NIKE Basketball Camp in Madison, Wisconsin
"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
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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 NIKE 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.
The Complete Skills Basketball Camp
The Complete Skills Basketball Camp is designed for athletes that are serious about raising their game to the next level. The camp combines court time with leadership and mindset huddles to teach athletes (ages 10-14) the leadership, mindset, and basketball skills they need to thrive. The camp will teach basketball players the skills, habits, and principles of play they need to succeed in middle school and high school. Players will develop through dynamic on-court activities in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment.
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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Meet the Camp Director: Nate Sanderson
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Nate Sanderson brings more than 24 years of coaching experience to NIKE Basketball Camps and is widely respected as a championship program builder and player development specialist in Eastern Iowa.
Sanderson has served as a head varsity coach at four Iowa high schools, leading programs at Louisa-Muscatine, Springville, Linn-Mar, and Mount Vernon High School. His teams have consistently improved under his leadership, highlighted by three state championships (Springville 2016 & 2017; Mount Vernon 2025), five appearances in the state semifinals, and a reputation for excelling in high-pressure environments.
At Mount Vernon, Sanderson inherited a program that won just one game the season prior to his arrival. In four years, he rebuilt the culture and competitive foundation, culminating in a 26–1 season and a Class 3A State Championship. His teams set numerous school and state tournament records, including offensive efficiency and defensive scoring averages, while developing multiple players who went on to compete at the collegiate level. He was recognized as the 1A Coach of the Year three times (2015, 2016, 2017) and 3A Coach of the Year in 2025.
Sanderson’s coaching success is rooted in a game-based approach to skill development and an emphasis on using basketball as a tool to develop the whole person. His practices and camps focus on decision-making, spacing, shooting, and competitive habits that translate directly to game performance, while also teaching confidence, leadership, and resilience. He is known for creating environments where athletes are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow both on and off the court.
Beyond the high school level, Sanderson has been deeply involved in coach education and leadership development. He previously served as Director of Product Development at Breakthrough Basketball, where he helped design nationally recognized training resources and spoke at coaching clinics across the country. He is currently an Executive Director of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, co-hosts the Coaching Culture Podcast, and regularly mentors high school and college coaches and athletes nationwide.
In addition to his on-court work, Sanderson holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and is currently pursuing a Professional Coaching Certificate through New Ventures West, with a focus on executive coaching for athletic coaches and athletes. During the 2025–26 season, he also served as a consultant and analyst for the Cornell College Women’s Basketball program.
Sanderson continues to stay connected to grassroots development by coaching youth basketball, including his own daughters, and by leading camps and clinics designed to build strong fundamentals and a lifelong love of the game.
NIKE Basketball Camps directed by Nate Sanderson provide athletes with high-level instruction, competitive training, and a purpose-driven approach to development, helping players become better basketball players — and better people.
Meet the Founder:
Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer is founder and president of RYG Athletics.
RYG Athletics operates some of the country's highest-rated NIKE Sports Camps each summer, serving hundreds of athletes across various sports. These camps intentionally integrate leadership and mindset training into all sessions, helping athletes grow as people and players.
Luke is a passionate advocate for restoring joy in sports. He has a decade of experience coaching basketball and other sports, as well as over 15 years of experience working at or leading summer camps. Luke is dedicated to using sports as a vehicle for teaching leadership and mindset skills that help athletes thrive in both sport and life.
Beyond RYG Athletics, Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast, where he has conducted over 100 interviews with top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders on effective coaching.
Additionally, Luke delivered a TEDx talk titled, The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports where he outlined how we can provide better experiences in sport to youth athletes.
Luke holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife and three young children.
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What Coaches Say About Luke Gromer...
“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
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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
NIKE Basketball Camp at Madison Area Technical College
$429
Camp Details
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June 29-July 3, 2026 OR July 13-16, 2026
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Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI
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Athletes ages 10-14
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Times vary by camp
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.
Is lunch provided?
No, lunch is not provided.
Athletes will need to bring a sack lunch to eat each day.
Camp Location | Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI