Shooting Touch Announces Schedule
Shooting Touch, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization based in Boston, MA. The organization is based on the premise that basketball’s positive influence on the lives of children can make the world a better place.
Shooting Touch, Inc. has three goals: to help EDUCATE young people about life skills including setting and achieving goals; to MENTOR all players and give support whenever needed; and to COACH the fundamentals of basketball to improve individual confidence both on and off the court.
This spring and summer Shooting Touch has four major projects going on in the New England area.
Coach Hurley’s 2010 Kids Clinic
Legendary St. Anthony’s High School head coach Bob Hurley is set to return to New England for his second annual kids clinic. This is an exclusive four day clinic for boys and girls in grades 3-8 to be held at the Roxbury Latin School on July 12th – 15th.
Bob Hurley has won his teams over 975+ games, including 25 state and 3 national championships throughout his 35 year career. He is one of the most celebrated teachers of the game and currently a finalist for entry into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Coach Hurley’s camps and clinics are some of the highest quality you will find anywhere in the country and they always sell out.
Game Uniforms to Benefit Shooting Touch Sabatical
Shooting Touch is now offering reversible game uniforms for purchase. All proceeds will fund Shooting Touch’s Sabbatical Program: a first-of-its-kind, 10 month international, independent work program anywhere in the world that will grant select American graduating college seniors a $25,000 stipend and the rare opportunity to give back to the global community and create positive change through the sport of basketball.
The uniforms are 100% smooth polyester micro dazzle on colored fabric. Sizes are available in Youth S – Adult 3XL. Colors are available in Hunter/White, Red/White, Navy/White, Royal/White, and Black/White. Uniforms start at $40 and the cost is fully tax deductable.
Great Quality, Great Price, Great Cause!
1st Annual Fundraising Dinner
Shooting Touch will also be holding their first annual fundraising dinner to help fund their Sabbatical Program. Held on Saturday April 24th at 6:30pm at Reebok’s International Headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts the cost of the dinner is a fully tax deductable donation of $100. The evening’s festivities will include dinner, music, a silent & live auction, video presentation, and appearances from sports celebrities.
Weekly Clinics and Postseason Tune-Up
Each weekend, Shooting Touch hosts individual and group workouts for boys and girls at the Boston Athletic Club, focusing on fundamental training for players of all backgrounds, playing levels, and schools. The goal is to improve each person on the court so they can therefore maximize who they are in all respects off the court. The workouts not only include drills but also featuring strength and conditioning as well as guest speakers in the areas of nutrition, mental preparation, and life goals.
To learn more about any of these programs please visit www.ShootingTouch.com.