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George 'Iceman" Gervin Basketball Camp

George “The Iceman” Gervin Basketball Camp; a highly skilled camp for boys and girls 2nd to 9th grade.


George "The Iceman" Gervin Basketball camp is scheduled for May 21st & May 22nd at Salem High School.  This is a highly skilled player development camp for boys and girls, grades 2nd through 9th. Our staff and players will teach proper basketball skill development and focus on proper technique in all areas. Campers will be organized into groups and teams according to their age and ability.

With several locations and dates nationwide, George ICEMAN Gervin’s Basketball Camp has set out to educate participants in the game of basketball. His primary goal is to give back to the local communities by raising money and teaching the game that he loves that has made him the man he is today.

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Gervin's trademark move was the finger roll, a shot in which he would roll the basketball along his fingertips.  While others mimicked this style when shooting layups, Gervin was known to "finger roll" from as far as the free throw line.

At this camp you will learn firsthand from one of the Greatest 50 NBA players of all time. You will receive education on teamwork, respect, confidence and discipline; all skills required to excel in basketball and take the sport to the next level. Campers will also be educated on proper nutrition and injury prevention.

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On the courts with "The Iceman" will be Coach Steve Moreland, Director of Camps and Clinics for the Detroit Pistons and celebrity guests to be announced at a later date.

In order to fulfill his community goals, he will also be delivering a Motivational Discussion on May 21st at 6:00 p.m., Salem High School with Steve Moreland.  Plymouth, Canton and Salem Athletic Departments will receive 100% of all money collected from the discussion.

For more information on the camp and to REGISTER go to http://www.icemanbasketballcamp.com or call 855.2.ICEMAN. An early Registration Special is available for $99 if registered by May 6, 2011.  After the 6th the camp will cost $135 for two days of intensive basketball training with one of the top 50 all time, greatest players in the NBA…”The ICEMAN”.

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