Geoff Golden Basketball will be conducting a series of fall Playmaker Clinics at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron in Broomfield, Colorado.  The clinics will run 4 consecutive Sunday’s beginning November 20th and ending December 11th from 1-3pm.  Registration is open to both boys and girls currently enrolled in 3rd – 8th grade. Clinics may be purchased individually for $30 or in a comprehensive package of 4 at $79. For more information on registration please contact Geoff Golden.

Playmaker Clinics are group workouts designed to build fundamental skill, increase basketball specific knowledge (commonly referred to as basketball I.Q) and develop overall athleticism.  Each Sunday session will be a comprehensive workout with a different emphasis in each of the above categories.  For example, our first Sunday we will specialize in shooting off the dribble, concept of offense spacing and lateral quickness.  Each session will conclude with a controlled scrimmage to help players learn to transfer skills and concepts from drills to game conditions.

Our primary goal with the Playmaker sessions is to provide a competitive environment for young players to learn the game of basketball.  Our emphasis as coaches is to teach the game in a way that builds confidence and allows for transfer of learning to game situations.  We run a disciplined program that gives us the ability to maximize our time on the court and minimize distractions to ensure the most efficient learning and development environment.  In other words, we take our basketball very serious as we hope our students do!

Playmaker Clinics

Who: Boy/Girl basketball athletes in 3rd – 8th grade

When: Nov. 20, 27  Dec. 4, 11

Time: 1-3pm

Location: Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron

*Cost: $30 individually or $79 all 4 sessions

Contact Geoff Golden with any questions:  303.549.1682 0r coachgolden@geoffgolden.com

*All payments must be made in advance. Comprehensive package price (4 – $79) is only valid prior to first session on Nov. 20.  All sales are final. NO REFUNDS regardless of circumstance.

Geoff Golden Basketball and Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron will be teaming up to offer a 3 on 3 youth development league designed to help players improve skills and learn advanced game play techniques in a fun environment.  The league will operate on Sunday afternoons starting November 7th and conclude Sunday December 12th.  All six sessions will include a 30 minute skill development clinic designed to teach basic fundamentals and 60 minutes of 3 on 3 instructional game play. 

Benefits of 3 on 3 instructional play:

 A 3v3 league promotes fun, learning and development rather than competition and winning.  Players compete, but winning is not the end goal.  This league challenges players like a 5v5 league but is more developmentally oriented and learning based.  Rather than one or two players dominating the ball, all players handle the ball and players have more space to make a move and shoot.  Rather than sloppy, bumblebee-ball, players play “real” basketball within a team environment with positive coaching and more emphasis on skill development and fun games.

Game Play Format:  Games will consist of 15 minute running clock.  Teams of 3 or 4 players will play multiple games against other teams in thier division.  Older divisions will call thier own fouls and a court /basket supervisor will provide positive instruction for both teams while overseeing the action. 

Game Play Divisions:  Divisions will consist of both boys and girls and will be broken down into age groups to provide a consistent level of competition.  Play in your age/grade bracket or play up.

Registration/Liability:  Players must register as individuals and indicate on thier registration form other players they would like to play with.  Individuals who do not indicate other players they prefer to play with will be placed on a team the first week of the league.  All registration forms and payments will be collected through the front desk at Lakeshore Athletic Club.  Registration deadline is October 26th or when divisions are full.  We encourage you to sign up early as space is limited.

Location:  All sessions will be held at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron, 300 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO.  Please check in at the front desk then proceed to the adult basketball court. 

For additional questions or information please contact Geoff Golden at 303.549.1682 or coachgolden@geoffgolden.com OR Paula Lambert 303.729.2552 or plambert@powerwellness.com.

