Success in athletics often comes down to preparation and focus. Just as fans prepare for game day with stats and insights — sometimes even checking the latest updates through platforms like login bovada — athletes prepare by dedicating time to practice, skill development, and mental readiness. The connection between planning ahead and achieving strong results is clear, whether on the court, the field, or in the classroom.
At Milwaukee, athletic development goes far beyond basic skills. Whether you’re an aspiring student-athlete or simply looking to challenge yourself in a structured, competitive environment, our sports camps provide a complete experience. Participants benefit from expert coaching, professional-grade facilities, and a deep-rooted tradition of excellence. Each program is designed to support growth not only on the field or court, but also off of it—fostering discipline, confidence, and lifelong connections.
For young basketball players aiming to compete at the next level, one opportunity stands out. Our immersive Elite Camp offers a full-day experience that replicates the intensity and structure of a collegiate program. With training focused on skill refinement, positional instruction, and academic readiness, this camp gives high school athletes a clear path toward their goals. It’s a hands-on introduction to what it takes to perform at the collegiate level.
Much of the success behind our basketball programs can be traced to strong leadership. Under the guidance of Coach Kyle Rechlicz, Milwaukee Women’s Basketball has not only made its mark in the Horizon League but has also achieved national recognition for its up-tempo style, discipline, and consistency. From breaking school records to mentoring student-athletes who’ve earned both athletic and academic honors, Coach Rechlicz embodies the vision and energy that drive our camps.
Beyond the courts, Milwaukee is proud to offer first-class training environments for all its athletic programs. For example, Panther Baseball benefits from a long-standing home advantage at Henry Aaron Field, a venue rich in tradition and atmosphere. Known affectionately as “The Hank,” the field continues to support championship-level preparation and performance.
From expert coaching to professional facilities and a supportive campus atmosphere, our camps offer a comprehensive and inspiring experience for all participants. No matter which sport you’re passionate about, there’s a place here to grow and thrive.
Reflecting the college experience, this camp is designed to give high-level training for athletes that are looking to advance their basketball careers. The focus will be on position work, ball handling skills, passing, and shooting technique.
Session Topics: Specialized positional skills, advanced game strategy education, media training, academic preparation, competitive games, and NCAA initial-eligibility seminar.
August 3
Entering Grades: 9th – 12th
Check-In: 9:30 am
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $100, Includes Lunch & T-Shirt
Print Mail-In Registration (PDF)
Facilities
All camps will be held at the Klotsche Center on the UWM campus, located on the east side of Milwaukee near Lake Michigan. The Klotsche Center is adjacent to the Pavilion. GPS Address: 3409 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211.
Equipment
Each camper should dress in basketball-appropriate workout clothing.
Insurance / Medical Forms
Campers must have their own health insurance. Each camper must also complete and return medical history and medical release forms in order to participate. We cannot permit a camper to be a part of camp unless these forms are returned. You will receive medical forms in the mail with your confirmation or you can download them from our camp website.
Deadlines / Refunds / Cancellations
The deadline for each camp is 5 days prior to the start of each session. All payments are to be made in full. Late registrations will be accepted but are subject to an additional fee. No refunds will be given for non-medical reasons once the applicant has been accepted. Medical excuses must be presented with an authorized doctor’s notice. If a camp is cancelled, the camp office will notify you two weeks prior to the start of camp and a full refund will be processed.
Confirmation
A confirmation letter will be emailed (mailed for those without email addresses) approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the start of all camps. If you are registering after that time and seeking confirmation, Molly Hanson at 414-312-0212.
In accordance with NCAA rules, all camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number of participants, age, grade level and gender).
Kyle Rechlicz enters her sixth season as the head coach of the Milwaukee women’s basketball team in 2017-18.
Rechlicz has quickly led Milwaukee back to a place of prominence, headlined by back-to-back postseason appearances and a program-record-tying 22-win season.
2016-17 was the first with higher expectations at Milwaukee in some time and Rechlicz made sure her team delivered in multiple ways:
UWM put together a 22-12 campaign to tie the 2005-06 squad for the most wins in program history.
Milwaukee won its first two postseason games in program history with a trip to the WBI semifinal.
The Panthers powered to an early season tournament win with back-to-back victories at the TD Bank Classic in Burlington, Vt.
Milwaukee beat in-state rivals Wisconsin (80-63) and Green Bay (72-60) for the first time in the same season in 25 years.
That all came just one year after Rechlicz made a big splash in 2015-16. Despite being picked ninth in the 10-team Horizon League, Rechlicz guided that team to a second-place finish in both the regular season and conference tournament. That marked just the third time in league history that a team finished in the bottom two one year and the top two the following season for an incredible turnaround. That earned Milwaukee a berth in the WNIT – the team’s first postseason appearance in a decade and just third overall, finishing with a 19-13 overall record.
For all of her efforts, Rechlicz was named Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2016, becoming just the second coach in program history to earn that distinction.
