Point Guard College (formerly ‘Think The Game’)
Point Guard College is for college players, dedicated high school players, and mature (and experienced) incoming freshmen who are interested in increasing their basketball IQ, understanding the subtleties that most coaches don’t have time to teach, and being the kind of team leader that people want to follow. The course is also for players who are making a transition from playing post or forward to being a guard.
Coaches of all levels are welcome—particularly those wanting to get better at leading their teams and programs or who want to learn how to teach the intangibles that make players fun to coach.
Course Overview:
Despite the name, this course is not just for point guards! Being a point guard isn’t merely a position on a basketball team, it’s a commitment to a way of life and the position of leadership in a team game. The skills and information taught in this course are what every great point guard must know, but players who learn to play intelligently and to lead effectively are always more valuable to their teams, no matter what position they play. Thus, all positions are welcome.
Talent and instinct alone aren’t enough to lead a team to a championship. There are thousands of “little things” that win basketball games. If you don’t understand all the ways in which encouragement, leadership, and communication can positively affect a group of people, you can’t lead a team effectively, no matter how talented you are. You’ll study how to get your teammates to work harder, to work together, and to overcome adversity. You will be placed in situations that challenge both your leadership and communication skills, and you will learn ways to make yourself and your teammates better, in practice and in games.
Here Are the Types of Things You’ll Learn in the Classroom:
A Few of the Specific Things You’ll Learn on the Court:
- Controlling the tempo – when to go fast and when to go slow
- Setting up teammates for easy shots
- Preventing turnovers
- Beating all kinds of zone pressure
- Maximizing defensive “pestitude”
- Getting breaks from referees
- Drawing fouls and getting to the line
- Good shot or bad shot? How do you tell?
- Running the show without being overbearing
- Where does confidence come from and how do you hang on to it?
- Making the players around you better
- Mastering the intangibles
- Enhancing your court awareness
- What really wins games? What really loses them?
- Easy ways to build team chemistry and morale
- How to lead inspiring team practices
- How to make sure your team is prepared when it matters most.
- How to create better relationships with even the most “challenging” teammates and coaches
- And much more…
What They’re Saying About Point Guard College:
“Point Guard College will greatly improve the play of any aspiring player.”
— John Wooden | Named Basketball Coach of the Century by ESPN (10 national championships at UCLA)
It’s the best basketball camp in America for learning how to think the game.”
— Rick Carlisle, Head Coach, Dallas Mavericks, 2010 NBA Champions
“Ivory Latta, our first-team All-American point guard and NCAA Player-of-the-Year, went to Point Guard College and discovered ways to play bigger than her size. Her knowledge of the game increased tremendously. I was extremely impressed.”
— Head Coach | Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
“I have been fortunate to play the game of basketball as a collegiate, Olympic and professional player. As a new coach at the high school level, I was looking for a great summer camp for my players. After getting rave reviews from coaches around the country, I decided to see Point Guard College for myself. I was hooked within the first 20 minutes. PGC’s lessons on leadership, confidence and doing the little things are a must for any young player, regardless of position.”
— Coach Jeff Turner, Orlando, Florida. 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist (USA) and 10-year NBA veteran
“My daughter is an enthusiastic graduate of PGC, and I can say without reservation that what they offer is unparalleled in the basketball camp industry. If you can attend only one basketball camp this summer, make it Point Guard College. If you can attend five basketball camps this summer, make them all Point Guard College.”
— Coach Greg Brittenham, New York Knicks, Assistant Coach (Player Development)
“I believe in Point Guard College. We’ve had three players go through the course and on our State Championship Team our point guard was a graduate of Point Guard College and his influence and learning that PGC has given our program has been tremendous and without that, I’m not sure if we’d of still hoisted that trophy at the end of that season.”
— Coach Josh Kendrick, Brownsburg, Indiana (2008 state champions)
“I was transferring to a Division I school from a junior college, and people said that I was too small to play shooting guard. One of my coaches recommended Point Guard College. It was a great experience! I learned about things that I had never thought about before — how to break a trap, how to ‘hunt the paint,’ and how to look for other people without sacrificing my own ability to score. Now I play both the ’2′ and the point, and I’m averaging six assists a game.”
— Raymond Anthony, Lamar University
“Hands down the best basketball coaching clinic that I’ve ever attended. I’ve listened to Pat Summit, Geno Auriemma, Tara Vanderveer, Coach K, Bobby Knight, and many more, but I’ve never felt so inspired to change the way that I teach the game.”
— Coach Lexa Larsen, Richfield, Utah.
