2009 Summer Basketball Camp Highlights
Several campers were recognized at the Kansas City Kansas Community College girls’ basketball clinic for their accomplishments.
Earning trophies of excellence were Kelsey Carpenter, Hustler Award, and Betsy Smith, Coaches Award. Betsey also earned recognition for her shooting accuracy by winning our three point competition and free throw competition where she made an impressive 24 out of 25. Anya Loboda won the free throw competition for the younger division hitting 16 out of 25 shots.
Campers were given instruction and practice on how to improve their basketball skills the week of July 20th-23rd and competed in daily contests. Individuals were selected each day by the coaching staff for their superior efforts and given KCKCC memorabilia. Recipients of KCKCC memorabilia were: Anya Loboda, Kelsey Carpenter, Zoey Slettehaugh, Infiniti Gray, Tasha Pointer, Allie Blaurock, Brittney Berry, and Sarah Jones. At the close of camp, each camper received a certificate of participation and t-shirt.
The women’s basketball coaching staff comprised of head coach, Valerie Stambersky, and assistant coach, Alicia Roth, recruited several former, current, and incoming players to assist with the basketball instruction. Those assisting were: Sarah Craft, Cameron Roland, Shannon Carlin, Kristian Dodds, Paige Hammon, Laci Schreiber, and Brenna Wilson.
KCKCC will host a winter basketball clinic for boys & girls looking to improve their basketball skills. The clinic will take place during winter break in late December or early January. Look for more details in the fall or contact Alicia Roth by phone at (913)288-7461 or by email aroth@kckcc.edu.