College Seniors Everywhere, Make Your Own Hoops Dream Come True through Shooting Touch, Inc. Sabbatical Program.Basketball Non Profit Giving Away $25,000 Grant to Fund Newly Established International 10-month Program Enabling Graduates to Give Back BOSTON -- The non-profit group Shooting Touch, Inc. has established a new, first-of-its-kind, 'Sabbatical Program' that will grant select graduating college seniors the rare opportunity to experience a 10-month international, independent study anywhere in the world. With proud supporter Reebok Ree´bok` n. 1. (Zool.) The peele. , International on board, the program mission is to give back to the global community through the sport of basketball. Applicants from colleges and universities of all levels are welcome to apply. Each student application must include a detailed mission statement and outline of the goals each applicant would like to accomplish throughout the 10-month program. Upon acceptance, all grantees will be awarded a stipend of $25,000 to fund their experience. Interested American students, graduating in December of 2009 or Spring of 2010, should contact Shooting Touch, Inc. www.shootingtouch.com to download an application for the program. The deadline for applying is 12/31/09. Shooting Touch, Inc. has overseas affiliates such as The Kossengwe Foundation in Nigeria, the NBA's Basketball Without Borders A number of NGOs have adopted the "Without Borders" tag, inspired by Doctors without Borders.
Yao Ming (Chinese: 姚明; Pinyin: Yáo Míng Foundation in China. Each individual has the flexibility to use their entrepreneurial spirit to design their own journey. However, Shooting Touch, Inc. recommends that the Sabbatical nominees consider each of these affiliates and support the program goals of using basketball to influence positive social change in each country. Interested sponsors, please contact www.shootingtouch.com for details on how to donate. The Board of Directors for Shooting Touch, Inc.'s Sabbatical Program include: * Kenny Atkinson- Assistant Coach of the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Knicks * Dee Brown- Former NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= star and 1991 Slam Dunk champion * Wayne Embry Wayne Richard Embry (born March 26 1937 in Springfield, Ohio) is a retired American basketball player; a center/forward whose 11 year career spanned from 1959 to 1969. He played for the Cincinnati Royals, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks all of the NBA. - NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, Former GM of the Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a 1970 expansion team and won their first Eastern Conference Championship in 2007. and the Toronto Raptors  The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. * Coach Bob Hurley Sr. Legendary high school coach of the 25-time National Champion St. Anthony's Friars of Jersey City, NJ * Justin Kittredge- Senior Product Manager for Reebok Basketball, Shooting Touch, Inc. CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Guinness World Record Holder * Peter Philo - International scouting coordinator/player personnel for the Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Their organization is a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA). * Jay Triano - Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors "Shooting Touch's Sabbatical Program is an outstanding way for students to use their passion for basketball and channel it towards making the world a better place," said coach Bob Hurley. "It's the opportunity of a lifetime and anyone fortunate enough to participate will undoubtedly return home a more mature, enriched and passionate person." ABOUT SHOOTING TOUCH: Shooting Touch, Inc. is a basketball non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization based in Boston, MA founded in 2007 by Justin Kittredge, a basketball footwear executive. The organization is based on the premise that basketball's positive influence on the lives of children can make the world a better place. Shooting Touch, Inc. has three goals: to help EDUCATE young people about life skills including setting and achieving goals; to MENTOR all players and give support whenever needed; and to COACH the fundamentals of basketball to improve individual confidence both on and off the court. For more information or to partner with Shooting Touch, Inc., please contact lkittredge@shootingtouch.com or visit www.shootingtouch.com. |
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