It's time to finalize your plans to attend the inaugural Coach K Academy, being held August 21-24 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. You need to sign up now because Nike has a deadline so your shoes and personalized uniform will be there when you arrive. Here's the application form on a PDF file.
The camp is bloody awesome and will be a great deal of fun. Don't worry about your physical condition. Coach potatoes are heartily welcomed. Here's the schedule of events:
Thursday, August 21
12:00- 2:00 Registration at the Washington Duke Inn
3:00- 4:00 Campers meet in Cameron; Coach K welcomes everyone; Introduction of all the coaches; 2003 team video; Group Stretch with William Stephens, Duke Team Trainer
4:00-5:30 Warmup drills and Exhibition games (tryouts) in Cameron
5:30-7:00 Coaches meet and pick teams in the Legacy Room
7:00- 8:00 Cocktails and dinner in the Duke Sports Hall of Fame
9:00- 11:00 Refreshments and player videos in Cameron
11:00- ??? Bar open at Washington Duke Inn
Friday, August 22
6:30- 8:30 Buffet breakfast at the Washington Duke Inn; Half court 3-on-3 pick up games with coaches; K Lab Analysis booth set up
8:30- 9:00 Team photos
9:00- 10:00 Short Lecture with Coach K on ÂBuilding A TeamÂ; Videos on past successful teams at Duke
10:00- 10:15 Stretch in Cameron with Will Stephens
10:15-11:00 Team practice with Your Coaching Staff
11:00- 12:15 Games in Cameron and Wilson Rec Center
Games consist of two 20-minute running clock halves. Clock stops last 2 minutes of each half.
12:00- 2:00 Lunch served in the Hall of Honor
12:00- 2:30 Shuttle bus between Cameron and Washington Duke Inn
2:30- 3:00 Lecture & Video with Coach K and Former Players in Cameron
3:00- 3:15 Stretching in Cameron with Mike Huff
3:15- 4:00 Basketball Learning Experiences
(Rotate through two drill stations and three shooting contests)
4:00- 4:30 Team practice
4:30- 5:45 Games in Cameron and Wilson- Same format
5:45- 7:00 Shuttle bus between Cameron and Washington Duke Inn
5:45- 6:30 Optional - Watch DukeÂs 2003-04 team play pick up game in Cameron
7:30 Campers meet in lobby of Washington Duke Inn
7:45 Shuttles take campers and coaches to various restaurants
8:00 Team meals at Parizade, NikoÂs, Magnolia Grill, Four Square and NanaÂs
Saturday, August 23
6:30- 8:30 Buffet breakfast at the Washington Duke Inn; Half court 3-on-3 pick up games with coaches; K Lab Analysis booth set up
8:30- 10:30 Preparing for a Championship!
A complete scouting report and game preparation with Coach K on the 2001 national championship game, videos, highlights, walk-through
10:30- 11:00 Team practice with video work from FridayÂs K Academy games
11:00- 12:15 Games in Cameron and Wilson
12:00- 2:00 Lunch in the Hall of Honor
12:00- 2:30 Shuttle bus between Cameron and Washington Duke Inn
2:30- 4:00 Coach K & Former Players Lecture on ÂBig Plays & Shots of Duke BasketballÂ
Players and Campers re-create and demonstrate the big plays and shots on the court
4:00- 4:15 Stretching in Cameron with Mike Huff
4:15- 5:30 Games in Cameron and Wilson
5:45- 7:00 Shuttle bus between Cameron and Washington Duke Inn
5:45- 6:30 Optional - Watch DukeÂs 2003-04 team play pick up game in Cameron
7:30 Campers meet in lobby of Washington Duke Inn
7:45 Shuttles take campers and coaches the University Club
8:00 Dinner, Casino Night and Auction at the University Club
Individual photos with Coach K upon arrival
Sunday, August 24
6:30-7:30 Buffet breakfast at the Washington Duke Inn
8:00- 9:00 Two quarterfinal games in Cameron (2 teams get byes)
9:00- 10:00 Two semi-final games in Cameron
10:15- 11:30 Championship game in Cameron
11:30-12:30 Shuttle bus between Cameron and Washington Duke Inn
12:30- 2:00 Championship lunch and awards banquet at the Washington Duke Inn