Spokane's best choice for year-round basketball

Since 1999, Varsity Academy has been training basketball players to win in sport and in life. VA is the Spokane, Washington year-round basketball and life skills training program of NBC Camps. VA is designed to provide the same excellent basketball and life skills training that has made NBC one of the top camps in the country for the past 35 years

Varsity Academy began to help athletes maintain their determination, confidence and skill development all year long. Many times campers returned from camp hopeful to start basketball season only to become discouraged after a tough season. We at NBC Camps want to provide a place to help train you to reach your basketball and life dreams. We want to be the voice of encouragement as we give you tools to maintain your dreams this year.

STAFF

Varsity Academy's positive, energetic, enthusiastic staff creates an atmosphere where athletes can develop basketball skills and self-confidence. The staff prides itself on teaching through encouragement, skill correction, and positive reinforcement. The members of the VA staff have several years of experience with NBC Camps.

	John Fazio Varsity Academy Director and director of NBC Camps at UCA, Graduate from Central Washington University in Broadcasting, over 10 years experience with NBC Camps.
	Shawn Stetson Attended and played for the University of Calgary Dinos, Graduated with Communications major, Graduated from Carnival College 1996, Prairie Bible College-Associate of Arts in Religious Studies
	Fred Crowell Founder and president of NBC Camps. First coach of Athletes in Action, Former Division 1 college coach, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
	Danny Beard Voted Southern Illinois athlete of the year, first team All-Midwest regional as well as honorable mention All Big Eight as a starter for top 10 ranked Kansas state. Senior Vice president of NBC Camp. PUYALLUP STAFF
	Staff will be in attendance on an “as-available” basis. Other members of the coaching staff will assist as needed. Roger Smith NBC Camps Auburn site director, elementary school teacher Jay Crowell NBC Camps pure shooting Auburn and CIC director Jacob Washburn NBC Camps pure shooting Auburn and CIC asst. director Fred Crowell President and founder of NBC Camps Frank Washburn Administrative Director of VA Puyallup frankw@cascadechristianschool.org
	Varsity Academy also hires NBC coaches and college athletes to help with VA time. Calgary Director Benji Williams Benji has been involved with NBC Camps since 1993, first as a camper and then as a Master Teacher. He has worked NBC Camps in Montana, Alaska and Alberta and has lead an NBC summer basketball tour to Great Britain with his wife Julie. During the school year Benji is a PE teacher, referee and basketball coach. He loves sports and enjoys working with young athletes who are motivated to become both better players and better people. Walla Walla Director John Donnely Walla Walla VA director John Donnely has over 24 years of coaching experience at the varsity high school level. He has made 10 state championship tournament appearances and was the SCAC Coach of the Year in 2000. John has a long coaching history with NBC Camps. VA will be located at Walla Walla Community College at the Dietrich Dome at 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, Washington.

RELATIONSHIPS

Varsity Academy offers athletes an environment to build friendships with fellow members and coaches. In VA, we encourage every athlete to seek ways to improve relationships with family, friends, and God.

LIFE SKILLS

During the course of our fall, winter, and spring sessions we'll discuss the importance of living with high integrity and strong moral character. On occasion, we’ll also listen to guest speakers share motivating messages about life. (for VA and High School Elite programs)

GEAR

Each athlete in the Varsity Academy will be given a VA t-shirt that is to be worn to each gym time as the Varsity Academy uniform. All athletes are expected to provide their own basketball, indoor shoes, and hoop clothing. (for VA and High School Elite programs)