SCYTA - Sudanese-Canadian Youth Talent Association
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Sport-Based Life Skills

Basketball Program

Teaching teamwork, cooperation, discipline, and leadership through structured basketball training and tournament play.

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Schedule

Twice a year – Spring & Fall

Duration

3 Sessions + 1-Day Tournament

Location

Forest Lawn Community Association Playground, 4020 26 Ave SE, Calgary

Format

1 session per week

Educational Goals

The basketball program is designed with clear educational goals to teach essential life skills. Programs are delivered by qualified coaches and supported by educational materials and assessments.

Teamwork
Cooperation
Discipline
Leadership
Responsibility
Resilience
Basketball coaching

Session Outline

1

Session 1

  • Goal Setting
  • Fostering Discipline, Cooperation, Teamwork and Leadership
  • Developing Responsibility and Accountability
  • Basic Dribbling and Passing
2

Session 2

  • The Role of Hard Work, Concentration and Communication
  • Enhanced Dribbling and Passing
  • Developing Shooting Stance

Assessment on skills learned in Session 1 and life applications in the past week.

3

Session 3

  • Developing Discipline and Work Ethic
  • Promoting Resilience and Adaptability
  • Team Skirmish

Assessment on skills learned in Session 2 and life applications in the past week.

3 on 3 Mini Tournament

Four teams compete in a round-robin format. In every game, there will be individual awards for each team including Game MVP.

Game 1: Team 1 vs Team 2
Game 2: Team 3 vs Team 4
Game 3: Team 1 vs Team 3
Game 4: Team 2 vs Team 4
Game 5: Team 3 vs Team 2
Game 6: Team 1 vs Team 4

Our Coaches

Solomon Gajiok

Professional Basketball Trainer. Former Coach and Player at Forest Lawn High School.

Diew Moses

Coach Supreme Basketball.

Program Materials

Practical DrillsGame ScenariosReflective DiscussionsHandoutsWorksheetsBasketballsConesHoopsVisual Aids

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Interested in the Basketball Program? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.