‘Teach-the-Trainer’ coaching clinic by M2 Basketball Academy receives US Consulate’s acclaim

A cross-section of coaches at the coaching clinic. Coach Marvin Menzies is seated third from right.

Acting Consular General of the United States of America Consulate in Lagos, Michael Ervin has described as unique the M2 Basketball Academy teach-the-trainer coaching clinic held in Lagos recently.

Mr Ervin who was at the Air Force base, venue of the clinic organized by the M2 Basketball Academy said it gladdens his heart to see that Coach Marvin Menzies of the University of Missouri–Kansas City is giving back to the game through teaching coaches and equipping them to nurture young Nigerian talents in basketball.

“The US Consulate is proud to identify with this kind of work. We encourage youth development through sports be it basketball, soccer and others to help build a strong relationship through sports. We will continue to support such programmes like that of Coach Menzies.”

The US diplomat during his short stay interacted with some of the 40 basketball coaches in attendance as well as other dignitaries that were present.

The coaches that attended the clinic were drawn from across the Southwest states and Abuja for the one-day teach-the-trainer coaching clinic held at the Officers Mess Gymnasium inside the Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking on the initiative, Menzies, who is currently the head men’s coach at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, stated that the idea of teaching the teacher by the M2 Basketball Academy is drawn from giving back to help enrich Nigerian coaches in doing their jobs.

“Having coached the game of basketball for 41 years and now aged 61, I have come to a conclusion that I need to be remembered for something different. My way of giving back is helping train the trainer and as such help to impact