Ubc staff 2008 - University Basketball Camp

ABOUT THE CAMP
University Basketball Camp is truly a Staten Island tradition.
Gela and Greg Mikalauskas have been directing basketball
camp on Staten Island for more than twenty years. Greg began
directing summer basketball camp over twenty-five years ago
when he started the summer basketball program at St. John’s
University. After four years he moved the camp from St. John’s
University to Msgr. Farrell High School where he instituted
University Basketball Camp for boys in 1985. Gela began her
camp twenty-eight years ago as the Wagner College Basketball
Camp for Girls. Upon retiring from Wagner College, Gela’s
camp merged with Greg’s camp to become part of UBC. Over
the years the camp has had locations at the College of Staten
Island Sunnyside Campus, CSI Willowbrook campus and since
1998 has resided at The Church of St. Clare. The camp is
designed to provide specialized instruction for boys and girls of
all skill levels entering grades 3rd through 9th. Campers are
divided into leagues based upon the grade they will be entering
in the fall. All campers (entering 3rd and 4th grade), (entering
5th and 6th grade), and (entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade) compete
in separate divisions. Every child is given the same amount
of game time regardless of their skill level. Individual help is a
trademark of UBC!
MRS. GELA MIKALAUSKAS
Beginning her 28th summer as a Camp Director, Coach Gela
enjoys teaching and coaching children of all ages. She was the
Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director
at Wagner College from 1979–1990. After a successful career in
coaching at Wagner College (First Women’s Coach to be inducted
into the Wagner College Hall of Fame) Gela left to raise her
family but continued to direct University Basketball Camp each
summer, and was part-time Physical Education teacher at both
Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Clare School.
On September 28, 2005 Gela resumed her coaching career as the
Head Coach of the Wagner College Seahawks. Coach Gela is a
native Staten Islander who began her career at St. Ann’s and
continued at Moore Catholic High School. In 1994, Gela and
her Mom, Mrs. Lee Mazella were inducted into the Moore Hall
of Fame. She was also inducted as a player into her alma mater,
Kean University’s Hall of Fame.
Gela and her husband Greg reside in New Dorp with
Christopher, Anna and Mrs. Lee Mazella.
MR. GREG MIKALAUSKAS
Mr. Mikalauskas has spent his entire career in education. He has
served as a Dean of Students at St. John’s University, Seton Hall
University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Greg was an
assistant coach and assistant director to Mr. Gus Alfieri at St.
Anthony’s High School and the All American Basketball Camp.
He also was a Division I assistant basketball coach at both
Hofstra University and Wagner College. Presently he is a
Guidance Counselor and the Director of Development for
Moore Catholic High School.
In commenting on the camp Greg said, “I don’t know who enjoys
themselves more at camp, the camp staff or our campers.
Summer is a great time to develop new skills, make new friends
and have fun doing both, I am always thrilled when I run into
former campers from years past that remind me that they had
participated at UBC. The first question I ask them is did they
have fun. When they tell me they had a great time, it makes all
the work worthwhile. Over the years’ Gela and I have had thousands
of campers come through our program. It is truly rewarding
at registration when former campers introduce us to their
sons and daughters. Sending their children to our camp is the
greatest compliment they can give us. “Each summer, we look
forward to motivating each child to improve their skills and to
pass “the love of the game “to the next generation!”
★ ★ EARLY BONUS ★ ★
PAYMENTS POSTMAKED BY MARCH 7 TH
WILL ENTITLE CAMPERS TO A BASKETBALL!
It is recommended that you send your application in EARLY to
enable us to accommodate your FIRST REQUEST. Campers
wishing to attend multiple sessions should register as soon as
possible! Enrollment in each session (GRADE LEVEL) is limited
and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
WAITING LIST POLICY
Campers are placed on a waiting list for each session based on
the order that the application is received. No payment is
required to be on the waiting list. We will call you immediately
if an opening arises.
TUITION
$230 FOR EACH ONE WEEK SESSION
To register please fill out the application form with the appropriate
amount enclosed. All checks should be made payable to:
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP.
For families with a child attending more than one
session, deduct $20 for each additional session per
child.
To assist families, a payment plan is available for
your convenience. A minimum deposit of $100 per
family is required. Simply call 718-980-CAMP for
more information.
TUITION INCLUDES
Each camper receives a camp reversible tank top as well as supervised
team and individual instruction. At the end of each session
campers receive an evaluation sheet and award certificate. There
are daily prizes, as well as special awards at the conclusion of
each camp session. Parents are required to provide primary care
insurance in addition to the camp insurance.
