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Q. What is the goal of the camp?
A. The mission of Kimrossi Taylor's Basketball Camp is to give children the opportunity to develop their basic basketball skills at an early age, increase self-confidence through skill acquisition, and, most of all, to keep their minds focused on hoop dreams and not street dreams. Kimrossi's personal goal is to utilize the skills and knowledge that he has attained and developed from his past basketball experience to develop and motivate intelligent and well-rounded young athletes.
Q. Who is Kimrossi Taylor?
A. Kimrossi played basketball for Lakeview high school and at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Mr.Taylor is currently a Coach with the Chicago Bulls Training Academy, a League Director and Coach of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, and was formerly the head assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Trinity International University (located in Deerfield, Illinois). He founded Kimrossi Taylor’s Basketball Camp in 1998 to help enhance the skills and fundamentals of young, well-rounded athletes and the camp has been going strong ever since. Kimrossi is also available for private, one-on-one basketball training.
Q. When will the camp be held?
A. Kimrossi Taylor’s Basketball Camp will be held on Saturday mornings (June - August) starting at 9:00am and ending at 5:00pm. Times may change based on the number of participants. See the schedule page for exact dates.
Q. Where will the camp be held?
A. At the Melrose Park Fitness Center located at 1000 N. 25th Ave. in Melrose Park. (click here for directions).
Q. Is there an age requirement?
A. Ages 5-16 will be accepted for this session.
Q. What skill levels is the camp geared towards?
A. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels (there are never enough basic fundamental workouts -- college and NBA Players go over the fundamentals everyday).
Q. What should I bring to the camp?
A. Gym shoes, gym shorts, and a lot of energy.
Q. What are some things people have learned from the camp?
A. 12-year-old participant - I learned leadership skills. Coach Taylor told us what it takes to be a leader (I learned that everyone is a leader and that there is no “I” in Team). I learned if I practice the drills that we go over in camp to the best of my ability I would become a better basketball player for sure. I have been the captain of my school basketball team for 2 years and I am averaging almost 20 points a game. I am so happy.
A. 8-year-old participant - I learned how to dribble, pass, and shoot from the basketball camp. I can even dribble through my legs, and ball handling, I also learned how to make myself feel comfortable playing basketball, especially playing defense because defense wins games.
A. Armecia L. Cooper - "Kimrossi Taylor's Basketball Camp is an excellent start for children and youth to enhance their fundamental playing skills. The staff is knowledgable and friendly."
A. Sean Becker's Family - "Good things don't just happen - it takes professional planning by Coach Kimrossi. Thanks Coach Taylor."
A. Patrick Beverley - Past KTBC participant – I started my basketball career with Coach Taylor in the 6th grade, I am now a senior in high school and I still look to Coach Taylor for coaching and training, which has helped me to become one of the best high school basketball players in the State of Illinois.
A. Bonita & Herb Hooks - Kimrossi Taylor we'd like to thank you for being such a positive influence on so many young people. God Bless you and continue doing what you do."
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