Geoff Golden Basketball will be operating the 2011-12 Chaparral HS Gold Tryouts at Sierra Middle School in Parker, Colorado.  There are two scheduled sessions September 7th and September 14th both running from 7:30-9pm.

The tryouts will be operated in a workout format that will cover all basic skills in a competitive environment.  The idea is to give the athletes a great workout that allows them to improve as players while showcasing their abilities and competitive spirit in a way that involves a fair evaluation process for the coaches.

Session 1: September 7th is open to all competitive girls in the 7th & 8th grade.  Registration begins at 7:15pm and the work begins at 7:30 sharp!  The tryout will conclude at 9pm.  There will also be a parent meeting as tryouts begin at 7:30.

Session 2: September 14th is open to all competitive girls in the 5th & 6th grade. Registration begins at 7:15pm and the tryouts will begin at 7:30 and will conclude at 9pm.  There will be  a parent meeting as tryouts begin at 7:30.

Below is a quick note from director Pat Ford that contain a few other details and contact/registration information:

“It’s that time again for the Chaparral Gold Crown basketball tryouts.

The Gold Crown league is a great opportunity for the girls to play at a higher level. Tryouts for the 5^th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams will be Wednesday evening, September 7th, at Sierra Middle School. If you are interested in playing, please plan to attend. Twice-a-week practices for the Gold Crown season will begin the week of November, with the league games beginning in January. There are tournaments in November and December as well. The league will run through the end of February, and then there is a two week post-season tournament. Click here for more information about the Gold Crown league.

Help get this information out. Please forward this email to any potential Chaparral GC players.

If you need more information or have questions, you can contact me at coachpford@comcast.net. I am looking forward to seeing all the girls at the tryouts.”

Thanks,

Pat Ford

Geoff Golden will serve as a guest instructor for the Legend HS All-Skills Camp in Parker, CO June 27-30.  The camp is open to boys going into the 3rd grade through 9th grade.  Camp will operate daily from 9am – 3pm and will be held in the Legend HS gym.  For camp registration please contact Head Coach Kevin Boley at 303.884.0398 or kevin.boley@dcsdk12.org.

The 5th Annual Geoff Golden Basketball Summer All Skills Camp will be held June 20-23 at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron in Broomfield, Colorado.  The camp run will Monday – Thursday from 1:30 – 4:30pm and is open to both boys and girls age 6-14.  Cost of the camp is $99 per athlete ($79 Lakeshore members) with all registration conducted through the front desk at LAC.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday June 17th.

All Skills Camp is a comprehensive fundamental skill development opportunity for all levels and abilities.  Participants will be placed appropriately based on age and experience level to ensure maximum developement and a positive experience.  Our staff which is comprised of coaching professionals and current or former players are committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game in a passionate, ethusiastic, disciplined manner that allows for enjoyment but maximizes the learning environment.  We want campers to walk away at the end of the week with a smile on thier face, an appreciation of hard work and a laundry list of things they learned to take with them for the remainder of the summer.  Make no mistake about it…Geoff Golden Basketball is not a babysitting service!! There is a reason why we are considered Colorado’s #1 Instructional/Teaching/Developmental Camp.  We have high expectations for our campers and will require that they work hard, bring thier listening skills, respect thier coaches/teammates and bring an attitude of improvement on a daily basis!  All Skills Camp will be a 4 day basketball education…GUARANTEED!!

As mentioned above All Skills Camp is a comprehensive approach to all fundamental aspects of the game but this year special emphasis will be placed in the following areas:

• Shooting Mechanics – Shot Selection
• 1 on 1 Offensive Moves and Footwork
• Ballhandling/Passing – Weak Hand Development
• Defensive Techniques and Footwork
• Basketball IQ – Game Play Read & React
• Perimeter & Post Play
• Athlete Development: Quicker, Higher, Stronger

Don’t miss this opportunity to improve, learn and push your game to the next level!

Please contact Geoff Golden with any questions or concerns regarding registration or camp format.  Look forward to seeing you at camp!

Geoff Golden ~ 303.549.1682 ~ coachgolden@geoffgolden.com

Geoff Golden Basketball will be conducting a private All Skills Camp July 6-9 for the Vista Ridge Community located in Erie, Colorado.  Camp will run 9-11:30am and will be open to both boys and girls age 7-13.  Registration is limited to Vista Ridge Community members only.

