Area youths invited to Grizzly Holiday Basketball Camp Jan. 3-4

Area youngsters in eighth grade and younger are invited to participate in Grizzly Basketball Camp Jan. 3-4 at the West Plains Civic Center. 

 

The camp is being hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Jared Phay, Assistant Coaches Michael Poindexter and Walt Belcher, and Graduate Assistant Coach Joe Greenwood.

 

Camp Details

 

Participants will learn basketball fundamentals for all aspects of the game during the camp, Phay said. 

 

Campers have the option of attending one of two sessions: 

- the morning session from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 

- the all-day session from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

 

All sessions will be divided into groups based on the participants' skill levels, Phay said, adding the camps are open to all youths of every ability, Phay said. 

 

All equipment for the camps will be provided, with the exception of personal attire. Campers are encouraged to bring their own ball with their name on it, but a ball can be provided, if needed. 

 

Participants also should bring their own water bottles, and those who are participating in the all-day camp should bring their own sack lunch. 

 

The cost of attending the morning is $65.00; the cost to attend the all-day camp is $120.00. Spaces are limited for each session, so early registration is strongly encouraged. 

 

Registration forms can be downloaded at MSUWPGrizzlies.com/Camps/Grizzly_Holiday_Basketball_Camp_Registration_2025.

 

For more information about the camp, contact Phay at 417-255-7991 or JaredPhay@MissouriState.edu.