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A new name —“pgC” — and our transformation into a complete basketball university. After 17 years, Point Guard College is changing its name to “PGC.” But we’ve changed much more than our name. The expanded PGC curriculum teaches more than just point guard play. It provides dedicated players of all positions (and coaches too) with a complete education on how to play smart, tough, intelligent basketball.

what stays the same?At PGC, we continue to believe that there is a richness in the sport experience, and that our mission is to empower you to experience this richness, including:

• Thesenseofaccomplishmentthatcomesfromthemasteryofadiscipline;• Thespecialbondthatiscreatedbyateamthatstrivestogethertowardsacommongoal;• Thesatisfactionthatcomesfromthepursuitofexcellence;• Thesenseoftriumphthatarisesoutofovercomingadversity;• Theintensityofcompetition—thethrill,thejoy,andeventhedisappointment.

These are the things that those of us who teach and work at PGC love about the game. It is this type of basketball experience that has shaped our lives and our careers. As a result, wearepassionatelycommittedtoprovidingyou—andotherplayersandcoaches—witheverything you need to achieve your dreams.

We want you to be prepared with the tools that you need to win championships, to earn honors and scholarships, and to play at the next level (if that’s what you desire). But we also want you to experience the joy of the journey, and the opportunity that you have to uplift the environments that you’re in.

Thisisthereasonwhywe’vechangedournameandourcourseofferings—tobetterserveyou. This is the reason for our transformation into what can now be called a “basketball university”(completewitha“universitydegree”—you’llreadmoreaboutthisinside!)

This is what inspires us and is at the heart of who we are. This is the legacy that we receivedfromourfounder,DickDeVenzio—thelegacythatweareproudtocontinue.

to learn more about the new pgC, please read through this catalogueand visit our website at pgcbasketball.com.

HOw pOint gUArD COllEgE isCHAnging tO BEttEr sErVE YOU.

COACHEsDuring the past three summers, more than 500 coacheshave attended PGC courses. Each PGC session servesas a high-level coaching clinic where you can expand yourknowledge and improve your ability to transform your players.

sHOUlD EVErY plAYEr AttEnD pgC? Actually—NO. Our degree program and even our individual courses are not for every player, so please don’t rush to sign up. Our courses are only a good fit for dedicated players and coaches who are serious about getting better and making the most out of their basketball experience. To benefit from our programs, you have to be willing to get up early, put in long, hard days, and spend a lot time exploring the outer limitsof your comfort zone. Many players aren’t willing to take that approach, and since we have only a limited number of spots available in each of our courses, we prefer to accept players that will take full advantage of their time with us.

“I have been fortunate to play the game of basketball as acollegiate, Olympic and professional player. As a new coachat the high school level, I was looking for a great developmentopportunity for my players. After hearing rave reviews aboutPGC from coaches around the country, I decided to checkPGC out for myself. I was hooked within the first 20 minutes.The lessons on leadership, confidence and doing the little things are a must for any player, regardless of what position they play.”— Coach Jeff Turner, OrlAndO, FlOrIdA,1984 OlymPIC GOld medAlIsT (UsA) And 10-yeAr nBA veTerAn.

“Any player who wants to have a serious chance to playcollege basketball, especially at the ‘d1’ level, needs to attend PGC. Going to PGC is the smartest move you can ever make,as you’ll learn all of the little things that make college recruiterssit up and take notice. As a two-time PGC athlete, I learned how to succeed against bigger, more athletic defenders and how towin at the highest level.”— Kristi Toliver, WnBA 3rd OverAll PICk (2009 drAFT),UnIversITy OF mArylAnd, 2009 1sT TeAm All-AmerICAn,2005 nCAA ChAmPIOns.

plAYErs OF All pOsitiOnsPGC provides a complete basketball education. Talented players who play intelligently, train efficiently, and lead effectively are always more valuable to their teams, no matter what position they play.

