Thiel College Basketball Skills Camp Hosted by Thiel College Women’s Basketball

Basketball Skills Camp Hosted by Thiel College Women’s Basketball

July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Rising Grades 1-4 | Thiel College
July 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Rising Grades 5-8 | Thiel College
Open to boys and girls
Cost: $40 | $50 Same Day Registration

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1. Quick camp info box

Camp Dates: July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Thiel College
Ages/Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 1 – 4; 5 – 8
Cost: $40 / $50 Same Day Registration
Camp Director: Coach Jess Vormelker
Registration Deadline: July 11, 2026

2. Camp description

The Thiel College Women’s Basketball Skills Camp is designed to help young players improve their fundamentals, confidence, basketball IQ, and love for the game. Campers will receive instruction in ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, rebounding, footwork, and team concepts through competitive drills, small-sided games, and live play. The camp will be led by the Thiel College Women’s Basketball Staff and will give campers a fun, competitive, and positive college basketball experience.

3. What campers will learn

Players will work on:

• Ball handling
• Shooting form and shot preparation
• Passing and moving without the ball
• Defense, rebounding, and toughness
• Finishing around the rim
• Teamwork, communication, and leadership
• Live games and competitions
• Mental skills

4. Daily schedule Sample Daily Schedule

Camp Tentative Schedule – Grades 1 – 4
1. 9:30 am- Check in begins
2. 10:00 am- Stretch/Warm up
3. 10:15 am- Stations
4. 10:45 am- Water
5. 10:50 am- Team Concepts
6. 11: 20 am- Water
7. 11:25 am – Group Games
8. 11:40 am – Closing Comments/Discussion/Group Photo
9. 12:00 pm- Morning Session Dismissed

Camp Tentative Schedule – Grades 5 – 8
1. 12:30 pm- Check in begins
2. 1:00 pm- Stretch/Warm up
3. 1:15 pm- Stations
4. 1:45 pm- Water
5. 1:50 pm- Team Concepts
6. 2: 20 pm- Water
7. 2:25 pm – Group Games
8. 2:40 pm – Closing Comments/Discussion/Group Photo
9. 3:00 pm- Afternoon Session Dismissed

5. Pricing section

Cost: $40 / $50 Same Day Registration
Sibling Discount: $10 off per child
Regular Registration Deadline: July 11, 2026

6. Why attend this camp?

Our camp will give young players the chance to learn in an enjoyable environment while
being coached by the Thiel College Women’s basketball team and staff. Every camper will
be taught the game, challenged to improve, and encouraged to grow as a player and
teammate. This camp wants to build relationships and connections in the greater
Greenville community as well.

About Coach Jess Vormelker
Jessica Vormelker enters her fourth season as the head women's basketball coach in
2026-27 after taking over the program in April of 2023.
Under Vormelker’s guidance, the Tomcats have been steadily improving and had their
most wins since the 2018-19 season this past season, totaling six wins. She and her staff
helped mentor All-PAC Honorable Mention student-athlete Issy Green in the 2026-27
season.

A Thiel alumna, Vormelker spent two seasons as the assistant women’s basketball coach
at Allegheny from 2021-23. The Gators went 12-8 in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC)
play in 2022-23 and qualified for the league’s championship tournament as the fifth seed.
She helped to develop Allegheny great Emily Lauer who went on to be named the 2025 PAC
Player of the Year, a 3x All-Conference player, 2022-23 Josten’s Finalist, and notch over
1,700 career points.

Prior to her time at Allegheny, Vormelker was the graduate assistant coach at Waynesburg
for two seasons from 2019-21. While at Waynesburg, Vormelker helped to mentor two
former 1,000-point scorers and All-Conference selections Brooke Fuller and Andrea
Orlosky.

Vormelker was selected for the 55th class of the WeCoach - NCAA Women Coaches
Academy in Nov. 2025. She was also selected to participate in the 2023 NCAA Basketball
Coaches Academy. The three-day academy was held at the NCAA National Office in
Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vormelker was one of the most decorated players in Thiel women’s basketball history,
succeeding on the court, in the classroom and in leadership roles.
Vormelker was a member of the D3hoops.com 2019 All-America Team. An honorable
mention selection, she was the first player in Thiel history to be named to a D3hoops.com
All-America Team. She was a two-time D3hoops.com Great Lakes All-Region Team
honoree, including Second Team accolades in 2019.

A two-time finalist for the prestigious Jostens Trophy (2019, 2018), Vormelker was the first
women’s basketball player in Thiel history to be named the PAC Player of the Year (2019).
She was a four-time All-PAC selection, including First Team accolades in 2019.
Named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-
District First Team in 2018, Vormelker was twice selected as the PAC SAAC Scholar-
Athlete of the Month (Dec. 2018, Dec. 2017). She was also named to the PAC Spring
Academic Honor Roll four times.

Vormelker earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and special education from Thiel
in 2019. She received a master’s degree in special education from Waynesburg in 2021.

7. What to Bring

• Basketball shoes
• Athletic clothes
• Water bottle
• Bring Your Own Basketball
• (no jewelry)

8. Parent Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this camp for beginners? Yes. The camp is open to players of all skill levels.
• Will campers be grouped by age and ability? Yes. Campers will be placed in groups that allow them to compete and develop appropriately.
• Who runs the camp? The camp will be directed by Coach Jess Vormelker and staff, as wellas members of the WBB program.
• Where is the camp located? The camp will be held on the campus of Thiel College.

9. Final registration
Spots are limited. Register today to reserve your camper’s place.

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Questions?
Contact: Coach Jess Vormelker
Email: jvormelker@thiel.edu
Phone: 724-589-2141