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| Framingham Head Coach Mike Tarlin
talks to campers about defensive concepts and the importance of working
together. |
"Teaching basketball to youngsters for 15 years."
Why Our Basketball School?
Because we teach, teach, teach!
THE RISING STAR BASKETBALL SCHOOL was founded with the desire
to create an atmosphere to teach the game properly. Unlike many camps
that emphasize "just playing" or "casual instruction", RISING STAR
continually seeks to improve the ability level of our players by providing
them with a superb coaching staff who oversee thorough teaching and
proper repetitions. The atmosphere at our camp encourages players
to improve their work ethic and skills while always fostering the
importance of sportsmanship and team play.
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| "In this camp you are always active. They really make you work, which is what I like." |
The deterioration of skill development in the United States has been
attributed to the lack of fundamentals. Players are not being taught
properly if at all. Across the country shooting, ballhandling, passing
and overall team concepts have suffered over the last several years.
RISING STAR values improving these very necessary skills that
every aspiring player must have, regardless of level.
Our fundamental basketball drills have been used by top college and professional players. Concepts are carefully demonstrated and then implemented so players can learn by doing. Our coaches are hired to be keen observers and encouraged to make corrections immediately. Anyone walking into our gyms can observe teaching going on constantly. This is our mission.
Our goal is player involvement and enjoyment over the course of the week. Low player-to-coach ratios ensure the personal attention that promotes faster learning and deeper understanding of the concepts that define the fundamentally sound player. Fast paced drills and games provide opportunities to use new skills and to sense the wonderful feeling that "I'm getting better!"
Every day, before and after camp, members of the staff are on hand to provide individual instruction to any camper who would like extra work. We are a camp founded on making a difference. We work at it at all levels.
The RISING STAR BASKETBALL SCHOOL provides a special venue
for aspiring players to learn and improve. This has been our goal
since our inception.
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| "Wellesley High Coach Luke Day works on defensive concepts with NBA division." |
Former Attendees
RISING STAR is full of great success stories at all our levels. We divide the camp into divisions by age and ability. Our youngest players are taught to their level the same techniques as our top high school players.
Each year we hear about great success stories of former campers who made their travel team, junior high team, j.v. or varsity. Most tell us that their experience at RISING STAR impacted their progress in a positive way.
RISING STAR Coaches Making Their Mark
| Jean Bain |
named Assistant at UNH |
| Mike Crotty, Jr. |
named assistant coach for individual improvement with Boston Celtics |
| Andy Greer |
named Bench Assistant Coach with Houston Rockets |
| Larry Greer |
named Scout with Houston Rockets |
| Ed Hickey |
named Boston Globe "Coach of the Year" |
| Steve Harrington |
leads Watertown to first undefeated season ever |
| Dave Leito |
named Head Coach at Virginia |
| Chris Millette |
named Head Coach at Endicott |
| Joe Killilea |
collects 300th career win at Newton South |
| Jack O'Brien |
featured in Boston Globe Magazine piece featuring his dedication to Coaching at State Champion Charlestown |
| Tom Moore |
named Associate Head Coach at UCONN |
| Tom Ryser |
2006 Medford Hall of Fame |
| Fran O'Brien |
2006 New England Basketball Hall of Fame |
Fundamentals...Skill Work
Confidence....Improvement
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