HigH sCHOOl & JUniOr HigH AtHlEtEsAll PGC courses, with the exception of The Prep School, are open to dedicated male and female high school and college players, as well as mature incoming high school freshmen. The Prep School is open to incoming 7th-10th grade players. No exceptions are made for younger players for any PGC course.

COllEgiAtE AnD prOFEssiOnAl AtHlEtEsThe more experience you have, the more that you’ll benefit from our courses, as the principles we teach help players to stand out at every level of play. That’s why so many college players—includingprosandNCAAAll-Americans—attendour courses each summer.

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pgC provides an intense, no-nonsense basketball education for male andfemale student-athletes, as well as coaches. Our courses are designed to teach players smart basketball, to train purposefully, to be coaches on the court,and to be leaders in practices, games, during the off-season, and in everyday life.

HOw will pgC HElp mY gAmE?

Find your teammates for easy scoring opportunities.Break down your defender and take the ball to the rim.Develop a shooter’s mindset and take only high-percentage shots.Put your coach at ease when the ball is in your hands.Eliminate costly turnovers and handle pressure with poise.Read your defender and the help-side defenders too.Createopportunitiestoscore—evenwhenyoudon’thavetheball.Establish yourself as a powerful presence in the paint.Disrupt your opponent’s game on the defensive end of the floor.Develop better body control, footwork, and balance.Make plays that spark a run and change the tempo of a game.Get to the free-throw line 4-6 extra times in a game.

tHE COUrsEs At pgCwill tEACH YOU HOw tO:plAY intElligEnt, EFFiCiEnt BAsKEtBAllA great player contributes to his team in many ways that the average fan (and player) never even notices. However, good coaches always notice the “little things” that great players do, so if you want to be a great player, you’d better learn how todo those things too. At PGC, you’ll learn how to do the little things that good coaches notice, including how to:

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“PGC opened my eyes to many new aspects of the game.I just played in my first game since I got back home, and I couldn’t believe how much more I could do on the court. In this one game alone, I ‘gnawed’ the ball out twice, ‘skirmished,’ ‘gushed,’ ‘slapped up,’ used ‘break-out dribbles,’ ‘what’s up fakes,’ ‘sweep-overs,’ ‘momentum stops’ and direction changes, and encouraged my teammates by giving them reminders. every time I penetrated,I was under control. you taught me a lot and I appreciate all that you’ve done!” — Ross Spain, FrIsCO, TexAs.

“I learned so many things that will take my game to the next level—for example, the ‘C-rip,’ the ‘Twist Pass,’ the ‘30-day Challenge’, and what good coaches like and dislike. The thingsthat I learned at PGC were things that no other program has taught me. I loved the classroom sessions and I now have a totally different approach to the game. Thanks for all that you taught me—both on and off the court.”— Bobby Casey, sCrAnTOn, PennsylvAnIA.

“not only did my physical skills improve, but I learned valuable lessons on how to study, examine and think the game that I had never been exposed to before. The teaching I received helpedme to become a better teammate and leader—both on andoff the court.” — Justin Conway, FOrmer PrInCeTOn UnIversITy TeAm CAPTAIn.

“We’ve had three of our players go through your programs.The floor general on our state Championship team wasa graduate of Think The Game, and what he learned hada tremendous influence on our team. Without the time thathe spent at PGC, I’m not sure not sure that we would havehoisted that state championship trophy at the end of our season.” — Coach Josh Kendrick, BrOWnsBUrG, IndIAnA (2008 sTATe ChAmPIOns).

gEt tHE mOst OUt OF YOUr trAining. Do you ever feel like you practice and practice and justdon’t get results? Or, even worse, that your coach can’t see the results? Do you ever wonder why you don’t have more confidence on the basketball court?

