Eagles flock to Margaret River

Margaret River has hosted Perth basketballers and benefited from a pre-season coaching session.

East Perth’s Australian Central Eagles mens basketball team camped near Margaret River as part of their pre-season training regime recently.

With less than two months until the start of the State Basketball League season, the Eagles took part in an arduous campaign of fitness, team building and sleep deprivation in nearby bushland.

The weekend was set to test players’ character and endurance but coaching staff rewarded their efforts with a refreshing dip at Chapman Pool, plus a taste of the local night life.

Eagles coach Damian Chalk and Margaret River local Adrian Castle arranged for the Eagles to host a free basketball clinic for local children following the Eagles’ training session at the Margaret River Leisure Centre courts.

Twenty-five young Margaret River players from the age of 12 to 18 attended the session and enjoyed learning some fundamental basketball skills. They also had the opportunity to interact with some of WA’s elite basketball players.

Andrew McLennan, the team’s captain said it was a great opportunity.

"It was fantastic for the team to spend time together in a different environment. Despite aching muscles from the tiring fitness sessions we would do it again in a heartbeat," he said.

"It was also pleasing to see how keen and appreciative the local children were at the coaching clinic."

Interested locals can follow the Eagles’ 2010 campaign by logging on to their website, www.eastperth.basketball.net.au

Article by Augusta-Margaret River Times




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