Geoff Golden Basketball will be hosting 6th grade boys Gold Crown tryouts on October 6th from 7-9pm at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron.  The tryouts will run from 7-8:30 with a parent meeting to follow from 8:30-9.  All participants should should bring a ball and be ready to work as the tryouts will be organized in an intense practice format.  The parent meeting will provide information on coaching philosophy, practice schedule, financial obligations etc.  The cost of the tryout will be $5 to cover gym cost for the evening.

All participants should arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure registration is complete by 7pm.  Registration will begin at 6:30.  Participants will not be allowed on the court until registration is complete. 

For more information or questions please contact Geoff Golden at 303.549.1682 or coachgolden@geoffgolden.com.

Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron , 300 Summit Blvd., Broomfield CO. 80020.  www.lsac-flatiron.com

Geoff Golden Basketball and Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron will be teaming up to offer a variety of new youth basketball programs to begin in October.  The developmental programs will be designed for all abilities and will have an emphasis on learning and improving fundamental skill while increasing basketball I.Q through game specific drills.   All sessions will begin the first week of October, 2009.

*Little Hoopsters - Never to young to learn the game! This program is designed for 5 and 6 year old athletes looking to get an introduction into the basic fundamentals of basketball while developing a love for the game.  Each session will run 45 minutes every Saturday morning at 9am beginning October 3rd.

*All-Stars - Program designed for athletes age 7 to 10. Learn the fundamentals – shooting form/technique, ballhandling, passing, offensive and defensive footwork etc.  All abilities welcome!  Each session will run 60 minutes every Saturday morning  at 10am beginning October 3rd.

*MVP’s – Program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game while increasing basketball I.Q. for athletes ages 11-14.  All abilities welcome…if you have a desire to become a better player and prepare for success at a higher level this is your program.  Each session will run 60 minutes every Wednesday night at 6pm beginning October 7th.

All programs are on a month to month basis and will run year around.  Pro rates are available if you are unable to start at the beginning of the month.  All programs will be limited to 25 athletes so sign-up up today to reserve your spot.  All registration will be conducted through Lakshore Athletic Club. 303.729.4300 or www.lsac-flatiron.com.  For more information or questions regarding program content please contact Coach Golden at 303.549.1682 or coachgolden@geoffgolden.com. 

Geoff Golden Basketball – “Preparing for Success”

Geoff Golden - NCAA Tournament 1997

Geoff Golden All Skills Camp will be held June 1 through July 29 at Impact Sports Performance in Broomfield, CO.  The camp is scheduled to meet every Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks (16 sessions) from 1-3pm. 

All Skills Camp is the ultimate performance basketball camp.  Each two hour session is divided into an hour of basketball skill development and an hour of athletic performance training.  In the basketball portion athletes will focus on all major areas of skill development : shooting, dribbling, passing, offensive-defensive footwork, rebounding etc.  In the athletic performance portion athletes will put thier energy and effort into developing more explosiveness, quickeness, lateral speed and agility and improving vertical leap.  All performance sessions will be led by a certified strength and conditioning specialist through Impact Sports Performance.

If you are serious about being a player, this is a camp you will not want to miss! Registration is open to athletes of all ages and abilities through Geoff Golden Basketball (www.geoffgolden.com) or Impact Sports Performance (www.myimpactsports.com).  Even if you can’t make the entire 8 week commitment plan to participate when your schedule allows with pro rated cost options.  See you there!!

Geoff Golden

Geoff Golden Point Guard Camp is set for July 6-9 at Impact Sports Performance in Broomfield, Colorado.  Former Division I point guard and current player development coach Geoff Golden will be conducting a 4 day crash course on understanding and developing the skills, mindset and work ethic it takes to become a top level point guard at any level. 

Emphasis will be placed on fundamental skill development specific to playing the point guard position:  When and how to score, attacking pressure defense, creating space with the dribble, penetration techniques with proper decision making, passing – on time/on target, leadership intangibles and becoming a student of the game. 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to take your point guard game to the next level.  Camp is open to boys and girls of all ages and abilities.  For registration information contact Impact Sports Performance at www.myimpactsports.com.