PGC will teach you how to use those hours in the gym to make significant improvements that produce noticeable results. We’ll show you how to train smarter and harder so that your efforts pay off and teach you how to ‘chunk’ your training to improve faster. You will also be introduced to key principles aroundyour preparation, recovery, hydration, and nutrition, whichwill reduce potential injuries and maximize the impactof your training. COmmUniCAtE EFFiCiEntlY.Coaches always tell their players to communicate on the court, but what do they actually mean? Most players don’t know the answer and resort to useless ‘chatter.’ At PGC,you’ll learn how to use ‘meaningful talk’ when you step onthe court and how to use communication to help your team-mates play better. The more you can share timely and relevant information with you teammates, the better your team will be. It’s that simple. At PGC, we’ll teach you exactly what to sayand exactly how to say it.

lEAD YOUr tEAm EFFECtiVElY.It takes a great deal of energy, intelligence, and knowledge to run the show successfully on a basketball court. Great leaders have to sell their vision, inspire teammates, urge perseverance, and get their teammates to work together. At PGC, we teach leadership principles and create a ‘leadership laboratory’ where players can put those principles into practice.

DEVElOp tHE DnA OF A CHAmpiOn.PGC serves as a training ground for players who want to learn how to be champions. At each of our courses, you’ll learn how to inject the six essential ingredients of championship perfor-mance into every minute of every practice and every game.

“I BELIEVE THISPGC EXPERIENCE IS ONE

THAT I WILL LOOK BACK ONAND THINK ‘THAT IS WHAT

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MY TURNING POINT’.”

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— CHRISTINA CROMWELL,mIdlOThIAn, vIrGInIA.

make teams. get more playing time. win championships.

Have you ever been cut from a team that you really wantedto make? Or sat on the bench wishing that you could be one of the players on the court during crunch time? How many times have you lost a close game to a team that you didn’t think was better than yours? How many games have you lost when a referee’s call against your team seemed to be the deciding factor in the game?

At PGC, we’ll teach you the basketball skills and the mental attitude that you need to make teams and get more playing time. You’ll also find out what really wins games and what really loses them. Learn how to get ‘luck’ on your side: Find out how referees think, what they penalize and reward, and how you can make the refs a non-factor in your games.

gEt nOtiCED BY COACHEs At tHE nExt lEVEl.Players spend valuable time and money attending ‘Exposure Events’ in order to play in front of coaches and scouts, without truly knowing how to stand out from the crowd. What’s worse, many players go to events like these and actually makemistakesthatdrivegoodcoachescrazy!Bestrategicandtake a different approach. Don’t do what everyone elsedoes—dowhatthey’reNOTdoing.First,getgood—reallygood!Learnhowtoplaysmartbasketball.Thenyou’llmakecoaches sit up and take notice.

HAVE mOrE FUn. It’s fun to be good. It’s rewarding to see your hard work payoff. It’s fun to be able to impose your will on your opponent. Andmostofall,basketballismorefunwhenyouwin!AtPGC,you’lllearnhowtohavemorefun—notinthesenseofsillinessorlight-heartedpleasure—butthekindoffunthatcomesfrom the satisfaction of knowing that you’re prepared, and then performing at your best.

lEAD inspiring tEAm prACtiCEs.Do you ever feel like your team’s practices are lacking inintensity—orfocus—orspirit?Doyouwonderwhetheryourteam’s workouts are really preparing you to succeed in your season’s biggest games? Have you ever considered why some practices are inspiring while other practices are not? At PGC, you’ll learn how to consistently create better practices for yourself and for your team. You’ll learn how to get the most out of your practice time, so that your team is prepared whenit matters the most.

DEVElOp A strOng rElAtiOnsHipwitH YOUr COACH AnD tEAmmAtEs. Allcoacheshavefavorites—whywouldn’tthey?Ofcoursecoaches prefer working with players who make their job easier and more rewarding. Learn what makes a player coachable, a joy to coach, and a winner, so that you can be one of your coach’s ‘favorites.’ You’ll also learn how to create betterrelationships with your teammates and how to becomeone of those players that others love to play with.

BUilD A HABit OF ‘spECiAlnEss.’The more that you apply the principles that we teach, the less satisfied you’ll be with being just average or even ‘pretty good.’ There are lots of teams and players that are ‘pretty good,’ a small number who are great, but only a few who are truly special. PGC will teach you how to be special, both on the basketball court and in everything you do.

