EBA hold coaching clinic in Huntersfield
The Ekurhuleni Basketball Association (EBA) held their second coaching clinic of the year at the Katlehong Sports Complex, in Huntersfield, on Saturday, October 19.
The first coaching clinic was held at the Germiston Stadium on June 15.
The clinic saw coaches being taught the fundamental rules of the game and different approaches to coaching.
EBA chairperson Nhlanhla Zikalala outlined the importance of the clinic.
“As a coach you have a responsibility to know all about basketball,” he said.
“We are also trying to bridge the gap that exists between professional coaches and up-and-coming coaches, therefore, as the EBA, we teach the basic technical rules and once that is successfully done, we then present these coaches to the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA).
“This is where they begin with the young module coaching course,” added Zikalala.
FIBA level two professional coach James Mthethwa was among the practical session facilitators.
The EBA has previously held other events to raise awareness regarding the sport, such as the international Ekurhuleni Women’s Tournament held in August.
