The Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) has partnered with the US-based Leave It Better Foundation to launch the Play It Forward summer camp, delivering elite coaching, leadership development, and college pathway guidance to the island's top young talent.
Running from July 20th to July 24th at Bermuda College, the intensive week-long camp is designed to sharpen on-court fundamentals while equipping participants with crucial off-court life skills.
In addition to elite skill development, U17 and U19 players will benefit from specialized sessions on college recruitment pathways and sports technology, with insights on AI and modern analytics delivered by US technology and investments firm SEI.
Campers will work directly with a high-caliber contingent of US coaches and players boasting deep experience in college basketball and Pennsylvania’s fierce Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL):
Jason Fisher – Head Coach (4x PIAA State Champion Coach, 4x PIAA Coach of the Year)
Zane Conlon – Seton Hill University (4x State Champion, PIAA Player of the Year, 1st Team All-PCL)
Reece Craft – Gettysburg College (2x State Champion, 1st Team All-State, Centennial Conference Tournament MVP)
Shane Doyle – Catholic University (3x State Champion, PCL Assist Leader)
Braedon Fisher – 2x State Champion
Calvin Smith – Northeastern University (2x State Champion)
Chris Patton – King's College / Reading Semi-Pro (All-Middle Athletic Conference)
Tyler Scarpulla – Rosemont College (State Champion)
Mason Thear – Montclair State University (2x State Champion, 3rd Team All-State)
Connor Hicke – Rising High School Senior (6'6" Shooting Guard)
Will Carr – Rising High School Senior (6'7" Shooting Guard)
"The initiative aims to bridge the gap between local grassroots talent and overseas opportunities, pairing top-tier basketball instruction with practical college preparation."
The partnership underscores the BBA's ongoing push to elevate youth basketball development across the island by connecting local athletes directly with proven high-school, collegiate, and professional talent.
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