MN North Hoops is partnered with US Sports Camps the official operator and licensee of NIKE BASKETBALL CAMPS

Daily Camp Schedule

Each day at Nike camp follows a structured development format that combines skill training, character development, and competitive league play through the MN North Player Development League (PDL).

8:30 AM – Facility Opens / Free Shooting
Players arrive, check in, and get extra shots up before the day begins.

9:00 AM – Character Development & Dynamic Warm-Up
Daily leadership and character discussion followed by a guided basketball warm-up.

9:10 – 10:10 AM – Skills & Player Development Training
Position-based skill instruction including:

Ball handling

Shooting mechanics

Footwork and finishing

Offensive decision making

10:10 AM – 12:10 PM – MN North Player Development League (PDL) Games
Players compete in structured league 5 on 5 games where coaches teach spacing, decision-making, and team concepts in live play.

12:10 – 1:10 PM – Lunch Break / Free Shooting / Optional Skill Work
Players refuel while also having access to baskets for extra shooting or additional instruction.

1:10 – 3:00 PM – MN North Player Development League (PDL)/Competitions
Afternoon league games and competitive formats including:

5-on-5 PDL matchups

Situational basketball

End-of-game scenarios

Competitive challenges

Development Philosophy

The MN North PDL structure allows players to train skills in the morning and immediately apply them in live competition, helping athletes improve their basketball IQ, confidence, and game performance.

Why the MN North Player Development League Format Works?

Most youth basketball camps focus heavily on drills with limited opportunity for players to apply what they learn in real game situations.

The MN North Player Development League (PDL) was designed to bridge that gap by combining skill training with structured competition throughout the day.

Players train in the morning and afternoon, then compete in organized league games, and receive coaching adjustments that help them immediately apply new skills in live play.

This format helps athletes develop:

Game confidence by applying skills in real competition

Basketball IQ through decision-making in live game situations

Team concepts such as spacing, movement, and communication

Competitive edge through structured league play and challenges

The MN North PDL structure mirrors how basketball players develop at higher levels — practice, compete, adjust, and improve.

By combining elite skill instruction with daily league play, athletes leave camp with skills they can immediately translate into real games.

-Coach Travis Bledsoe