Despite his family’s involvement in the sport (his uncle played for the New York Knicks and his father played in college), Jones didn’t show any interest in basketball until the age of 14 when his family moved to Gonzalez, La.

“I didn’t have any friends,” says Jones, “so the only sport I could play to have that interaction was basketball.” Four years later, Jones was ranked number four in the state and signed to play for UTSA.

Jones’ basketball career has taken him all over the world, something that he never conceived could happen. “You never think that basketball can take you to places you couldn’t go on your own,” says Jones, “I got to experience several other countries and people around the world.”

After graduating from UTSA, Jones traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to play for the Euroleague. He played in Italy, France and Germany as well as a short stint in Mexico. Returning to the United States, Jones coached a number of basketball teams from the elementary school level all the way to Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La. But Jones shortly discovered that coaching wasn’t his passion, so he returned to San Antonio to pursue a slightly different career path: training.
In Jones’ years of coaching, he saw a slow depletion of fundamental skills, something that, as a coach, he didn’t have adequate time to address with his players.

“The coach is on the macro level, they get their players ready for games. Like a general, they have to get their soldiers ready for war.” While Jones enjoyed coaching, he found his passion in the micro level of basketball, in the basic skills that he could transfer to other players. “Everything that took me 20 years to learn, I can transfer it to one person within an hour. And that’s the passion: to see what I’ve learned and to give it to somebody else.”

With this goal in mind, Jones teamed up with Nike to bring Nike basketball to San Antonio with his program Ultimate Champions. “I reached out to Nike and said ‘hey, can I run my own basketball program?’” said Jones, “and they put their stamp on me, and that’s pretty huge for a basketball trainer.”

In his program, Jones will be working with all levels and ages of players from the novice to the elite to help develop and hone basic skills as well as the intellectual properties of the game. “When I was playing, I loved it for what I could absorb in terms of learning to become a better player,” says Jones, “If someone wanted to show me anything in basketball, I would pursue it aggressively so that I could become a better player and to learn more about the game because I was so enthralled with it. And from there, the passion went from learning about the game so I could become my better self to seeing how I can transfer this knowledge.”

Working alongside Nike, Jones hopes to bring his program to every state by franchising, consulting or licensing Ultimate Champions to make that happen. Jones wants to stay involved with the game for as long as he can, “I just don’t see myself doing anything else.” For Jones, basketball truly is his passion, “I didn’t stop playing basketball until I was 27 years old, and I’m doing this nine years later. Part of me just can’t put on those shoes, those Johnson and Murphys and a shirt and tie, I just can’t see it. That’s why I’m still involved with basketball. I’m 36 and I still play because I still love it.”

If you really want to get better, invest more time in basketball skills training and watch how much more you can help your team when your number is called!!

Where: St. Lukes Catholic School

Times (Ages 8-12): 9-12:30 pm

Times (Ages 13-17): 9-4:30 pm

Prices: Half Day – $99, Full Day $179

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SBC

Half Day $99.00 USD Full Day $179.00 USD

 

Nike Basketball Camps are pleased to present the Ultimate Champ philosophy: In order to be successful there has to be a strong foundation. If a builder is building a house, he must have a strong foundation in order for the house to stand properly over time. Well, the same is for basketball. There must be a strong foundation in fundamentals for continuous individual improvement.  In addition to an emphasis on skill development, camp will also aim to improve each players athleticism and explosiveness.

Highlights Include

• Talented staff of coaches eager to teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals
• Wide range of skill development drills
• In-depth analysis of each player’s conditioning and footwork
• Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
• Official NIKE Camp T-shirt
• NIKE Camp workbook and other NIKE prizes

St. George Maronite Community Center Gymnasium

Complete Skills: This program is intended to help players develop athletically. The individual camp is a great opportunity for young basketball players looking to develop and refine their fundamental basketball skills. This program also includes a curriculum for intermediate/ advanced players looking to enhance their skill set at the post, wing, or guard position. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding, team play, and more.

Upon arrival, all players are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Players will be grouped by age and ability.

Sample Daily Schedule

Each week of camp will feature a different age and skill emphasis:

June 16-20, 2013: 3rd – 5th grade (coed)

June 24-27, 2013: 5th – 7th grade (coed)

August 5-8, 2013: 6th – 8th grade (coed)

August 12-15, 2013: 9th – 12th grade (coed)

Camp will run from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday

Click on the link below to sign-up!!

http://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camp-san-antonio/

Junior Regional Skill Advancement

Terrence Jones of www.ganonbakerbasketball.com will be leading the two day camp. These camps are focused on delivering high level skill development, leadership forums and mentoring to 5th 6th 7th and 8th grade girls & boys. The players will be given the opportunity to learn in a good student to teacher environment, gain life changing lessons, and to be evaluated for progression to the National Event. All players are welcome at these Regional Events.

Dates & Time:

April 6th 8am Registration – 9am-3pm Camp& April 7th 9am-12pm

Cost:

$150

Location:

St. George Maronite

6070 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240

Questions:

Contact Terence Jones terrencejones42@hotmail.com

Evaluation Scouts in Attendance, Please Bring a Tennis Ball, Jump Rope, and Basketball

Payment:

You ca use the PayPal button below to pay for your camp enrollment.

Click on the link below to sign-up!!

http://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camp-san-antonio/

Summer Camps

The Best San Antonio Summer Basketball Camps 2013

Ready for a summer San Antonio basketball camp experience that is based on skill development rather than babysitting or entertainment?

Ultimate Champions is the home of San Antonio Youth Basketball and aims to inspire young champions by delivering skills training, fun, and mind blowing value in the summer camp arena.

Camp dates

March 11-14th
Intermediate to Elite
4-10 grade boys and girls 

June 16-20
3rd-5th grade boys/girls

June 24-27
5th-7th grade boys/girls

August 5-8
6th-8th grade boys/girls

August 12-15
9th-12th grade boys/girls

Times:
9-4:30pm

Location:
St. George Maronite Gym
6070 Babcock Rd
San Antonio Tx 78240

We will be hosting a basketball Clinic at UTSA on Saturday prior to the game at 6pm, January 12, 2012.

When: Saturday, January 12th

Time: 2:15-3:45pm

Where UTSA Convocation Center

Cost: $15 ( includes game and  Clinic)

We ARE ONLY TAKING 18 players

Note:  UTSA GAME STARTS AT 6pm

Be a VIP guest with the purchase of the ticket and meet the coaches and Players!

Call or text 210-416-5157 to purchase ticket.

Martin Luther King

When: Monday, January 21th

Where: 6864 Alamo Downs Pkwy 78238

Times: 8-13 year olds (9am-12:30pm)

Times: 13-16 year olds (1pm-4:30pm)

Cost $35

Skills: Shooting Techniques,

Defense, Ballhandling,

Vertical and Speed techniques

5 on 5

Ultimate Champions Offers:

1. San Antonio Basketball Training

2. San Antonio Basketball Lessons

3. San Antonio Basketball Clinics

4. San Antonio Basketball Camps

5. San Antonio Basketball Coaches Clinics