Nike Basketball Camp at the Fieldhouse Sportscenter by RYG Athletics
"My son told me he learned more in the one week he was at camp than he ever did in one season of playing basketball."
— Heather Sines, Parent
3-in-1 Development
Basketball
Develop the on-court skills needed to get noticed by coaches and help your team win more games
Leadership
Learn the leadership skills and behaviors needed to become your best and lead your teammates
Mindset
Build a resilient mindset that separates you form the pack and improves your performance
About Our Basketball Camps
The Basketball Academy
The Basketball Academy Camp is designed for athletes that are serious about raising their game to the next level. The RYG Athletics Basketball Academy combines classroom and court time to teach athletes (ages 10-14) the leadership, mindset, and basketball skills they need to thrive. The camp features two classroom sessions a day that dive into leadership, mindset, basketball principles of play and film. The twice daily court sessions give athletes the opportunity to immediately put into practice the things they're learning in the classroom in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment.
Intro to Hoops
The Intro to Hoops Camp is designed for younger campers (ages 6-9) that are new to the sport. Campers receive an introduction to basketball and will learn basic concepts, terminology, and gross motor movements to help improve their skills and confidence.
What Parents Say About our Camps...
Don't Let Your Athlete Miss Their Shot
Even though young players spend more time than ever before training and playing AAU basketball, many of them never achieve their dreams because they lack basketball IQ, play with poor habits, and lack a resilient mindset.
They Need to Learn How to Play the Game Differently
At RYG, your child will develop a high basketball IQ, special on-court habits, and a resilient mindset so they can make the team, stand out from their peers, help their team win, and become their best.
More from Parents...
"My son told me he learned more in the one week he was at basketball camp than he ever did in one season of playing basketball."
"Both of my sons loved camp! You understand the game and break it down in a way that the players can understand and easily implement themselves. The leadership and mindset sections were probably my favorite. So many good things for young players!"
"I love the mindset focus and teaching specific skills to improve his game. Evan had a great time and I can see his increase in confidence after just 5 days. Thank you!"
“The ability to keep the kids engaged in classroom learning and then take those new skills out onto the court for practice, feedback and refinement is an excellent model. The kids wanted to learn about the theory because they were excited to put it into action. After day 2, our son came home demonstrating how to P.O.O.P. (pivot out of pressure). Clearly the concepts were presented in a way that took the theory and made it a lasting reality. Well done.”
“Wow, where to start… My daughter came home from camp in the afternoon and took naps (not normal for her), so I knew she was being pushed and exerting herself. The classroom training was a big draw. There aren't camps or programs that focus on teaching athletes the fundamentals of the game, and the mental strength and conditioning needed to make it. She had practice during the week of camp, and I immediately saw a difference in her level of confidence and on-court play. She was a different player after just a few days at camp! The camp was professional, thoughtful, and smooth. The way they worked with the kids was very impressive. It was clear that you had their attention, but more importantly, their respect.”
What Happens at Camp
On-court development
Classroom learning
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Watch a Preview of Camp
Meet the Directors:
Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer is the founder and director of RYG Athletics.
Luke has been coaching basketball for nearly a decade and holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. For the last 15 years, Luke has spent his summers working at, leading, or directing summer camps.
Luke is passionate about helping athletes have better experiences in sport and using sport as a vehicle to teach athletes the leadership and mindset skills they need to thrive in sport and life.
Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast where he has conducted over 100 interviews on effective coaching with some of the top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders from across sports.
Meet the Directors:
Hunter Shannon
Hunter Shannon has been coaching basketball for over 15 years at various levels, including junior high, high school, and on the summer circuit.
In his time as an assistant and head coach, he has crafted and fostered hundreds of positive relationships with players and families. Originally from the small town of Clinton, Arkansas, Hunter Shannon was an all-state tennis and basketball player in high school.
He is passionate about teaching the fundamentals and skills of basketball to the young athletes and helping instill a foundation of hard work and attention to detail.
His coaching stops include Arkansas High School, Rogers High School, Fayetteville High School, Springdale Har-Ber High School, and the AAO Flight 16U and 17U.
Hunter holds a bachelors degree and a masters degree in education. He and his wife, Jordan, who is an educator, reside in Springdale, Arkansas.
What Coaches Say About Coach Luke...
