Camp Director
Gregg Downer recently completed his 21st season as Head Coach of the Lower Merion Basketball Team. Coach Downer has compiled the following impressive credentials during his career:
397 career wins A 70% winning percentage Nine League Championships Eight State Tournaments One District Title Two State Championship Titles One State Championship Runner-Up Coach of Kobe Bryant Media Hall of Fame member Five Coach of the Year Awards Coach of Big Five Players: Ryan Brooks and Garret WilliamsonTestimonials
- "I grew up going to Lower Merion Basketball Camp and looked forward to it every summer. It is definitely one of the best camps around." -- Oliver Cohen (Lower Merion Aces, 2009 All Main Line selection)
- "In many ways, I got my start at Lower Merion Basketball Camp. It's a lot of fun and Coach Downer runs a great program. I highly recommend it." -- Ryan Brooks (Temple Owls, 2009 All Big 5)
- "Hard work. Dedication. Results. That's what I learned playing at Lower Merion and I got my first taste of it at camp. It's a must for any kid in the area who loves basketball." -- Garrett Williamson (St. Joe's Hawks, 2009 Atlantic-10 All Defensive 1st Team)
- "Lower Merion Basketball Camp is like a family. I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a camper and now I love coming back to lend a hand." -- Dan Capkin (Gettysburg College, DIII All American, ESPN Academic All American)