BEIRUT (Lebanon) - The FIBA Regional Office - Asia continued its efforts in furthering the grassroots movement with the successful conduct of the Ball'In Schools program in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.
The four-day program held under the aegis of Lebanese Basketball Federation was conducted by Nemanja Bjedov and saw nine women amongst a total of 25 attendants.
Founded by the FIBA Regional Office-Asia, Ball'In Schools is a grassroots development project aiming to help plant the seeds of love for the game at a young age, especially in schools.
It addresses the current and common challenges that slow down the development of basketball, such as insufficient presence of the sport in schools; the absence of age-group competitions, or the low quality of basketball infrastructure and limited accessibility.
Ball'In Schools does so by empowering local ambassadors with a program to push for basketball in schools. These programs are trained by select experts, where the ambassadors use what they have learned and then take the initiative further to introduce or raise awareness.
“The sessions were well-structured and engaging,” said Michel Yazbeck.
“The workshop not only enhanced my skills but also provided a great opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field,” he added.
“Attending the Ballin’ Schools basketball clinic was a highly valuable experience,” said Marwan Etel.
“Engaging with fellow coaches allowed for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange, further enriching the experience. The structured sessions, high-level instruction, and interactive environment made this clinic truly impactful. I highly recommend it to any coach looking to enhance their skills and broaden their coaching philosophy," he added.
“The FIBA Ball'In Schools program was a great learning experience. It showed us how to expand the game of basketball to a wider audience by engaging kids, making it fun, and helping them improve, all while focusing on key details,” said Ghida Zahwi.
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