The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:

Basketball Canada’s Manager of Coaching Development in Province

Canada Basketball’s Mike Mackay, Manger of Coaching Development, will be in the province this weekend to conduct various coaching, officials and player clinics for the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association (NLBA).

Mr. Mackay will be educating coaches, officials and athletes on the Technical Points of Emphasis for the 2012 season. He will also hold player sessions for over 100 elite athletes involved with the NLBA’s programming including the 2013 boys and girls developmental programs along with the 2013 Canada Games men’s program. All sessions will take place at the NLSC on Crosbie Road.

For a full schedule of events please visit the NLBA website at www.nlba.nf.ca.

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Media contact:
Bill Murphy
Executive Director
NLBA
1296a Kenmount Rd
Paradise, NL A1L 1N3
Phone: 709-576-0247
Fax: 709-576-8787
Website: www.nlba.nf.ca.

2012 01 26             4:10 p.m.