The Chilliwack Basketball Club is eager to get players back on the basketball court, and seven players participated in the club’s first-ever Girls Outdoor Skills and Mentorship Program on June 3.
Guided by coach Kayli Sartori with help from Sophie Klassen, the players went through a no-contact physically-distant 90 minute skills session followed by a fire pit discussion.
The topic, what it’s like to be a female player in today’s game and what it takes to get to the next level.
Both coaches are qualified to talk about those things.
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After starring at W.J. Mouat secondary and then the University of the Fraser Valley, Sartori played professionally in Europe, while Klassen, a Sardis secondary grad, is currently a guard/forward with Simon Fraser University.
“Kayli is the perfect coach to lead this program as she grew up in Chilliwack and made a name for herself in B.C., Canada and around the world with a high work ethic and skill level throughout her playing career,” said Chilliwack Basketball Club head coach Kyle Graves. “She is a role model for our players and as a coach has a perfect balance of pushing her players hard while making practices fun and energetic and building relationships with her players.”
Another outdoor session for girls in Grades 10-12 is coming up.
To reserve a spot or ask questions, email Graves at infochilliwackbasketballclub@gmail.com
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