Dozens of younger and upcoming basketballers took to the courts earlier this month to discover ways to dunk and dribble from two Perth Wildcats gamers.
Wildcats David Okwera and teammate Michael Harris ran a session sponsored by IT assist and providers firm CMTG at Morley Basketball Stadium, educating children between 10 and 12 years outdated suggestions and tips.
CMTG managing director Carl Filpo is a former basketballer and present head coach of the East Perth Eagles NBL1 males’s group.
He mentioned the clinic was an important alternative to offer again to a grassroots sport membership.
“Basketball has been a giant a part of my life since I used to be younger, so to have a chance by way of CMTG to assist these children from the membership I grew up with may be very particular,” Mr Filpo mentioned.
“We all know children study essential life abilities, construct resilience and develop extra confidence after they’re a part of a sporting group, so we’re proud to do our bit to encourage participation by organising clinics like this.
“It was improbable to see this group of younger East Perth Eagles gamers meet their sporting heroes and watch David and Michael encourage this subsequent era of basketballers.”
CMTG has been a companion of the Perth Wildcats for practically 15 years.
“The Wildcats are a profitable group each on and off the court docket, with a robust historical past of changing into NBL champions whereas additionally committing to grassroot basketball golf equipment by way of clinics like this,” Mr Filpo mentioned.