All Skills Camp instruction will focus on age appropriate fundamental skill developement with an emphasis on proper shooting mechanics, ballhandling, passing and footwork.  Campers will also have the opportunity to learn /improve game play techniques and basketball IQ through daily 3 on 3 competitive play.

All registrations will be processed through the Vista Ridge Community Center.  Please contact Courtney Whittaker, Community Center Director, with any questions regarding registration.
Email: courtneywhittaker@vrhoa.com
Phone: 303.926.7691

Geoff Golden’s 3rd Annual Holiday Hoops Camp will run December 20-23 at Lakeshore Athletic Club in Broomfield, Colorado.  This years Holiday Camp will take on a slightly different format that guarantees to maximize performance for all competitive levels.  If your a competitive basketball athlete in the 6th- 12th grade this camp will give you a tremendous competitive edge over the Holiday break.  Whether you are in the middle of your high school season or your preparing for your upcoming Gold Crown season this camp will give you an opportunity to take your skill level and athletic performance to another level.  Two choices over break…take a step forward OR take a step back! 

Our format for the first 3 days will be a comprehensive approach to improving fundamental skill and athletic performance/conditioning along with competitive game play.  Every day every athlete will get 1 hour of technical skill development, 1 hour of athletic performance training/conditioning and 1 hour of competitive game play against some of the top players in the northern Colorado region.  After 3 hard days of work the 4th and final day will be a chance to show off your game with a competitive skills challenge day.  All participants will have the opportunity to compete for some great prizes in numerous skill competitions including a 3pt shootout, free throw challenge, 1 on 1 competition, hot shot and 2ball championship and more.  This day will be a well deserved day of competition and fun!

Camp will run 1-4pm each day and is open to both boys and girls age 6th – 12th grade.  Age groups will be divided appropriately during camp to maximize the competitive environment. 

Registration deadline will be December 15th.  All registration will take place through the front desk at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron.  300 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, Colorado.  80021

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 2010 Shooting Camp will be held June 14-17 at Lakeshore Athletic Club in Broomfield, CO.  The camp will run 1:30 – 4:30 Monday thru Thursday and is open to both boys and girls ages 8-18. 

The camp will focus on the ability to score the basketball in what we refer to as the “complete player series”.  Spot shooting, shooting of the dribble, cut-catch and shoot along with finishing at the basket.  Areas of emphasis will be proper shooting mechanics, footwork, creating space from the defender with and without the ball.

The camp is appropriate for all skill and experience levels and will be conducted by a professional staff including former pro/college players along with local high school/club coaches.

Early registration is required through the front desk at Lakeshore Athletic Club by Saturday June 12th.  Camp flyer and registration form can be found at www.lsac-flatiron.com under basketball.

Please contact Geoff Golden at 303.549.1682 with any questions or concerns.  Hope to see you at camp!

Chaparral (AZ) High School senior standout Nick Tomsick was named Arizona All-State and Desert Valley All-Region after leading the Firebirds to a runner-up finish in the Arizona 5A-II State Championship.  Tomsick, a 6′1 combo guard led the Firebirds in scoring this season (16 ppg) after transferring last summer from Broomfield High School in Colorado. 

Tomsick’s perimeter versatility and  explosive scoring will make him a valuable asset at the next level.  He carries a 3.5 GPA and was also named academic all-state.   He has not yet decided where he will attend college.

Patrick Mutombo 6′6 guard/forward has signed a professional contract with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.  Mutombo played in Greece’s A1 division last season with Trikalla 2000.  He spent the previous 3 seasons with numerous teams in Italy’s top division.  Mutombo played his college ball at Division II Metro State College of Denver, winning 2 national championships and being named an All-American. 

Mutombo will be a difference maker on a Jam team that has been struggling in the D-League’s Western Conference.  His veteren leadership and tremendous work ethic will  be extremely valuable on and off the court.  Mutombo has built a reputation as a high I.Q. basketball athlete that truly understands how to play the game.  His offensive versatility and willingness to take personal pride on the defensive end of the floor makes him an asset at any level.

Mutombo has been a client of Geoff Golden Basketball for the past 2 years.  I’ve had the pleasure of helping prepare Patrick for his time in Greece and now with an exciting opportunity in the NBA Development League.  Best of luck Pat…I’m definitely going to miss the tireless workouts on the court but may miss the basketball conversation/debates even more.   

Coach Golden