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Dedication: Our Awards honor the "Excel Greats."

At Excel, we believe in honoring tradition and recognizing greatness.  In keeping with this theme, our Player Awards all tell a story. Each award is named after a past Excel Legend, each of whom has their own unique story of greatness and the impact they have had on our camp.

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The Stu Aberdeen Outstanding Player Award
This award is dedicated to Coach Stu Aberdeen, deceased Head Basketball Coach from Marshall University. Coach Aberdeen was an amazing motivator who Coach Allocco heard speak when he attended Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. His dynamic speech, "The Winning Edge," changed sixteen year old Frank Allocco's life. Ten years later, Coach Aberdeen died of a massive heart attack at the age of 43. When Coach Allocco read the tragic news, he decided to create a Basketball Camp committed to keeping Coach Stu Aberdeen's message and his memory alive. Each summer, Coach Allocco continues to share the lessons of Coach Aberdeen and it is with great honor and respect that we are proud to present this award to the Outstanding Players in each of our four divisions.


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Dr. John Stein Best Defensive Player Award
This award is dedicated to Dr. John Stein, who was a camp coach since the earliest days of Excel. Dr. Stein was legendary for always sitting in the front row and listening to every word taught at Excel. John attended the University of Notre Dame and then Loyola Medical School in Chicago, with the idea of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. When John entered Medical School he was proud to tell everyone that he learned his amazing work ethic at Excel. During Med School, John changed direction and migrated toward Oncology where became a pioneer in many revolutionary procedures that save thousands of lives each year. Dr. Stein once said; "I actually thought that being a doctor was a way that I could probably give back more. I think I picked Oncology primarily because of the unique challenges as far  as trying to take care of patients." Dr. Stein passed away due to a severe and sudden staph infection while attending an Oncology Conference in Florida. He was just 46 years old. His commitment and love for his family, his patients, and to Excel will never be forgotten. We are proud to remember him each Friday when we present our Best Defensive Player Awards in each of our four divisions. 
​1 Million Dollar Gift Celebrates the Work of Dr. John Stein (click to read)

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Cindy Lowe Most Inspirational Player Award
This award is dedicated to Cindy Lowe, an ex-camper and outstanding athlete at Concord High School. Cindy was a vivacious young lady who excelled at everything she ever tried. An outstanding basketball, soccer, cross-country, and softball player, she was a great friend and teammate who always gave her best effort for her friends. In 1986, Cindy was the first winner of the Excel Camp's Most Inspirational Player Award. Diagnosed with cancer in her early 20's, Cindy refused to let her illness deter her from being a great daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her message was one of "No Regrets." She was grateful for every day and every experience and in her final days confided that she "wouldn't have changed one thing she had done in her life." Coach Allocco asked for Cindy's permission to name the Most Inspirational Player Award after her. Cindy continues to be a great teacher to all of us as we speak of her each summer as we present this most impressive award. We present it each Friday in appreciation to her for being a great teacher and inspiration to the thousands of kids who have heard her message throughout the voice of Excel.


"The cycle of education is complete when teacher becomes student and student becomes teacher."
​Coach Allocco
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  • HOME
  • SCHEDULE
  • CAMPS
    • Day Camps
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  • ABOUT
    • What to Expect
    • About Coach Allocco
    • Coaches
    • Dedication
    • Testimonials
  • MEDIA
    • Session Photos >
      • 2022 NJ Session 1
      • 2022 NJ Session 2
      • 2022 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2022 NJ Ballhandling
      • 2022 NJ Shooting Camp
      • 2021 NJ Session 1
      • 2021 NJ Ballhandling
      • 2021 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2021 NJ Session 2
      • 2021 NJ Shooting Camp
      • 2019 NJ Session 1
      • 2019 NJ Session 2
      • 2019 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2019 NJ Ballhandling
      • 2019 NJ Shooting Camp
      • 2018 NJ Session 1
      • 2018 NJ Session 2
      • 2018 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2018 NJ Ballhandling
      • 2018 NJ Shooting
      • 2017 NJ Session 1
      • 2017 NJ Session 2
      • 2017 NJ Junior Camp 1
      • 2017 NJ Junior Camp 2
      • 2017 NJ Shooting Camp 1
      • 2017 NJ Shooting Camp 2
      • 2017 Ballhandling Camp
      • 2015 NJ Session 1
      • 2015 NJ Session 2
      • 2015 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2015 NJ Junior Camp 2
      • 2015 NJ Ballhandling
      • 2015 NJ Offensive Skills Camp
      • 2015 NJ Shooting 1
      • 2014 NJ Session 1
      • 2014 NJ Session 2
      • 2014 NJ Guard Camp
      • 2014 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2014 NJ Offensive Skills
      • 2014 NJ Shooting Camp
      • 2012 NJ Session 1
      • 2012 NJ Session 2
      • 2012 NJ Junior Camp
      • 2012 NJ Offensive Skills
      • 2012 NJ Defensive Camp
      • 2012 NJ Shooting Camp
    • Videos-Excel in Action
  • CONTACT
  • HISTORY
    • Alumni
    • Hall of Fame
    • Generations of Excel
    • A Trip Down Memory Lane