All training sessions and competitions are closed to the public. No guests are allowed to attend Formula Zero.

What’s up, it’s Dame Lillard.

I’m honored to invite you to be a part of the Formula Zero community. You are one of 20 high school and 20 college athletes that are being invited to the first annual Formula Zero camp in Portland from August 3-7, 2022. Please follow the directions below to complete your registration.

I built Formula Zero to teach elite-level on-court skills and character development. I want to make an impact. To build a community of obsessive and relentless people who do things differently. Who follow a Formula. Who don’t skip steps, whose confidence is real, who look out for each other, and who don’t take no for an answer. This isn't just a camp, it’s the start of a year-long mentorship program connecting players and coaches.

The Formula is something that I’ve built my career on . . . Character + Hard Work + Accountability.

Accountability is one of the toughest things to have when you are dealing with ups and downs, but we are here to push you because we know this is important for your development. You should know that this is not always going to be fun. It’s not going to be easy. It’s not always going to be a great time, but our intentions are to get the best out of each one of you.

Only Pitbulls here, no Poodles. Pitbulls and Poodles can’t be in the same kennel.

I’ll see ya’ll soon,

 

By completing the registration form above, you are confirming that you will attend this year’s Formula Zero Training Camp.

Registration MUST be filled out by Monday, July 18th at 12:00 pm PT.

SCHEDULE

August 3, 2022

All-Day: Player Arrivals
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Player’s Lounge Open
7:15 PM: Dinner + Orientation
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Late Night Snacks

August 4, 2022

9:00 AM: Team Breakfast + Morning Mindset with Courtney Ingram
1:00 PM: Team Lunch + Intro to Camp with Phil Beckner
1:30 PM: The Formula with Damian Lillard
2:30 PM: Buses Depart to Gym
6:15 PM: Buses Arrive at Hotel
7:30 PM: Team Dinner
8:15 PM: Trent Shelton
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Late Night Snacks

August 5, 2022

9:00 AM: Team Breakfast + Morning Mindset with Phil Beckner
9:45 AM: Buses Depart to Gym
1:00 PM: Buses arrive at Hotel
1:00 PM: Team Lunch
4:30 PM: Trent Shelton
5:00 PM: Team - Light Snacks
5:30 PM: Buses Depart for Gym
9:00 PM: Buses Arrive at Hotel
9:00 PM: Team Dinner
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Late Night Snacks

August 6, 2022

9:00 AM: Team Breakfast + Morning Mindset with Phil Beckner
9:45 AM: Buses Depart to Gym
2:00 PM: Buses arrive at Hotel
4:00 PM: Team - Light Food
4:15 PM: Buses Depart for Gym
6:45 PM: Buses Arrive at Hotel
7:15 PM: Team Dinner + Awards + Dame Q&A
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Late Night Snacks

August 7, 2022

All-day: Player Departures
5:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Team Breakfast

Hotel

The Bidwell Marriott

520 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

(503) 226-6300

Players, coaches, and staff will be staying at The Bidwell Marriott in downtown Portland.

 

Basketball Venue

Beaverton Hoop YMCA

9685 SW Harvest Ct
Beaverton, OR 97005

NBA // NCAA GUIDELINES

  • Formula Zero is an NBA-sanctioned event and scouts will be invited.

  • Formula Zero will follow all guidelines from the NCAA. More specific information to come.

 FAQs

 

  • Our team will book and pay for the flights to and from Portland. We will work with you to figure out the best flights for your arrival and departure.

  • Formula Zero will provide ground transportation from PDX (Portland International Airport) to the hotel when you arrive on Wednesday, August 3. As we get closer to the event, specific instructions on where to meet your transportation will be provided.

    Formula Zero will provide ground transportation from the hotel to PDX when you depart on Sunday, August 7.

    During the camp, Team buses will provide transportation to/from the hotel and basketball venue for all players, coaches, and staff.

  • All players, coaches, and staff will be staying at:

    The Bidwell Marriott Hotel
    520 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

  • Players will be sharing rooms. Coaches will each have their own room.

  • Yes. Room checks will happen at time tbd each night.

  • Yes. There will be security at the venue and the hotel.

  • No. This is a private camp, no family, guests or agents will be allowed at the basketball venue or hotel.

  • We will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from Multnomah County. At this time, we are not requiring participants to have the COVID-19 vaccination or wear facemasks.

  • NBA scouts from 15+ teams will be in attendance.

  • All meals will be provided by Formula Zero at the hotel.

  • Please contact team@formulazero.basketball with dietary restrictions.

  • You will receive adidas Formula Zero gear for on-court sessions. This will include a jersey, shorts, compression shorts/tights, socks, and Dame’s signature shoe. You will also receive a shirt, hoodie, and sweats for off-court sessions.

  • 40 elite basketball prospects like yourself. There will be 20 high school athletes and 20 college athletes.

  • Damian and Phil will lead both on-court and off-court sessions. The goal is to grow on-court skills and off-court character development.

  • We will have certified athletic trainers as well as an EMT on-site during all basketball sessions. We will also contact the player’s emergency contact person.

  • Yes. Certified athletics trainers will be on-site at all basketball sessions as well at the hotel. An EMT will also be on-site at all basketball sessions.

  • TBD. Check back for updates.

If you have any other questions, please email team@formulazero.basketball

We will continue to update this page with more information as we get closer to the event.