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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.
Eric Gardow 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.
Qualifications & accreditations:
- BSc in Special Education
- MS in Education from the United States.
- Over 25 years coaching experience
- USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach
- FIBA Coaching License
- Coached everyone from children to adults, amateurs to professionals in the
USA and Internationally at every level.
- Grassroots, High School, AAU and College/University level and professional/national teams.
Coach Eric’s professional coaching experience included:
- Over 5 years in the NCAA (USA)
- 2 years in Japan (BJL & NBL)
- 5 years in Qatar (Qatar National Olympic Committee)
- Head Coach of the Qatar Men’s National Basketball Team
Eric Gardow was an education and sports professional. He specialized in teaching, inspiring people to achieve their goals (on and off the court) and someone who would always assist in any school with sports programs including their PE curriculum (and more). He led several professional basketball teams throughout Asia and the Middle East.
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