Summer Camp 2022
June 21-24, 2022 @Academy USA
The inaugural LA Select Summer Camp 2022, held from June 21-24, 2022 at Academy USA in Glendale, marked our organization's first-ever camp. The camp focused on developing basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and providing a fun and engaging environment for players of all skill levels.
The camp featured expert training from top specialists, including NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist Olin Simplis, and 18-time overseas pro and FIBA Coach Vicken Eskidjian. Guest speakers, such as NBA G-League standout Gary Chivichyan, overseas professional Austin Pope, and actor and basketball player Newton Mayenge from HBO's Winning Time, shared their experiences and insights. The week also included appearances by special guests like NCAA stars TJ Starks and Kris Wilkes, adding a unique flair to the camp and inspiring our campers.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinators: Alex Shabazian, Ed Hematsiraki, Leo Tahmasian
Coaches: Youhans Ayvazi, Gavin Shaghoian, Argin Gerigorian, Allen Boghosian, Alen Bahramjian
Featured Trainers
Olin Simplis (NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist)
Vicken Eskidjian (18x Overseas Pro, FIBA Coach)
Kianna Flannagan (NCAA Division I)
Austin Pope (NCAA Division I, Overseas)
Kahlil Simplis (BGU)
Brandon Tillis (BGU)
Guest Speakers
Kianna Smith (WNBA, NCAA Division I - Louisville)
Gary Chivichyan (NBA G-League)
Austin Pope (NCAA Division I, Overseas)
Newton Mayenge (Winning Time HBO)
Special Guests
TJ Starks (NCAA Division I, NBA G-League, Overseas)
Kris Wilkes (NCAA Division I - UCLA)
Jeremiah Nyarko (NCAA Division I)
Dexter Akanno (NCAA Division I)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made our LA Select Summer Camp 2022 a great success! A special thanks to our coaches, staff, enthusiastic campers, incredible guest speakers, and special guests. Your participation and dedication set the foundation for future camps and made this week truly special.