“My son has been a different kid since the session. his personal growth has been remarkable. now he thinks, talks and acts likea leader. he is so much more confident and is not afraid to fail. last night was his first game of the season. he started and played 34 minutes, the most he has ever played with his team. he played with passion, fire, and energy. honestly, I can’t believe it’s my son. PGC taught him how to play the right way.”— Joe Osborn, FOrT WAyne, IndIAnA.

“now my approach towards everything—my training, games,relationships, teammates, school and my life—has made a 180-degree turnaround. I am so thankful that I could attend PGC.” — Meredith Pruden, WIlsOn, nOrTh CArOlInA.

“I have to tell you about my daughter, kate. she saw very little playing time as a freshman. We knew that something had to change, so she enrolled in PGC. I could talk forever about the changes that occurred, but let me just say it like this: By her first game as a sophomore she had taken over the starting position from an upperclassman, and her school went on to compile their best record ever. The following year we made it to the state playoffs for the first time. This past year, kate’s senior year, we wentto the state championship. now her wall is lined with all-league, all-tournament and MVP trophies. she was recruited by several schools, and will be playing university basketball in California.my daughter came back from PGC with renewed confidenceand a ‘can do’ attitude, and I think that was largely responsiblefor her team’s success. In all sincerity, thank you for what you’ve done for kate.” — John Anderson, nATICk, mAssAChUseTTs.

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COnqUEr DisCOUrAgEmEnt AnDmAintAin YOUr lOVE FOr tHE gAmE. What if you could transform your perspective towards setbacks, losing, injuries, being benched, unfair treatment, and all the other things that can rob you of your love for the game?

Players frequently catch a glimpse of the richness in basketball, but then situations, circumstances and other people steal the joy that they feel for the game. Many players get so discour-aged by mediocrity, frustration and disappointment thatthey leave the game or simply settle for a less-than-satisfying experience in their basketball careers. This doesn’t have to happen to you.

Our goal at PGC is to empower you to experience a rewardingand fulfilling basketball career. Our summer courses and year-round programs will equip you to protect your love for the game through the ups-and-downs of your season, as wellas throughout your basketball career.

“Our daughter had a basketball game the night she got home—and boy was there a difference. Her coach was totally amazed. her dad and I sat up in the stands and were shocked at the girlwe were watching out on the court. That was the BesT we had ever seen her play. The techniques and pointers you taught her during those four days worked a miracle.”— Carey & Becky Jobe, FOrT WOrTh, TexAs.

“Our daughter, susan, attended one of your courses this past summer. she didn’t want to share any information with us untilwe both were giving her our undivided attention, so we all sat down while she got out her notebook and began to tell us about what she had learned about the kind of player and person she wantsto become. she began to talk and then got choked up. you helped her to rediscover her passion for the game that she loves so much. she found the hop in her step again because of you. her approach to life, school, and basketball has all been altered in a positive way.There are no words to express our thanks.”— Jill & Bryan Bossler, reAdInG, PennsylvAnIA.

“We have twin boys who attended PGC last summer. The night before they went back to school, the family was having dinner and we asked the boys about the highlight of their summer. keegan very quickly answered, “PGC,” and Cole’s response was, “the talks that we heard at PGC”. I am not sure what the talks were about, nor do I ever need to know, but they sure had a huge impact on our sons. After PGC, they found the love of the game that seemed to have been lost, and that passion has spilled over into other aspects of their lives. It seems so very inadequate to say, but, thank you.” — France Bonner-Parker, CAlGAry, AlBerTA.

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“THE THINGS TAUGHT AT PGCARE TAUGHT NOWHERE ELSE

IN THE WORLD. THE INTANGIBLES I HAVE GAINED ARE INCREDIBLE

AND WILL HELP ME STAND OUT AND BE A SPECIAL TEAMMATE

AND PLAYER.”

