FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 12, 2019
Contact: Carrie Dittman, Centerville-Washington Park District, cdittman@cwpd.org
Subject: Former NBA Player to Give Free Youth Sports Talk and Clinic
WASHINGTON TWP, OH: Former NBA player Bob Bigelow is coming to Centerville to speak to local parents and coaches about youth sports. The Centerville Baseball & Softball League, the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington Township Recreation Center are sponsoring the free community event. The talk will take place October 3 at Washington Township Rec West, 965 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Before the dialogue begins, a free clinic for basketball coaches of children grades 3 – 8 will be held from 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Bob aims to create a better understanding of what children really want and need from sports during this talk for parents, coaches and others connected to youth sports. He identifies the good, bad and ugly in organized youth sports and provides tools and solutions to enhance the experience for all kids!
A standout at University of Pennsylvania under Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly, Bob was a first-round NBA draft pick. He played for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics and San Diego Clippers. Since retiring from professional basketball, he has dedicated much of his time to conducting youth sports talks and clinics around the country. He co-authored the book Just Let the Kids Play.
Preregistration is required for both the clinic and the talk. Visit www.cwpd.org to register.
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The Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, nine nature parks, and 33 neighborhood parks encompassing more than 1,000 acres in Centerville and Washington Township. For more information about the Centerville-Washington Park District, please call (937) 433-5155 or visit www.cwpd.org.