LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Thunder, in partnership with Simple Modern, hosted a Thunder Youth Basketball Hustle Camp in Lawton.
The camp happened on July 8 and provided kids the opportunity to grow in the fundamentals of Basketball. It also allows them to engage in an active, team-centric environment.
They focused on a variety of important techniques and practiced drills to help improve things like defense, shooting, and more.
One of the coaches of the camp is from the Lawton area and shares just how important it is that he gives back to the community.
βIt means everything, Basketball helped me accomplish my dreams,β Oklahoma City Thunder Youth Basketball Lead, Andre Houze Jr. said. βI went from coaching these youth camps to working for the Oklahoma City Thunder, being a part of the championship organization. And, if a kid dreams big, and they follow this basketball, it can happen for them too.β
He says he hopes the kids also come away from this experience with a better idea on how to be a confident and effective leader.
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