Led by experienced, active coaches, the Jay Bilas Skills Camp is designed to provide hands-on, practical instruction to athletes looking to elevate their game.
Jay Bilas is the co-owner and operator of the Jay Bilas Basketball Skills Camp. Jay is a 1986 graduate of Duke University undergrad and 1992 graduate of Duke Law where he competed for Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski on the Blue Devil Basketball team. Jay was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and played professionally for 2 years in Europe before embarking on his coaching career. Bilas served as an assistant coach on Blue Devil bench during a time that included the 1991 and 1992 National Championships. Bilas then launched a successful law career before becoming a popular analyst on ESPN’s coverage of college basketball. Bilas has published one book, Toughness, and is a sought after motivational speaker throughout the world. Bilas is one of the most respected voices in college basketball today.
Contact: For speaking, promotional, and other appearances: jill@themontaggroup.com
“The focus of our camp is on improving in every area - your basketball skills, teamwork, mental toughness, and character. At the end of our camp, you will return to your team as a better player and a better teammate.”
John Searby is co-owner of the Jay Bilas Skills Camp and serves as Camp Director. In this role, John manages ongoing planning and administration of all camp locations as well as the programming and day-to-day operations of the camp.
John is a 1998 graduate of Milligan College where he led the Buffaloes to 3 conference titles and an NAIA National Tournament appearance. Following graduation, Searby embarked on a 10-year collegiate coaching career with stops at Gardner-Webb, Tennessee Tech, Lincoln Christian University, and Auburn. Searby currently works as the Executive Director of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, an environmental non-profit based in Charlotte, NC.
Contact: jsearby@jaybilascamp.com