Basketball
Igoche Mark Promises Mega 2023 Edition of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship
…Says Opposition Won’t Stop the Vision.
The Initiator of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark says the New Face of Basketball is so happy and blessed to have created little impact in basketball in 2022.This he said was achieved as a result of partnership with critical stakeholders.
Mark in his new year message on Sunday, noted that the little achievement in 2022 was met with great resistance by those he described as “enemies of the game.” He said the biggest pain was the D’Tigress not participating at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Australia.
“The New Face of Basketball,the Organiser of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship is so blessed and happy to note that our little impact in the game of basketball in 2022 was as a result of partnership with stakeholders;Players,Coaches,Technical Officials, Referees,Club Owners, Administrators,Veterans and the Media.
Although, the year was one with bags of mixed feelings, as our doodle attempt to get the ball bouncing was fought with great resistance by the enemies of the game, alongside state actors.These enemies, ensured that the D’Tigress became the biggest porn in the year 2022, while feeding fat on their bonuses and allowances; they succeeded by denying our ladies the chance to participate at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Sidney, Australia.”Mark said in a statement.
He promised that the New Face of Basketball will continue to be “a tricky porn” in basketball, as he assures stakeholders and lovers of the game of a better 2023 edition of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship that will be a reference point in Africa.
“Despite all these glitches,our sterling reputation remained the same; as our resolve is to become a tricky pony in the slam and dunk game in the year 2023 and beyond,despite their proclivity to always stun the growth of the domestic game because of greed.
Let me use this medium to inform all stakeholders that 2023 edition of Mark D Basketball Championship will become a reference point in Africa, as we will soon let the cat out of the bag.”His statement also reads.
IGOCHE MARK’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE IN FULL.
The New Face of Basketball,the Organiser of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship is so blessed and happy to note that our little impact in the game of basketball in 2022 was as a result of partnership with stakeholders;Players,Coaches,Technical Officials, Referees,Club Owners, Administrators,Veterans and the Media.
Although, the year was one with bags of mixed feelings, as our doodle attempt to get the ball bouncing was fought with great resistance by the enemies of the game, alongside state actors.These enemies, ensured that the D’Tigress became the biggest porn in the year 2022, while feeding fat on their bonuses and allowances; they succeeded by denying our ladies the chance to participate at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Sidney, Australia.
Despite all these glitches,our sterling reputation remained the same; as our resolve is to become a tricky pony in the slam and dunk game in the year 2023 and beyond,despite their proclivity to always stun the growth of the domestic game because of greed.
Let me use this medium to inform all stakeholders that 2023 edition of Mark D Basketball Championship will become a reference point in Africa, as we will soon let the cat out of the bag.
This is wishing you a new year filled with possibilities.May the New Year 2023 bring you more happiness, success, love, and blessings.So dream big and believe in your self this year!
Basketball
Fresh Ideas, Science Needed to Revitalise Basketball —ABA
Cyril Ogar
President/Founder, Amateur Basketball Academies, ABA, Aliyu Lucky Abubakar has called for a scientific and pragmatic approach to rediscovering the game of basketball in the North East.
The former player of many teams in Nigeria stated this on Saturday during training of coaches in Yola, Adamawa State.
Aliyu said the training is aimed to arm Coaches so they can, in turn, reach the children, especially those that ABA may not. The Deputy Comptroller in Nigeria Customs Service decried non-challant attitudes of the stakeholders in the development of basketball in the North East.
” Basketball is fading in the North East, and we at ABA will not allow it to die.”
“Adamawa was once a force in the game of basketball but had fallen behind. Our plan is to discover talent through coaching training, nurture it, and carry it from state level to the national team, and eventually, the global stage.” The basketball administrator said.
In his keynote message to the participants, which centered on the theme, “HOPE,” Harnessing opportunity, Organising for excellence, Promoting players’ development, and Empowering the next generation, Aliyu said, is far more than a drill instructors.
” Every child you see on a basketball court has a dream, and it is our job as a coach to spot it early and give it somewhere to go.” He concluded.
In his lecture titled, ” Who is a Coach”, Emmanuel Odah, the head Coach, FCT Basketball and former National Juniors team, described a coach as a committed, organised, affectionate, caring and humble.
” Commitment is consistency, and consistency is mother of progress; humility comes first because a coach who can not control himself can never control a game,” Odah insisted.
Other instructors at the training include ABA head of technical, Coach Adeka Daudu, as well as Coach Alexander Anyebe Ujoh, who spoke about the relationship between a coach and child in his care.
Coaches at the training commended ABA for its boldness to give hopes to basketball coaches all over the country. They promised that lessons learned would reshape and reset their mind on the job. They said the training will help them in understanding their role not only as an instructor but also grooming the children for a better future.
Among guests at the event include FCT Acting Director of Sports, Mr. Iyiola Ogundele and Bayelsa Veteran Basketball administrator, Coach Tony
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