Both camps are SOLD OUT and the waiting list is FULL.
Junior Hawk Camp
Wednesday, June 19 - Thursday, June 20
Open to any and all girls entering grades 2-5
Big Shots Camp
Thursday, June 20 - Friday, June 21
Open to any and all girls entering grades 6-8
All Sports Speed & Strength Camp
Saturday, April 27
Open to any and all athletes, grades 6-12
Lisa Bluder
P. SUE BECKWITH, MD, HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH
Lisa Bluder is in her 24th year as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The position was endowed in 2021 by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, one of UI athletics’ most generous supporters. Sue Beckwith was a four-year letter winner with Iowa Women’s Basketball (1976-1980) and has earned three UI degrees; 1980 BS, 1984 MD, and 2015 MBA.
As the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten and program history, the Hawkeyes have advanced to 22 postseason appearances including back-to-back trips to the Final Four and the National Championship in 2022-23 and 2023-24. The staff has only missed postseason action twice (18 NCAA and four WNIT) in 24 seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 14 of the last 16 seasons. Iowa advanced to the postseason in 16 consecutive seasons (14 NCAA and two WNIT) when a postseason tournament was held. The 2020 pandemic cut the 2019-20 season short, resulting in the sole missed tournament season.
Jan Jensen
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Jan Jensen is in her 24th season with the Iowa women’s basketball team and her 20th as associate head coach. A nationally known presence on the recruiting scene, Jensen serves as the recruiting coordinator and also works with the post players. Jensen is in her 35th season in women’s college basketball (player and coach).
THE JENSEN FILE
- Helped guide Iowa to 22 postseason appearances, including back-to-back Final Four and National Championship appearances (2022-23 and 2023-24) and 18 NCAA Tournament berths
- Guided Iowa to a postseason appearance in each of the last 16 seasons (14 NCAA, 2 WNIT)
- Helped Iowa to Big Ten Tournament Championship in 2001, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and a 2008 and 2022 Big Ten Regular Season Title
- Guided Iowa to 17 upper division finishes
- Took Iowa to its first National Championship in school history in 2023
Assistant Coach Raina Harmon
Assistant Coach Abby Stamp
Assistant Coach, Director of Player Development
Tania Davis
Jenni Fitzgerald, Assistant Coach
Staff Members
- Hannah Bluder, Director of Basketball Operations
- Ben Lober, Video Coordinator and Director of Analytics
- Lindsay Alexander, Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Andrea Chilcote, Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Brenda Kral, Secretary
REFUND POLICY
Administrative fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Camp registrations are not transferable. Refunds are determined on the following criteria:
- The $50 Administrative Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Refund payments are figured on the camp fee minus the administrative fee.
- Refunds are determined on a pro rated basis by the number of sessions the camper has not participated in camp.
- Participation in any part of a session constitutes participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I SIGN UP FOR A MAILING LIST TO FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING CAMPS?
- No - there is no mailing list for WBB camps.
DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
- The UI Athletics Department does not sponsor any scholarships for camp or clinic attendees. The University offers the E.B. Green Scholarship for attendance at any University-sponsored youth program.
HOW DO I GET DOCUMENTATION TO CLAIM CAMP FEES ON MY TAXES?
- If you are eligible to deduct camp fees for TAX purposes, use TAX ID#426004813.
DO YOU HAVE TO LIVE IN IOWA TO ATTEND CAMP AS A RESIDENT?
- No, resident refers to your status while you are attending camp, not your home address.
WHAT AIRPORT SHOULD I USE?
- The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), located in Cedar Rapids, IA is approximately 25 miles north of the University of Iowa campus.
DO YOU OFFER A SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT?
- The following shuttle services are available from the Eastern Iowa Airport:
WHAT SHOULD CAMPERS BRING TO CAMP?
Participants should wear comfortable gym clothes and clean shoes to camp.
CAN I VISIT MY CHILD WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?
- You are welcome to come and watch any session your child is attending. If you need to remove your child for any reason, make sure their counselor is notified.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IF MY CHILD IS INJURED OR NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION WHILE AT CAMP?
- If your child is injured during camp, they will be taken to our Athletic Trainer immediately, and the Athletic Trainer will determine what action is required. If necessary, the Athletic Trainer will contact the parent/guardian and discuss care options. We can take the camper to UI Sports Medicine or the UI Emergency Department. Cost for treatment of injuries and/or hospitalization is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. We will have your insurance information from your online registration.
WHO DO I TALK TO IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO TAKE MEDICATION WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?
- When you go through the check-in process, make certain that you stop at the Athletic Trainers table and discuss your child’s medication.