Canada Basketball and Steve Nash unveil youth development program
Published on February 16, 2007 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Seattle, WA. Canada Basketball, NBA MVP Steve Nash, the Steve Nash Foundation and a partnership group involving Vancouver residents David Sidoo, Kyle Washington and the Mackay Family of Vancouver, announced their plans for the national roll out of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program beginning in September of this year. The ABA has just joined with Canada Basketball to help develop and promote basketball in Canada.
Steve Nash Youth Basketball is a developmental program designed for boys and girls ages five to 13. The program is designed to teach basketball fundamentals and further expose children to physical activity in a fun and positive environment. The program uses age-appropriate skills and drills in accordance with Canada Basketball's Long-Term Athlete Development Model.
"I am excited to take the Steve Nash Youth Basketball national," said Nash. "Together we are developing a sustainable program that promotes participation, physical fitness and team work, as well as an appreciation of the game of basketball. We hope to introduce kids to the game, develop their skills and create healthy opportunities, all in a safe environment."
The ABA and its Canadian teams (Quebec City, Montreal, Halifax and others) have pledged to support Steve Nash Youth Basketball and to do whatever it can to help the program achieve its objectives. For more information, call Mark Dottori, Canada Basketball at 416 614 8037x202, email mdottori@basketball.ca or visit www.basketballca.com or www.abalive.com.
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