“Luke is a high-level coach and teacher of the game. He’s passionate about using sport to positively impact the lives of young people. I have no doubt that RYG Basketball Camps will help numerous young players become better basketball players, and more importantly, better people!”
"Luke is an intentional and well studied teacher of the game. He has a great approach to teaching and is one of the most prepared and effective I have been around."
"I’ve known Luke for several years, and I’m always impressed with the job he does teaching the game to players. Not only does he deeply care about their skill development, but he also puts a premium on building their confidence and character as well. Any player would benefit from working with him!"
"Coach Luke has consistently impressed me since we met nearly 5 years ago. He has tremendous perspective about the game of basketball and the methods for teaching the game. Luke’s attention to detail, organization, and preparedness, as well as a commitment to establishing strong rapport with athletes have inspired me to be better in my craft!"
The Next Steps
Register
Register your athlete for camp before it fills! Spots are limited
Attend Camp
Experience a game-changing basketball camp with dynamic on-court and classroom sessions
Raise Your Game
Apply everything you learn on the court and in the classroom to raise your game
What Athletes are Saying...
“I thought it was great and jam packed (in a good way), it was super fun and I will come again next year if I can. This camp was fantastic! It was fun, exciting, and I learned a lot.”
“I liked the great coaching. The classroom time and film were also awesome. My favorite moments were bonding with my team and having fun at the final challenge!
“Camp was really good. I liked that it talked about things that other camps don’t talk about. I will definitely come next time!”
“I loved all the fun drills we got to do. I also liked how many skills you taught me, especially the “peek and fake." The final challenge was the best part of my week!”
“I loved how we had classroom film, then we did it on the court!”
“I loved that this camp really helped me with my basketball and life skills. This camp really was better than other basketball camps.”
Nike Basketball Camp at The Fieldhouse Sportscenter
$395 (ages 10-14) OR $200 (ages 6-9)
Camp Details
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July 21-25, 2025
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The Fieldhouse Sportscenter, Springfield, MO
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Athletes ages 6-14
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Ages 6-9 - 9am-12pm (Mon-Fri)
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Ages 10-14 - 9am-3pm (Mon-Thur), 9am-12:30pm (Fri)
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Price varies by age and camp and is subject to change
Is my child good enough for camp?
Skill and ability levels will vary from camp to camp, but we commit to finding the right level of difficulty and competition for each player within a session.
If your child loves basketball and likes to work hard, they'll love RYG camps!
If they don't love basketball, or they're not motivated to raise their game, then RYG probably isn't the best place for them.
What's the ratio of campers to coaches?
Each camp is led by a director, then players are split up into baskets by grade, gender, and ability level and paired with a basket coach.
The coach-athlete ratio is between 1/12 and 1/16 for each basket.
What's the daily schedule like?
Here's an outline of a typical day at camp:
- Classroom #1
- 9:00-9:45
- Court #1
- 9:45-11:45
- Lunch
- 11:45-12:30
- Classroom #2
- 12:30-1:15
- Court #2
- 1:15-3:30
What does the classroom time consist of?
Each dynamic classroom session includes teaching and film in 3 areas:
- Basketball
- Leadership
- Mindset
What's different about what RYG does on the basketball court?
A lot!
First, RYG Athletics camps use a Constraints-Led Approach to coaching underpinned by the Ecological Dynamics theoretical framework.
In short: We have a WHY behind our WHAT.
Everything we do on court is about developing adaptable skills that actually transfer to the game.
Too many camps, clinics, and practices attempt to isolate skills outside of the context they occur in. This isn't how basketball skills are learned or the game is played.
We put all our players in games or game-like situations, with offense and defense, that help the skills and habits we're teaching emerge in the way they happen in the game.
Why is this camp more expensive than other camps?
Great question!
There are several reasons our camps are more expensive than many other camps...
- We maintain a low coach-athlete ratio (between 1/12 and 1/16)
- We limit the number of athletes at a basketball camp to 64 (lots of other camps take 100+ athletes)
- We pay our coaches more than other camps. We believe in finding great people and rewarding them for their hard work.
- We provide a premium camp experience. We spend dedicated time in the classroom teaching the sport and leadership and mindset skills, something very few other camps do. We train our staff and ensure every camp is led by a director who's an expert in their sport and a master teacher.
Is lunch provided?
No, lunch is not provided.
Athletes will need to bring a sack lunch to eat each day.