One of the best ways to improve as a player is to improve your shot. Recent issues of a variety of basketball publications have featured articles on the declining percentages of perimeter shooters at every level of play. JAM participants will receive group and individual instruction from Dave Hopla, who is considered by many to be theworlds best shooting clinician.
Dave will speak on, and demonstrate drills and techniques to improve shooting percentages. Campers will have the opportunity to work at the same drills and get extra helpdirectly from Dave on open courts and during specified times.
The Dave Hopla shooting clinics are among the top events of their kind in the nation. Dave was the featured speaker at over 140 camps and clinics. He is a shooting guru for players at every level. Some of the NBA players Dave has worked with are Stephon Marbury, Raymond Felton, Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Gilbert Arenas, Channing Fry, Dirk Nowitzky, Akeem Warrick, Ray Allen, and Keith Van Horn. He has also worked with current college players and outstanding prep scorers from all over the nation.
Everyone learns from a shooting instructor that will regularly knock down 495 of 500 shots while demonstrating and instructing. Dave's knowledge, ability,teaching skills and energy is unmatched by any shooting instructor at any level.
Attendance at the Dave Hopla Shooting Clinics last year was enormous.
The clinic will run May 29th and 30th. The Location is yet to be determined.
For those who are skeptical, we thought that his friends might be able to put in a good word for him:
"I'mmore impressed with Dave's overall knowledge about the game ofbasketball than his shooting ability. That's really sayingsomething since he makes 98% of his shots."
Rick Majerus, Former Head Coach, University of Utah presently ESPN Basketball Analyst
"Dave is thebest shooter on the planet, probably in the universe. He's an eve better teacher."
Jamey Dixon, University of Pittsburgh
"Dave relates well to players and they respect him because not only does he make every shot, he talks in terminology that they understand."
Jim Calhoun, Head Coach, University of Connecticut
"I never miss an opportunity to work with Dave. He's the best in the business."
Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards
"Outstanding! Our campers and coaches were talking about Dave for days. The highlight of our camp. He's the best I've ever seen."
Ben Howland, Head Coach, UCLA
"Dave is the best on the planet. If you are a player, you must get to the gym and take advantage of his teaching techniques."
Randy Bennett, University of St. Mary's
"Dave is unbelievable, he breaks down the mechanics of the shot so any player can become a great shooter. The key is they must be willing to put in the time."
John Welch, Ass't Coach, Denver Nuggets
"Dave has not only helped my shooting but he improved my overall game. He has given me confidence in all phases of my game."