Dozens of young and upcoming basketballers took to the courts earlier this month to learn how to dunk and dribble from two Perth Wildcats players.
Wildcats David Okwera and teammate Michael Harris ran a session sponsored by IT support and services company CMTG at Morley Basketball Stadium, teaching kids between 10 and 12 years old tips and tricks.
CMTG managing director Carl Filpo is a former basketballer and current head coach of the East Perth Eagles NBL1 men’s team.
He said the clinic was a great opportunity to give back to a grassroots sport club.
“Basketball has been a big part of my life since I was young, so to have an opportunity through CMTG to support these kids from the club I grew up with is very special,” Mr Filpo said.
“We know kids learn critical life skills, build resilience and develop more confidence when they’re part of a sporting team, so we’re proud to do our bit to encourage participation by organising clinics like this.
“It was fantastic to see this group of young East Perth Eagles players meet their sporting heroes and watch David and Michael inspire this next generation of basketballers.”
CMTG has been a partner of the Perth Wildcats for nearly 15 years.
“The Wildcats are a successful team both on and off the court, with a strong history of becoming NBL champions while also committing to grassroot basketball clubs through clinics like this,” Mr Filpo said.