A good turnout of the first meeting for the national squad aspirants as the program coordinator laid down the things that the players would and could expect during the following days and months of the training. As the meeting went on, basketball squads were also given pamphlets, information CDs, folders, booklets, and diaries which are required for each to bring at all times during practice sessions. Aside from the abundant of information, they were also given some explanation of the curriculum itself and introduced to the people behind the said program. The meeting ended with high note as players were told that morning and afternoon training sessions for both men and women will kick off Monday, October 12.
Training schedules are then lined up were Men’s squad have strength training at 5:30 to 6:30 in the morning of Mondays and Wednesday s then afternoon court sessions from 5:00 to 6:00 whereas, women’s will have their strength training in the morning of Tuesdays and Thursday s at 5:30 to 6:30 then court practices at 5 to 6 in the afternoon. Court sessions will teach players on correct footwork on the court, proper defensive stance, and precise from of shooting.
