Trinidad and Tobago's Claire Mitchell to assume an important position in FIBA Americas
The National Basketball Federation of Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating the appointment of their president, Claire Mitchell, to the Competitions Committee of the FIBA Americas Zone for the 2019-2023 term.
PORT OF SPAIN (Trinidad) – The National Basketball Federation of Trinidad and Tobago (NBFTT) is celebrating the appointment of their president, Claire Mitchell, to the Competitions Committee of the FIBA Americas Zone for the 2019-2023 term.
Mitchell, who was elected as the federation's president in the beginning of this year, will work in the regional committee with Glyne Clarke (Barbados), Sean Ford (USA), Modesto Robledo (Mexico), Facundo Petracci (Argentina), Jorge Armando García (Colombia) and Gerasime Brosikis (Brazil).
Under her leadership, Trinidad and Tobago have been able to export several young talents to the United States to experience academic and athletic opportunities. Recently joining this group of players was Ashanti Phillips, a front-court player that is still developing and will be active in Wyoming's Sheridan College. Impressive 6’7” prospect Tyrik Singh will co-captain the U19 national team and will now play for Nebraska’s McCook College. And finally, Shaquille Bertrand joined Central Arizona College after a visit by the institution's coach to Trinidad and Tobago this summer.
The President has also set forth several national initiatives to foster the development of basketball, such as tournaments for all levels.
“I'm flattered, honored and very excited with the news of this appointment to serve basketball in its highest level," said Mitchell after learning about her appointment. "I hope to add value to the FIBA Americas Zone competitions, and direction and strategy to bring back technical assistance that is of value to Trinidad and Tobago and other national federations under development in the region.”
The designation joins the election of Carol Callan as FIBA Americas' president a few months ago and highlights the importance that the organization is giving to the development of women's basketball at all levels.
“There were good conversations and discussions among all the members of a devoted group that will continue to help developing basketball in our zone,” Mitchell stated. “Empowering national federations, developing and strengthening women’s basketball and increasing basketball in the Americas family will be our main objectives for the 2019-2023 period.”
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