Long Island Back to Basics Basketball Camp is committed to providing fun, positive experiences along with outstanding basketball instruction.

History

The camp was started by Jim Douglas and Sean Boylan in 1996. They wanted to channel their passion for basketball into a program that would teach kids the fundamentals of the game in a fun, nurturing environment. Most of all, they wanted to give kids a chance to play. They felt this was essential in an age where so much time is spent watching television and playing video games.

Sixteen years later, Jim and Sean have built what they envisioned and then some. The camp’s reputation in the community speaks for itself. Parents trust the staff, campers feel comfortable and ask to return each year.

Founders

Sean Boylan, a 1992 graduate of St. Dominic High School, played at the varsity level for four seasons. Sean scored over 1,200 points, was an All Long Island selection, and an Empire State Games participant. Sean received a 4-year basketball scholarship to Merrimack College. Sean currently works as a social worker in the Northport - East Northport School District and is the Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach at Northport High School.

Jim Douglas is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a Masters degree in Athletic Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington. Jim has over ten years of coaching experience at St. Dominic, William Floyd, Trinity-Pawling Prep School, Walt Whitman, St. Joseph College (L.I.) and Dowling College. Jim has coached at college camps, including Indiana, Kentucky, St. John’s and Stanford in addition to the L.I. Lutheran and St. Dominic camps.

Staff

Our coaches are high school basketball coaches and college basketball players. The staff is selected based on their ability to teach and communicate with children.