Billy Rodgers
Ashley Robinson of the Seattle Storm gives some tips to the kindergarten through first-grade Bulls basketball team Nov. 3 at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club.

Boys & Girls Club players get tips from a professional

11/05/2009

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.

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