No Cost Professional Basketball Training Opportunity Leads To 'Boot Camp' and Work With ABA Summer Pro League

The ABA Summer Pro League stages a training 'Boot Camp' as the first step in working with basketball professionals. The American Basketball Association (ABA) Summer Pro League will offer a training opportunity for candidates interested in employment in the field of professional basketball operations. The Training Opportunity Fair will be held at Westchester High School on July 28, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m.

Westchester, Calif. (PRWEB) July 24, 2005 -- The American Basketball Association (ABA) Summer Pro League will offer a training opportunity for candidates interested in employment in the field of professional basketball operations. The Training Opportunity Fair will be held at Westchester High School on July 28, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. There is no cost for application and training. Training candidates must be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate, bring 3 resume copies and identification. Interviews will be conducted on the spot for select candidates.

Candidates admitted into the training program will attend a one to three day boot camp starting August 1. Some candidates may be offered an opportunity to work at the ABA Summer Pro League to be held August 5 -- 20.

The ABA opens its regular season November 2005. This is a great opportunity for candidates to prepare for job opportunities with ABA teams throughout Southern California. Teams will look to fill positions in Basketball Operations, Ticket Operations, Sales & Marketing, Administration, Hospitality, and Public Relations. Persons with transferable skills, education, enthusiasm, an interest in basketball, good attitude, and willingness to learn are being sought.

Phone calls will not be taken. Doors will open at the Classroom Bungalow next to Boys Gym at 11:00 a.m.. No one will be admitted after 11:30 a.m. For more information, go to www.9SportsEntertainment.com. Select the Career" Page. For more information about the American Basketball Association (ABA), go to www.abalive.com.

The 1st Annual ABA Southern California Summer Pro League will be held August 5th -- 20th, 2005 at Westchester High School in Westchester, California. Westchester High School is the home of the 2004 -- 2005 Boys Los Angeles City and California State Division 1 High School Basketball Champions. Address is 7400 West Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045.

The ABA Summer Pro League is where Southern Californias hottest and finest teams show off their dynamic skills and their shake and bake" moves. This is an excellent opportunity for local players who want to show their stuff. Keeping with our teams theme of community spirit, we want to be sure that we bring a great experience to the community and great opportunities. The competition will be fierce.
You dont want to miss the competition this summer," says Sean Higgins, CEO of Nine Sports Entertainment, and head coach of the ABA Inglewood Team. Teams will compete daily, to the pleasure of fans from all over Southern California.

This year also kicks off the ABA Experience. Doors open at 11:00 am to children and adults of all ages. Ticket prices are as low as $5 a day for groups of 20 or more and $12 a day for a family of three. Activities include: Youth Basketball Clinics in association with HOOP KIDS, 3-pt Shooting and Slam Dunk Exhibitions; 3-on-3 games; Lets Play H.O.R.S.E. Fan Contest; music and entertainment; team merchandise; community service resources and opportunities; prizes and excitement. Games kickoff August 5th at 2:30 p.m. with the opening ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m. Playoff and championship games are August 19th and 20th.

Tickets go on sale the week of July 25th. Go to www.9SportsEntertainment.com and Enter the World of ... ABA Summer Pro League" for much more information. Tickets will also be available at the Westchester High School Box Office on game days.

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