Last week the inaugural Plymouth North Girls Basketball Camp took place, bringing together 55 young athletes for a focused week of skill development and enjoyment under the guidance of head coach Jeff Powers.
Unlike previous editions, the camp was deliberately kept separate from the boys' program, a decision that created additional space in the gym and allowed for a more tailored experience for the participants.
Separate Camps, Shared Goals
The accompanying boys' camp attracted 88 players, a figure that reflects a decline of 35 participants compared with the prior year, a shift attributed to the new separation strategy.
Tim Ward, who serves as the boys varsity head coach, expressed satisfaction with the week's progress, highlighting the connections forged between the high school program and the local youth league.
Campers and current players alike voiced enthusiasm about the sessions, emphasizing how the camp's atmosphere reinforced their commitment to the sport and its future.
The curriculum blended traditional basketball drills with creative team‑building exercises and light‑hearted experiments, a mix designed to keep younger participants engaged while teaching fundamentals.
Organizers noted that the intentional combination of learning and fun was meant to encourage the next generation to remain involved in basketball, strengthening the pipeline between the school and the town's youth league.