• Basketball Madness Camps Hamilton

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    Spreading the passion of basketball from our dedicated staff in the Hamilton area for 25 years!

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  • March Madness Camps

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    Our March Madness Camp is a great 3 days focusing on basketball drills, techniques and exercise!
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  • NCCP Certified Supervisors

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    All of our supervisors are skilled basketball players. NCCP Certified with CIS, High School and Club level coaching experience!

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  • Drills

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    Our camps will teach the fundamental basketball skills such as ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, in-bounds plays, team offense and team defense.

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  • Exercise And Nutrition

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    Basketball Madness Camps teach the importance of healthy eating habits and exercise that will not only benefit you on the court, but also for years to come!
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  • "Arcangel" Shooting Aid

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    Having problems with your shot? Our "Arcangel" Shooting Aid will help teach you the proper mechanics to hit that game winning shot!

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  • Camp Director

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    Camp Director Greg Donelson has over 30 years of championship caliber coaching experience at the Club, High School and Elementary School level and a lifetime passion for basketball.
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  • Have A Question?

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    Have a question or want to make sure you find a camp that's right for you? Send us a note on our contacts page!
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Basketball Madness Camps

Celebraing 25 Years Of Teaching Basketball Fundamentals In Hamilton!


Welcome to Basketball Madness Camps in Hamilton, Ontario! With a highly qualified staff committed to improve your skills and enjoy the great game of basketball, Basketball Madness Camps promises to be a fun-filled way to spend your March Break or Summer.


Our camps are specially designed to help improve the skills of all boys and girls. From the youngest basketball rookie to the established high school junior - our techniques and drills will teach the technical skills of basketball in a safe and fun environment.



Camp Director


Greg Donelson

B.A.   B.Ed.   M.A.

  • NCCP Level 3 Fully Certified Coach with more than 30 years experience
  • Coached St. Jean de Brebeuf H.S. Junior / Midget Boys' Basketball & Hillfield Junior Boys' Basketball
  • Coached 2 Provincial Championships (1993,1996); 8 Silver Medals (1992, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); 1 Bronze Medal (1999) with Blessed Sacrament 'Rep' Progam
  • Coached 5 CYO Senior Boys' City Championship Teams and 1 Midget Girls City Championship at Cardinal Newman H.S.
  • Coached at summer camps in the U.S. and in Canada



Coaching Staff


Brian Donelson

B.A.   B.Ed.   M.A.

  • Fully certified NCCP Level 2 Coach
  • Player, Acadia University Axemen Varsity Basketball (2002-2003)
  • Player, Ontario Basketball Regional Provincial Team (1996-1999)
  • Graduate Assistant Coach, Acadia University Axemen Varsity Basketball (2004-2005)
  • Head Coach, Cathedral CSS Junior Boys' Basketball (2013-2014)
  • Assistant Coach, Cathedral CSS Senior Boys' Basketball (2014-2016)

Mark Donelson

B.A.   M.Ed.

  • Fully certified NCCP Level 1 Coach
  • More Than 5 Years Experience Coaching Elementary, High School And 'Rep' Level Basketball Teams

Tom Stanton

B.A.   B.Ed.

  • Fully certified NCCP Level 2 Coach
  • More Than 30 Years Experience Coaching High School and Elementary Level Basketball Teams at Hillfield-Strathallan College, Hamilton

Tom Spironello

BSc.   B.Ed.

  • Fully Certified NCCP Level 3 Coach
  • More Than 30 Years Coaching Experience Coaching Boys and Girls Teams at High School and Club Level Basketball
  • Coached Numerous HWCDSB Senior City Basketball Championships at St. Thomas More CSS
  • Coached OFSAA Gold at St. Thomas More CSS

Mario Susi

B.A.   B.Ed.

  • Fully Certified NCCP Level 2 Coach
  • More Than 15 Years Coaching Experience Coaching Boys and Girls Teams at Elementary and High School Level
  • Currently Coaching Midget Boys Basketball Team at Cathedral CSS
  • Coached Numerous HWCDSB Midget Boys Championships at Cathedral CSS









Latest News

January 17th 2018

Happy New Year! With the holidays behind us and spring just around the corner, it's time to register for the 2018 March Madness Basketball Skills Camp. Check out our new 2018 brochure and join us celebrating our 25th Anniversay!
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Skills Tips

January 17th 2018

Improve Your Basketball Shot

Form To Fast
  • Start form shooting in the middle of the paint until you make five baskets
  • Move to the right block (low post) and form shoot off the backboard until you make five baskets
  • Move to the left block (low post) and form shoot off the backboard until you make five baskets
  • Move to the right elbow (corner of free throw line), catch a pass and shoot at game speed until you make five baskets
  • Move to the left elbow (corner of free throw line), catch a pass and shoot at game speed until you make five baskets
  • Move to left wing, three to five feet inside the three point line, catch a pass and shoot at game speed until you make five baskets
  • Move to right wing, three to five feet inside the three point line, catch a pass and shoot at game speed until you make five baskets
  • Cool down by shooting 10 free throws with a goal of making eight out of 10


Drive and Shoot
Set up cones three to five feet inside the three-point line at the corners, wings and top of the key. Make three shots at each station.
  • Start behind the three-point line (right corner), take three hard dribbles to the right of the cone and shoot. Repeat to the left.
  • Start behind the three-point line (right wing), take three hard dribbles to the right of the cone and shoot. Repeat to the left.
  • Start behind the three-point line (top of the key), take three hard dribbles to the right of the cone and shoot. Repeat to the left.
  • Start behind the three-point line (left wing), take three hard dribbles to the right of the cone and shoot. Repeat to the left.
  • Start behind the three-point line (left corner), take three hard dribbles to the right of the cone and shoot. Repeat to the left.
  • Cool down by shooting 10 free throws with a goal of making eight out of 10


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