Questions You May Ask

“What if I’m too busy or just have too much going on?”

What exactly are you doing that’s keeping you so busy? Are your activities aligned with your dreams and aspirations, or are you just following the crowd and hoping for the best? Great players don’t base their games—or their lives—on hope.  And, they certainly don’t follow the masses. First, they decide what they want; then they go out and find the people and learning opportunities that will get them there.

What good is it to be seen by hundreds of college coaches at AAU events if you’re not doing anything special to stand out from the crowd?  A good college coach can pick out the best players on the court within the first five minutes of a game. Sometimes, they can even spot the best players during warm-ups, just by noticing how they carry themselves and interact with others. Great players spend more time “getting better” than “getting seen.” Attending a PGC course to “get better” could be the best investment that you make through your entire basketball career.

“I’ve been involved in the great game of basketball for 25 years, and I learned more in the first three hours at PGC than in any ten years that I’ve spent in the game.”
— Coach Evan Woodward, Richland, Washington.

“What if you don’t offer any courses in the area where I live?”

We understand that this can be a problem, and we’ve been increasing our number of locations each summer in order to make our programs easier to attend.

Something for you to consider though: What’s most important to you?  The average PGC course—in any single location—attracts players from 21 states and provinces as well as a handful of international players. Hundreds of players fly, endure long bus rides, or beg a parent or coach to drive them 10-12 hours to get to PGC. We are constantly amazed at how far some players will travel in order to attend a session. Right now, players in North Dakota, Alaska, Lithuania, England and New Zealand are coming up with creative ways to get themselves to PGC.   So, don’t let distance be a deal-breaker for you. Where there’s a will, you can usually find a way.

“When we left PGC, we had a 10-hour trip ahead of us, so I thought that Daymon would sleep most of the way home.  Although physically exhausted, he was so energized and excited that we talked for over nine hours about his experience at PGC.  He said, ‘Dad, this was one of the greatest weeks of my life.’  Since we got home, he has intensified his workouts by taking your ‘30-day challenge’ and has been teaching his younger brother what he learned.  Last night, I watched him play in open gym and he is already incorporating what he learned into his game. Thanks for the positive impact that you made on our son.”
— Joe Osborn, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

“What if I’m not sure it will be worth it?”

Will this really be worth my time, energy, and money? Will it really help me get significantly better?

Read what other players and coaches have said about their experience and ask yourself if you can afford not to attend.

“Any player who wants to have a serious chance to play college basketball—especially at the ‘D1′ level—needs to attend PGC. Going to PGC is the smartest move you can ever make, as you’ll learn all of the little things that make college recruiters sit up and take notice. As a two-time PGC athlete, I learned how to succeed against bigger, more athletic defenders and how to win at the highest level.”
— Kristi Toliver, Los Angeles Sparks, First-Team All-American and ACC Player of the Year, NCAA National Champion, 3rd Overall Pick in the 2009 WNBA draft.

“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 PGC. If you can attend five basketball camps this summer, make them all PGC.”
— Greg Brittenham, New York Knicks, Assistant Coach for Player Development

“The difference that PGC can make is in the area of transformation. There are plenty of places where you can learn skills, but I was surprised by how quickly PGC could change players’ basketball habits, and more importantly, their attitudes, their composure, and their approach to the game. I knew that it was possible to change those qualities over time, but I had never seen players change so much in five days—when I attended PGC, I was amazed and at a loss for words. As a former coach, I’ve only had one player in 24 years who naturally exhibited the qualities that PGC teaches. That’s a long time to wait for that one unique player who can shape your team and lead a winning program. But, if I were still coaching today, I could send my players to PGC and produce players like that every year!”
— Rick Torbett, Founder of Better Basketball and creator of the Read & React offense; regarded as one of the best basketball teachers in the game today.

To make the decision to attend a PGC course even easier for you, we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with what you gain from your PGC session, we’ll give you ALL of your money back, no questions asked. See our Tuition and Financial Info page for details.

“What if I don’t know my summer schedule yet?”

You can wait until you know your complete summer schedule before you register. The only problem is, the session you want to attend may be sold out by then. To help you deal with this challenge, PGC offers Tuition Refund Protection for only $25. You can also transfer to another session, if needed, without any additional cost, as long as space permits.

“What if I want to register, but I’d prefer to come with some teammates?”

Sure, bring a few teammates along with you.  The more teammates that attend PGC with you, the more games you’re likely to win next season. However, don’t wait to register until you convince some teammates to join you, or you may end up losing your spot in the process.

If you only like to attend programs with other people you know, think of this as an ideal opportunity to stretch out of your comfort zone. Even if your teammates choose not to enroll, you’re going to meet some incredible people—many who you’ll be friends with long after your PGC session.

“At home, before I came to PGC, I was thinking, “I’m not going to know anyone there!”. But, as it turns out, I was welcomed into an extraordinary environment of athletes, instructors, and directors who made me feel like I was at home.”
— Misha Jones, Manassas Park, Virginia

“What I love most about PGC is the attitude and approach of everyone around me. I have never been surrounded by such great, driven, and positive people. It just shows what kind of athletes PGC attracts.”
— Jacquie Chataway, Mississauga, Ontario

“What if I can’t afford the tuition fee?”

How determined are you to attend a PGC session? If you are truly determined, there are ways to make it happen, even if you are financially challenged. Lots of players have done it. We hear their stories all the time.

If your parents can’t help you to pay for the course, don’t let that stop you. Right now, a player in Texas is figuring out how many lawns he has to mow to get to a session, while a player in Toronto is calculating how many driveways she has to shovel to get to a course. For many years now, players have been resourceful in finding ways to raise the money they need to attend. What about you?

Here are a few quick ideas to assist you:

• You could get a part-time job and pay the tuition fee yourself. Many of our athletes babysit, flip burgers, hold fundraisers or wash dishes in order to attend PGC.
• See if your school’s basketball program, or athletic department will support you. Submit a letter to your coach or athletic director that shows them how serious you are about this opportunity.
• Ask some family members to put some holiday and/or birthday gift money towards your tuition fee.
• Ask a coach or a teacher for help in seeking financial assistance from a community organization. Many local small businesses raise money to support young people who need assistance—especially if the development opportunity is focused on leadership and character development.

As a competitive athlete, you will always face obstacles in your life, and some may seem impossible to overcome.  But whatever your current circumstances, there is someone out there who has faced the exact same circumstances and has still found a way to realize their goals.

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