Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Free RRD Basketball Clinic goes to far-flung Brgy.Lumiad

Basketball clinicians goes to far-flung Brgy.Lumiad in Paquibato District for the Mayor RRD Basketball Clinic on Thursday, October 16, until Friday, October 17.

Former Philippine Basketball Association and Metropolitan Basketball Association player Cadel Mosqueda and veteran clinician Alberto Malinao will teach young boys and girls the basics of shooting, dribbling and passing for the next two days including simple plays and drills.

Aside from the basics, the team from the Sports Development Division-City Mayor's Office will also inculcate upon the participants the importance of engaging in sports activities at an early age and how this will develop strong bodies and minds.

The clinics have benefitted hundreds of boys and girls in Davao City as a component of the Duterte Basketball League which is also ongoing.

Christopher "Bong" Go, the mayor's executive assistant, said that the clinics are one way of keeping the youth into sports and encourage them to stay in sports activities.

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