Contact Garden City Basketball (jskramko@optonline.net, 746-9659) if interested in attending one of the premiere coaches clinics being held this year on Long Island.

Some of the top college coaches in the country who hail from Long Island will be returning to the area to conduct a coaches' clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mercury Sports "Hoop School" clinic will be held at Island Garden. Coaches that have already committed to speak are Jim Ferry of LIU, Becky Hammon, All-Star Guard of the New York Liberty, Paul Hewitt of Georgia Tech, Bill McKillop of Davidson, Tom Pecora of Hofstra and Jeff Ruland of Iona.

Topics are expected to include "point zone," shooting skills, man-to-man offensive sets, attacking a half court zone defense, development of post players, out-of-bounds plays, special situation plays, break the press and more.

Attendance is limited. Please let us know of your desire to attend this valuable training as soon as possible. Other coaches' clinics and training will be available as Garden City Basketball prepares to launch the 2006-2007 season. Visit www.gardencitybasketball.org for a wealth of information on the program.