Itoman, Okinawa · Japan
International Youth
Basketball Camp.
Dec 22–24, 2026
3 days, 2 nights to train and live with Japanese youth players. More than basketball — culture, teamwork and friendship.
For players aged 7–18
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CONNECT · LEARN · CHALLENGE
More than a game
Basketball
Daily sessions with Japanese coaches: fundamentals, team offense, defense and games.
Culture
Experience Okinawan life — food, traditions, language and the island spirit.
Teamwork
Mixed international teams built across countries and languages.
Friendship
Live together, eat together, and leave with friends across Asia.
How we coach
Players think for themselves
Coaches design the environment so players learn to read, decide and execute.
Effort counts as much as winning
Challenge, improvement, helping teammates and fair play are valued as highly as results.
Every player by name
Coaches call players by name and give clear, specific instructions.
3-day schedule
Tuesday, December 22 – Thursday, December 24, 2026 · Itoman Youth Center
Tue, Dec 22
Day 1 · CONNECT
Meet, feel safe, build the basics
- 09:00Check-in (the centre opens for arrivals at 09:00)
- 09:20Orientation
- 09:40Gym: main training & 1x1 qualifiers
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:00Gym: team training & team building
- 17:30Dinner & bath
- 19:30Training room: team discussion & reflection (room permitting)
- 21:00Social time & get ready for bed
- 22:30Lights out
Wed, Dec 23
Day 2 · CHALLENGE
Decide, connect, compete
- 06:30Wake-up & tidy bedding
- 07:30Breakfast & health check
- 09:00Gym: main training
- 12:00Lunch & rest
- 13:00Gym: 1x1 Ranking League & 3x3
- 15:30Gym: 1x1 Finals
- 17:30Dinner (BBQ night being requested) & bath
- 19:30Video review & reflection
- 21:00Social time & get ready for bed
- 22:30Lights out
Thu, Dec 24
Day 3 · PERFORM
Show your growth, reflect, go home
- 06:30Wake-up & return sheets
- 07:30Breakfast, packing, room cleaning & inspection
- 09:00Gym: final games
- 10:45Awards & closing ceremony
- 11:30Gym cleanup
- 12:00Depart by noon
Camp highlight
RBA 1x1 Championship
Every player competes one-on-one throughout the camp. Two games run at once, one on each basket, with a referee on each.
Day 1
Qualifiers
Everyone plays and gets a first ranking.
Day 2
Ranking League
Matched with players of similar level — fewer one-sided games, more chances to improve.
Day 2 afternoon
Finals
Top players play the final bracket, with awards at the Day 3 closing ceremony.
Last year
Camp moments
Head Coach
Learn from a world-standard coach
MASATO NISHIO ・ 西尾 優人
Founder & Head Coach, Riot Basketball Academy (RBA) — Japan
- Has coached 4,000+ youth players across Japan since 2018, specializing in U10–U15 player development.
- Holds the German Basketball Federation (DBB) C-License; trained at Sports Elite Academy in Germany and studied the player development system of professional club Chemnitz 99ers.
- NSCA-certified personal trainer — sessions combine skill work with age-appropriate strength, conditioning and movement quality.
- Runs international camps and exchanges across Asia, including Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Korea.
RECOGNIZE → DECIDE → EXECUTE
His coaching philosophy: players don't just collect moves — they learn to read the game, make the right decision at the right time, and execute under pressure.
"Basketball should connect people across borders. I want young players in Asia to learn modern basketball, make new friends, and see a bigger basketball world."
Staff & safety
Safe hands, every hour
Masato Nishio
Camp Director / Head Coach
Leads all coaching, the 1x1 championship and every final decision.
RBA coaching team
Coaches & supervisors
Additional RBA staff are being arranged and will be announced once confirmed.
- Head counts before and after every activity and at lights out — every player accounted for.
- Separate girls' and boys' supervisors, with health, sleep and homesickness checked every night.
- AED and first-aid kit on hand, with a clear emergency plan and immediate contact with parents.
- Allergies and medical history reviewed by the Camp Director before the camp starts.
Venue
Itoman Youth Center
Located in Itoman at the southern tip of Okinawa, the youth center has one basketball court in its gym, plus accommodation and dining in one place — players train, eat and sleep together, surrounded by the ocean.
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The five areas below are numbered 01–05 on the camp illustration at the top of this page (an illustration, not the exact layout) — swipe the model and tap a number to jump to that area.
Gym
Basketball court
The gym fits one basketball court (or 2 volleyball / 3 badminton courts), used for daily training, the 1x1 championship and 3x3. Exact gym times are being agreed with the centre and other overnight groups.
Cafeteria
Meals
A 190-seat self-service dining hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner together.
Dormitory
Housing
On-site dorm rooms for 8 players each, so players live together with Japanese teammates.
Grass field
Activities
A full-grass field with a 315 m perimeter, plus an open plaza and an outdoor cooking area (2 buildings, 16 stoves) for team building and outdoor activities.
Parking
Access
On-site parking for families, coaches and team buses.
Meals & housing
Eat well, sleep well
Meals and housing (2 nights) follow the centre's timetable: wake-up 06:30, breakfast 07:30, lunch 12:00, dinner 17:30–19:30 (self-service), bath 17:30–22:00, lights out 22:30. They are run by the professional team at Itoman Youth Center. Daily menus are built for balanced nutrition and growing athletes, with real Okinawan and Japanese home cooking.
Cooked by the centre's team
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by the youth centre's kitchen team, balanced for the training load players carry each day.
Japanese & Okinawan dishes
Not just athlete meals — players also taste Okinawan soba, sushi and other Japanese favourites, so food becomes part of the culture.
BBQ night (to be confirmed)
We are ordering a Day 2 BBQ evening through the centre's cafeteria (the centre requires it), where players cook together in mixed teams. We will confirm once it is approved.
What to bring & house rules
- •Towel, soap, shampoo, hair dryer and toiletries (not provided)
- •Indoor gym shoes, sportswear, trainers, a cap and a water bottle
- •Slippers and plastic / rubbish bags
- •The whole site is non-smoking; no food in bedrooms or the gym; no outside food
- •Adult staff supervise at all times; check-in and check-out run 09:00–17:00
Arrival & departure
Airport transfers (being arranged)
Families book their own flights to Okinawa. Airport transfers are being arranged; times and conditions will follow by email. If you already have flights booked, add them on the registration form. Accommodation on December 21 must be arranged separately unless the centre approves it.
Day 1
Airport & city pickup (being arranged)
We will check everyone's flight times before confirming pickup times and whether they connect with the Day 1 morning session.
During camp
Your Okinawa holiday
While your child trains and stays at camp for two nights, you can enjoy Okinawa and come back for them at the end.
Day 3, noon
Airport drop-off (being arranged) or parent pickup
Camp ends by noon on December 24. Drop-off details will follow, or collect your child at camp at noon.
Pricing
3-day camp, Dec 22–24, 2026. Discounts can be combined.
Per player from
$324USD
Group of 2+ combined with early bird −20% (before Oct 31): from $324 USD per player with housing. Without housing, from $216 USD per player.
$450 USD
$360 USD
Early bird −20%
Up to 2 players per registration. For larger groups, please email us.
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