COACH G- YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP COORDINATOR
Greg Cannon has been working with youth for over 10 years. He has served as physical education teacher, a boys basketball coach, a girls basketball coach, an aau coach, and most important a mentor to wide segment of students. He has worked at the Boys and Girls Club, Hartwell Recreation Center and has experience working with elementary school students. Greg played college sports and learned through hard work and perseverance anything is possible. He works endlessly thinking of new drills and ways to motivate the youth and speak to them in a language they can understand to help develop their athletic skills. In addition Greg has trained several student athletes who have gone off to have had great college careers.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Grades: 3-8th as of Sept 2018 Hosted at TBD by April 2018
3-day Clinic: June Dates TBD by April 2018
Grades: 9-12 as of Sept 2018 Hosted at Withrow High School
Dates: August 3th & 4th 10:30-3:30pm and 5 Follow Up Sessions,
BASKETBALL CAMPS AND CLINICS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOCCER CAMPS AND CLINICS
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COACH HANKINS
Eric Hankins has worked with youth athletics for over 20 years. He has experience working with the administration, parents, and players. He truly believes that the secret to having more successful students is to drive partnership and engagement from the parents to be a part of the journey. Eric has personally seen the impact that this has had, and is focused on developing both community and parent relationships to help drive the Girls with GRIT program.
The program is designed for beginner and intermediate players. It includes a 3-day clinic, learning the different elements of track field, confidence building activities off the track positive role models, & FUN. In addition to the 3 Day Clinic there are five 2 hour skill development sessions.
TRACK AND FIELD CAMPS AND CLINICS
COACH SPRING - SOCCER CAMP COORDINATOR
Meet Spring. She is on the support staff for the English as a Second Language program at Withrow High School and the varsity women's soccer coach there. She has had years of experience coaching soccer in various cities throughout the US and all around the world. Spring has also played soccer herself since she was 4 years old, and has been an advocate for women in sport since. She believes that every girl deserves the opportunity to excel in any area of life she desires - whether it be sport, education, or career. She can't wait to meet all the coaches and girls with GRIT this summer!!
COACH E - BASKETBALL CAMP DIRECTOR
Erica Hallman, Owner/Lead Trainer of “In The Gym LLC” has been closely working with athletes the last three years to enhance their basketball fundamentals. Her understanding that your in-game results are a direct reflection of your efforts in the gym has challenged her to develop a basketball curriculum that focuses on skill development through repetition. As Former Miss Kentucky Basketball 2002 and three time Hall of Fame Recipient her background suggest that being in the gym was a lifestyle. Erica played for the University of Kansas 2002-2006 and is in the top 10 in several statistical categories. Her passion is to develop the mental and physical capabilities in every athlete she encounters to reach their full potential. It is her belief that if student athletes receive a mixture of personalized, position specific instruction that focuses on skill development in a repetitive manner these efforts will transfer over to success in games.
COACH VONNE - TRACK CAMP COORDINATOR
Stevonne was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a graduate of Withrow High School in 2001. While an athlete in high school Stevonne excelled at the longer sprints winning regional title in the 400 meter dash and the school record. Coach Spivery started her coaching career with the Cincinnati All stars track club in 2012, in 2013 she became head coach for the Jr high team at St Frances DeSales. In 2015 became assistant coach/ sprint coach at Mt Norte Dame high school. Returning to her Alma mater to become head coach of the boys and girls Jr high track team in 2016 coach Spivery has quickly established a foundation for students wanting to continue on to high school track and field. Coach Spivery believes in teaching the basics and emphasizing natural talent and hard work.
The program is designed for beginner and intermediate players. It includes a 3-day clinic, skill training on the soccer field, confidence building activities off the field, positive role models, & FUN. In addition to the 3 Day Clinic there are six, 2 hour skill development sessions on Tuesday evenings, starting on June 20th from 6-8pm to help continue the development of the camper!
COACH THORPE - YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP COORDINATOR
Cassaundra Thorpe has worked in athletics for over 6 years. She was also a student-athlete herself playing basketball all four years of her collegiate career. She has spent her professional career working with collegiate athletes on their academics, personal development, career development and community engagement. She believes in the development of people. Cassaundra’s role with us will be establishing program objectives for each Girls with GRIT site, managing Girls with GRIT site budgets, coordinating program development across Girls with GRIT sites, retrieving data from Girls with GRIT sites regarding programming, attendance and needed resources. Cassaundra will also co- manage community partnerships with Director of Parent Engagement of Director of Skill Development.
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Grades: 4-8th as of Sept 2018 Hosted at TBD by April 2018
3-day Clinic: June Dates TBD by April 2018
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Grades: 3-8th as of Sept 2018 Hosted at TBD by April 2018
3-day Clinic: June Dates TBD by April 2018
The program is designed for beginner and intermediate players. It includes a 3-day clinic, skill training on the basketball court, confidence building activities off the court, positive role models, & FUN. In addition to the 3 Day Clinic there are five, 2hr evening skill development sessions
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