A Cultural Slam Dunk: France 🇫🇷 x India 🇮🇳
On 6th November 2023, the courts at ITL Public School witnessed a unique fusion of skills and cultures. IB Sports Academy was proud to host an exclusive clinic led by two distinguished experts from the French professional basketball system: Guillaume Soares and Benjamin Bari.
Guillaume, hailing from Nice, brings elite experience from the French basketball league as an Assistant Coach at JAV Basket (JA Vichy-Clermont) and previously at SOPCC Basket. Alongside him, Benjamin Bari shared his deep passion for the game, adding a touch of European “je ne sais quoi” to the training session in Delhi.
Elite Skill Development
The clinic focused on the “Next Level” of training, moving beyond basic drills to professional technical standards used in the French Pro B leagues.
Workshop Highlights:
- Technical Precision: Refining shooting mechanics and individual ball-handling under professional scrutiny.
- Tactical Awareness: Introducing European-style spacing, movement, and high-IQ playmaking.
- Pro-Mindset: Understanding the discipline required to compete in a professional international environment.
Bridging Borders through Sport
This collaboration was more than just a training day; it was an electrifying global exchange. Having coaches of this caliber, especially from the highly competitive French basketball system, provides our athletes with a broader perspective on the global game.
We thank Coach Guillaume and Coach Benjamin for their incredible energy and for inspiring our players to elevate their game to international standards.
The journey to excellence continues, one slam dunk at a time.