— SPENCER MARZOUK,neW enGlAnd COlleGe.

wHAt sEts pgC ApArt?You won’t find a complete system for teaching the game in north Americathat is as thorough as pgC.There are coaches who teach their teams some aspects of what we teach, but it’s hard for them to find the time to teach it as comprehensively, creatively, or thoughtfully as we do at PGC. The demands of a competitive schedule and the challenges posed by limited practice time make it difficult for even the best coaches to teach all the “little things” that they wouldlove for their players to know.

HOw wE tEACH—HEAr it, sEE it, DO it.At each PGC course, we use a multi-dimensional approach in order to maximize your learning and take advantage of your personal learning style. We call it our “Hear it, See it, Do it” approach, which includes:

1 ClAssrOOm lEArning sEssiOnsYou will need a notebook and pen to take full advantage of our courses. Two-to-three times a day you will attend classroom sessions where you will be introduced to principles, habits, and a way of thinking about the game that will prepare you to play smart basketball.

2 ViDEO AnAlYsisYou will study actual game footage to see examples – both good and bad – of every aspect of play. These in-depth study sessions will help you to understand the “whys” behind what we teach.

3 COUrt timEFor six-to-seven hours each day, you will participate ina series of unique gym sessions where the concepts taughtintheclassroomarereinforcedthroughcreative—andoftenunusual—activities,challengesandcompetitivegames.

pgC’s tEACHing pHilOsOpHYAt many basketball camps, the director is a celebrity athlete orcoachwholendshisorhernametotheprogram—butlittleelse. At PGC, our directors work all day long with you. From sun-up to sundown, they personally teach every classroom, video, and court session. You won’t be just a number at our courses. Your director will take the time to get to know youby name.

“Our entire university women’s team attended a PGC session last may and it was the BEST teaching program that I’ve ever seen! The concepts you teach are not being taught anywhere else in north America! The on-court sessions are intense and so are the classroom sessions. you strive to create great players, but also great people. your courses are for the serious, dedicated player who truly wants to become a difference-maker.” — Shawnee Harley, heAd COACh, UnIversITy OF CAlGAry WOmen’s BAskeTBAll TeAm.

“All of the gym sessions were game-like and served a definitepurpose. It’s awesome how the points of emphasis were reinforced. each and every player improved. I’ve been to approximately50 basketball camps, and you truly have the BesT teachingprogram in America.” — Coach Laura Sellers, nOrmAl, IllInOIs.

“Outstanding! The best clinic experience I have witnessed in36 years of coaching! The combination of the on-court training and classroom sessions was really unique. I will leave here with plenty of new ideas on how to teach different aspects of thegame. I will definitely be encouraging players and coachesalike to experience PGC.” — Coach Len Stanley, BIsmArCk sTATe COlleGe.

“I have worked with some great teachers of the game of basketball; however, this week at PGC, I observed the best teacher that I’ve ever seen. your lectures were powerful, purposeful and efficient. Throughout all 11 classroom sessions, you not only didn’t takea breath, but I never once wished that you would. not a session went by where I wasn’t thrilled with the content and delivery.I can’t tell you how impressed I am with the program!”— Dave Jankowski, lAPAlmA, CAlIFOrnIA.

“The classroom sessions changed my game more than anything else. I particularly loved the ‘Unruffleability’ and the ‘extra-Ounce’ lectures. Once I learned how to be in the right state-of-mind,I was able to perform at my best.”— Michael Lutter, COlUmBUs, OhIO.

“The video segments that PGC uses to support each and every one of their teaching points are probably the most beneficial aspect of the week. These clips not only hold the attention ofthe students, but reinforce the validity of each teaching point.”— Coach Christian Papp, hAmmOnd, IndIAnA.

“The gym sessions were always intense and purposeful. We knew why we were doing each activity and we were pushed to do our best. The atmosphere in the gym was amazing. There was a great sense of camaraderie. I learned so much this week and I am so grateful.” — Jessica Knox, hArvArd UnIversITy.

