The Dallas Wings are once again using basketball to bring our community together. The WMBA team has a history of commitment to greater Arlington’s youth, and they are continuing to inspire and enrich children’s lives. During this unprecedented time, the Dallas Wings are making a difference by hosting free, virtual basketball sessions.
The talented players of the Dallas Wings are leading the virtual sessions. All children need is a basketball and some open space to participate. The Dallas Wings have already reached about 150 kids for exclusive training with their players and coaches since we began social distancing. “Our program is completely free, and we hope we can reach as many people as possible who may not be able to participate in traditional basketball camps, even during normal times,” said the Dallas Wings Director of Community Development Sean Alexander.
The feedback from the virtual basketball sessions has been overwhelmingly positive. The Dallas Wings are lifting members of the community’s spirits at a much needed time. “With the state’s ‘shelter-in-place’ and social distancing policies in effect due to Covid-19, our virtual clinics provide an escape for the youth (and maybe a relief for the parents). Even if only for a moment, it provides an opportunity to interact and ball with their friends and/or teammates as well as focus on perfecting their craft for the game they love,” said Alexander.
The Dallas Wings uniquely invested in our community’s youth. The team is creating an impact by teaching children about teamwork and healthy living through the game of basketball. “It also allows us to maintain that personal touch through teaching and encouragement. How often are youth given a chance to interact, work on their skills, and speak with their role models/idols at absolutely no cost?” said Alexander.
If you are interested in enrolling a child in a free youth basketball session, please send an email to salexander@dallaswings.com with your name, organization, age and number of participants. If they receive individual requests, they are paired with other individuals until a group of ten is created for “a team” for a session. The Dallas Wings will contact you as soon as possible once they have created your team and session.