 52 3-pointers in her sophomore year. Tori participated in drills and a shooting exhibition that certainly made an impression on all of us. Coach Morgen's clinic highlighted the afternoon, and we look forward to his return next week as he directs our skills camp at Countryside Recreation.
Campers and staff, thanks for another great day at summer camp!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
ITZ SUMMER CAMP IS BACK WITH HOOPS, FUN AND FRIENDS
It's been a year in the making. The campers are here, the counselors are back (with a new addition or two), the Krispy-Kremes are delicious as always, and the kids are having a ball! From beginning to end, this will be a week to remember for session one of ITZ Summer Camp 2008 at Countryside Recreation Center in Clearwater.
From the opening bell we were off and running this morning; well almost off and running until we each exchanged a shoe or two to break the ice and make some new friends, and catch up with our large returning roster of campers. Then it was right into our favorite daily warm up, Dodge Ball, where the kids battled to a draw. The campers participated in several drills and instruction, featuring passing/catch and shoot routines, 2 on 2's, offense/defense, 3-line slide, star wars, and the all important "outlet" drill-one they'll never forget! We also had time for multiple scrimmage instruction in the morning and afternoon, where the Monkey-Men (and girls), Vampires, Oompa-Loompas and Zombies played in a fun and sometimes competitive setting.
Here's a few photo highlights from the day, with more fun and action scheduled for tomorrow, including our guest speaker, coach Dave Morgen, who will joining us in the afternoon for one of his special group clinics. Thanks campers for a great opening day!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
From the opening bell we were off and running this morning; well almost off and running until we each exchanged a shoe or two to break the ice and make some new friends, and catch up with our large returning roster of campers. Then it was right into our favorite daily warm up, Dodge Ball, where the kids battled to a draw. The campers participated in several drills and instruction, featuring passing/catch and shoot routines, 2 on 2's, offense/defense, 3-line slide, star wars, and the all important "outlet" drill-one they'll never forget! We also had time for multiple scrimmage instruction in the morning and afternoon, where the Monkey-Men (and girls), Vampires, Oompa-Loompas and Zombies played in a fun and sometimes competitive setting.
Here's a few photo highlights from the day, with more fun and action scheduled for tomorrow, including our guest speaker, coach Dave Morgen, who will joining us in the afternoon for one of his special group clinics. Thanks campers for a great opening day!
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
NEW TRAINING CAMP SITES IN OLDSMAR AND SEMINOLE
ITZ Hoop Camps is proud to announce our new camp locations in Oldsmar at Cypress Woods Recreation Center, 650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar, FL, and in Seminole at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th Street North, Seminole, FL. Classes and day camp programs at these locations are scheduled to begin in early September, 2008.
Oldsmar will feature ITZ weekly basketball youth basketball training camps with additional plans pending. In Seminole, we're adding a new advanced training camp program, specifically designed for the middle and high school athlete called ZONE ELITE™. This weekly 90 minute class will be offered on Saturday mornings under the direction of Coach Dave Morgen, who brings more than 30 years of professional coaching experience on the college and high school level to our organization. Other popular training camps will be offered in Seminole, plus school break/holiday day camps too.
The complete Fall Program Training Schedule for all our training sites in Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Oldsmar and Seminole will be announced soon.
Thank you for your continued support of our programming growth throughout Pinellas County.
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
IN THE ZONE DEBUTS ON PCC-TV
Updated 3/1/08
In The Zone Hoop Camps made its television debut in mid February on Pinellas County Connection TV (PCC-TV) on Inside Pinellas This Week as part of their Health Beat series. PCC-TV can be seen on Bright House Channel 622, Knology Channel 18 and Verizon Channel 44.
ITZ Campers from the Monday ZONE PRIME and ZONE CLUB participated in the video shoot in late December, and several of us were interviewed and videotaped as we trained and scrimmaged with the cameras rolling. Click the video link below to see our campers and coach in action.
Many thanks to Kay Norred and her team at PCC-TV for including us in their news program, and the opportunity to share our programs in their forum.
CLICK ON THE SCREEN TWICE TO SEE THE NEWS SEGMENT
In The Zone Hoop Camps made its television debut in mid February on Pinellas County Connection TV (PCC-TV) on Inside Pinellas This Week as part of their Health Beat series. PCC-TV can be seen on Bright House Channel 622, Knology Channel 18 and Verizon Channel 44.
ITZ Campers from the Monday ZONE PRIME and ZONE CLUB participated in the video shoot in late December, and several of us were interviewed and videotaped as we trained and scrimmaged with the cameras rolling. Click the video link below to see our campers and coach in action.
Many thanks to Kay Norred and her team at PCC-TV for including us in their news program, and the opportunity to share our programs in their forum.
CLICK ON THE SCREEN TWICE TO SEE THE NEWS SEGMENT
THANKS FOR A GREAT WINTER CAMP
Our ITZ Winter Camp 2007 was a great success, and we had the pleasure of meeting several new campers who plan on training with us in the New Year. The 3rd Annual Camp in Clearwater at Countryside Recreation was held indoors and out and included all the drills, personalized instruction and fun games we've enjoyed in the past. Some of the highlights were Shooter (all three versions), The Star, 3 Line Pass and Shoot, Dodge Ball, Around the World, Offense/Defense Gladiator, Blue verses Red in the 3-Point Shootout, Dog & Bone and morning/afternoon scrimmage, plus more. As part of our daily recess after group picnic lunch, we headed to the playground for outdoor activities, and the highlight as always was Flag Tag on the back field-our campers just love this game!
Many thanks to our attendees and staff, with special appreciation to the members of the Palm Harbor University High School Lady 'Canes who took the time to help and mentor our campers during Winter Camp 2007. We wish you continued success as the team battles in the always competitive PCAC. Thanks to Amber, Ashwin, Connor, Dallas, Dana, David, Emily, Jaboe, Keshav, Lindsey, Maralee, Paige, Sarah, Shea and Sharee for another memorable day camp experience.
We look forward to seeing you all again soon, "In The Zone".
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director
(727) 460-1904
coachlon@itzhoops.com
CONDITIONING RECORD BROKEN
ITZ veteran campers Ernest Rillman and Noah Morris established new camper M-TAP training records last night, as the pair made 14 layups each through the M-TAP Ladder Drill in 90 seconds. The overall record of 15 made shots is held by Palm Harbor University High School basketball player Sarah White, a frequent contributer and junior counselor at In The Zone Hoop Camps. The challenge is to high step through an 8 foot flat training ladder and complete a shot and rebound, training continuously until time expires.
Contact us at info@itzhoops.com for more information on how to register for our exclusive M-TAP Mobility Training and Agility Program, and join the competition.
Contact us at info@itzhoops.com for more information on how to register for our exclusive M-TAP Mobility Training and Agility Program, and join the competition.
FINISH LINE DISCOUNTS FOR IN THE ZONE CAMPERS
In The Zone Hoop Camps is pleased to continue our relationship with athletic retailer Finish Line at Countryside Mall in Clearwater for 2008. Just mention In The Zone Hoop Camps at checkout and receive a 15% discount on your purchase. We are proud to welcome Finish Line to our growing list of corporate sponsors and suggest you stop by the store for all your athletic footwear, apparel and accessory needs.
Coach Lonny Siegel
Director