INDIVIDUAL SKILLS/TEAM CAMP
DAILY SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
8:00-9:00am:
Check-In (First day of camp)
9:00-9:15am:
Stretching and Warm-ups
9:15-11:15am:
Station Work
CAMP FACTS
DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit must accompany
each application before or on the specified deadline.
DISCOUNTS:
 Early Bird Registration
 Payment In Full
 Registering two (2+) teams and/or attending
both camp sessions.
11:15-12:15pm: Drills/ Competition
12:30-1:15pm:
Lunch
1:15-1:30pm: Light Stretch / Team Assignments
1:30-4:00pm:
Games/ Competition
A campus tour will be included
for campers who sign up for this service.
*All campers must have their own medical coverage.
Campers will not be allowed to participate unless the
following information is submitted and the form signed
by the parent/guardian of camper.*
HOUSING: On-campus housing will not be available.
For this reason, we have secured a hotel partnership with
the Courtyard Marriott at Dolphin Mall, who has
given us competitive pricing to host our camps. Hotel
information will be provided upon request and on our
website at www.fiusports.com
LOCATION: ALL camps will be held on the beautiful,
Modesto Maidique Campus at Florida International
University, 11200 SW 8th Street; Miami, FL 33199.
FACILITIES: All camps will take place in airconditioned facilities, US Century Bank Arena and/or
FIU Rec Center. Teams will be permitted to utilize
outdoor courts for practices or other purposes.
ATTIRE: Campers are expected to wear appropriate
basketball attire and “Camp T-shirt”, daily, during June
camp dates. Additional t-shirts will be available for
purchase. Teams are encouraged to designate a “team
uniform” during August camp dates.
CONTESTS: Campers will compete in “Hot Shot,”
“One on One,” “Free-Throw” and other fun contests.
Each camper will need to have the following
paper work to attend camp:
A signed copy of the “Camp Application”
A signed copy of the “Player Medial Release”
form
A copy of current high school or doctor
physical.
Any outstanding camp payments or fees.
CAMP REGISTRATION
Two Exciting Sessions
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS/TEAM CAMP
June 24-26, 2011
“BACK TO SCHOOL SHOOT-OUT”
(Team Camp)
August 5-7, 2011
*Early Bird Deadlines*
May 9th (Individual Skills/Team Camp)
June 27th (Team Camp)
Please complete camp forms and return all necessary
camp materials with a non-refundable deposit.
Mail Camp Registration Forms and Materials to:
Cindy Russo’s Global Basketball Camps, Inc.
FIU Women’s Basketball Offices
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
For More Information Contact:
Desma Thomas Bateast (305) 348-3808 or
[email protected]
Janelle Marzouka (305) 348-0245 or [email protected]
SECURE YOUR SPOT, SIGN UP NOW
www.fiusports.com
[email protected]
305/ 348- 3808
[email protected]
305/ 348-0245
CINDY RUSSO’S BASKETBALL CAMP STAFF
MISSION STATEMENT
Cindy Russo
Head Coach – Florida International University
The head women’s basketball coach at FIU for
32 seasons, Coach Russo has built a winning
reputation with over 34 years of coaching
experience at the collegiate level. In her tenure at FIU, she has
guided the Golden Panthers to 23-consecutive winning
seasons and recently became the 13th active coach in NCAA
Division I women’s basketball to reach the 600 win plateau.
She has coached six All-Americans and has had seven former
players compete professionally in the WNBA, ABL and
USBL. A consummate teacher, Cindy Russo prides herself in
helping girls of all ages and abilities achieve their basketball
dreams. Cindy Russo’s Global Basketball Camps, Inc. has
been constructed to challenge each individual regardless of
your current level of development. Coach Russo’s staff will
group campers by ability and daily instruction will be created
to address strengths and weaknesses through individual drills
and fundamental skills development in a positive and exciting
environment. These same concepts will be prominent in all
camps, including team camp. So come prepared to give your
best effort and enhance your skills and knowledge in the game
of basketball!
The primary goals of Cindy Russo’s Global Basketball Camps,
Inc. are:
1. To stress the importance of becoming a more wellrounded player.
2. To instill in each participant a greater love and
understanding for the game of basketball.
3. To further develop the fundamentals and skill level of
each participant, helping to improve your overall
game.
Each of these goals can be achieved if YOU are willing to learn
and are ready to focus on developing and improving your allaround basketball skills!!!
CAMPS & FEES INFORMATION
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS/TEAM CAMP
Grades: 3rd -12th
Date:
June 24-26, 2011 (Friday – Sunday)
Cost:
Team: $400 Early Bird
$450 (After May 9th)
Individual: $150 Early Bird
$200 (After May 9th)
Coach Russo Career Highlights:
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Ranks among the top 10 active Division I head coaches in
victories and winning percentage
Recorded 647 career victories
Six NCAA Division I Tournament berths
Five postseason WNIT appearances
Eight regular season conference titles
Seven conference tournament crowns
Led her team to 23-consecutive winning seasons
Eight conference Coach of the Year honors
Coached six All-Americans during her tenure
CAMP STAFF
DESMA THOMAS BATEAST
INGE NISSEN
Camp Coordinator/ Assistant Coach
Associate Head Coach
JOANNE ALUKA-WHITE
JANELLE MARZOUKA
Assistant Coach
Director of Operations
Time:
Fri. & Sat.: 9-4:00p.m; Sun.: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Camp Check-in: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., June 24th
Deadlines: May 9, 2011(Early Bird) or May 31, 2011
with a, $250.00 per team/ $100 per individual camper,
non-refundable deposit to reserve your camper’s entry.
Balance due before or at the time of Check-in.
Walk-ins are welcomed if space is available.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided,
however, parents are advised to provide their
camper with additional spending money for
snacks.
Camp highlights include Camp T-shirt, Camp
Certificate of Participation, motivational and
educational lectures.
Instruction by FIU coaching staff, Panther
players and guest coaches.
Certified trainers on duty during camp hours.
“Each camper will have the learning opportunity to
improve her skills and develop an increased
enjoyment for the game of basketball.”
TEAM CAMP
Grades: 8th- 12th
Dates: August 5-7, 2011
Time: Fri.: 5 -9 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.;
Sun.: 9 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Camp Check-in: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., August 5th
Deadlines: June 27, 2011(Early Bird) or July 15, 2011
with a non-refundable deposit to reserve your camper’s
entry. Balance due before or at the time of Check-in.
Cost:
Team: $450/ $400 Early Bird
Teams up to 10 players, $25 per
additional (Max of 15 players)
Individual: $200/ $150 Early Bird
(Will be placed on a team)
Tournament-Style Play
Five-Game Guarantee
16-Minute Halves
Mandatory NCAA Compliance Session
Instruction by FIU coaching staff,
Panther players and guest coaches
FHSAA Officials
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.FIUSPORTS.COM TO DOWNLOAD THE CAMP
APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
I will be attending:
_____ Individual Skill/Team Camp: June 24-26, 2011
_____ “Back to School Shoot-Out” (Team Camp):
August 5-7, 2011
I have enclosed:
_____ $150 Full Individual Fee (Early Bird)
_____ $400 Full Team Fee (Early Bird)
_____ $250 Non-Refundable Team Deposit
_____ $100 Non-Refundable Individual Deposit
Make Checks/Money Orders Payable to: Cindy Russo’s
Global Basketball Camps, Inc.
*No application will be accepted without an accompanying
deposit or camp fee.*
Team/Individual Skill Level: (1 Novice - 6 Advanced)
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