Rechlicz’s players also earned plenty of praise over the past two seasons at Milwaukee. Steph Kostowicz has been named all league each of the past two years, while Lizzie Odegard became the second UWM player named to the All-Freshman team in the last three years. Panther players also have been recognized with Horizon League Athlete of the Week honors 10 times over the past two standout seasons.
Looking back, the writing was on the wall for all this success for Rechlicz. In 2014-15, her team claimed UWM’s first postseason victory in five years, featured a first-team all-league selection for the first time since 2010-11 and also had a member of the league’s all-freshman squad for the first time in four seasons.
Rechlicz brings an up-tempo offense that finished the 2016-17 campaign with near-record three-point totals once again. In fact, four of the top five marks in the record book for both three-pointers made and three-pointers attempted have all occurred in Rechlicz’s tenure at Milwaukee.
In her first season on the sidelines with the Panthers, Rechlicz helped the UWM offense increase scoring by almost 15 percent from the previous year and included a record-setting three-point attack. Milwaukee broke school records for three-pointers made and three-pointers attempted and was among the best in all of the NCAA in three-pointers made per game and three-point field goal percentage.
Her team broke three Horizon League records and 10 different school records, including fewest turnovers per game and a new standard for points in a contest when the Panthers finished with 116 against Bradley.
In addition to scoring, her teams also take care of the ball. The Panthers broke the school record for fewest turnovers per game her first season, reset it her second season and now hold the top three spots.
She also got off to a great start – becoming the first UWM coach to win three of her first five contests of her initial campaign. In her first season, Rechlicz was also one of the youngest coaches at the NCAA Division I level – just seven coaches had earlier birth years when the 2012-13 campaign began.
Rechlicz was named the seventh coach in program history in May 2012 and came to Milwaukee from the University of Wisconsin. There she served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Badgers during the 2011-12 campaign.
“I am looking forward to building a championship Horizon League program that features an exciting style of basketball, focuses on student-athletes being prepared for life after their playing days, and links the student body, community and alumni to Panther Women’s Basketball,” Rechlicz said at the time.
Many Wisconsin basketball fans may better know Rechlicz as Kyle Black, who was a key member of very successful UW women’s basketball teams from 1998-2002. For the 2000-01 and 2001-02 teams that went to the NCAA tournament, she served as co-captain and was named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team.
Since her playing days, Rechlicz has been associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Dayton (2007-2011) and the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Cleveland State (2003-2007).
Rechlicz, who was brought back to her alma mater in April 2011 by then first-year head coach Bobbie Kelsey, directed the UW-Madison recruiting efforts that led to the signing of five highly regarded players and one transfer from Connecticut. She also assisted with all aspects of on-court coaching, with specific responsibility for player preparation and skill development of guards.
As a Badger, Rechlicz helped guide Wisconsin to four postseason appearances, including NCAA tournament berths in 2001 and 2002. She was one of Wisconsin’s premier 3-point shooters, setting a school record with seven 3-pointers in collecting a career-high 26 points against Holy Cross. She led the Big Ten Conference in three-point field goal percentage as a junior, hitting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc. As a senior, Rechlicz earned her second Academic All-Big Ten honor while averaging a career-best 12.1 points per game.
The Flyers made four postseason appearances during Rechlicz’s tenure there, including two NCAA tournament berths. Dayton advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2009-10, finishing 25-8 on the season. The Flyers also appeared in the NCAA tournament in 2010, losing in the first round to Penn State. Dayton made WNIT appearances in 2008 and 2009, advancing to the second round in 2009.
Henry Aaron Field (at Lincoln Park)
The 2015 season marked the 23rd year of Panther baseball at Henry Aaron Field at Lincoln Park. UWM began playing its home games at Lincoln Park for the 1994 season, after playing at Simmons Field in 1992 and 1993 and a variety of home sites in 1991.
In 22 seasons at Henry Aaron Field, Milwaukee boasts a 245-104 (.702) record at home, including seven-straight seasons with at least 10 wins from 1997-2003. The 2010 campaign (17-4 record) marked the most-ever home wins (which was tied in 2015 at 17-5) and included the conclusion of a school-record 21-game home win streak.
That was topped in 2013 when the team was perfect for the first time at 13-0, and carried a 16-game winning streak at home into 2014 (the longest in the nation at the time), which ended at 20.
Affectionately referred to as “The Hank” by players, coaches and fans alike, Henry Aaron Field features a symmetrical outfield with right and left field fences standing 320 feet away from home plate. A home run to dead center would have to travel 390 feet. A new scoreboard was added prior to the 2008 season.
Directions – To Henry Aaron Field
Campus Map ( ) OR Visit our Interactive Campus Map by clicking here.
Henry Aaron Field’s address is 4200 Green Bay Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.
Take I-94 to Milwaukee. Once in Milwaukee, take I-43 North exit (towards Green Bay, Wis.). Take I-43 to the Capitol Avenue/Green Bay Avenue exit. Exit and go north (right) on Green Bay Avenue approximately 3/4 mile to Glendale and turn right on Glendale. Parking and the field are on the left.