“On my first day at Point Guard College, I told the coaches that my goal was to win a state championship. Well, as of yesterday, my vision came true! During the Tournament I read through my PGC binder every day. It served as a constant reminder of what I needed to do in order for my team to succeed. I had only four turnovers in four games and led the entire tournament in assists. This is largely because of the confidence and desire that the Point Guard College coaching staff instilled in me.”
— Helen Petersen, Prosser, Washington
“We were delighted when Zach’s coach said to him, ‘I don’t know how much you paid for Point Guard College this summer, but it was worth every penny. You’ve improved in every facet of your game.’ Thanks PGC! You’ve made a young man very happy and his father very proud.”
— Greg Tudor, West Lafayette, Indiana
“Tonight I had the best game of my life. And the better decisions and plays I made—and almost everything good that I did—you taught me only a couple of days earlier at Point Guard College. I thank you for this very special week that has shaped me into a better basketball player and a better person in my life.”
— J.J. Landis, Fredericksburg, Texas
“When we left Atlanta we had a 10-hour trip ahead of us. I thought Daymon would sleep most of the way home. Although physically exhausted, he was so energized and excited about his week at PGC that we talked for over 9-hours about his PGC experience. He said, “Dad, this was one of the greatest weeks of my life.” Since arriving home, he has intensified his workouts, taking the 30-day challenge. He has also been teaching his younger brother what he learned. Last night, I was able to watch a few minutes of open gym and he is already incorporating what he learned into his play. Thanks for the positive impact you made on our son.”
— Joe Osborn, Fort Wayne, Indiana
“Point Guard College is an intensive indoctrination into how to play smart, minimize turnovers, and be a good leader. These are great, great teachers of the game.”
— Coach Rick Allison, Arlington, Texas
“PGC exceeded my expectations, which were high to begin with. The director was a superb presenter of the materials. No ‘filler’ words to consume time. Each sentence spoken was noteworthy. The material was top-notch. My notes will be a resource for years to come. Thank you for this great ‘college.’”
— Coach David Dong, San Mateo, California
“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 things that I learned at PGC were things that no other basketball camps have 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.
“I have to tell you about my daughter, Kate. She attended PGC (the first time) in the summer of 2006, after her freshman year in high school. I could talk about the changes in her but let me say it like this. By her first game as a sophomore she had taken over the starting point guard position, from an upperclassman that had been groomed for that role for some time. We went on to complete that year with our best record ever. The following year we did even better, making it to the state playoffs for the first time ever. This year we went to the state championship, final eight. She came back from PGC with this confidence and “can do” attitude and I think that is what took that team to its successes to a big degree. Her grandmother always points out that I’m responsible for the team’s success…for sending Kate to PGC. In all sincerity, thank you for what you’ve done for Kate.”
— John Anderson, Tulelake, California
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Find a Course Near You
| Date | School | Location | Description | Directors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1339372800 Jun 7 - 11 | Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK |
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Chad Songy, Dena Evans | Closed |
| 1339891200 Jun 16 - 17 | University of Colorado-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | PGC Basketball is pleased to add a short course in Colorado. This weekend course will take place at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and will feature PGC Director Tyler Coston.
Tuition Details:
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Tyler Coston | Register |
| 1340496000 Jun 20 - 24 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO |
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Tyler Coston | Closed |
| 1341532800 Jul 2 - 6 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
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Dena Evans, TJ Rosene | Closed |
| 1341532800 Jul 2 - 6 | McDaniel College | Westminster, MD |
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Chad Songy | Closed |
| 1341532800 Jul 2 - 6 | William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA |
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Tyler Coston | Register |
| 1342137600 Jul 9 - 13 | Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH |
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Chad Songy | Closed |
| 1342137600 Jul 9 - 13 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
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Tyler Coston | Register |
| 1342742400 Jul 16 - 20 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR |
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Tyler Coston | Closed |
| 1342742400 Jul 16 - 20 | Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX |
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Chad Songy | Closed |
| 1343433600 Jul 24 - 28 | Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC |
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Tyler Coston | Closed |
| 1343952000 Jul 30 - Aug 3 | Wheaton College | Norton, MA |
Ready to sign up? |
Tyler Coston | Register |
| 1344038400 Jul 31 - Aug 4 | St. Mary’s University | San Antonio, TX |
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Chad Songy | Closed |
| 1344556800 Aug 6 - 10 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT |
Ready to sign up? |
Chad Songy | Register |
| 1345161600 Aug 13 - 17 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
Ready to sign up? |
Tyler Coston | Register |
