Hoop Dreams camp wraps up 8th year

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The Hoop Dreams Basketball Camp, sponsored by the Friends of the Nike Center Board, celebrated its 8th year at the end of July.

The camp, designed for athletes with disabilities, was directed by Tony Mason and Randy McKamey. The Nike Center gymnasium was the center of activity for the 30 participants, ages 12 and up, as they were instructed in the essential skills of passing, dribbling and foul shooting.

On the last night, campers participated in hoop shoot and dribbling contests. The winner of the hoop shoot contest was Lydia Dell. Each camper received a camp T-shirt, a camp picture, a certificate of achievement and a basketball. Volunteers were honored for their excellent interaction with the athletes.

The Hoop Dreams Basketball Camp provides an opportunity for young adults who are differently abled to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a positive and fun environment, hopefully breaking down social barriers through a common love of the game.

This camp strives to provide each athlete with a strong core belief in his or her ability to overcome everyday challenges without frustration and is created to expand the overall recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

To register for the 2016 season or to serve as a volunteer, access the Nike Center website at co.Clinton.oh.us/boardofdd and click on the Friends of the Nike Center link.

The 2015 Hoop Dreams Basketball Camp, from left to right, front row, Katie Fawley, Josh Nakata, Erik Powell, Kristie Funk, Holly Spangler, Lydia Dell, Gavin Duffey, Brendon Sears; middle row, Jake Walker, Becca Brewer, Brian Falgner, Casey Spangler, Jenny Rocheleau, Jacob Teeters, Patricia Fawley, Tim Naylor, Brian Bohnen; back row, Austin Duffey, Justin Grant, Jakob Duffey, Ricky Walker, Jon Arrington, April Williams, Andy Sanderson, Dwayne Rice, Randy McKamey, Michael Brady, Tony Mason, Jonathan Constant, Jenny Dameron, Jeff Drostie. Campers not present for the photograph were James Hall, Kathy Smith, Brandon Stewart, and Kyler Thornburg. Volunteers not present were Simon Thornburg, Judy Spurlock, and Josh Stackhouse.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2015/08/web1_Hoop-Dreams-2015.jpgThe 2015 Hoop Dreams Basketball Camp, from left to right, front row, Katie Fawley, Josh Nakata, Erik Powell, Kristie Funk, Holly Spangler, Lydia Dell, Gavin Duffey, Brendon Sears; middle row, Jake Walker, Becca Brewer, Brian Falgner, Casey Spangler, Jenny Rocheleau, Jacob Teeters, Patricia Fawley, Tim Naylor, Brian Bohnen; back row, Austin Duffey, Justin Grant, Jakob Duffey, Ricky Walker, Jon Arrington, April Williams, Andy Sanderson, Dwayne Rice, Randy McKamey, Michael Brady, Tony Mason, Jonathan Constant, Jenny Dameron, Jeff Drostie. Campers not present for the photograph were James Hall, Kathy Smith, Brandon Stewart, and Kyler Thornburg. Volunteers not present were Simon Thornburg, Judy Spurlock, and Josh Stackhouse. JP Photography

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