"I definitely recommend Midwest Elite Basketball. Their staff was the difference between a good experience and a great experience. Their enthusiasm and passion for the game of basketball was evident in each practice session. They developed a great rapport with our players and in return, earned their trust and effort."
- Todd Henrickson, Head Boys Coach, Barnesville High School, MN
"I think the camp clinicians were very knowledgeable and provided an informative, positive experience for the players. They did a great job of leading one drill into the next and into situations which were adapted to our team philosophies. I would definitely recommend MEB to any high school looking to improve their program."
- John Arensberg, Head Boys Coach, Yutan, NE
"The MEB camp was very organized and fit our program very well. My players really enjoyed the camp and liked the personal connections they have made with the instructors. The camp was well worth the money put into it."
- Brian Guenther, Head Boys Coach, Osmond, NE
"The camp was very well run with a variety of drills that focused on staple fundamentals that needed to be emphasized for both the perimeter and post players. The staff was very knowledgeable about the game and encouraged the players to strive to reach their full potential; best thing we could have done for our team going into next season."
- Mark Leonard, Head Boys Coach, Leigh High School, NE
"The MEB coaches did a good job communicating with me and catering the camp to fit our system. The camp was run efficiently and was a big benefit to our program. The coaches interacted well with our players who felt the camp was worthwhile in building our team for the next year."
- Kraig Hunter, Head Boys Coach, West Central High School, MN
"My players felt the camp was extremely beneficial. Most were expecting a typical "camp" but were surprised and excited about the curriculum that was taught by the camp staff."
- Andy Van Fossan, Head Boys Coach, Underwood, IA
"I was very pleased with the camp; the coaches were enthusiastic and knowledgeable, they worked the kids hard and pushed them with lots of 1 on 1 instruction and communication. It was a great experience for our kids."
- Mark Fisher, Head Boys Coach, Corning High School, IA
"My athletes really liked the camp and made great progress in many aspects of their game; the defensive portions of the camp were very beneficial to our program."
- Ryan Fowlds, Boys Coach, Aitkin High School, MN
"I loved bringing MEB to our school because they brought a new energy to my teaching of the game. My players enjoyed learning more about the game and the camp length pushed players to limits which were very positive."
- Jason Reierson, Head Boys Coach, Frazee High School, MN
"My players thought it was a good camp - the individual sessions were good for skill development. The coaches were energetic, friendly, and positive."
- Rocky Peterson, Head Boys Coach, Winona High School, MN
"My players thought the MEB camp was the best that they have attended. I thought it was great having college coaches teach the same philosophies that I do on a daily basis - hearing the information from another source was very beneficial."
- Steve Johnson, Head Boys Coach, Loomis High School, NE
"The camp and clinicians were very professional and they got along well with the kids. The camp was intense, yet fun - I was very pleased."
- Kevin Krei, Head Boys Coach, Coleridge, NE
"Excellent camp - we have brought in MEB the past 3 years and plan on continuing our relationship for years to come."
- Robert Hullinger, Boys Coach, River Valley, IA
"From a majority perspective my players really liked the MEB camp. I recommend Midwest Elite Basketball!"
- Mike Hagel, Head Boys Coach, Roseau, MN
"The athletes liked the camp and thought it was very challenging; I recommend Midwest Elite Basketball to other schools."
- Brent Ripperda, Former Head Boys Coach Alcester-Hudson High School, SD
"I loved how the MEB coaches preached to my kids the importance of leadership. It was beneficial for my athletes to be able to hear these things from sources other than myself. Each day was broke down so the players had individual and team workouts, this is exactly what my players need to start their summer basketball."
-Ryan Risbrudt, Head Boys Coach, Ashby High School, MN
"My players felt the camp was very good. The kids worked hard and responded in a positive manner. They not only had fun but they also learned a lot. The post defense drills and point guard development stations were very beneficial."
-Lee Heimes, Head Boys Coach, Wynot High School, NE
"I liked how the MEB staff taught individual 1-on-1 skills by breaking down the concepts and explaining them thoroughly. My players enjoyed the camp and the intensity. Each individual drill effectively led right into a team drill. I recommend MEB."
-John Connot, Head Boys Coach, Crofton High School, NE
"All players that attended camp, young and old, had nothing but good things to say, the camp was both instructional and fun. The Player Evaluation Notebooks were very beneficial: from shooting, to footwork, to lifting numbers, this evaluation made our players realize what they need to do to get better. The MEB coaches have passion and energy and they love what they do! It rubs off on everyone!"
