River Hoops Set for 2nd Spring Clinic with Dennis Lirette Following Strong Opening Session

The clinic will once again be open to all players registered in the River Hoops Spring Programs, with sessions scheduled as follows:

• Girls: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
• Boys: 2:30 – 4:00 PM

Leading this upcoming session will be Dennis Lirette, a lifelong basketball enthusiast and dedicated coach within the Miramichi basketball community. Currently serving as the President of River Hoops, Dennis has coached athletes at all levels from U7 all the way up to high school. He is widely respected for his passion for player development and his strong emphasis on building fundamental skills that translate into game play. Players attending can expect a high-energy, detail-oriented session focused on improving core skills and understanding of the game.

Strong Start to the Clinic Series

The clinic series got off to an excellent start on April 19 at Dr. Losier Middle School, where Neil Smith led the opening session. Coach Smith brought a wealth of experience and delivered a highly engaging and informative clinic for all athletes in attendance.

Session 1 focused on key development areas including:

• Footwork fundamentals
• 1-on-1 play and creating offensive advantages
• Cutting concepts within team play
• Offensive transition principles

The turnout for the first clinic was outstanding, with over 30 players participating in both the girls and boys sessions, creating a great atmosphere of energy and learning. The feedback from players and coaches alike was extremely positive, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the clinic series.

Looking Ahead

With the foundation set in the first session, the upcoming clinic with Coach Lirette promises to build on those concepts while continuing to emphasize skill development and confidence on the court. River Hoops is proud to provide these opportunities for athletes to learn from experienced coaches in a structured and supportive environment.

All players are reminded to bring a reversible jersey and a water bottle to the session.

River Hoops looks forward to another great turnout as the Spring Clinic series continues!