October 18, 2010

Tommy Amaker to Host Coaches Clinic with Guest Lawrence Frank; Harvard Students Admitted Free with ID

Photo of head coach Tommy Amaker courtesy of David Silverman.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The fourth annual Harvard Men's Basketball Coaches Clinic will take place Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lavietes Pavilion under the direction of head coach Tommy Amaker.

Once again, all Harvard undergraduates, graduate students and faculty will be admitted free of charge.  In order to reserve your place, please contact Brian DeStefano at bdestef@fas.harvard.edu by Oct. 29.

Students and faculty are asked to bring your Harvard ID to the front entrance of Lavietes Pavilion between 10-10:45 a.m. on Oct. 30.
 
The morning session includes opening remarks by coach Amaker and an observation of Harvard Basketball practice followed by lunch.  Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. 

Features of the day-long clinic include an insider's view of a prototypical Harvard practice complete with drills and insight.

There will also be a guest lecture with Lawrence Frank, a former NBA head coach and current assistant coach with the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics.  Frank will also host a question-and-answer session in the afternoon to conclude the event.
 
Per NCAA rules, high school players may not participate.
 
Cost for the clinic is $50 per person if you pre-register before Oct. 22 or $65 per person for registration after the deadline. For more information, please contact assistant coach Brian DeStefano via phone (617) 495-3920 or by email (bdestef@fas.harvard.edu).