During the summer there are many basketball camps and the latest exposure camp that I wrote about in Italy will be probably be the furthest after the annual Slammers Basketball Camp in Germany. Getting overseas for these camps aren’t difficult because the transport system is so much easier these days. I recommend getting cheap airline tickets by searching one recommended low fare company around. Depending on your location you might have several layovers just for that cheaper flight. Also, if you’re in a big metropolitan area such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago or Boston it might be a little bit easier and cheaper overall.

But instead of second guessing you should visit LowFares.com for some of the cheapest airline tickets available. Why is it so cheap? Well when you visit the website you’ll see a list of companies to your right side and after you choose your destination and departure site you are given options from those company. You can choose a maximum of 3 online companies and compare the pricing for each. This is a BIG time saver. Today I was actually looking for international flights and luckily I use Firefox tabs but it still gets unorganized. However, using Lowfares you’re able to find the cheapest option without toggling windows and view it very clear. Any restrictions that may apply you should check with that particular company.

Remember to have the following:

• Passport and 1 copy
• Flight ticket
• Correct baggage allowance
• Frequent Flyer Card

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The 4th Annual Italian Basketball Exposure Camp is back again!

ITALIAN BASKET CAMP 08
Location: “San Benedetto del Tronto” ITALY
Dates: 16-22 june 2008
www.italianbasketcamp.it

This summer the  ITALIAN BASKET CAMP 08 will be in a located on the beach!! It will be a wonderful time to play and expose your self but also to have and see a nice place!
The Italian basket exposure camp hostel is around 50 meters from the gym and around 200 to the beach!!

Last summer the camp was a great success. This upcoming June there will  be more opportunities for players to get exposure with the coaching clinic (where coaches will attend). Also, there will be 3 on 3 for youth teams close to the gym (so clubs can come and bring players to the 3vs 3 and then stop lookin players at our camp)
Like last year we have a 3 point and slam dunk contest where prizes is money. All players will get a chance to buy camp dvds or extra jeresys or shorts. And like last year, the players are given two different opportunities to participate or full camp June 16-22 or only the Italian Basketball Tournament June 16-22.
But it is strongly suggest to participate to the full camp where you have more chances to know coaches, managers etc, and see if you can work with the camp organization in placing you in europe.

The closest airports are :

• Pescara
• Ancona
• Roma

Getting there is very easy by taking a train or bus to the location. Players will stay in an hostel. Food is not included. Organization has no liabilty about injuries.

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In a recent article I’ve written about exposing yourself using online video and the FLIP video recorder, I did not go into great detail how good it is for College Recruiting as well. Even though the website is about basketball overseas, there are a great number of visitors that are in high school or outside of the USA who must play in high school before heading to college.

A recent website that I would like to explain that could help basketball prospects is a new wave in scouting and getting recognized by creating College recruiting video. Basically, if you do have film or videos of yourself, you should already be uploading them to free services like Youtube, Myspace, Veoh and Revver. But also indepedent services that specialize in sport videos will actually help you even futher. The SportGist is one of those sites and they may High School sports live videos posted on their site and give you exposure in front of many top college recruiters. To register it is free and they even have a contest going to win a $1,000 scholarship. The benefits of the joining apart from the scholarship is great.

Here is what is included:

• Upload photos and videos
• Upload your stats and archive information
• Tips about college recruiting and facts
• Start your own blog

College basketball prospects should check this out and not just rely on the big video players! Good luck!

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Total Basketball Management is pleased to present high quality summer basketball leagues for both men and women.

Total Basketball Pro-Am and Tryouts for Men (3 events in 1)

3 Events For 1

• Washington DC Pro-Am - Summer League Weekends from June 6-August 3, 2008
• Washingon DC Tryout Camps - May 2-4, 2008
• The Travel Team Tour In Italy
• LA Summer League

As A Player You Will Receive:

Exposure to professional and semi-pro scouts and player reps

• A Chance to go and play in the LA Summer league with the pros for a week
• Chance to be selected for our Italy exposure tournament where teams are looking for players.
• Teams will also be there from Germany, Ireland and Danish to the Italy tournament
• Pri%es awarded to the 2008 Pro Am Champions

Sign up at Total Basketball Mens Pro-Am and Tryouts

• Washington DC Just Women’s Summer League - Summer League
• Weekdays (Tues & Thurs) from June 15 - July 17, 2008

As A Player You Will Receive:

• Just Women Summer League T-Shirt
• Trophies Awarded to 1st and 2nd Place Teams

Sign up at Just Women’s Basketball Summer League

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Many basketball players come to the website searching for basketball tryouts in a particular state or country. In most cases there aren’t many professional basketball tryouts for overseas teams.  There are several exposure camps that cater to several agents and a few teams who are local. However, most players are contracted and during the first two weeks, both the basketball player and the club can decide whether they would like to continue or not.

It is a type of tryout and players are compensated and if both sides agree, payment will go out as planned in the contract. So most players expecting a tryout like a high school tryout, it is not the case at all. Your basketball agent will have to find a club and then get you a “tryout”. That will be your chance to shine and prove yourself.

In the states, there are a number exposure camps, tryouts and pro-ams that will help you move forward.

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Now that the end of the college basketball season will be officially over next week after this weekends NCAA Final Four, there will be many basketball exposure camps on the way. No matter where you live and you’re invited to any pro basketball camp or similar you should take great interest because it could be the start of your professional career. If you are not local by any chance and need to take cheap flights to your destination, it would be recommended to check out a website that I recently discovered, Flights.com.

Once you get to the website you’ll notice that its quite clear to get around and find your flights. On the right side you’ll notice the hot deals of the day and they are updated daily. Unlike other travel companies online, you can find Hostels and it is good if you’re looking for cheap accommodation during your road trip for any type of basketball tryouts. Cruises, Eurorail and other activities are easily located on the website as well. I’ve always loved traveling but honestly, I have been tired of surfing through several websites and toggling between Internet Explorer and new windows. I guess my impatience something I have to work on. But finding a discount airfare is worth it and it beats traveling to your local travel agency. In the recent years it has been easier but with top competition there are hundreds of companies online.

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This is a powerful poem written by a friend of mine Santia Jackson who had many obstacles before being able to play professional basketball overseas. I am currently finishing up designing her website which has video, photos and her total profile. Please if you ever thought about giving up on your dreams, read this poem. There will be an audio added soon.

My Journey

Life is so complicated
And at times I hate it
In pursuit of my dreams
I idolized material things
That now seem overrated.
As a kid I wanted the big house and the fancy car
I even dreamed about being a superstar
In the public eye like, Beyonce, Oprah, and Maya Angelou
The people would love me
because they loved the way I flow.
I prayed from time to time
I didn’t want a new start
I just wanted God to give me what’s in my heart
Can’t he read my mind?
It’s like God never listened to me.
I have been struggling since before,
mom and dad I was one of four
we escaped from poverty
and made it to the middle class
but life was still hard for me
that’s why I hate to talk about my past.
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