From our Parents & athletes
"This was an absolutely AMAZING experience for my son!! I can't say enough good things about it!! He further developed many skills from shooting to defense. He was so excited at the end of each day to share what he had learned and was enthusiastic to go back each day. But the part I loved best was how Jeff talked to them about perseverance, positive attitude, and good sportsmanship, which is most important!! The assistant coaches had great attitudes and worked so hard! My son has gone to other basketball camps each year and he said this was the best all around!!! Thank you for a great week!! He can't even wait for next summer!! - Carin Gosselin (Norwell)
"We really appreciate your approach in coaching the boys. Not only teaching them the game of basketball, but teaching them life skills as well as humility, confidence, and class! - Dan Light (Hanover)
"We wanted to thank you for running such a great camp this week. Our son thoroughly enjoyed it and he said he learned a lot. He participated in 3 basketball camps this summer and said he learned the most at your camp! He's really dedicated to improving his game, so all that you taught him will not go wasted - he will continue to practice those skills. Thursday night he had a summer league game and my husband and I noticed a big difference in his defensive stance and game. He was lower to the ground, sticking with the kid he was defending, hands up and keeping up with the opponent's moves. After only 4 days of camp with you, we were already seeing results. Thanks so much for creating a camp that is not only fun, but is helping these kids develop their skills. Our son would definitely return to your camp next year!" - Kim DiLoreto (Norwell)
"He learned so much while having fun! Great experience! Can't wait for next year!" - Chris & Tara Fein (Norwell)
“The feedback I am getting from all the boys is over-the-moon amazing!!! They have LOVED your camp!!” -Roberta Bateman
"Amazing Breakout Basketball Academy Camp ALL the coaches were fantastic. My son had so much fun we are now getting a basketball hoop for him to practice his drills. He can’t wait for basketball season to start. BIG SHOUT OUT to Jeff Bretsch, who put this amazing week together." - Megan Leonard (Norwell)
"My son had a great time at the Breakout Basketball Academy last week. He was able to build upon his fundamentals and improved his basketball IQ through the full court games that he participated in. I want to thank all Coach Bretsch and all of the coaches on their dedication and hard work for ensuring that all of the student athletes improved their overall skills and had fun at the same time! - Steve Clements (Pembroke)
"Jeff Bretsch and Breakout Basketball are the gold standard when it comes to youth basketball. We have experienced other AAU programs and camps south of Boston and no one else even comes close to the quality of instruction, coaches, and organization you get with Breakout Basketball. Jeff is an incredible person and coach. His positive energy, basketball knowledge and ability to connect with kids is second to none." - Glen Arendt (Marshfield Travel Basketball)
"I wanted to thank you and Breakout for a fantastic season!
Everyone from the coaches, his teammates and the parents were great!
We came to Breakout because of your commitment to help the kids learn with positive reinforcement, great attitudes, and an ability to look forward.
Breakout was everything we had hoped for!" - Dave Dineen (Scituate)
"I can't thank you enough for all of your efforts in making this week's basketball camp such an outstanding experience for the boys. Not only did you teach them so many basketball fundamentals, but you taught them important life lessons. When our son walked in that first day, he was nervous and unsure of himself. When he walked out the door today, he was smiling and brimming with confidence. I can't thank you enough for that! It was a wonderful experience for him and he will definitely be back next year. I'm also telling everyone I know about your fabulous camp!" - Allison Kieffner (Norwell)
“Having Coach Bretsch lead gives you a guarantee that your child is being coached and/or taught by someone of high character, a person of great detail, who knows the X's & O's......but even more importantly teaches things beyond the court. He was the ultimate teammate as a player on the NCAA Division 3 level, who continually worked to develop his craft. Even then, his understanding of the game was beginning to shine through. Now, with 18 years worth of High School experience, he went from perfecting his craft as a player to teaching players how to do the same!” – Paul Ragland (college teammate and assistant coach at the D3 college level)
"Wonderful week of camp. The director, Jeff Bretsch is just absolutely amazing. The other coaches were great too. All the children LOVE this camp. They learn so much and have such a great time. My son did this camp and the camp for the rising sixth graders at the wolves den which Jeff Bretsch also ran and again, it was a fabulous experience. If you know someone who likes basketball, this camp and the skills session in the fall would be for them. High energy camp and such a positive camp for all skill levels. Look it up. You will love it!!!"
-Ann Luukko (Norwell)