Camp Director: Sylvia Hatchell

North Carolina's Sylvia Hatchell is one of the most respected and successful women's basketball coaches in the country. She began the 2007-08 season with a career record of 751-272 over 32 years as a head coach, 479-192 in 21 years as coach of the Tar Heels. Hatchell, who ranks third among active coaches in career wins, was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in June of 2004.

Under her direction, North Carolina won the 1994 NCAA national championship and has claimed seven Atlantic Coast Conference crowns, including three in a row from 2005 to 2007.. She has coached 20 professional players, seven All-America selections, five ACC Rookies of the Year and five ACC Tournament MVP's.

Although the Tar Heels' level of success had been building since Hatchell arrived in Chapel Hill in 1986, it was the landmark 1993-94 season that boosted the program to national prominence. That season, Carolina won Hatchell's first ACC title then went on to claim the program's first national title in a thrilling 60-59 win over Louisiana Tech. The Tar Heels finished the season 33-2, with the best record in women's basketball. UNC ranked No. 1 in the final USA Today coaches' poll, and USA Today and College Sports magazine both named Hatchell National Coach of the Year.

The Tar Heels have reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 11 times in the past 15 years and have reached the 25-wins mark 10 times in the past 14 seasons.

Prior to taking over the Carolina program, Hatchell guided Francis Marion College to a 272-80 mark over 11 seasons. In 1986, she coached the Lady Patriots to a remarkable 36-2 record and an NAIA National Championship. Her 1982 team also won a national title, in the AIAW small college division. Hatchell is the only women's basketball coach to have won titles on the AIAW, NAIA and NCAA levels.

Actively involved in shaping modern women's basketball, Hatchell is a past president of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. She is a member of USA Basketball Women's Games Committee and has been a member of the WBCA Board of Directors.

A native of Gastonia, N.C., and a life-long Tar Heel fan, Hatchell graduated cum laude from Carson-Newman College in 1974 and has been honored as the school's Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. In 1975, she earned her M.S. degree at the University of Tennessee, where she began her coaching career directing the junior varsity team.

Her husband, Sammy Hatchell, is the boys basketball coach at Cresset Christian Academy. The Hatchells' son, Van, is a freshman at UNC.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

ELITE ALL-AMERICAN CAMP
June 19-21
Ages 15-18
This session is for the advanced, highly-skilled high school player and will help prepare top players for the college game. Prior experience as a varsity starter is strongly recommended but not required.

SHOOTING CAMP
June 28-29
Ages 8-18
Each camper will be taught a fundamental, systematic approach to shooting, a step-by-step shooting progression, shooting drills and shot selection - everything you need to improve your shot. The camp has been highly praised for its success in improving players' shooting percentages.

POSITION CAMP
June 28-29
Ages 8-18
Players will receive individual instruction on their skill development. Post players will work on playing with their back to the basket, posting and scoring in the paint, being a good offensive rebounder, rebounding defensively, blockouts, starting the fastbreak outlet pass, using screens, use of the bank shot and many other aspects of inside play. Guards or perimeter players will work on how to get open, footwork, triple-threat position, one-on-one moves, ball handling and passing skills, reading screens and shooting the three-point shot.

INDIVIDUAL CAMP
June 29-July 2 and July 6-9
Ages 8-18

The camps will be divided into six or more age and ability groups for instruction and competition. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals, individual defense, individual offense and shooting technique. Each camper will have the opportunity to improve her skills and develop an increased enjoyment of the game of basketball.
Awards will be given in each age group for Hot Shot Champion, Free Throw Champion and One-on-One Champion. Awards will be given on each team for Best Offensive Player, Best Defensive Player, Most Improved Player and Best Camper.

CAROLINA'S FINEST TEAM CAMPS
June 12-15, July 3-6, July 10-13
Teams must include at least eight players. Each team must provide its own transportation to and from the airport as well as between the gyms.

Each team will play at least nine games against teams of similar ability. Teams will be divided into leagues by coaches' choice or by competition level. Games will be refereed by certified officials and will be played in the Dean E. Smith Center and Carmichael Auditorium. Awards will be given in each league for Best Defensive Team, Best Offensive Team, Best Rebounding Team and Best Sportsmanship.
The team camp features seminars on study skills, time management, conditioning, strength training, nutrition, leadership and team building, as well as clinics for players and coaches.

CAMP FACTS

LOCATION: The 2008 Sylvia Hatchell Carolina Basketball Camps will be held on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For individual camps only, transportation is available to meet incoming planes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the Chapel Hill bus station and the Durham train station.

HOUSING AND MEALS: Campers will live and eat at Granville Towers, private student housing at UNC. Granville Towers is located near Franklin Street and features air-conditioned and carpeted rooms, private baths and a swimming pool.

FACILITIES: Woollen Gym, Fetzer Gym, the Dean E. Smith Center and other local gyms will be used for instruction and competition. For individual camps, campers will be transported to and from the gyms by bus. Teams must provide their own transportation.

WHAT TO BRING: Linens, pillow, towels, swimsuit, playing clothes, personal items, basketball shoes, socks and alarm clock.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS: Roommates will be pre-assigned according to registration forms. Double occupancy may be available. Key deposit is $30.

TUITION: Fees are as follows and cover the entire cost of instruction, meals, lodging and insurance:
Elite Camp: $275
Shooting Camp: $195
Position Camp: $195
Individual Camp: $450 ($300 for day campers)
Team Camp: $275 per player

REFUNDS: Deposits are non-refundable, with the only exception a written doctor's excuse. Refund requests (less a $50 administrative fee) must be made in writing by July 12. Team deposits and player deposits for team camps are non-refundable.

For more information, please call (919) 942-9208 or write: P.O. Box 2411, Chapel Hill, NC 27515