Former Globetrotter Joins Suwanee Sports Academy

James Hodges formerly of the Harlem Globetrotters joins Suwanee Sports Academy. Hodges will be a player development instructor for the Academy's On Court Player Development program.

SUWANEE, GA (PRWEB) June 3, 2005 -- James Hodges, former member of the Harlem Globetrotters, announced this week that he will join the Suwanee Sports Academy (SSA) as a Player Development Instructor. James will be part of the coaching staff of the Academys new program On Court Player Development, which offers comprehensive basketball development for kids beginning in kindergarten and continuing all the way thru the pros. James played professional basketball for 11 years in various leagues around the world. He has spent the last several years with the World Basketball Association as the Director of Scouting.

James brings a passion for the game of basketball and a wealth of knowledge to our On Court Player Development program. I have seen James work with kids, and he really understands how to connect with them and help them improve," notes Kevin Cantwell, Director of Basketball Programs at SSA.

Along with his duties as a coach, James will help develop SSAs training program for elite and professional basketball players. Already SSA is planning to train at least a dozen NBA and other professional basketball players this summer as they prepare for their upcoming seasons. I look forward to working with James and the rest of the staff at the Suwanee Sports Academy this summer," said the Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire.

About Suwanee Sports Academy
The Suwanee Sports Academy (SSA), located just outside Atlanta, is the largest privately owned facility in the country for basketball and volleyball training and competitive events. The facility is 100,000 square feet and includes seven NBA regulation basketball courts and nine volleyball courts. Offerings include a variety of training programs, leagues, tournaments and camps. Detailed information about these programs as well as more about On Court Player Development are available at www.ssasports.com or contact Mike Eddy at meddy@ssasports.com or by phone at (770) 614-6686 x113.

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