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Youth Camp Practice Plans · PDF

Run a youth camp that actually develops players

Four ready to run camp practice plans for ages 10 to 16, built on small-sided games, with an introduction to the constraints-led approach.

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the Youth Camp Practice Plans

A great support to organize your youth camp with different activities and variations. Can use it as an inspiration during the different steps of your camp. Any coaches of any level will find his interest
François Lubino
★★★★★

Implementing the conceptual offense is…

Implementing the conceptual offense is true basketball. It puts the players in position to make decisions. Sometimes they make great decisions and other times they don't, but that is what learning looks like. This is the way basketball coaching needs to move.
Chan Hearron
★★★★★

Implementing the Constraints Led Approach

… Our statistical data comparing our first 11 games this year with the first 11 games last year are undeniable as we have increased our per game scoring by 12 points, our overall field goal percentage by 8% our 2 point field goal percentage has increased by 11% and our free throw percentage has increased by 23%. While last year we won 3 games out of our first 11, this year we have gone 5 and 6 with 3 games lost by a total of 5 points. …
Chris Koebelin
Instagram message from Nick Browder: first year using CLA as a high school girls coach, reached the 7A state championship game and finished 33 and 3.
Instagram message from Nick Browder, high school girls coach
Instagram message from Élias Mouawad: won another youth Lebanese championship using the CLA, in U12, U14 and U18.
Instagram message from Élias Mouawad, youth coach in Lebanon

Digital PDF

Four Camp Days, Ready to Run

Each camp is a full session with timings and activities, plus an appendix of supporting reference material.

  1. 01

    Camp 1: 2.5 Hours

    A full youth camp day built around small-sided games that keep every player engaged.

  2. 02

    Camp 2: 2 Hours

    A shorter session with activities scaled for younger or newer players.

  3. 03

    Camp 3: 2.5 Hours

    Another full day of games that introduce the constraints-led approach in an age-appropriate way.

  4. 04

    Camp 4: 2 Hours

    A fourth camp day to round out the block, again built on small-sided games.

  5. 05

    Appendix

    Supporting reference material to help you set up and adapt the camp days.

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A Real Page from a Session Plan

A genuine excerpt from Youth Camp Session One: the session header and the opening Shield Tag small-sided game.

Youth Camp Session One plan showing the 2.5-hour session header, outcomes and pre-practice checklist, and the Shield Tag small-sided game with its constraints, cues, TLC and scoring columns.
Youth Camp Session One: Shield Tag
I've found the Youth Camp Practice Plans extremely beneficial for our training sessions.
Ben Hughes

Is it right for you?

Who this is for

A good fit if

  • You run a youth camp or holiday clinic for ages 10 to 16.
  • You want campers playing games and making decisions all day.
  • You are new to the constraints-led approach and want a simple introduction.

Not the right fit yet if

  • Your campers are 15 to 18 and experienced. See the Varsity Camp Practice Plans.

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Alex Sarama

  • Founder of Transforming Basketball
  • Head Coach of the WNBA’s Portland Fire
  • Former Assistant Coach and Head of Player Development for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Author of the Amazon bestseller Transforming Basketball
  • Coach developer for multiple federations and clinician in 40+ countries

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Everything included

Youth Camp Practice Plans

  • Four youth camp practice plans (Camp 1 to 4, ages 10 to 16) as a PDF
  • Full session timings and small-sided game activities
  • An appendix of supporting reference material
  • Instant access the moment you purchase
  • Lifetime access: download again any time

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What exactly do I get?

You get four youth camp practice plans (Camp 1 to 4) as a downloadable PDF, plus an appendix of supporting reference material.

What ages are these for?

The plans are designed for ages 10 to 16, with activities you can scale up or down for the group in front of you.

How do I get access?

You get instant access the moment you purchase, with a confirmation emailed to you. You keep lifetime access.

What is the refund policy?

14-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not right for you, email info@transformingbball.com within 14 days of purchase and we’ll refund you in full.

Make your next camp your best

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