Erie’s youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Erie were able to learn all different aspects of basketball in a clinic put together by the Club and LECOM.
“We are so lucky that LECOM reached out to us, they are such such a great community partner and their relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers is really going to benefit these kids.
This is the second year now that the Cavaliers organization is coming in to do these clinics, it is fantastic and an opportunity that these kids otherwise would not have,” said Joe Grucza, Director of Program Operations at the Boys & Girls Club of Erie.
After practice, LECOM student volunteers made sure that the young players were well-fed.
“I played basketball in high school and community is something really important to me…seeing these kids light up and smile and be able to work together is something I am passionate about it, so I’m excited to be here,” said LECOM student and volunteer, Slate Bretz.
“I take pride in community service and volunteering, so when I saw this I was really excited to sign up,” said LECOM student and volunteer, Arushi Rao.
The kids will also have an opportunity to see a live Cleveland Cavaliers game in March.