PRESS RELEASE – The Guam Basketball Confederation (GBC) will be holding another HOOPS ACADEMY this Saturday & Sunday at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center in Mangilao. This month’s clinic will focus on “Shooting Fundamentals & Scoring”, with players under the age of 13 training on Saturday, October 24^th, and players from 13 to 18 working out on Sunday, October 25^th from 4pm to 7pm. Registration to begin at 3pm each day at The Phoenix Center. $25 per player per session.

Space is limited, so please email Guam Basketball (gbc671@gmail.com) to reserve a spot today. Parents/Guardians must sign a waiver/registration form prior to the workout.

Players will receive instruction from National Team coaches and players, including members of our Men’s National Team coming off a successful summer winning Gold and being awarded the Most Outstanding Team at the Pacific Games. The HOOPS ACADEMY coaches will also cover:

• Game Preparation
• Teamwork
• Preparing to Play College & International Basketball

For more information, call Guam BDO (Basketball Development Officer), Jon Lujan (688-0392); or email gbc671@gmail.com.

“Our Guam National Basketball program is on a mission to inspire our community and provide great opportunities for athletes! We are working diligently to prepare our national teams to represent Guam successfully and proudly in international competition, as well as foster and further enhance development of the sport as a positive and healthy activity for youth in our community.”

—- Tony Thompson, Guam Basketball President & Secretary General