Academic All American Camp

Why attend the Academic All-American Camp?

Date and Location: July 11-13, 2008 at Brandeis University

Colin Tabb (Brandeis University) talking to his team during a time out.

Contact:
e-mail: GKristof@hoopmountain.com
phone: 978.922.3350
fax: 978.922.3348

PO Box 7068
Beverly, MA 01915

Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Academic All-American Camp presented by Hoop Mountain is to provide top level student athletes with a venue to showcase their basketball talents. Our goal is to provide the best student athletes in the country an opportunity to be seen by the best academic institutions in the country. This relationship will reward special student athletes for there academic and athletic abilities.

1. Maximum Exposure

• The Academic All-American Camp will be recruited by the top academic/athletic schools in the country. The staff will be comprised of virtually all college coaches.
• This will be an NCAA certified recruiting event
• Division I, II, and III college coaches will attend this camp.
• The National Prep School and High School Scouting Report will attend and evaluate players
• President of Hoop Mountain, Steven Gibbs serves on the McDonald’s All American Committee and nominates players for the Hoop Mountain Prime Time All Star game

Dave Paulsen, Williams College and Jay Tilton, Philips Exeter Academy evaluating players

Educational Information Advantage Informational Sessions on SAT and ACT strategies Information sessions on how to become recruit-able athlete at the top academic Universities Information Sessions on what College coaches look for in student athletes

What the College Coaches are saying:

Larry Anderson, M.I.T. watching game play on Saturday

“We absolutely love the concept of an Academic All-American camp, because we believe it mutually benefits the Universities and more importantly the student-athletes.  This year’s first annual camp was well run and well attended... We look forward to attending it in the future....”
Kevin Stallings
Head Coach, Vanderbilt University

 "The Academic All-American Camp is a great option for any Student-athlete that is serious about both basketball and his education."
Donny Guerinoni
Assistant Coach, Stanford University

"The Academic All-American camp presented by Hoop Mountain was an excellent camp for our program to attend.  There were a lot of quality players with excellent grades…This will be a must-stop for our program for many years to come."
David Paulsen
Head Coach, Williams College

Assistant coaches of Stanford and Vanderbilt watching the action on the main court

 “The Academic All-American Camp Presented by Hoop Mountain has become a must attend recruiting event for us and all highly-selective colleges and universities in the country”
Bob Sheldon
Head Coach, Tufts University

“The Academic All American camp is a must attend event for any coach at a top academic school…any player who wants to be evaluated by the top academic schools needs to be at this event!”
Brian Meehan,
Head Coach, Brandeis University

"Thank you to Hoop Mountain for putting on a first class event this past weekend at Brandeis.  Your event was a valuable stop for our program during the month of July."
Tim Sweeney
Assistant Coach, Davidson College

Glenn Miller (UPENN) and Jim Engles (Columbia) compare notes on players

“… Hoop Mountain has managed to make the event a “must-attend” camp for all college coaches.  We were able to watch a number of talented prospects with strong academic resumes and plan on being in attendance for as long as the camp is run.”
Mike Martin
Assistant Coach, UPENN

“Hoop Mountain’s Academic All American Camp is an incredible event that allows top flight colleges to recruit talented student athletes from across the country. No one does a better job than, Hoop Mountain!”
Ean Gitchell
Editor, Upper Class Basketball Magazine

The Hoop Mountain Academic All American Camp has quickly evolved into one of the best summer recruiting showcases for the elite academic college and university coaches throughout the country.  If you are a high school student athlete interested in playing a high level of college basketball at a great academic institution - this is a 'must attend' event.
Joe Reilly
Head Coach, Bates College

Colleges Represented on last year’s staff:

• Bates College
• Brandeis University
• Colby College
• Phillips Exeter Academy
• Trinity College
• Tufts University
• Williams College

Chris Millette and Reggie Hobbs, Tufts University discussing players at camp

A Sample of Conferences that Recruited at the Academic All American Camp presented by Hoop Mountain: ACC, Ivy League, Patriot League, Big East, Conference USA, University Athletic Association, NESCAC, NEWMAC, North East 10, America East, Liberty League, and Colonial Conference

