Director of Basketball
Nadir Samih
Connecticut native Nadir Samih joins the leadership ranks of Academy Camps in ’24 as our Director of Basketball!
(Coach Mike Evans will continue to be part of the AC coaching team with a focus on shooting sessions for all our basketball athletes throughout the summer.)
Coach Nadir’s extensive hoops background comes through a myriad of forms. High School & Collegiate Player & Coach. Camp Director. Tournament Director. Teacher. Mentor. Forever a student of the game, his philosophy is to lead athletes, coaches, and those he comes across towards self discovery while prioritizing forward movement.
Coach Nadir currently is the Head Assistant Coach for the University of St. Joseph’s Women’s Basketball Team. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s, he served as the lead Assistant for the Division II Post University Team.
He is also a seasoned Camp Director - having served as a Site Director for the renowned PGC Basketball Camps, as well as, Next Level Academy. A collegiate player at Mercy College, Coach Nadir was a Point Guard in his playing days - no surprise based on his charisma, energy and innate leadership skills.
A true product of the Connecticut Basketball landscape, Nadir has worked camps and clinics throughout the nutmeg state with basketball royalty Jim Calhoun, as well as UCONN standouts Shabazz Napier, Kelly Farris, Nykeshia Sales and Kevin Ollie, among others.
Coach Nadir’s vast background as a player and collegiate coach only tells half the story. Having honed his coaching skills in many arenas, he is a rising star in the northeast coaching ranks. In addition to PGC, Nadir has served as the Tournament and Showcase Director for the Hoop Group and Zero Gravity Basketball.
His resume is impressive - but it’s his on court enthusiasm, heart, and precision-like approach to coaching which sets him apart. Coach Nadir knows how to teach others how to think the game and develop their passion.
Welcome to the AC Family, Coach Nadir!
Guest Shooting Coach
Mike Evans
Coach Mike Evans’ reputation and experience in the world of youth basketball are deeper than a full-court buzzer-beater. He is one of the most sought-after private shooting instructors for boys & girls in the Northeast. His company, Right Angle Shooting’s client list includes NBA players, European pros, D1 players, and middle and high school athletes.
A returning member of the Academy Camps’ coaching staff, Coach Mike will return during each of our 3 sessions to lead, among other things, high-level shooting clinics for all of our basketball athletes.
The summer months are when youth basketball players should be developing and improving their skills. At Academy Camps, skill progression is at the forefront of what we do.
Our campers improve and refine all facets of their basketball game in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Every day.
Our high-performance coaching staff lead individual and group sessions, position-specific skill work, competitive scenarios and various forms of game-play that cover every position on the court.
Among the skills your child will develop and hone within Academy Camps Basketball are:
- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Finishing
- Defense
- Rebounding
- Floor Spacing
- Fast Breaks
- Play Execution
- Decision Making
- Game IQ
- Speed & Agility
- Team Building
Mantegna Court at Blair Academy
Mantegna court is the home of Blair Academy’s illustrious basketball program for indoor hoops paired with their new “Shipyard” outdoor basketball court.
Conveniently Located
- 1 hour from New York City
- 2 hours from Philadelphia
- 3 hours from Baltimore
We provide bus transportation from nearby cities and Newark International Airport.
Blair Academy2025 SESSIONS AT ALL LOCATIONS
| Session | Length | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Two Weeks | Saturday, June 21 – Thursday, July 3 | $5,100 |
| Session 2 | One Week | Sunday, July 6 – Saturday, July 12 | $3,100 |
| Session 3 | Two Weeks | Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 25 | $5,100 |
| Session 4 | One Week | Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August 2 | $3,100 |
*Sessions can be combined through our Bridge Weekend Program
*Football is ONLY offered in Session 1 and Session 2
*Lacrosse is ONLY offered in Session 3 and Session 4
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Early-Bird Discount:
Enroll by November 15th and SAVE $250 (2wk) / $125 (1wk)
Pay-In-Full:
Receive 3% Discount if you enroll and pay-in-full by January 1.
Standard:
$1500 Deposit due upon enrollment.
Remaining balance paid in 3 installments on January 15, March 15, and May 15.
Monthly Auto-Pay:
Balance after deposit is broken up into even monthly payments until final balance due on May 15.
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*Additional charges include $175 “AC Gear Pack” fee and optional camp transportation based on origin/destination
**Golf Program is additional $500 for Two Weeks or $250 for one One Week
***Bridge Weekend Program is additional $250 per day