TUITION REFUND POLICY
A request for a refund must be made at least ONE week prior
to the child’s first day of camp in order to receive a FULL
TUITION REFUND. Please keep in mind that our sessions sell
out. By cancelling last minute you have taken a spot for another
child. Requests for refunds with less than a one-week notice
will be subject to a $50 administrative charge. INJURY OR
ILLNESS OCCURRING DURING THE CAMP WEEK IS
NON-REFUNDABLE. If you need to change your session,
please call us immediately.
UBC LUNCH PROGRAM
Campers may BRING or PURCHASE lunch or
beverage. All lunches brought from home are
refrigerated.
Lunch may be purchased on a daily basis for $5.00
OR you may include a separate check of $22.00
made payable to UBC with your application.
Payment for lunch for the week may also be made on
the first day of camp for $25. Discount applies only
if sent with camp application.
BOARD OF HEALTH
University Basketball Camp, Inc. is licensed by the New York
City Dept. of Health. To participate at U.B.C. a medical form
must be submitted on the camper’s first day. The form is
mailed to you after your application has been received. No child
can attend our camp without a completed form!
FACILITY
University Basketball Camp’s weekly sessions are held at
THE CARDINAL COOKE CENTER on Nelson Avenue. It is
easily accessible from Amboy Road or Hylan Boulevard. The
AIR-CONDITIONED facility as well as the Early Childhood
Center have been completely renovated. UBC also utilizes the St.
Clare’s school gymnasium & cafeteria.
ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS
The Richmond Bones & Joint Associates are recommended
highly by the University Basketball Camp.
MR. MICHAEL MAZELLA
Assistant Director
Principal, St. Ann’s
JOHN YOUNG
Former Varsity Coach, S.I.A.
Teacher/St.Patrick,
St. Joseph-St. Thomas
GERRY MIKALAUSKAS
AAU Coach, Roanoke, Va.
RICH TUITE
Teacher/Coach OLQP
RYAN MURPHY
College of Staten Island
LAURA MOONEY
Pace University
MATT KRAFT
Providence College
TIMOTHY HYLAND
Teacher, Coach
CHRISTINE CATALANOTTO
Assistant Coach,
Wagner College
ASHLEY TEATUM
University of Scranton
NATALIE BRANDEFINE
SUNY, Albany
KILLIAN TORMEY
University of Richmond
STEPHANIE IOSUE
Teacher, Trinity Lutheran
UBC STAFF 2008
MICHAEL J. MAZELLA
Assistant Director
Teacher/Varsity Coach, S.I.A.
PAT DeFORTE
Teacher, St. Roch’s
College & High School Official
ROSE BRUNO
Teacher/Assistant Coach,
Notre Dame
BOB SULLIVAN
Teaccher, AAU Coach
AMY HUDSON
Teacher, Sayerville, N.J.
CHRIS OLASKIEWICZ
College Player,
St. Joseph’s College
MELISSA KRAFT
Asst. Coach, Drew University
HANSAE CATLETT
College Player,
Harvard University
BEN LENNING
College Player,
Drew University
D.J. MEDLEY
Former College Coach
JENNY DRISCOLL
Former Player, SUNY,
New Paltz
ANTHONY PASSALAQUA
Stevens Institute of Technology
ANDREW BOTELHO
SUNY, Albany
*Other college players and coaches will be selected in the Spring.
CAMP NURSE
Each week on staff, and always present on-site, is a Registered
Nurse. The nurse is responsible for the daily care of our campers
and staff.
Mrs. Pat Tooker
(R.N., Professor of Nursing at Wagner College)
Mrs. Donna Caban
(R.N., School Nurse at OLQP)
Mrs. Regina O’Shea-Elliott
(R.N., E.R. Nurse at St. Vincent’s)
Mrs. Colleen M. Ford
(RN, MSN, CCRN St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers)
Mrs. Lauren Garin
(R.N., Staten Island University Hospital)

UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP
APPLICATION FORM 2008
Name______________________ Entering Grade____
Address _____________________________________
___________________________ Zip_____________
Home Telephone______________________________
Ht_____ School___________ Parish_____________
Years attending UBC______ Recommended by_____
Please circle desired session(s):
BOYS 1 2 3
GIRLS 1 2
Tank Top / Shirt Size (circle one):
Youth: 14-16 Adult: SM MED LG XL
Parent(s) Names: _____________________________
Work Phone # ________________________________
Person to contact & Emergency #s: _______________
____________________________________________
I have enclosed Camp Payment of ________________
(Please make check payable to: University Basketball Camp)
I have included an additional $1.00 to the camp payment
that will be matched by University Basketball
Camp as a donation toward the THE STATEN
ISLAND CHILDREN’S CAMPAIGN.