A Sample of Colleges that attended last year’s camp (Top 100 National Colleges):
Princeton University, Harvard University, M.I.T., Stanford University, UPENN, Columbia University, Rice University, Vanderbilt University, Emory University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, New York University, WPI, Clark University, Yale University, Brown University, and the Air Force Academy

(Top 50 Liberal Arts Colleges)
Amherst College, Middlebury College, Bowdoin, Vassar College, Bard College, Connecticut College, Union College, Wheaton College, Hobart and William Smith, Drew University, Boston University, Davidson, Bates, and Washington and Lee

Tim Sweeney, Davidson College and Matt McKillop, Emory University closely evaluating players

To view the rankings please click here:

Camp Director Profiles:

Steve Gibbs, Director
Steve Gibbs is the President and founder of Hoop Mountain, Inc. Steve founded Hoop Mountain in 1985 and has allowed it to grow into an elite basketball enterprise. Steve served as the co-founder of the well respected prep basketball magazine, High School Hoop. Steve also formed the High School Hoop Scouting Report, which was a huge hit with college basketball scouts around the country. Steve has written articles for the prestigious Eastern Basketball Magazine, has appeared many times on Sports Channel basketball shows, and has hosted various cable and radio sport shows. Steve nominates high school basketball players for the McDonald's All American game. Recently, Steve has signed on with the National High School and Prep School Scouting Report, which will give every Hoop Mountain camper an opportunity to receive national exposure.

Dave Hixon, Amherst College and his assistant coach discussing potential recruits

Greg Kristof, Director
Greg Kristof is a managing partner at Hoop Mountain, Inc. Kristof is the director of Hoop Mountain New York as well as Hoop Mountain Personal Instruction. In addition, Kristof is the co-editor of the National High School and Prep School Scouting Report. Kristof has helped establish Hoop Mountain Franchises in Illinois, Kansas, Georgia, New Jersey, and New York. Greg was a four year varsity letter winner at Brandeis University and a team captain for two years. Kristof was a member of the University Athletic Association All-Academic team for three years. Kristof was a 1,000 point scorer at Medfield High School and league all-star for three years.

Brian Meehan, Director
Brian Meehan is the 11th men's basketball coach in Brandeis history. Meehan arrived at Brandeis in 2003 after 10 years at Salem State College. He served as an assistant coach at Salem State from 1993 to 1996, when he became head coach. In his seven years at the helm, Meehan compiled an outstanding 160-39 record, including 87-10 in conference play. His .804 winning percentage is the highest among active Division III coaches with at least five years experience.

Tim Gilbride, Bowdoin College and Dave Hixon, Amherst College comparing notes on players

Meehan led the Vikings to seven straight Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) titles and six NCAA tournament appearances. In 2000, the team reached the Division III Final Four, finishing in third place. Meehan earned New England Coach of the Year honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the New England Basketball Coaches Association for his efforts.

During Meehan’s tenure, Salem State produced four All-Americans and seven first-team All-New England selections. Meehan is a member of the NCAA Northeast Regional Advisory Committee, the NABC Legislative Committee and is the NABC Division III Congressman.

Jay Tilton, Head Commissioner
Jay Tilton is in his fifth year as the boy’s basketball coach and associate director of admissions at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. Phillips Exeter is a Class “A” New England Prep School that competes against some of the top Prep Programs in the country. Prior to working at Phillips Exeter, Tilton was an assistant coach at Division 1, Dartmouth College, which is in the Ivy League. Recently, Tilton has helped place players at schools such as Davidson, UPENN, Williams, Tufts, and Brandeis. Tilton’s focus and expertise is on player development, as well as articulating to players what tools they need to get to the next level.

Criteria: In order to be considered for the Academic All American Camp Presented by Hoop Mountain a player needs a above a 3.2 GPA(un-weighted) and an SAT(Math and Verbal Section) of above 1150.

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