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Coach Snyder and Assistant Coaches Shared Insights and Best Practices at the 12th Annual Clinic

ATLANTA – On Wednesday evening, Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder and the Hawks Basketball Academy hosted their 12th annual Coaches Clinic at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, the official practice and training facility for the Hawks. Nearly 200 local coaches learned best practices in coaching philosophy and strategy directly from the team’s coaching staff at the free professional development event.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Coach Snyder and the entire Hawks coaching staff for leading the annual Coaches Clinic,” said Sr. Director of Hawks Basketball Academy Chris Jacobs. “As we continue to serve as a community asset, we hope that the local coaches in attendance left feeling energized, empowered and continue to build a solid foundation which will help them teach the game in a positive and enjoyable way to our city’s young athletes.”

Prior to the start of the clinic, the coaches had the opportunity to participate in a networking reception. In addition, each attendee received a gift bag that included a Hawks shirt, a sling bag, journal, coaching resources packet, and a gift certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

To officially tip off the event, Bally Sports Southeast Play-By-Play Announcer Bob Rathbun provided a brief welcome and introduced the entire coaching staff. After that, the coaches went to various stations including one to learn about the team’s player development program from Assistant Coach Jeff Watkinson, one to learn about offensive action and plays from Assistant Coach Steve Klei, one to learn about situational shooting from Assistant Coach Brittni Donaldson, and one to learn about pick-and-roll defense from Assistant Coach Sanjay Lumpkin. The evening wrapped up with a special Q&A session from Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder.

The Hawks Coaches Clinic is a premium professional development experience provided to community, scholastic, and collegiate basketball coaches across metro Atlanta. Since its inception in 2011, nearly 3,000 coaches have participated in learning development programs offered through the Hawks Basketball Academy’s Coach Education Program.

For more information on the Hawks Coaches Clinic, visit Hawks.com/CoachesClinic.

To learn more the Hawks Basketball Academy and other youth basketball programs, visit Hawks.com/BasketballAcademy.

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Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder and Hawks Coaching Staff Educate Nearly 200 Local Coaches

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ATLANTA –- Earlier this evening, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosted a free Coaches Clinic at center court of the award-winning State Farm Arena. A total of 356 local basketball coaches furthered their professional development by attending the clinic supported by the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, which invests resources into professional development opportunities for community coaches throughout the state of Georgia.

The evening, which was emceed by Hawks Play-By-Play Announcer Bob Rathbun, began with a networking reception and officially started with welcome remarks and a special hour-long question-and-answer session from Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce. After that, coaches then learned about player development directly from Atlanta Hawks assistant coaches Matt Hill and Nate Babcock.

“Providing coaching resources and professional development to hundreds of community coaches lays a foundation for positively impacting thousands of youth,” said Hawks’ Vice President of Basketball Development Jon Babul who played an integral role in organizing the event. “If we can assist coaches in delivering an enjoyable basketball experience for Atlanta’s youth, then we all win.”

Those in attendance then listened to Director of Coach Development for the USA Basketball Youth Division Don Showalter who discussed team skill development.

“It was great to have an opportunity to take part in this first-class Coaches Clinic organized by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy,” said Showalter. “This evening was focused on helping other coaches improve their craft as we focused on how we teach, not just what to teach.”

Following that, Atlanta Dream Head Coach Nicki Collen presetented on man-to-man defensive priniciples.

“It was important for me to participate in this event because basketball only continues to grow if we all connect at a grassroots level,” said Collen. “I love finding ways to connect with the basketball community in Atlanta and hope my presentation benefits our sport in some small way.”

ESPN National Recruiting Director for Basketball Paul Biancardi rounded out the evening with a presentation focused around coaching today’s player.

“As someone involved with the game of basketball for more than 30 years, I am humbled and excited to be back at this year’s Coaches Clinic organized by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy,” said Biancardi. “Seeing Coach Pierce spend so much time and interaction with today’s youth coaches was truly remarkable for everyone in attendance. Becoming a basketball coach was the only professional dream I ever had, so I cherish the opportunity to share and interact with today’s coaches. The Hawks continue to set the standard for growing the game of basketball in their community.”

For more information about the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy, visit Hawks.com/BasketballAcademy

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More Than 350 Coaches Attend Atlanta Hawks Coaches Clinic

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Lloyd Pierce Hosts Second Annual Coaches Clinic

ATLANTA -– Earlier this evening, Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce hosted his second annual Coaches Clinic at the team’s official practice facility, the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. This invite-only professional development clinic brought together more than 125 coaches from various high schools and colleges throughout the state of Georgia and the southeast region.

“We are genuinely appreciative to host members of the Atlanta basketball community,” said Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce. “This clinic gave our staff an opportunity to build relationships with various coaches throughout the region as well as provide both educational and professional development techniques as they work with and develop the character of their players.”

The most notable names in coaching participated in three coaching clinic stations to learn more about offense, defense and player development directly from Coach Pierce and the team’s coaching staff including Melvin Hunt, Chris Jent, Greg Foster, Marlon Garnett, Matt Hill and Nate Babcock.

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