The Academy AAU basketball team has announced that it will have a ID draft camp for 15U (born in 1997 or later) young men. The Academy will be holding the ID camp at North Centennial Recreation Center located at 90 Sinclair at Dufferin on Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th. The cost for the ID Camp will be $20 per player at the start of the Camp. When arriving at the ID Camp each player will be asked to fill out a Player Information Form. Players need to bring their own water bottle and basketball.



THE ACADEMY AAU 15U ID


DRAFT CAMP






ID Camp times are as follows:



  • Friday, August 17 2012 from 6-8pm

  • Saturday, August 18 2012 from 11am-1pm




*Additional tryout dates may be held if necessary.






The Academy's mission






To be mentors in the education of basketball by bringing opportunities for young basketball athletes at all levels of the game.






The Academy AAU Team






The Academy is for athletes who are serious about wanting a competitive advantage and want to play at they're next level. Our goal is to provide a well structured learning Academy while inspiring heart, passion, work ethic and improving the game of basketball in our community. Our last season we competed in the top AAU tournaments in Canada and the United States where we competed against the Puerto Rican 15U National team and the number three ranked AAU team in the United States. The Academy strives to give their players exposure to the highest levels of the game.






Michael Page, Head coach






Michael grew up in Los Angeles, California. He attended San Fernando High School and received All City and All State awards in the game of basketball.  Michael played basketball at Brandon University and at Lakeland College.  He received CCAA Player of the Year for both seasons he played for Lakeland. Michael also played basketball at a professional level for the ABA and D-League.






Michael played on AAU Teams when growing up in L.A. and felt they gave him the confidence, skill level and opportunity to excel in the game of basketball. It is for this reason he has started The Academy here in Winnipeg. Michael is truly a dedicated coach who uses his experience, knowledge of the game and unique coaching style to motivate and inspire each athlete to reach their full potential.

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