I have enclosed a separate check for the
UBC LUNCH PROGRAM _____________________
I hereby give my child permission to attend University
Basketball Camp, Inc. I understand the camp is not
affiliated with the Archdiocese of New York, St. Clare
School or Wagner College. I will bring a medical form
Signed by a physician on the first day of camp.
Parent signature ______________________________
Mail application to:
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP
51 PRESCOTT AVENUE
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10306
★ ALL TIME CAMP RECORDS FOR GIRLS ★
FOUL SHOTS IN A ROW
Gidgets (3 RD & 4 TH ) Lauren Weidermeyer . . . . . . . . .19
WNBA (5 TH &6 TH ) Erin Miley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
NCAA (7 TH &8 TH ) Raychel Campanella-Rivera . . . .24
JUMP SHOTS IN A ROW
Gidgets Nicole Merlino . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
WNBA Erin Miley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
NCAA Andrea Kleboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
FIGURE 8’S WITH A BOUNCE
Gidgets Sarah Dahl-Gerard . . . . . . . . . .16
WNBA Natalie Brandefme . . . . . . . . . . .19
NCAA Natalie Brandefme . . . . . . . . . . .22
LAY-UPS IN 60 SECONDS
Gidgets Catherine Drago . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WNBA Chris Pristash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
NCAA Nicole Capurso . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
PUSH-UPS IN 60 SECONDS
Gidgets Christine Craven . . . . . . . . . . . .82
WNBA Kristen Whelan . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
NCAA Brittany Spoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
AGILITY SLIDES
Gidgets Victoria Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WNBA Samantha Flecker . . . . . . . . . . .17
NCAA Caitlyn Tormey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VERTICAL JUMP
Gidgets Kaitlyn Gilsenan . . . . . . . . . . .22”
WNBA Alicia Salvadeo . . . . . . . . . . . .27”
NCAA Kerry Longobardi . . . . . . . . . .28”
CHIPPIE CONTEST
Gidgets Jamie O'Hare &
Allison Ekonomakos . . . . . . . . .21
WNBA Laura Mooney &
Nicole Sarcone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
NCAA Lorelle Ricco &
Rachel Hudec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
★ ALL TIME CAMP RECORDS FOR BOYS ★
FOUL SHOTS IN A ROW
Midgets (3 RD &4 TH ) David Zeltser . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
NBA (5 TH & 6 TH ) Tommy Gallagher . . . . . . . . . .26
NCAA (7 TH & 8 TH ) Ryan Clement . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
JUMP SHOTS IN A ROW
Midgets Billy Sheridan . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
NBA Joe Arnone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
NCAA Brian Namarato . . . . . . . . . . .35
FIGURE 8’S WITH A BOUNCE
Midgets Dominick DiGiorgio . . . . . . .17
NBA Andrew Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
NCAA Dominick DiGiorgio . . . . . . .22
LAY-UPS IN 60 SECONDS
Midgets Anthony Morelli . . . . . . . . . .28
NBA Nick Giordano . . . . . . . . . . . .37
NCAA Ed Redden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
PUSH-UPS IN 60 SECONDS
Midgets Joe Lama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
NBA Jordan Ottrando . . . . . . . . .110
NCAA Justin Ottrando . . . . . . . . . .119
AGILITY SLIDES
Midgets Steven Prinzivalli . . . . . . . . . .14
NBA Artie Seaman . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
NCAA Matt Panik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VERTICAL JUMP
Midgets Michael Michnya . . . . . . . . .22"
NBA David Naringi . . . . . . . . . . .27"
NCAA Doug Elwell . . . . . . . . . . . . .37"
CHIPPIE CONTEST
Midgets Paul Rodriguez &
Justin Pascale . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
NBA Shomari Barber &
Joey Stabach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
NCAA Bobby Humphrey &
Mike Biesiadecki . . . . . . . . . .34
THE STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN’S CAMPAIGN
Throughout the years University Basketball Camp has assisted various not for profit agencies by
promoting a fundraiser as part of the camp registration process. Once again, UBC will pledge $1.00 as
a matching donation with the families of our campers.
If you wish to support this fundraiser, simply add $1.00 to your tuition payment.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Entering Grades 3rd Through 9th
BOYS
Session 1: July 7th – July 11th Session 2: July 14th – July 18th Session 3: July 21st – July 25th GIRLS
Session 1: June 23rd – June 27th Session 2: July 28th – August 1st The Cardinal Cooke Center
150 Nelson Avenue • Staten Island, New York 10308
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL:
(718) 980-CAMP • FAX (718) 980-5031