-Kevin Jackson, Head Boys Coach, Rosholt High School, SD
"The camp was specifically tailored to our team and Midwest Elite Basketball reinforced many of the same concepts I teach during the camp. The staff taught a lot of good individual skill work. My athletes thought the camp was very positive and thought it was beneficial to work at multiple positions - posts working on perimeter skills and perimeters working in the post."
-Marty McKinney, Head Boys Coach, Webster City High School, IA
"My players loved the camp. I feel like the individual station work was most beneficial. I thought my players responded great to the MEB coaching staff's enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. My players now know how hard they have to work to get better."
-Rusty Moore, Head Boys Coach, Mullen High School, NE
"The individual skills portion and transition offense taught to my players were great! I was very happy with the camp. The staff did a great job working with athletes of all skill levels in the same setting. I look forward to bringing in Midwest Elite Basketball for years to come."
-Joe Franey, Head Boys Coach, Martensdale-St. Marys High School, IA
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"The teaching methods were progressive - easy to grasp. The fact that our girls were able to stay at home and shoot in our "home" gym was beneficial. The MEB staff were good teachers who showed great energy; the honest and upfront assessments of each camper were valuable."
- Roger Oberhauser, Head Girls Coach, Jesup, IA
"The structure of the camp improved our weaker players and made our better players stronger. All this provided by outside experts in our own gym! I recommend MEB but only to teams on the other side of the river".
- Todd Colt, Assistant Girls Coach, Akron-Westfield, IA
"I really appreciated the way the MEB staff treated the girls and showed interest in them as individuals, rather than looking at them as numbers. The girls considered the camp positive and valuable."
- Blaine Cullinan, Head Girls Coach, Ogallala, NE
"The MEB coaches are top notch and very professional. I have been coaching Girls Basketball for 20 years and I can honestly say this is the best camp for the money. The camp was very positive and professionally organized and my girls responded well. I look forward to having Midwest Elite Basketball back at St. Paul H.S. next summer."
-Todd Alberts, Head Girls Coach, St. Paul High School, NE
"My girls loved the camp and they loved the coaches. The stationary work and individual development was very beneficial to our program. The girls all seemed to work hard and enjoyed the drills they were put through. I recommend Midwest Elite Basketball."
-Bob Glassmann, Head Girls Coach, Roseau High School, MN
"Most of my players felt the camp was beneficial; it reinforced many of the same things I teach on a daily basis. The scheduling process was organized and flexible around my program."
-Mark Bouwman, Head Girls Coach, Fort Calhoun High School, NE
"The MEB staff tailored the camp to help us improve on our team weaknesses. My players enjoyed the camp, senior campers would even want to come back after they graduate! I feel that input from college level coaches was great for our kids."
-Jon Hams, Head Girls Coach, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River (BGMR), MN
"My players really enjoyed the camp and working on the advanced fundamentals that the MEB staff taught was what our team needed. The jump shot analysis was very beneficial to our program. I liked the format for the time available and the MEB coaches made it fun for my team."
-Crystal Hassenstab, Head Girls Coach, Clay Center High School, NE
"The videotaping and one-on-one evaluations were great. I also liked how the MEB staff implemented different things that my staff wanted to see by using our players. The footwork teaching was very good and was emphasized in all drills. We will be seeing Midwest Elite Basketball again next summer!"
-Devin Anderson, Head Girls Coach, Rosholt High School, SD
"My players felt the camp helped them focus on the basic of the game which improved their individual and team game. Overall, the transition drills seemed to be most beneficial and helped our players understand proper spacing, timing, and decision-making on the floor. The scheduling, staffing and choice of drills flowed really well! I would recommend MEB to any coach looking to help their team improve over the summer months."
-Kirk Hamm, Head Girls Coach, Bloomfield High School, NE
"I thought the transition drills, defensive drills, and footwork emphasis were great for my girls. Compared to other camps, the instructors were very specific on technique, they kept the camp moving and everyone involved! I recommend MEB."
-Herb Besaw, Head Girls Coach, Storm Lake St. Mary’s High School, IA
"Midwest Elite Basketball did a great job of hosting the 3-day camp at our school! My girls really enjoyed the camp and what was being taught to them. The individual skill develop was beneficial for our program at Sergeant Bluff-Luton!"
-Terry Pomerenke, Head Girls Coach, Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School, IA
"There were many great things about MEB that benefitted our program. The camp came to OUR gym, worked with only OUR players, and focused on OUR system. This is a camp for any team that is looking for an edge in the upcoming season and into the future. We're looking forward to next summer when they can make the long trip up north to Grand Marais, Minnesota again."
-T.J. Super, Head Girl's Coach, Cook County High School, MN
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