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“The difference that PGC can make is in the area of transfor-mation. There are plenty of places where you can learn skills, but I was surprised by how quickly PGC could change players’ basketball habits, and more importantly, their attitudes, their composure, and their approach to the game. I knew that it was possible to change those qualities over time, but I had never seen players change so much in four days. When I attendedPGC, I was amazed and at a loss for words. As a former coach,I’ve only had one player in 24 years who naturally exhibited the

qualities that PGC teaches. That’s a long time to wait for that one unique player who can shape your team and lead a winning program. But, if I were still coaching today, I could send my playerstoPGCandproduceplayerslikethateveryyear!”

WearepleasedtoannouncethatPGC—inconjunctionwithBetterBasketballandCoachRickTorbett—willbeofferingRead & React courses for players and coaches this year.

DOUg COllinsNBA Head Coach(Philadelphia 76ers)

“Their passion, attention to detail, and love for teaching have made PGC a special place. I would recommend PGC for anyone who wants to be the ultimate player.”

grEg BrittEnHAmNew York Knicks, Assistant Coachfor Player Development

“I have a daughter who is an enthusiastic graduate of PGC, and I can say without reservation that what they offer is unparalleled in the basketball camp industry.”

JOHn wOODEnFormer Head Coach, uCLA,10-Time NCAA ChampionNamed Coach of the Centuryby ESPN

“PGC will greatly improve the play of any aspiring player.”

Ann mEYErsNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame (1993), Phoenix Mercury President and GM

“I would recommend PGCto any young player tryingto master the skill of leading a team.”

DOnniE wAlsHNew York Knicks,President of Basketball Operations

“Great teachers, great teachings,greatpeople—PGC has it all. A must for any player that wants to advance to the next level – whether it’s high school, college, or even the NBA.”

riCK CArlislENBA Head Coach (Dallas Mavericks)and 2002 NBA Coach of the Year.

“PGC is the best basketball training program in America for learning how to thinkthe game.”

wHAt tHE prOs ArE sAYing

rick torbett, the founder of Better Basketball and creator of theread & react Offense, is regarded as one of the best basketballteachers in the game today. Here’s what rick said after attendingtwo pgC sessions:

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All of these competencies are emphasized in each one of our PGC courses, but what makes the degree program special is the level of commitment, discipline, and engagement that’s required—bothonyourpartandonours.It’sthecombinationof ongoing learning and practical application over an extended period of time that will lead to a permanent transformationin your game, your leadership, and your everyday life.

Visit pgcbasketball.com TODAY for details on the degree program and how you can enroll.

NOTE: Enrolling in our degree program is not a requirementfor attending any of our PGC courses.

HOw YOU’ll BEnEFitPGC specifically created its new degree program for high school and college student-athletes who have a deep desire to reach theirhighestpotential—asaplayer,asaleader,andasaperson.The degree program is designed to help players integrate PGC concepts into their training and performance year-round. As with any good education or training program, the requirements are rigorous, but the payoff is worth the commitment and effortthat’s required.

As a graduate of PGC’s degree program, you will develop a series of core competencies that will give you a solid foundation to play the game well against any level of competition.

COrE COmpEtEnCiEs inClUDE:•Theessentialskills,principlesandhabitsofplaythatare needed to excel as a player.

• Thepsychologicalaspectsofthegame—includingmental toughnessandbasketballintelligence—thatmakegood players great.

• Theintangiblesand‘littlethings’thatturngreatplayers into champions.

•Theleadershipqualitiesthatenableaplayertobea powerful influencer, not only on the basketball court, but also in the classroom and in life.

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HOw CAn i BEgin?AttEnD A sUmmEr COUrsEThere is no better way to jump-start your complete basketball education than by enrolling in one of our 5-day, 4-night summer courses, which are currently offered in20 STATES AND THREE CANADIAN PROVINCES.

AttEnD A sHOrt COUrsEPGC’s 2-day and 3-day “Short Courses” provide con-densed versions of our 5-day, 4-night courses and are offered year-round.

pArtiCipAtE in pgC’s OnlinE trAiningYou don’t have to wait to attend a course to start theprocess of improving your mental game and training.Our Online Training will help to prepare you for attending a PGC summer session, introduce you to key teachings from all of our courses, and reinforce PGC’s principles throughout the year.

