Summer skills camp held for Lady Broncos basketball

June 12, 2025

By Aries Ramos

Belton Journal

The Lake Belton Broncos Girls Basketball program hosted its annual summer skills camp June 2–4, welcoming nearly 75 young athletes eager to grow their game and learn what it means to be part of a team.

The camp was divided into two age groups:

• Incoming 1st through 5th graders attended the morning session
• Incoming 6th through 9th graders participated in the afternoon

Head Coach Tiffney Barnes said the primary goal of the camp was to

“build younger Broncos and prepare them for the future.”

Over the course of three days, campers were introduced to essential basketball fundamentals such as ball handling, shooting, passing, and defense.

In addition to individual skill development, Coach Barnes and her staff made sure to emphasize team concepts and communication, two critical pillars of the Lake Belton program.

“These skills are super important in building a good basketball player,” Barnes said.

“We also introduced terminology we use at the middle and high school levels so they feel more confident moving up.”

One of the biggest highlights of the camp, according to Barnes, was seeing how quickly the girls embraced the team-first mindset.

“Our motto is, ‘A quiet gym is a losing gym,’ and the girls really embraced that. Their communication was great,” she said.

The coaching staff was particularly impressed with the older group of campers, many of whom showed a strong understanding of the game.

“Our incoming 5th through 9th graders really impressed us. They came in knowledgeable, and I credit that to our elementary PE teachers and middle school basketball coaches.”

Barnes reported no significant challenges during the camp and said the event ran smoothly thanks to community support and player enthusiasm.

She noted that many of the concepts taught during camp will be incorporated into team practices and game plans at both the middle and high school levels during the upcoming season.

“We do everything with a purpose,” Barnes said.

“What we taught here will absolutely be part of what you see in games and practices.”

Looking ahead, the program plans to continue engaging young athletes throughout the year with two free clinics during the school calendar. Barnes encouraged families to stay connected through the team’s social media platforms for announcements and updates.

“Follow our ‘X’ page, formerly known as Twitter, @LBHSgirlsBB, or our Facebook page, ‘Lake Belton High School Athletics Booster Club’ for updates,” she said.

As for the future of the camp, Barnes hopes to expand participation and reach even more aspiring Broncos.

“We always want to reach out to more future Broncos,” she said.

“The more kids we can get involved, the stronger our program will be.”