Red Raven men's basketball coach Jay Herkelman has spent three decades coaching at the highest level of JUCO basketball, but another form of coaching also gives him passion.

 

Since his first season with the Red Ravens, Herkelman has been hosting a summer skills camp for area kids, focusing on improving their skills and giving them habits for their basketball careers. He says the objective has remained to build on the basics.

 

During the camp, kids will participate in different games and drills to improve dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. Herkelman says new drills and ideas have also been brought to the camp.

 

Some of the best basketball players in the world, such as Oklahoma City Thunder guard and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have built a skill set around strong fundamentals. Herkelman says that building a routine is the key to having success on the court.

 

The 2025 Camp of Champions runs from June 16th-19th at Nellis Hall on the campus of CCC.