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A family Tradition
We are excited to continue our mission to provide a quality program for girls and boys of all skill levels. University Basketball Camp follows the guidelines from the NYC Department of Health to ensure the well-being of our campers and staff. We teach the fundamentals appropriate for each skill and grade level with a focus on teaching in a positive and enthusiastic environment. Each camper receives feedback on a camp report card that indicates strengths and areas for improvement. As much as the camp is about playing and skill development, it is also about character formation and making lasting connections and friendships.
Gela Mikalauskas
We are excited to continue our mission to provide a quality program for girls and boys of all skill levels. University Basketball Camp follows the guidelines from the NYC Department of Health to ensure the well-being of our campers and staff. We teach the fundamentals appropriate for each skill and grade level with a focus on teaching in a positive and enthusiastic environment. Each camper receives feedback on a camp report card that indicates strengths and areas for improvement. As much as the camp is about playing and skill development, it is also about character formation and making lasting connections and friendships.
Gregory Mikalauskas
Beginning his 40th year as camp director, Coach Greg brings a wealth of coaching experience to UBC. Coach Greg began his coaching career as an assistant coach at St. Anthony’s High School in Long Island under legendary coach, Gus Alfieri. That coaching experience was the springboard to Coach Greg’s college coaching career in which he served as an assistant coach at both Hofstra University and Wagner College. At UBC, Coach Greg motivates the campers and coaches to learn, compete and improve each day. He is the Director for Development at Lifestyles for the Disabled, working to raise funds to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities.
Mike Mazella
The first camper to enroll in the storied history of UBC, Coach Mike is a well-respected veteran coach at his alma mater, Staten Island Academy. The Boston College graduate has led the varsity team to multiple NYSAIS (New York State Association of Independent Schools) tournament appearances throughout his tenure at SIA. He is an English teacher and also serves as the athletic director at the Academy.
As a camp director, Coach Mike is responsible for the NCAA division of camp (grades 7-9) during the boys’ and girls’ weeks. He prepares campers to compete at the next level with a variety of high intensity skills and drills.
The father of a former UBC gopher, Georgia, Coach Mike and his wife Jamie reside in Castleton Corners with their children, Lily and Michael.
Michael Mazella
Mr. Michael Mazella is the former and longtime principal of St. Ann’s School in Dongan Hills. A coach and commissioner in UBC’s youngest division for many years, Mr. Mazella serves as the eyes and ears of the camp. As the Assistant Director, he is a mentor to the coaches and staff, and watches over the campers and the daily activities of the camp, affectionately earning the nickname “Mr. Everywhere.” His wife Pam welcomes campers to UBC each summer at the ‘ jersey table’ giving tips to the timid on the first day. Mr.and Mrs. Mazella are the proud parents of three former campers and now enjoy watching their grandchildren participate at the camp.
Anna mikalauskas-Cortese
A graduate of Monmouth University, Mrs. Cortese is a middle school math teacher at Staten Island Academy. Anna is also the owner of Anna Lee Photography, providing outstanding portrait photography for all occasions. (www.annaleephotographyny.com). Anna is a former camper and has worked tirelessly throughout the years to capture the spirit of UBC as our Director of Media Services. Our camp families enjoy her daily photographs and social media posts. Anna and her husband Dave Cortese reside in Grant City.