"OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL TEAMS WERE MADE UP OF PLAYERS THAT PUT THE TEAM BEFORE THEMSELVES. WE BELIEVE THAT TEAM BEATS TALENT."
– Coach Tim Fries
TEAM ABOVE SELF
ABOUT
THE CAMP
Our high-intensity, drill camp not only focuses on improving your player's on-court skill set, but also builds character and confidence needed to become a top level athlete both on and off the court.
We help players improve: shooting, ball handling, decision making, footwork, leadership and more.
Our mission is to emphasize the importance of teamwork above all else, in a fun and organized learning environment.
INSTRUCTION
Former Viking Jason Hubbard
talks to campers about the importance of hard work and a great attitude
SKILL LEARNING
MHS Basketball players interact with campers. They model
Team Above Self all week.
CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY
Campers that show outstanding team effort, dedication and improvement will earn awards.
Camp Information
Our camp is for 1st – 8th grade boys of all skill levels.
The 5-day camp runs from June 1 – 5, 2026.
AM Camp Schedule
1st - 4th Graders
AM Camp 8:00am – 10:30am
Arrival Time for AM Session
The gym will open every day at 7:45am. Please do not drop off your child prior to 7:45 as there will not be adequate supervision, as the staff will be preparing for the days’ activities.
Pick-up Time for the AM Session
All campers must be picked up by 10:30am. The coaching staff will be breaking for lunch before the afternoon session and there will be NO supervision in the gym. Thank you for making the proper arrangements to ensure that your son is picked up by 10:30am.
PM Camp Schedule
5th - 8th Graders
PM Camp 11:30am – 3:30pm
Arrival Time for PM Session
The gym will open every day at 11:15am. Please do not drop off your child prior to 11:15 as there will not be adequate supervision, as the staff will be eating lunch and preparing for the days’ activities.
Pick-up Time for the PM Session
All campers must be picked up by 3:30pm. There are other teams that have scheduled the gym immediately after our camp. Also, many players and coaches will be leaving for summer league games. Therefore there will be no supervision in the gym. Thank you for making the proper arrangements to ensure your son will be picked up on time.
Concession Stand
There will be a concession stand for the campers. All items will be $2.00. Items will include Gatorade, candy, and snacks. Campers will have mandated breaks in which they can eat snacks.
Allie's Famous Snow Cones will be available after camp for $1.00.
What To Bring
Each camper should bring enough water to last them the entire camp session. Individual water bottles and Gatorade will be available for $1.00.
Campers may bring a snack. Individually wrapped snacks will be available at the camp concession stand for $2.00.
Campers should be dressed for basketball. Proper shoes, please.
Please mark all items with your
son's name.
Championship Friday
Parents are encouraged to attend our “Championship Friday” awards presentation. This presentation will take place 30 minutes prior to the end of camp. Each camper will be recognized and some will receive individual and team awards.
Camp T-shirts
All camp t-shirts will be distributed on Friday.
Camp Ball
All campers will take a basketball home with them on Friday.
Camp Gift
Each camper will receive a camp gift on Friday.
Sibling Discount
For those siblings attending camp, 1st sibling is full price, any additional siblings will be $50! Must have the siblings in the cart at the same time to receive the discount.
Cancellation Policy
There is a $15.00 cancellation for any registered camper.
Meet the staff
Coach Tim Fries
has been the head coach of the Miamisburg Vikings for the past 19 seasons. Coach Fries' teams play unselfish basketball punctuated by fundamental play and toughness. Coach Fries has been named the GWOC Coach of the Year five times and has won more basketball games than any other coach in Miamisburg boys' basketball history.
Coach Steffan Crowe
has coached at every level of the Burg program from Junior High to Varsity Assistant. Coach Crowe's strength is his ability to develop players and help them reach their potential.
Coach Chris Johnson
has been an assistant varsity coach for the past 17 seasons. He has been instrumental in the development of the "hustle makes it happen" culture of the boys' basketball team.
Coach Corey Fries
Corey has come full circle in his basketball career. He attended the Team Above Self Camp from K - 8. Played four years at MHS, and is now the head Freshman coach at MHS.
Coach Kip Schenck
Coach Schenck has been a Junior High Coach, Freshman Coach, and serves as the JV Coach at MHS.