ABOUT THE WE PLAY HARD BASKETBALL CAMP

Camp Eligibility: All boys and girls ages 8-14 are eligible to participate in the camp.

Each Camper Will Receive:

• We Play Hard Basketball Camp T-Shirt!
• Personalized We Play Hard Camp Color Photo!
• Written Individual Evaluation!
• Personalized instruction from college coaching staff and current and former college players.

Family/Multi-Session Discounts: When two or more campers register from the same family, then each camper receives a discount of $20 off the normal registration fee. Campers who sign up for two or more sessions also receive $20 off for each session.

Awards Ceremony: On the last day of camp there will be a short awards ceremony at 1:10 pm. Awards will be presented to the winners of many competitions along with best attitude, most improved, and We Play Hard awards.

What to Bring: Campers should wear proper gym attire each day. They may bring a sack lunch or bring money to purchase lunch at the Camp Store, with different menus daily.

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CAMP COST

REGULAR RATE: $240 (Early Bird Special $220 if paid by June 15th) 
FAMILY RATE*: $220 ea.
MULTI-WEEK**: $220 ea.

* Group / Family Registrations must be registered together.
** Same Camper, Multiple Sessions.
  Team Discounts Are Available, Please call for info.

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THE STAFF

CAMP DIRECTOR: Ned Mircetic

• Became the fastest coach in women’s college basketball history to reach 800 wins on December 10, 2017. Career record at Ventura College is 897-164.
• Led Ventura College Women’s Basketball Team to seven California State Championships (1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2014) and 15 State Final Fours.
• Ventura College won 29 Western State Conference titles in 31 seasons ('91-'22).
• Has conference record of 325-13 (.962 winning pct.).
• Was an assistant with the 1987 VC Men’s State Championship team, and head coach of the 2009 Men’s WSC Championship men’s team.
• Teams have been recognized for academic achievement state-wide and nationally.

CAMP CO-DIRECTOR: Cynthia Hernandez

Cynthia Hernandez was part of Santa Clara high’s CIF Championship team in 2011 and was an integral part of the 2014 Ventura College Pirate state championship team. She was a sharpshooter extraordinaire as a sophomore, leading the nation and setting a program record with 115 made 3-pointers. She also set a record for 3-point efficiency, shooting 46.7 percent from behind the arc while earning second-team CCCWBCA All-State honors and Ventura County Athlete of the year. She finished her VC career second in 3-point percentage and fifth in 3-pointers made.

Hernandez continued her academic and playing careers at Rutgers University of the Big 10 Conference. She helped lead the Scarlet Knights to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a junior where they fell to eventual national champion UConn. Hernandez returned home to begin her coaching career at VC for 3 years and soon landed back at Buena for 3 years as head coach. Hernandez has worked hard for a B.A in Labor and Management Relations, M.A in Sports Management and Kinesiology, and a Masters in education from Grand Grand University. Hernandez is now working for the City of Oxnard for Youth and Adult sports as a Recreation Specialist.

CAMP CO-DIRECTOR: Derick Pugh

Derick Pugh, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Ventura College. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I’m a proud student-athlete alumnus of Ventura College. I have 16 years of experience as a Basketball coach, ranging from high school to Division II collegiate level. Our model is to inspire excellence both on and off the court. Looking forward to sharing my experience with the youth of the community.

OTHER CAMP STAFF

• Other current and former college players will make up the camp staff.
• The goal of the We Play Hard Basketball Camp is to have a camper to coach ratio of 8:1 or better.

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