Zalgiris Coaching Clinic set for a return in February 0

After a two-year break, the Zalgiris Kaunas organization will once again host the Zalgiris Coaching Clinic.

At the end of 2019, Kaunas was visited by a vast delegation of Danish and Israeli coaches, who had the opportunity to learn from the coaching ranks of the Lithuanian champions, participated in seminars and practical exercises.

On the 1-4^th of February, the Zalgiris Coaching Clinic will bring together coaches looking to improve and learn, as participants will be invited to spectate Zalgiris Basketball Academy, Zalgiris-2, Zalgiris-3 and the main team’s practices.

Zalgiris CEO Paulius Motiejunas will present on the structure of the organization, values and work principles, while Zalgiris Basketball Academy director Martynas Rackauskas and head of the youth program Gediminas Navickas will have a presentation about the growing youth pyramid.

“Two years ago, this project was a great success, and there was no lack of interest the year it didn’t take place. We decided to once again host the coaching clinic, as we feel we can provide the participants with knowledge and help them improve, whilst strengthening Zalgiris’ name in Europe,” – noted Gediminas Navickas.

Participants will also have lectures on the athletic preparation of sportsmen, sports psychology and data analysis. One of the presenters will be former Danish national team coach Erez Bittman, who once was a participant in these courses.

After the exercises and lectures, all the participants will be invited to watch Zalgiris’ EuroLeague home games together. On the 1^st of February, Zalgiris hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv, followed by a face-off against Unics Kazan on the 4^th. One of the program’s parts also includes a visit to a Zalgiris-2 game.

Those looking to participate in the Zalgiris Coaching Clinic are invited to register here.