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40 complete annual D1 B/ball camp with international coach

- a few parents also participated
The annual First District Basketball Camp yesterday Friday August 28, 2015 successfully concluded with some 40 youth of the district participating in the camp which also saw the parents being a part of the sessions. Photo: Provided
The children going through their paces during a session of the basketball camp. Photo: Provided
The children going through their paces during a session of the basketball camp. Photo: Provided
One of the sessions from the camp. Photo: Provided
One of the sessions from the camp. Photo: Provided
(Right to left) Coach Matt Howard, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), coach Karl 'Dub' Scatliffe and coach Rhennie O. Phipps. Photo: Provided
(Right to left) Coach Matt Howard, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), coach Karl 'Dub' Scatliffe and coach Rhennie O. Phipps. Photo: Provided
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The annual First District Basketball Camp yesterday Friday August 28, 2015 successfully concluded with some 40 youngsters of the district participating in the camp that also saw parents being a part of the sessions.

The week long Annual First District Basketball Camp was sponsored by the First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.

The international coach on the programme, Matt Howard from Houston, Texas, USA spoke with the youth at the end of the session about being disciplined, being on time and having respect at all times in order to be good at anything in life with basketball being no different.

“The First District youth were inspired by the brief pep talk from Coach Howard of Houston, Texas, USA. Many First District parents continue to attend the camp as they watch their child participate in the camp and learn the fundamental skills in basketball. This year's camp has been proclaimed by most of the youth as one of the best,” said a press release from Honourable Fahie.

In a brief comment to this news site, Honourable Fahie noted that this year's First District basketball camp was a success despite the challenges at times with the weather.

“Once again I must first thank God for sparing our lives and watching over us to have another successful and injury free First District Youth Basketball camp. I also express thanks to the parent/guardians who allowed their children to participate in this year's camp,” he said.

“Many parents this year attended the camp and even participated, which made it even more special than usual. I thank the coaches for their stewardship namely coach Matt Howard of Houston, Texas, USA, coach Karl ‘Dub’ Scatliffe and coach Rhennie O. Phipps. They went above the call of duty to impart their knowledge of the game and the skills that need to be mastered in order to develop the children in basketball but even more so in life in general,” he said.

“I thank the many First District youth that participated in this year's camp. More than 40 First District Youth enjoyed the camp and were lobbying for an additional week for which we will take into consideration for the next camp,” he said.

“At the end of each session daily, these young people listened attentively to many brief motivational pep talks that aimed to help keep them focused on excellence and beyond this upcoming school year and in life overall. The youth were encouraged to NEVER GIVE UP! To always do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. I must also thank the community for their overwhelming support as well as all media houses for their continuous professional coverage of yet another youth initiative for the youth of the First District,” he said.

6 Responses to “40 complete annual D1 B/ball camp with international coach”

  • Excellent (29/08/2015, 10:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excellent initiative Hon. Fahie. The children had fun and learn about basketball.
  • Well Sah (29/08/2015, 11:08) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    That USA coach came, sat down and gone with all the money while our local boyz did all the coaching.
    • @well Saw (29/08/2015, 13:40) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stop lying. This place makes the dog sick. Everything is always a problem.
  • vip (29/08/2015, 15:00) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    good programme Fahie but we still not voting for you in the Congress
    • @VIP (29/08/2015, 22:14) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fahie does not need the VIP Congress for power. We the majority of people of the 1st district continue to empower him every election for the past FIVE consecutive general elections with landslide victories. So keep wasting you all time waiting for Fahie.
      • if (30/08/2015, 08:44) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        If he really D1 coach how come school he represent was never mentioned. Set of liars.


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