The JrNBA and JrWNBA presented by Alaska headed north and taught more 700 children during the two-day clinic at the Dagupan Astrodome last weekend.
Coach Jeff Christensen from the National Basketball Association led coaches from Alaska Basketball Power Camp as they taught young basketball hopefuls basic basketball skills.
They also taught STAR values namely: Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Positive Attitude and Respect. Skills training were taught in preparation for the Regional Selection Camp at the Benguet State University in Baguio on Feb. 20 and 21.
Through the proper nutrition and an active lifestyle, JrNBA and JrWNBA presented by Alaska continues to be an effective platform in implementing Alaska Milk’s NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION program that helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished children in the Philippines.
The program is a collaboration between Alaska Milk and the National Basketball Association. It aims to teach basketball nationwide and provide opportunities for those who want to pursue the sport as a vocation.
The program consists of four stages: skills clinics in schools and communities, Regional Selection Camps, a National Training Camp and an NBA experience trip.
Other destinations for the skills clinics are Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Metro Manila, Puerto Princesa, Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite.
The program will then hold Regional Selection Camps in Baguio, Davao, Cebu and Metro Manila. The top 50 boys and 24 girls from the Regional Selection Camps will advance to the National Training Camp in Manila April 22-24.
Ten JrNBA and five JrWNBA All-Stars will be named along with a coach for each squad. They will enjoy an overseas NBA experience trip together with fellow JrNBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia. The 2015 JrNBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers.
Aspiring athletes may join Alaska’s sports programs. For general information about JrNBA and JrWNBA Philippines please visit www.playph.com; follow on twitter @PlayPH for more updates. Share your JrNBA and JrWNBA experience through the #JrNBAPH #JrWNBAPH.