NBA flies Indian Basketball coach to China for the NBA event
NEW DELHI: Delhi based physical education teacher Mr. Ishwar Bhati was recommended by NBA India for his exceptional achievements in field of Basketball. He was selected as the Best Coach during the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA youth basketball development programme 2017-18, held in Delhi. He was gratified with an invitation for NBA experience trip along with NBA representatives in Shanghai, China.
ISHWAR, head coach at IB Sports Academy, Dwarka, New Delhi, was picked along with seven other Indian coaches from various cities across India for travel to China to attend the premier US basketball league's showpiece Asian event which was held at the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Indian coaches travelling to China for this programme include Jose Sebastian (Thiruvanathapuram), Shabana Patel (Mumbai), Ravi Kumar (Bengaluru), Ganesh Prabhu (Chennai), Ishwar (New Delhi), Tua Ghatak (Kolkata), Ibrahim Rose Khan (Hyderabad), and Ravinder Kaur (Punjab).
The coaches took part in the seventh annual NBA Fan Day event in Shanghai on October 4 and then attended the two games in Shanghai and Shenzhen later in the week. Even though its just the preseason, the coaches relished some top-notch NBA action and glean from coaches like Brett Brown and Rick Carlisle on the sidelines.
Ishwar, ignited the passion for basketball admired by his coach himself. The ideology of been 'firm in the basics and smooth with the finals' has pushed boundaries for his students to reach nationals. In 15 years of his professional experience, he has managed to develop a core liking for the sport in his school, ITL Public School, Dwarka. Students not only want to play the sport for the school, but they even want to pursue it for higher education.
Also his Basketball academy- IB SPORTS ACADEMY pursue each age group , not only open doors but also hearts to welcome you on the court. The primary goal of the Academy is to raise the level of Basketball and improve India’s performance internationally across various age groups. The team of coaches have always looked for innovative drills and exercises to suit the individual needs of every trainee instead of relying on a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
"We have players of various age groups, ranging from 10 to 25 years in the academy. Each one is catered according to his abilities, they are enthusiastic to learn and have a vision for the sport. The core ability lies in your WILL, If you will to, I will guide you the way. That is best assured." said Ishwar
A key reformer in students life, Ishwar has overseen all aspects of player development and coaching student-athletes for high school age prospects.