COmplEtE A pgC COUrsE OnlinECan’t get to a course in person? Enroll in the online version of Essentials and you can still benefit from learning the principles that are taught in the actual course.

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Contact usinfo@pointguardcollege.com or call 1-866-338-2308

prEp sCHOOl Prep School is specifically intended to prepare junior highand freshman players for high school varsity basketball andis the ideal starting point and introduction to PGC for younger athletes. Participants learn body control, ball control, how to finish at the rim, and how to beat pressure, as well as countless ways to present themselves as mature and dedicated athleteson the court, and as focused and engaged students in theclassroom. Prep School is a must for any player who desiresto excel as a high school student-athlete.

EssEntiAlsEssentials provides an intense and rigorous training experience that focuses on the individual skills and habits that playmakers possess. This course features specially designed activities and competitions to eliminate ineffective play and instill smart,efficient basketball. Players learn tools and techniques thatwill give them a competitive advantage against bigger and faster athletes. Essentials participants will also benefit from learninghowtotrainproductivelyandleadauthentically—by leading oneself with excellence, discipline, and composure.

tHinK tHE gAmEThink The Game is PGC’s flagship course and is the original Dick DeVenzio/Dena Evans PGC course. While Essentialsfocuses on individual play, Think The Game focuses on team play and teaches players how to make the right reads on the court, how to communicate effectively, and how to master all the “little things” that stand out to a good coach. Participants will learn how to lead their teams to championships, how to look special in game situations, and how to get noticed by coaches and scouts at the next level.

insiDE prEsEnCEInside Presence is designed for players who want to become a dominant inside presence and floor general on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Players will learn to finish powerfully in the paint, to control play in the interior, and to be a threat when facing up away from the basket. Inside Presence will benefit guards, forwards, and centers alike, as participants will learn how to capitalize on and defend against mismatches, rebound effectively, and get to the free throw line consistently.

tHE sHOOting lABIn The Shooting Lab, participants learn how great shootersthink, shoot and practice. The course is designed to help players develop a shooter’s mindset, build sound shooting techniques, and train effectively ‘in the lab’ to work on their shot. Players will also benefit from specific training in the variety of shots that great scorers need in their toolbox. The Shooting Lab will benefit players who are looking to increase their confidence in their shot, as well as their shooting range, speed and accuracy.

rEAD & rEACt The Read & React course, created and directed in partnership with Better Basketball, is based on Rick Torbett’s best-selling DVD series. Read & React equips players, teams, and coaches with the crucial building blocks of offensive team play: spacing, screening, timing, movement and penetration. Participants will hone their basketball IQ, and develop the critical habits required for effective team play. Read & React will benefit any player who desires to be versatile and complete in their offensive game.

gAmE timEGame Time has been created for players who have completed either Essentials or Think The Game and who want to put PGC principles into action in a team setting during game situations. Through daily 5-on-5 games, officiated according to PGC’s unique rules and principles, players will strengthen their abilityto play smart basketball, as well as learning critical team concepts. Game Time serves as the ideal training ground for players who want to apply PGC’s habits of play, leadershipconcepts, and communication principles in an intense,competitive environment.

ADVAnCED COnCEpts Advanced Concepts is for players entering 11th grade or higher who have completed either Essentials or Think The Game. In this course, players benefit from learning PGC’s most advanced curriculum in an intimate learning environment. Players will learn the concepts of “alternating current” and “flow,” develop the ability to breakdown the defense and attack efficiently out ofa ball screen, and gain valuable experience in handling end-of clockscenarios. A maximum of 64 players are accepted for this course.

COllEgE/prOThe College/Pro course is open to college players who have completed at least one year of college basketball at a four-year institution, and professional players. College/Pro features content drawn from the entire PGC curriculum, and provides a rare opportunity to go further in mastering the subtleties of the game. Players benefit from being immersed in a powerful, competitive learning environment that is specially designed to reinforce what it means to be a special player on a champion-ship-level team at the highest levels of play.

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