By Billy Rodgers, Ballard Boys & Girls Club athletic director

Seattle Storm center Ashley Robinson joined kindergarten through first-grade basketball teams Nov. 3 at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club

Ashley along with Storm staffer Chauntelle Johnson provided tips on basketball, teamwork and sportsmanship.

There was also time for a few photos and high fives.

There are 14 teams of kindergarten through first-grade players at the club. They play games twice a week.

All of the teams enjoyed spending time with a professional basketball player.

The Storm and the Ballard Boys & Girls Club are partners in the Jr. Storm Basketball Club. This program promotes youth basketball, provides coaching resources and promotes a healthy lifestyle and choices.