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By DJ Harding
The Connecticut Sun announced the launch of its official youth basketball platform today. The new platform will be named Sun Academy.
The Platform was created to provide holistic character development to the next generation and youth basketball programming. The Sun Academy strives to make a positive impact across New England by engaging youth athletes in unique experiences and encouraging all to “Shine B.R.I.G.H.T.” an acronym standing for Bold, Resilient, Intentional, Great, Humble, and Tough.
“The launch of Sun Academy is a proud moment for our organization,” said Morgan Tuck, Connecticut Sun Director of Franchise Development and Assistant General Manager. “Having a platform to help the next generation of basketball players improve and develop their game will always be a focus for us. And in doing so, we are looking forward to expanding our reach across New England, helping youth from all across our region learn skills on and off the court.”
The idea to create this new program came from the desire to uphold the Connecticut Sun’s organizational values in providing youth basketball players with an opportunity to learn new concepts, take their game to the next level, and participate in unique and holistic programming with the Connecticut Sun.
The program will not only feature basketball instruction, but also incorporate a curriculum that focuses on several aspects of life, including education, health and fitness, and character development.
For more information about the program, visit https://sun.wnba.com/sun-academy/.
The Connecticut Sun will host the Indiana Fever for their home opener on Tuesday, May 15 at 8:00PM EST.