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The DC Regional adidas Phenom Camps were created to give players in VA/MD/DC an opportunity to test their skills and game against the best players in the region. These camps are highly recommended for competitive players who wish to get an 'invitation' to the prestigious National Adidas Phenom Camps. All players wanting invitation to the National Adidas Phenom Camps must participate in their regional camp. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!

Reasons you should attend adidas Jr. Phenom and adidas Phenom 150 camps?
                                  EXPOSURE and INSTRUCTION!
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Earn a chance to get on the roster by competing on the regional level. It's an exposure camp phenomenon!


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2012 Dates

We are happy to announce our 2012 dates for boys and girls DC adidas Jr. Phenom and Phenom 150:
Boys Jr. Phenom & Phenom 150
Date: March 24-25, 2012
Times: Saturday 8:30 - 5pm
           Sunday   9 - 5pm
Location: Bishop McNamara High School
Pre-Register Here

Girls Jr. Phenom & Phenom 150
Date: April 20-21, 2012
Times: Saturday 8:30 - 5pm
           Sunday   9 - 5pm
Location: TBA
Pre-Register Here

10 Things to Remember during the Recruiting Process

Yesterday we posed the question: “What are some of the main reasons so many talented student-athletes never realize their dreams of competing in college?”
We wanted to see what most people think the common causes are, here are the most popular answers:

  • They don’t understand the recruiting process.
  • They don’t apply to appropriate schools (e.g. DI vs DII, Mid-Major vs Major).
  • They don’t prepare academically and athletically.
  • They don’t promote themselves properly—No exposure.

Starting early is the best bet when it comes to the college recruiting process; don’t wait until junior or senior year to begin the college search. Finding the right school and/or program requires a continuous effort over an extended period of time. If you are currently a junior or senior, your effort will need to be more disciplined, intense, and focused than most other college bound athletes.

With the summer basketball recruiting season coming to an end we wanted to share a few tips on areas to focus on during the recruiting process. Though there are many ways to attract a college coach’s attention, if you make use of the following ten suggestions, you will be ahead of your competition:

  1. Succeed In The Classroom. You must achieve certain academic requirements to be eligible to play college sports. Don’t let poor grades limit your choices. Strive for excellence!
  2. Improve Your Entire Package. A good attitude, character, work ethic, and hustle are all important attributes that college coaches look for in athletes.
  3. Use All Your Resources. Get your parents, high school coach, summer league coach, and guidance counselor involved in the recruiting process.
  4. Keep An Open Mind. Even if you have your heart set on one college team, keep your options open with a wide range of schools on your Target List.
  5. Promote Yourself To College Coaches. Don’t wait for coaches to find you. Call, write, or email coaches to let them know that you want to play for their team.
  6. Learn About All Your Options. Become familiar with the different divisions and keep an open mind. Visit different campuses, use the Internet to research college websites, and ask questions. Remember, you are not only choosing a place to compete athletically, but you are selecting a new home.
  7. Attend Showcases, Tournaments And Prospect Camps. These events are perfect opportunities to demonstrate your ability to many college coaches and pro scouts. They also let you see how you stack up with other athletes in your area.
  8. Explore All Sources Of Financial Aid. Many students receive other sources of financial aid, not just athletic scholarships.
  9. Set Goals And Deadlines. Make lists of academic and athletic accomplishments that you want to achieve during each year of high school.
  10. Have Fun. Play for the love of the game.

Think of the process as a job search. If you were looking for employment, would you wait for   companies to call you? Of course not! You’d be proactive and let companies know that you want to be hired. That’s exactly what you need to do here. So, get out there and start making your college athletic dreams a reality!

(More recruiting information and tips throughout the month of September)

adidas Nations

"Providing opportunities to help elite young athletes achieve their impossible."
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adidas Nations is the leading grassroots basketball program designed to emphasize and focus on adidas’ core belief that real success in the game of basketball comes from playing as a team. The world’s top players, 18 and under, are selected each year to comprise eight regional teams. To learn more visit www.adidasnations.com













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