City of Carson /Cal State Dominguez Hills Community Basketball Minicamp a Slam Dunk Success
January 8, 2004

The city of Carson and the Cal State Dominguez Hills men's basketball team conducted a free basketball minicamp last December 27.

Carson, CA -- Teaming with the city of Carson, the Cal State Dominguez Hills men's basketball team extended invitation to boys and girls from Carson to participate in a free basketball minicamp last December 27 in the Torodome, echoing the season of goodwill giving.

Organized by CSUDH men's basketball head coach Larry Hauser, 51 kids ranging from 6-16 enjoyed six hours of basketball fundamentals courtesy of the Toros staff and players.

The day's festivities began at 8:00 a.m. as the campers enjoyed an up-close-and-personable view of the Toro men conducting their normal practice regimen. After a quick break followed the 1½-hour practice session, the coaching staff and players began separate half-hour clinics focusing on basketball fundamentals, ball-handling, shooting, and both individual and team play (one-on-one, two-on-two, etc.). During these intervals, the kids received hands-on lessons and learned proper offensive and defensive techniques, including footwork, positioning and all-around fundamental skills.

In all, the Toros coaches and players donated 120 man hours to the local community and distributed free passes to all remaining CSUDH home games, giving the kids of Carson indelible memories with which to continue the holiday spirit.

"I was really proud of the way my players interacted with the young campers, and was amazed at how attentive and well-mannered they were while sitting through an hour and a half of a college basketball practice," Hauser reflected. "When it was time to play and enjoy themselves, the campers learned a lot of basketball, learned some fundamental skills they could take home, and had a lot of fun."

Campers who didn't receive their Minicamp t-shirt should contact Coach Barnes in the basketball office @ 310.243.3056.