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BE BASKETBALL development program (7 - 16 years)
Our very successful Development Program at BE Basketball is for the beginner and intermediate level players who require specific fundamental skills-trainings.
This program is designed to provide children and young people the opportunity to learn new basketball skills in a fun and instructional environment while utilizing all of the BE Basketball professional training equipment and methodology. Athletes are divided by age and ability, and can attend 1 or 2 days per week at a convenient location across Doha (see below).
Each session combines offensive development, skill stations, shooting mechanics, functional movements, conditioning and other fundamental skill components. The program is suitable for any player looking to improve their overall game and enjoyment playing basketball. This unique class is tailored to the majority of our athletes and focuses on Triple Threat (passing/shooting/dribbling) fundamentals in a fun yet structured format.
We offer many development classes throughout the week at convenient locations across Doha:
BE BASKETBALL development program (7 - 16 years)
Our very successful Development Program at BE Basketball is for the beginner and intermediate level players who require specific fundamental skills-trainings.
This program is designed to provide children and young people the opportunity to learn new basketball skills in a fun and instructional environment while utilizing all of the BE Basketball professional training equipment and methodology. Athletes are divided by age and ability, and can attend 1 or 2 days per week at a convenient location across Doha (see below).
Each session combines offensive development, skill stations, shooting mechanics, functional movements, conditioning and other fundamental skill components. The program is suitable for any player looking to improve their overall game and enjoyment playing basketball. This unique class is tailored to the majority of our athletes and focuses on Triple Threat (passing/shooting/dribbling) fundamentals in a fun yet structured format.
FOUNDING MEMBERS & MANAGING PARTNER
BEN SMITH is the Co-Founder & CEO of BE SPORTS.
A business and sports specialist; Ben's passion and strengths include establishing successful international sports programs, developing training systems to improve player performance and building strong company brands.
ERIC GARDOW (1968-2019) founded BE BASKETBALL alongside Coach Ben Smith in 2015 through a shared love for inspiring others. Eric was a true leader who inspired others through education, motivation and mentorship. Life blessed us all at BE BASKETBALL during our time with Eric as he shared multiple lessons with us, on and off the court.
OPERATIONS & CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Alyson Dopfer is our experienced, friendly and helpful BE SPORTS Operations & Customer Relations Manage. With many years working with international schools and external providers, Alyson is well positioned to support our popular basketball academy as well as assist all members, ensuring a smooth beginning to your basketball journey with us!
Qatar's leading basketball program certified by USA Basketball & partnered with the NBA.
Vitor Guarino from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is Qatar's only "I'M POSSIBLE" certified trainer (http://possibletraining.com). Also a Gold License USA Basketball coach, Vitor brings of lot of energy and detail to our program. Coach V loves how the game of basketball helps him positively influence people across the world.
Antti Koskelainen is the former Finland U16s National Team Head Coach. Before relocating to Qatar, Coach Antti was also the Helsinki Men's coach and academy manager. Now focussing on our development groups and leading our top All Star squads at BE BASKETBALL. Coach Antti comes with a wealth of international basketball knowledge.
Coach Benny is the Program Leader & Head Coach of BE SOCCER. His passion and commitment to growing the game of soccer across Qatar & the ME region is strong, and in his 6 years here in Doha has built the biggest girls-soccer only program!
Julia Pazicka is a basketball fundamentals enthusiast! A former Slovakian professional basketball player, Coach J loves traveling the world with basketball working with children and young people of all ages and abilities. Recently a head coach at one of China's biggest sports academies in Beijing and assistant head coach of Slovakian Pro Women's Team Piestany.
Saner Hasan is Head Coach of BE RUGBY and has been involved in sport at all ages working from grassroots level all the way through to elite international athletes across the UK.
Now part of the Qatar National Rugby Program, Saner has been coaching for over 15 years and can’t wait to share his knowledge and passion with you.
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