Basketball Clinic.The United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Cerebral Palsy cerebral palsy (sərē`brəl pôl`zē), disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. Athletic Association held its first-ever co-ed basketball clinic Noun 1. basketball clinic - a meeting at which basketball players receive special evaluation and instruction clinic - meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity for players with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and do not use assistive devices. Springfield College (MA) head women's basketball coach Naomi Graves and head men's coach Charles Brock were the clinicians. The two-day event focused on building skills, performing drills, and learning strategy before a game was played on the final afternoon. The coaching staff was impressed by the willingness of the players to work and their abilities to concentrate and stay focused. Participants had to be at least 16 years of age in order to attend the clinic. Hopes are that basketball will become a more popular sport for athletes in the cerebral palsy classes 5-8, and that the clinic will become an annual event. Anyone interested in getting more information may contact Jerry McCole, NDSA NDSA National Disability Sports Alliance NDSA North Dakota Stockmen's Association NDSA North Dakota Student Association NDSA Notre Dame of St. Agatha (Canada) NDSA North Dakota State Assessment , 25 West Independence Way, Kingston, RI, or e-mail him at: info@ndsaonline.org |
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