At two Jr. Celtics clinics in February and March, Boston Celtics players Jae Crowder, Jared Sullinger, and Isaiah Thomas coached 3rd – 5th graders from local community centers in drill stations designed to improve their basketball skills. Additionally, the Celtics players participated in a question and answer session with the students to discuss a variety of topics including maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and exercise.
Throughout the season, the program challenges over 750 3rd-5th graders to develop their basketball game through skills, drills and leadership training. Kids from local community centers participate in “clinic events” where they are coached through workouts by members of the Celtics roster. Participants are then tasked with improving in those Celtics-approved drills for a chance to attend a Celtics game as a Jr. Celtics All-Star staff.
