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.

Stay in shape and take your game to the next level over the Holiday break with Geoff Golden’s 2nd Annual Holiday Hoops Camp set for Dec. 28, 29, & 30 at Lakeshore Athletic Club-Flatiron in Broomfield, Colorado.  The clinic will run from 1-4pm each day and will focus on improving the “Fundamental Super 7” along with increasing basketball I.Q. through game situation play. 

Guest instructors will include Ron Pelletier, former Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Colorado 14ers, who will give a daily dose of basketball specific performance training and 6’10 Ted Allen, former Colorado Buffalo and former professional basketball athlete.  Ages 8 to 18.  No experience necessary all abilities welcome!  Sign up now to reserve your spot! 

Early registration cost $119; day of registration $150.  Lakeshore members:  $99 early registration; $125 day of registration.  For more information contact Geoff Golden at 303.549.1682 or www.geoffgolden.com.  Also visit Lakeshore Athletic Club at 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”

A new partnership was reached with Lakeshore Athletic Club – Flatiron as the new home for Geoff Golden Basketball.   The 150,000 square foot facility in Broomfield contains a full size NBA court and will host all GGB training, camps, clinics and seminars. 

Lakeshore is an amazing facility that also contains a state of the art weight room and cardio area along with rock climbing, tennis, indoor lap pool and spa just to name  a few other amenities.  In regards to health clubs is gets no better than Lakeshore!  The club has extended a special offer to all clients of Geoff Golden Basketball…join the club before Oct. 15th 2009 and your enrollment fee will be waived along with 10% off monthly dues.  For parents its a fantastic opportunity to bring your athlete for basketball training and accomplish your own daily workout all at the same time.   For more information on the club and membership opportunities contact Kellie at 303.729.4300 ext. 100 or visit www.lsac-flatiron.com

GGB and Lakeshore will also be teaming up to offer a variety of new basketball opportunities for all ages and abilities including weekly youth programs and basketball specific strength and conditioning  to begin in October…keep an eye out for more details!

Nick Noffsinger

Congratulations to Nick Noffsinger, former Legacy (CO) High School standout, who will play for Trinidad State JC this fall. 

The 5′11 guard had an oustanding senior season averaging 17.1 ppg, 4.2 reb, and 4.1 ast in leading his team to the 5A state tournament while being named First Team All-Region.  He finished his career with the Lightning as the 2nd all time leading scorer in school history. 

I have had the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time with Nick on and off the court.  He is a great kid who has earned his success through hard work, commitment to the game and his willingness to make the necessary sacrifices to develop as a player.  There are alot of athletes that talk commitment, Nick is one that actually followed through with his actions.

I look forward to my continued time with Nick as he develops into a quality college athlete.  Congrats Nick…enjoy your success, you’ve earned it!

Geoff Golden will be conducting a player development/coaching clinic for the Parker Hoops Youth Basketball Organization.  The clinic will be held on Aug. 8th from 6-7:30pm at Legend (CO) High School.

In preparing for shooting camp a couple of weeks ago I came across some old notes that I had taken at a shooting clinic a few years back by basketball guru Dave Hopla (Washington Wizards).   As a player development coach I’m always in search of new ways to make a point or really drive a point home to athletes of all ages and abilities.  One very simple portion of the notes really stood out to me regarding what it takes to become a great shooter.   I decided to share the thoughts in my camp:

“How many of you would be interested if I could tell you how to become the world’s greatest shooter?  I have the answer for you….its actually a very simple concept that contains only two steps and anyone is capable.   So here it is….to become the world’s greatest shooter you to must (1) learn proper from and then (2)shoot more than anyone else in the world!  That’s it….there’s your answer!”

As you can imagine this doesn’t get a raving applause from a group of young athletes who are growing up in the “microwave culture” and have very little appreciation for “delayed gratification”.  They want the quick fix…the magic pill…the answer that gets results immediately.  But that isn’t how the game works…its a process to become a great shooter or player for that matter and if I can get them thinking in those terms then I think I’ve made some progress.

The bottom line is this…shooting the basketball effectively is about form and repetition.  Learning proper form at a young age is crucial as bad habits can be very difficult to correct as an athlete gets older.  Attention to detail with the feet, elbow, hand placement on the ball and follow thru are all key elements in proper development.  As I have always said with every repetition you are either forming good habits or bad habits and those habits determine your success.  With young basketball athletes a lack of strength is a very common reason for developing bad habits…adjust accordingly.  Use a smaller ball, shoot at a lower basket, stay closer to the basket when getting repetition (stay away from the 3pt line) etc. 

In terms of repetition it just comes down to the amount of quality time you are willing to put into the process.  There is no secert here…the more you shoot the basketball the better shooter you will become.  With that said its also important to note that not all repetition is equal.  Game shots at game spots at game speed are going to get much quicker results than what I like to refer to as “social shooting” that does not contain the same energy and focus.  As with all great accomplishments there is always a price to be paid…I think that is a decision each individual athlete must make on thier own.  As an athlete are you willing to make the “time” sacrifice, the “effort” sacrifice, the “social” scarifice.  There isn’t a great shooter out there that hasn’t made those sacrifices in the past to get where they are today because every great shooter follows the same path to success…form and repetition!   Shooters are made not born so if your one of those basketball athletes who are willing to learn proper form and then take the quality repetition to another level of commitment maybe…just maybe you could become the “worlds greatest shooter!”

Coach Golden

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 Shooting Camp will be held July 20-22 at Impact Sports Performance in Broomfield, CO. 

Former Division I point guard and current player development coach Geoff Golden will host a 3-day shooting camp designed to give basketball athletes the technique, knowledge, repetition and a clear understanding of the work ethic it takes to become a great scorer. The camp will place a heavy emphasis on proper form and footwork along with how to build solid habits through game speed repetition. Spot shooting, shooting off the dribble, moving without the ball and shooting off screens will be primary areas of focus. 

Great scorers are made not born so don’t miss this opportunity to take your abilities as a player to the next level.  The camp is open to athletes of all ages and abilities and will run from 9am – 12pm Monday July 20th  thru Wednesday July 22nd.  For more information on registration contact Geoff Golden directly or Impact Sports Performance at www.myimpactsports.com.