In an effort to continue his coaching development, head-coach of the Guyana Men’s Senior Basketball team Junior Hercules will take part in an online coaching clinic held under the umbrella of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC).
This was disclosed by Hercules during an exclusive interview with Stabroek Sport yesterday.
“This is unprecedented and extremely beneficial to any coach with a desire to learn from the best professional coaches around the world. The teaching is second to none and the Clinics are available to all through FIBA YouTube channel the days listed below. I urge every aspiring coach and serious player to participate in this lifetime of opportunity,” said Hercules.
He added, “These Feature Coaching Clinics will be live streamed on the WABC’s Facebook channel, twice a week for 25 weeks. The clinics are presented by outstanding Coaches with Olympic Games, FIBA Basketball World Cups, NBA, WNBA, Youth World Cups and NBA/FIBA Basketball without Borders coaching experience. Free to all compliments of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC). Go and subscribe to FIBA YouTube Channel.”
Hercules, who is the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) National 3×3 coordinator, is also currently engaged in a Virtual Coaches Clinic Series hosted by FIBA Americas from May 7th-14th. Among the notable names that will form part of the training programme are NBA coaches Gregg Popovich and Rick Carlisle.
WABC President Patrick Hunt, in a release stated, “It is important to offer support and keep our basketball coaching community connected in every corner of the world during this challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic. I hope that these Feature Selection of Coaching Clinics will not only assist to further your coaching expertise but are also offered as a gesture of support during these challenging times. The WABC is with you all.”
