Watts Basketball runs week-long summer basketball camps in Seattle's SoDo, split into Elementary camps for 3rd-6th graders and Middle School camps for 6th-8th graders across six weeks from July into August. Sessions are built on small-sided games, live reps, and competitive challenges rather than drill lines, paired with a mental-skills approach the academy calls GameChangers For Life. The academy was founded by former Washington State Player of the Year and University of Washington standout Donald Watts, and also offers advanced Art of Shooting, Stops & Buckets, and Playmakers camps for 7th-12th graders. Daily camp hours are not published.
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★★★★★Jennifer ColosimoWatts is a fantastic place for young athletes to develop their bodies and their minds, to build a community of peers, and to belong. Watts coaches are knowledgeable, dedicated, caring, and positive. We've been other places; we're staying here.
★★★★★Vanessa Longacre-WilcoxWatts Basketball is the best. We have done the camps for years with all of our kids and recently joined for skills training weekly classes. My son has gained so much in such a short time. Watts staff are serious about instilling a love of the game, teaching fundamentals, and creating a positive experience in the gym.
★★★★★Michael DixonI’ve taken my son to several trainers over the years and Donald Watts’ methodology is in a class of its own. It’s excellent. It’s structured. It is obviously building specific skills. It starts with an assessment so it’s tailored to your player in a structured and logical way. I’m afraid to recommend it, as I want to keep this skill development academy to myself and for my child alone. 😂. But I can’t. Highly recommended. As I told Donald from day one, “so this is what training is supposed to look like.” Great job and thank you!
★★★★★Kevin ShieldsI highly recommend Watts. Tremendous skill development and overall coaching beyond the game. If you are looking for an approach that will push an advanced/"elite" player or one that supports development start here. My son still smiles when I ask him about "Slick", priceless!
★★★★★Andrea AllenWatts Basketball 🏀 has given our son (1st grade) tools and confidence. He was nervous about being on a team. But, he wanted to learn. Within a month, Watts and his team have really fostered an enthusiasm for the game. He is now starting on a YMCA team and will continue to practice with Watts! I plan on starting our other kids as they get a bit older. I love the different drills and positive atmosphere. Thank you, Watts Basketball!