Elite Summer Training. National AAU Competition. College Exposure.
Florida Coastal Prep's summer basketball programs give athletes elite-level training, AAU tournament competition, and direct exposure to college coaches — all based out of Fort Walton Beach on Florida's Emerald Coast. Two program tracks are available for 2026: an Extended Spring-Summer session running March through May, and a Summer AAU session covering the critical June and July evaluation windows. Both programs include on-campus housing, daily meals, full training access, and coaching from former NBA and D1 staff.
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Extended Program: March - May 2026
The Extended Program is built for athletes who want to get a head start on the summer recruiting circuit. Sixteen tournaments from March through May — all within two hours of Fort Walton Beach — give athletes consistent game reps against top competition while developing in daily training sessions at the Spartan Training Center.
Panama City, Mobile, Gulf Shores, Foley, Birmingham — all within a 2-hour drive of our campus in Fort Walton Beach.
May 16-17 NCAA evaluation window — college coaches in the stands watching your athletes compete live.
April 18-19 at Fort Walton Beach — compete on your home court with full coaching staff support.
Schedule Highlights
Summer AAU: June - July 2026
The Summer AAU session covers the most critical recruiting window of the year. Seven tournaments in June and July, including both July NCAA evaluation windows (July 9-12 and July 16-19), put athletes directly in front of college coaching staffs during peak recruiting activity. This is when scholarship offers happen — and FCP athletes are positioned to earn them.
July 9-12 — first NCAA evaluation window. D1, D2, and NAIA coaches attending events across the Southeast.
July 16-19 — second evaluation window. The highest concentration of college coaches all summer. Scholarship decisions are made here.
Tournament Schedule
WHAT'S INCLUDED
$6,799 Per 6-Week Session
Everything an athlete needs to train, compete, and live on the Emerald Coast — no hidden fees, no add-ons.
On-Campus Housing
Supervised team housing for the full 6-week session in Fort Walton Beach — structured routines, live-in house coach, beachside location on the Emerald Coast.
Daily Meals
Breakfast and lunch provided daily — fueling athletes for two-a-day training sessions and tournament competition throughout the summer.
All Tournament Fees
Every AAU tournament entry fee is covered — 16 events in the Extended session, 7 events in the Summer AAU session, including all NCAA evaluation period events.
FCP Uniform Package
Full Adidas game uniforms — jerseys, shorts, shooting shirt, and warm-ups. Athletes represent FCP Spartans at every event.
Strength & Conditioning
Westside Barbell conjugate programming — 4 sessions per week developing explosive power, speed, and basketball-specific athleticism in our equipped weight room.
Practice & Open Gym
Team practice 5 days per week plus open gym access. Athletes develop within the system while getting the individual reps they need to improve.
Weekly Film Study
Structured game film breakdown with coaches — correcting habits, building basketball IQ, and creating highlight material for recruiting packages.
Recruiting Guidance
Individual recruiting plans, professional highlight tapes, direct coaching staff connections to college programs, and exposure at NCAA evaluation events. See our college commitments.
Partial scholarships available based on need and talent. Contact us to discuss options.
Train at the Spartan Training Center
Every summer athlete trains daily in our 14,000 sq ft facility — professional hardwood court, turf performance zone, full weight room, and film room. The same facility used by FCP's post-graduate and high school programs year-round. No shared gym time. No waiting for court space. This is your training home for the summer.
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NBA & D1 Coaching Staff
Summer athletes train under the same staff that runs FCP's full-year programs. Director Lee DeForest brings 25+ years of coaching and player development experience. NBA veteran Kenny Anderson leads individual skill sessions — handles, footwork, finishing, and decision-making at game speed. This is not a camp run by college students. Every session is coached by professionals with real experience developing players who went on to play at the college and professional level.
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Live on the Emerald Coast
Summer athletes live in supervised beachside team housing in Fort Walton Beach — the same housing setup used by FCP's full-year programs. Live-in house coach, structured daily routines, and a focused environment designed for serious athletes. The Emerald Coast offers year-round sunshine, beach conditioning opportunities, and one of the safest communities in the Florida panhandle. Athletes train, compete, and recover in an environment built for development.
