PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Friday, July 17, the Providence men's and women's basketball programs teamed up with the Providence Recreation Department to host an annual free basketball clinic for children enrolled in the Providence Rec Summer Program. The clinic took place at the Fargnoli Park Basketball Courts in Providence, R.I. This year's clinic was sponsored by Amica Mutual Insurance, and drinks were provided by Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast.
More than 200 boys and girls were coached by members of the Friar men's and women's basketball teams. Throughout the clinic, the participants were directed through a series of drills and games to teach basketball fundamentals. Members of the program spoke to the boys and girls about the importance of staying physically fit and making smart life decisions.
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