International Basketball Summit 2023

The International Basketball Summit - Portugal 2023 is one of the largest gatherings of professionals, athletes, coaches, referees, and basketball enthusiasts at an international level in Portugal. The event will bring approximately 500 athletes, coaches, officials, referees, and other basketball stakeholders to Lisbon from June 23rd to 25th, 2023. The main purpose of the event is to participate in various lectures and demonstrations related to training systems, tactical and technical systems, refereeing clinics and regulations, practical coaching clinics, and career management lectures. These sessions will be led by renowned keynote speaker Albert Schaffer, coach of San Diego State University, Roberto Fortes, Angolan international and former NCAA athlete, Chris Horton, director of personnel and development at Willamette University (Oregon), Reggie Hines, coach at Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina, among others.

In the second phase of the event, there will be a social program consisting of competitions, practical sessions, and cultural initiatives with exhibitors related to the basketball lifestyle. The event will include an opening ceremony and an official dinner. Institutional events involving local clubs and federations are also planned. In addition to the positive economic impact on the local economy, this event also aims to promote Portugal as a destination for sports tourism. It allows showcasing a diversified range of seminars and associative sports events in the country to the world. The event attracts participants from three continents (North America, Europe, Africa) and countries such as the United States, Iceland, England, Wales, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Senegal, among others.

REGISTRATIONS

Attendee registration

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Attendee

Speaker registration

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Speaker

Speakers

Coach Al Schaffer

Keynote speaker

Coach Al Schaffer will be the International Basketball Summit 2023 keynote speaker.

His career dates back 45 years coaching basketball and organizing clinics. Experience includes coaching championship high school teams and also directing basketball camps & clinics across the U.S. Since 2010 he has been a volunteer coach with the San Diego State University Aztecs basketball team and worked with players that include Kahwi Leonard (LA Clippers), Jalen McDaniels (Charlotte Hornets), & Malachi Flynn (Toronto Raptors).

For the past three years he has served as the Honorary Chairperson for fundraising walks with the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter.

On-court Clinics

Players, here's an opportunity for you to enhance your skills. Join us for two different clinics with renowned coach Al Schaffer:

Shooting FUNdamentals: Master the art of shooting with expert guidance and sharpen your scoring abilities.

Individual & Team Defense: Learn defensive techniques and strategies to become a lockdown defender individually and as a team.

Coaches, we have something special for you too! Join our exclusive coaching clinic focused on sharing, developing, and improving your game plan and strategies for your team.

These clinics provide the perfect platform to receive expert feedback and take your game to the next level.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Chris Horton

Reggie Hines

Chris Horton is in his fourth season as an assistant men's basketball coach/director of personnel and development at Willamette University (OR). Horton previously was an assistant basketball coach at Dean College (MA). Horton has also coached at American Heritage Schools (FL) and with Taylored Athletes, Inc. (FL) and the United States Specialty Sports Association. He was the general manager of the Texas Sky Riders, a professional basketball team in the American Basketball Association. Horton received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from the University of Florida with a minor in Entrepreneurship in December of 2012.

Coach Reggie Hines is the Women’s Basketball Coach at Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina. He previously coached at Greensboro College and Guilford College. He graduated in 1994 from Elizabeth City State University.

In-class Sessions

Experience direct contact with basketball experts and gain valuable insights from their years of experience. Elevate your skills and enhance your understanding of the game in our interactive sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

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