MINNEAPOLIS, July 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, today in
partnership with YWCA Minneapolis, teamed up with its sponsored
athlete, San Antonio Spurs* guard Blake Wesley and Joe Abunassar, renowned trainer, founder of
IMPACT Basketball and president of Herbalife IMPACT Basketball
Center in Las Vegas, to lead a free co-ed basketball clinic
for Minneapolis-area youth 7-18 years of age. The clinic was held
at YWCA Midtown/Minneapolis Sports Center, and it allowed young
basketball enthusiasts to learn from professional coaches and
athletes while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
"Basketball has an incredible impact on my
life both on and off the court. Giving back to the community,
sharing the knowledge that has helped me be a better athlete, and
helping to empower kids to be healthy and active, all while doing
something that I love to do, feels amazing."
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (ODPHP), studies1 show that participating
in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for
youth, their families, and communities. Participating in sports is
associated with Increased empowerment, personal responsibility, and
self-control. Additionally, adolescents who play sports are 8 times
more likely to be physically active at age 24 than those who do not
play sports.
Blake Wesley of the San
Antonio Spurs: "Basketball has an incredible impact on my life
both on and off the court. Giving back to the community, sharing
the knowledge that has helped me be a better athlete, and helping
to empower kids to be healthy and active, all while doing something
that I love to do, feels amazing."
The athletes, under the guidance of experienced coaches from
IMPACT Basketball, worked on increasing cardio endurance and
developing individual basketball skills through activities and
drills. The kids worked on ball-handling skills, shooting, and
footwork and learned the importance of nutrition and developing
healthy habits to reach their full potential on and off the
court.
Joe Abunassar, Founder and CEO of IMPACT
Basketball: "Through these basketball clinics, we are not
only committed to helping participants improve their basketball
skills, but in helping to instill important values such as
teamwork, discipline, and the significance of developing healthy
nutritional habits in the next generation. For NBA athletes like
Blake, these three values play an integral role in their
performance on the court."
Known for training professional caliber players, Abunassar has
worked with more than 300 players, from professionals to collegiate
stars to high school players and teams worldwide.
The partnership between Herbalife and IMPACT Basketball
represents a shared commitment to community development and
empowering the next generation. The event was filled with valuable
basketball instruction, mentorship, and fun activities, making it
an unforgettable experience.
Ibi Montesino, Managing
Director, Herbalife North
America: "We are proud to help provide unique and
memorable experiences for young athletes through our partnership
with IMPACT Basketball and the YMCA Minneapolis. Our clinics not
only exemplify our Company's commitment to a healthy, active life,
but represent our continuous commitment to giving back to the
community."
The basketball clinic kicked off Herbalife's 2024 North American
Extravaganza in Minneapolis from
July 19 to 21. Extravaganza is
focused on training and education and is held annually for all
North American Herbalife Independent Distributors.
* Herbalife is not affiliated with, nor are its products and
services endorsed by, the San Antonio Spurs or the National
Basketball Association.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife is a premier
health and wellness company, community and platform that has been
changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a
business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980.
The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more
than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide
one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their
customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live
their best life.
For more information, please visit Herbalife.com and follow
on Instagram @HerbalifeUSA.
About IMPACT Basketball Center:
IMPACT Basketball is the world's premier destination for NBA
players, international professionals, collegiate stars, high school
players, and professional, college, and high school teams
worldwide. IMPACT is home to players at every level who seek to
improve, develop, and transform themselves into better athletes,
more highly skilled players, and more versatile competitors as they
prepare for the game's highest levels. For more information,
visit www.impactbball.com.
About YWCA Minneapolis
YWCA Minneapolis is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and
empowering women and girls. For more than 130 years, we have worked
to create opportunities to overcome social injustice, particularly
in matters of race and gender. Annually, YWCA Minneapolis serves
more than 15,000 people in our community through high-quality
programs and advocacy focused on racial justice, early learning,
youth development and wellness.
1
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf
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