What Comes Next?
Many summer athletes use the FCP experience as a springboard into a full-year program. If you need more time to develop, improve academically, or maximize recruiting exposure, FCP offers two year-round pathways:
Ages 18-20. An extra year of basketball development, academics, and recruiting after high school graduation.
National High School ProgramGrades 9-12. NCAA-approved coursework with AP classes and national basketball exposure.
AcademicsAccredited college coursework and NCAA eligibility support.
Basketball Camps in Florida for Serious Athletes
Most basketball camps in Florida are recreational programs — fun for the weekend, forgotten by Monday. FCP's summer basketball camps are built differently. Based in Fort Walton Beach on Florida's Emerald Coast, every session combines daily training under former NBA and D1 coaches, real AAU tournament competition across the Gulf Coast, and direct exposure to college coaching staffs during NCAA evaluation periods. Athletes live in supervised team housing, eat provided meals, and train inside a 14,000 sq ft professional facility — the same one used by FCP's full-year programs year-round.
Why Florida for a Basketball Camp?
Florida produces more college basketball players than almost any other state. The year-round climate means year-round training, and the Gulf Coast recruiting circuit is one of the most active in the country. College coaches from D1, D2, NAIA, and JUCO programs routinely travel to Florida during NCAA live evaluation periods — which means competing here puts athletes directly in front of the decision-makers. FCP's location in Fort Walton Beach sits at the center of that circuit, within two hours of Panama City, Mobile, Gulf Shores, and Birmingham.
What Makes FCP's Summer Camp Different
The 2026 schedule covers 23 total tournaments across two sessions and three NCAA live evaluation windows — May 16–17, July 9–12, and July 16–19. July is when scholarship offers happen. FCP athletes aren't watching from the sidelines during those windows; they're competing in front of coaching staffs with coaches who have direct relationships at every level. Individual recruiting plans, professional highlight film, and personal introductions to college programs are part of the package — not an upsell.
Since 2019, FCP has developed athletes from 43 states and 22 countries. Alumni have earned scholarships in the SEC, Big East, Big Sky, Ohio Valley, D2, NAIA, and JUCO — and two have reached the NBA. For athletes who want to keep building after the summer, FCP's full-year post-graduate program and national high school program are direct pathways into year-round development on the Emerald Coast.
Reserve Your Roster Spot
Limited spots available for Summer 2026. Our coaching staff reaches out within 24 hours.
Questions? Contact us or call (850) 842-0881.
Summer Basketball Camp FAQ
How much does the summer program cost?
Each 6-week session is $6,799. This covers everything — housing, daily meals, all tournament fees, FCP uniforms, strength and conditioning, team practices, film study, and recruiting guidance. There are no hidden fees or add-on costs. Partial scholarships are available based on need and talent.
What's included in the $6,799 fee?
On-campus housing for the full 6-week session, daily breakfast and lunch, all AAU tournament entry fees, a complete FCP uniform package (jerseys, shorts, shooting shirt, warm-ups), strength and conditioning 4 times per week, team practice 5 days per week plus open gym, weekly film study sessions, and individual recruiting guidance with direct connections to college coaching staffs.
Where are the tournaments held?
All tournaments are held across the Gulf Coast region, within approximately two hours of Fort Walton Beach. Tournament locations include Panama City, Mobile, Gulf Shores, Foley, and Birmingham. FCP also hosts a home tournament in Fort Walton Beach on April 18-19. Athletes travel as a team with coaching staff to every event.
Do you provide housing for summer athletes?
Yes. All summer athletes live in supervised beachside team housing in Fort Walton Beach for the duration of their session. Housing is included in the $6,799 fee. A live-in house coach maintains structured daily routines, and the Emerald Coast location provides a safe, focused environment for training and development.
Are there NCAA evaluation opportunities?
Yes — this is a major focus of the summer program. The Extended session (March-May) includes the May 16-17 NCAA live evaluation period. The Summer AAU session (June-July) covers both July evaluation windows: July 9-12 and July 16-19. These are the periods when D1, D2, and NAIA college coaches are actively watching, evaluating, and extending scholarship offers. FCP's coaching staff has direct relationships with programs at every level to maximize exposure.