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GUIDELINES
FOR TRIPS TO DO SHOOTING CLINICS/CAMPS
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by Tom Nordland, Shooting Coach --
Two typical formats (other timeframes can be arranged):
• Half-day, 4-hour “Clinics”
• Two-day, 7-hour “Camps”
To
have Clinics or Camps in your area, Tom would need a guaranteed minimum
fee, depending on the number of coaching days and the travel time and
cost.
• HALF-DAY “CLINICS:”
This
is the “signature” format as it gives Tom ample time to lead a slow,
awareness-filled experience in learning. By the end, participants
know fairly deeply what and how to practice and how to coach
themselves. That’s the only way this coaching is really going to
stick! These clinics are 4 hours long, and Tom can do one or two
per day.
• TWO-DAY “CAMPS:”
These
are 7 hour, two-day experiences, with a suggested 3 1/2 hours the first
day and 3 1/2 hours the second (other formats are also possible).
The two-day experience gives the students an evening in between to
watch the Swish DVDs, practice what they are learning, and develop
questions to ask. The second day becomes magical as the kids get
more deeply what’s possible and learn additional ways to practice it
and play with it. Tom can do two of these Camp formats in a
two-day period, with both a morning camp and an afternoon camp.
TOM’S SUGGESTED FEES:
• Tom's general fees are $60/person* for the 4-hour clinic and
$90/person* for the 7-hour, two-day camp. The fees include Swish
or Swish 2, depending on age. (The other Swish video will be
offered to participants for just $10, plus shpg/tax**.)
• *Markup: You will probably need or want to increase Tom’s
fees for the sessions to generate funds for facilities costs and
fundraising. How much is up to you.
• These
fees are negotiable! Because of the very difficult economy
we’re having, if you feel that these fees are too high for families in
your area, we can negotiate it, no problem. Tom also allows for
scholarships, full and partial. Don’t let money deter any serious
player from getting this extraordinary training.
• We would ask that there be a minimum of ~10-12 kids in each clinic, hopefully the 20-24 desired.
**Swish 2 is $29.95 retail, so $10 is a steal!
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINIC NUMBERS AND INCOME:
Tom
needs a mix and match of clinics and/or camps (3-5 total, depending on
which format) to generate enough revenue in an area to justify a
trip. At some point, usually ~15-20 days before, an Agreement
will be signed specifying the guaranteed fee.
CLINIC/CAMP SIZE AND # OF BASKETS:
There
would be a maximum of ~24 kids per clinic or camp! This size
allows Tom the time to give ample personal attention to each
participant. This requires a court with at least 6 baskets, and
that allows for no more than four kids per basket. With fewer
baskets, it can still work, but the greater numbers per basket reduce
shooting time. (If six baskets, we can go a few over the 24, if
desired.)
AGE & GENDER:
Tom’s
coaching for group clinics works best with kids ~11-12 years of age and
older. (Younger kids by special permission.) A certain
level of strength and maturity is required to grasp the concepts and be
able to physically “get” what is coached and learn. It’s not
difficult stuff but, as an example, kids who strain to get the ball to
10 feet, for example, will have a hard time learning to “vary arch” to
control distance. Or if they are so small they have to use two
hands to get the ball to a ten foot basket, they’ll have a hard time
with the one-handed motion Tom teaches to get the greatest
accuracy. Kids at a very young age can learn this Method, but
they will need a shorter basket and, if they’re too young, they require
extra attention which takes away from the others in the session.
Tom’s
clinics are equally valuable for girls and boys, and he welcomes a mix
of both genders and different ages. The work is done in pairs or
individually with a like age, where possible. There are no active
games or physical competition. Any motion is done slowly and
gently. The point of view Tom stresses is that the oldest
participants can learn a great deal by watching younger players learn
the Method, and vice versa. Adults can also participate as
students. Learning is “universal.”
IN THESE CLINICS OR CAMPS PLAYERS WILL LEARN:
• How to become a "Pure" Shooter!
• A simple and powerful way to learn & coach shooting!
• How to get Accuracy, Consistency & Repeatability –
the components of Great Shooting!
• A simple approach to free throws -- "The Swish Free Throw!”
• Different types of shots (catch & shoot, off dribble, etc.)
• How to coach yourself and begin to master shooting!"
• How to overcome pressure - the physical secrets!
• What and how to practice, and creative games/exercises!
(Includes personal attention to correct form & technique!)
FLYER:
If
you want, Tom can design a special “The Secrets of Great Shooting”
Flyer in PDF format that you can then print out and/or email for other
people.
ASSISTANTS:
Tom
will use coaches and parents who are present to assist by monitoring
baskets and keeping the kids focused on each exercise. No
coaching! They are encouraged to “learn” the method along with
the kids by partnering up and practicing on the side. If
possible, we could arrange for a “Coaches’ Training” session at the
beginning of Tom’s visit to your area, and those coaches will be able
to observe the shooting sessions to gain further experience.
WHICH DAYS:
During
school year: When school is in session, a weekend trip can work
with one clinic on Friday night and clinics or camps on the
weekend.
In Summer: During the summer, clinics and camps can be planned during the week and/or on weekends.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE
Tom can set up an On-Line Reservation System that utilizes credit cards to enroll players.
OTHER COACHES & PARENTS WILL HELP ORGANIZE SESSIONS
A
visit to an area needs a local leader, gym, and a choice of possible
dates to start the ball rolling. Once a trip is taking shape, Tom
will then email all the people in the area who have purchased Swish
videos over the years and/or asked about clinics and alert them that he
will be coming to their areas. Of those people, almost for sure
other clinic options will appear (or additional enrollments in YOUR
clinics) in the same city/town or adjacent locals. Thus, you
probably will not have to get the full number of kids for your clinics
and camps yourself, unless you want to. A synergy happens and
coaches and parents from different areas will join in and help generate
the numbers needed to justify a trip.
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COACHES’ TRAININGS
If
possible, we can schedule one or more ~3 hour sessions, preferably
early in Tom’s visit, just for coaches and parents (his base charge is
~$50, which includes the Swish 2 video, ~$30 if already owned).
In this kind of session, he can start a process of training them in how
to learn and coach the Swish Process. They would then be able to
observe and assist at the ensuing shooting sessions, expanding and
applying what they are learning. Coaches can also observe any
sessions or participate as a student. Tom will soon have an eBook
on how to coach the Swish Process, and this will help dramatically to
teach coaches in the simple processes needed to coach shooting
effectively.
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Tom Nordland, Swish International, Inc.
Website: http://www.swish22.com
Tel: 888/SWISH-22 (888/794-7422)
Creator of the Swish approach to shooting
For a Basketball Shooting Renaissance!!!
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