Basketball: International NGO's World Class Coaches Training Holds In Abuja, Lagos

Basketball: International NGO's World Class Coaches Training Holds In Abuja, Lagos

By Niyi Busari

The Sports Renaissance Africa Partners (SRAP), an international sports Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for more focus on coaching training for development of basketball in Nigeria.

Speaking to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Mrs. Relindis Mbu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SRAP, predicted that Nigeria would return to basketball’s elite ranks with the right coaching and training resources.

She claimed that the organization has decided to host a globally recognized coaching workshop with famous basketball skills coach, Ganon Baker in order to achieve this goal.

While Ganon Baker is one of the most respected figures in the world of basketball, he has been into training and coaching for over 30 years, working with the NBA, WNBA, CBA, Euro League, NCAA, NJCAA, U Sports among others.

“At SRAP, we are passionate about bringing in experts from the world with a tactical experience that can help develop our young talents.

“The training clinic and certification programme with the renowned Ganon Baker will hold in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium from Aug. 15 to Aug. 20; while that of Lagos is from Aug. 22- Aug. 27,” she said.

Mbu said the NGO was working with Baker because of his over 30 years of experience in the game and his systematic curriculum that takes young players from zero to pro.

She said SRAP would also be working with other stakeholders and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to ensure better exposure and scouting for young Nigerian talents.

Terfa Akpoyibo, Chief Operating Officer of SRAP, also said that the coaching clinic with Baker which would be a continuous programme would go a long way in developing Nigeria’s grassroots basketball.

SRAP is a sports business organisation focused on championing industry standards in the delivery of quality sports development in Africa.