Sampson Basketball Academy
Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club, 4160 Del Webb Drive, Massanutten, VA 22840
About
Sampson Basketball Academy offers basketball camps, clinics, tournaments, showcases, leagues, exposure events, fundraisers, and open gym. Participants work on ball handling, movement, shooting technique and accuracy, footwork, mental preparation, and overall training. The program also offers virtual one-on-one and virtual small group coaching.
• Schedule: Year-round access to training, open gym, and the Sampson Basketball Academy community
Sampson Basketball Academy is led by three generations of professional basketball players: Ralph Sampson, Ralph Sampson III, and Robert Sampson. The staff includes a Hall of Famer and players who have competed at the highest level, with credentials that include Hall of Fame Class of 2012, 5x NBA All-Star, and 3x College Player of the Year. The program has been in operation for 43 years since 1983 and reports having trained more than 25,000 kids nationwide. Its mission statement is: “We help athletes develop their skills on and off the court to reach their full potential.” The academy offers memberships with access to a network of professionals for workouts, nutrition, academics, coaching, and more, along with options for all ages and levels and skill-building sessions from first dribble to varsity ready. Community showcases, leagues, and tournament weekends are held throughout the year, and virtual one-on-one and small group coaching are available.
Testimonials include: “My sons attend Sampson Basketball Academy/Clinic at Massanutten Resort last summer. The personal attention that Ralph Sampson give to our kids was priceless. Looking forward to attending more camps and clinics.” – Ricky. Another testimonial states: “You will find no other organization in the country that will give you this much attention and instruction from a Hall of Famer. There is no other camp in the country where your life will be impacted, where your skills will be improved. We love SBA.” – Andrew.
Last updated July 18, 2026.
• Schedule: Year-round access to training, open gym, and the Sampson Basketball Academy community
Sampson Basketball Academy is led by three generations of professional basketball players: Ralph Sampson, Ralph Sampson III, and Robert Sampson. The staff includes a Hall of Famer and players who have competed at the highest level, with credentials that include Hall of Fame Class of 2012, 5x NBA All-Star, and 3x College Player of the Year. The program has been in operation for 43 years since 1983 and reports having trained more than 25,000 kids nationwide. Its mission statement is: “We help athletes develop their skills on and off the court to reach their full potential.” The academy offers memberships with access to a network of professionals for workouts, nutrition, academics, coaching, and more, along with options for all ages and levels and skill-building sessions from first dribble to varsity ready. Community showcases, leagues, and tournament weekends are held throughout the year, and virtual one-on-one and small group coaching are available.
Testimonials include: “My sons attend Sampson Basketball Academy/Clinic at Massanutten Resort last summer. The personal attention that Ralph Sampson give to our kids was priceless. Looking forward to attending more camps and clinics.” – Ricky. Another testimonial states: “You will find no other organization in the country that will give you this much attention and instruction from a Hall of Famer. There is no other camp in the country where your life will be impacted, where your skills will be improved. We love SBA.” – Andrew.
Last updated July 18, 2026.
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