DETROIT (7/1/14) – The Titan Club – a booster organization for the University of Detroit Mercy Athletic Department - hosted its 4th Annual Titan Club Basketball Camp for Special Needs players on Monday (June 30) at Calihan Hall. Forty-five participants were joined by their families, friends, and many Titan Club volunteers as they enjoyed a fun day of developing basketball skills.
 
"We've played the clap game for four years now and have never had one of our players win," stated men's basketball assistant coach Jay Smith, who gets everyone involved in competing in the "Clap Game" that tests hand-eye coordination.
 
Former Titan men's basketball player Bernie Fuhs served as camp director for the fourth year, leading a team of top coaches including fellow Titan alums.
 
The UDM women's basketball team along with assistant coach Ke'Sha Blanton also assisted with instruction throughout the day. After stretching out with Assistant Athletic Trainer Sean Clark, campers performed a series of drills and skillsets under the watchful eyes of the coaches, and also competed in a free throw shooting contest. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly hearing from men's basketball head coach Ray McCallum about hard work, and always having fun with the game of basketball. Smith then capped it off with the clap game that brought a smile to everyone face.
 
Here is what a few parents had to say about Monday's Annual Titan Club Basketball Camp for Special Needs players.
 
"Thank you all for a fantastic day today. My daughters Molly and Charlotte are on top of the world after spending time with the Detroit student athletes, coaches, and staff. I have never run into so many friendly, generous, and giving people." - Gerald Hincka
 
"We just wanted to thank the Titans and everyone involved in the special-needs basketball camp today! This was my son Shane's first year doing the camp and he loved it. He did not want to leave and also said "I want to come back tomorrow"! "- Sherri Karabelski
 
Camp participants and volunteers alike felt that the 2014 Titan Club Basketball Camp was a resounding success and are looking forward to an even more exciting event in 2015.
 
If you would like to be added to the mail/email list for the Titan Club Basketball Camp for Special Needs players, please send an email to gotitans@udmercy.edu or call (313) 993-1700.
 
The Titan Club is the official he official booster organization for the more than 300 student-athletes at the University of Detroit Mercy. Formed back in 1940s, the Titan Club and the more exclusive CAL Club designations recognize alumni, parents, former student athletes and friends of Detroit Titan Athletics who have banded together to provide financial support for the University's 19 intercollegiate athletic programs. For more information on how to be a part of the Titan Club, click here.