Girls Can Train With Basketball Legends in Alpharetta

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Rusha Brown. Cheryl Ford. Chasity Melvin. Simone Edwards. Rita Williams. Kiesha Brown. Nakia Sanford.

What do these names have in common? As basketball legends, these women have an enthusiasm and talent for developing the skills of young female athletes, and are on schedule to do so with local youth this fall.

Train with the Pros, a one-of-a-kind sports training opportunity for girls ages 8-18, will be presented by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks, in partnership with More-to-Hoopz by Carla McGhee.

Powered by Olympic and WNBA legends, this elite skills development clinic is designed for all playing levels -- beginner to advanced -- and will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Alpharetta Community Center.

The clinic includes lunch, Atlanta Dream giveaways, photo opportunities with players and coaches and, of course, a day of fun learning.

Why take part in this incredible workshop? Train with the Pros offers participants a chance to:

• Gain a playing edge through targeted skill-building techniques
• Learn basketball strategy tips from professional players
• Build confidence in their game and take it to the next level
• Be coached by legendary sports women, interested in mentoring young female athletes

Basketball legend and clinic organizer Carla McGhee is focused on making a difference in young female athletes.

Through sports, she said she wants to ignite the spark that builds self-confidence, self-esteem and self-empowerment in young women.

“Basketball touches your life, for the rest of your life,” she added.

The Alpharetta Community Center is located at 175 Roswell Street.

To enroll for the clinic online, visit www.alpharetta.ga.us/recreation. For more information, contact 678-297-6100 or accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.

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