Sunday, April 15, 2007


Now in its third year, The American Basketball Coach in Sweden Program welcomes Coach Steve Freeland back to Stockholm for a master class workshop and clinic on May 12-22. This year’s theme is Put in the Time – increasing knowledge and skills to become better players and coaches. Through hands-on pedagogic instruction, the program will offer insight on how to play, study, and practice basketball for better results. Through corporate sponsorship and fundraising, the entire program is free of charge to players and coaches – anyone willing to put in the time to improve their game.

Coach Steve Freeland
After thirty-five years, Steve Freeland is still putting in his time as a basketball coach in Pennsylvania, USA. He has led numerous teams to victory – on and off the court – with his dedicated and disciplined approach to basketball.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS, MAY 12-22
 Instruct players and coaches at various organizations throughout Stockholm about what it means to put in the time. Led by Coach Steve Freeland, George Payne (founder), program volunteers, and business people – providing basketball clinics, seminars, and discussions with youth about life after sports.

 Connect youth with current and retired basketball players along with a fitness coach. Network with business executives. Individual mentors arranged by request.

 Encourage youth throughout the ten days about the importance of volunteering or giving back in their respective community.

 Donate a portion of the money to The Tiger Woods foundation, http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org which initiates and supports programs that enhance the learning, growth, and development of youth. This will be made possible via America’s Charities.

The American Basketball Coach in Sweden Program is designed to encourage mentorship through its annual master class workshop & clinic. The program is supported entirely by sponsorship, a social responsibility effort yielding enormous returns for our youth. Founded and directed by former University of Vermont basketball player, George Payne, the program fosters coaches and players with clinics, seminars, and a chance to talk one-on-one about life after sports.

(www.Gswede.blogspot.com)


CONTACT
For inquiries on sponsorship donations, registration, and volunteer work, please contact George Payne in Stockholm, Sweden at Gswede@gmail.com or call him at +46 (0)76 221 8669