More than basketball skills was taught during the annual Jimmy Johnson Free Basketball Clinic held Saturday at Morgan City High School. Thanks to the sponsorship of 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish, participants also had mentoring sessions and were given personal hygiene kits. The clinic also provides school supplies. Helping the youth with basketball skills were volunteers with high school- and collegiate-basketball skills. Johnson, wearing cap, was also on hand to offer words of wisdom.
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The 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish acknowledged Jimmy Johnson’s more than 60 years of dedicated support of community youth during the annual Jimmy Johnson Free Basketball Clinic held Saturday. On hand for the plaque presentation were, from left, Demetrius Wilson, 100 Black Men health and wellness coordinator; Delores Johnson; Jimmy Johnson, founder of the clinic; and Clarence Robinson, 100 Black Men president.
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Annual Jimmy Johnson Free Basketball Clinic a success
The Jimmy Johnson Free Basketball Clinic was held Saturday at Morgan City High School with 25 youth participants.
Johnson started the clinic 17 years ago to teach children the basic fundamentals of basketball. He also saw the opportunity to give children some school supplies for the upcoming school year.
This year the 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish, a non-profit organization that mentors children (especially the under privileged), sponsored the camp. With the backing of the 100 Black Men, the campers were also provided with mentoring sessions, in addition to personal hygiene kits, said Demetrius Wilson, 100 Black Men health and wellness coordinator.
Speakers include Attorney Ed Jones of Patterson, Patterson Councilmen Travis Darnell and Hendrix Broussard of Baton Rouge. Topics included the importance of education, hygiene and living a tobacco free life.
About 20 volunteers helped with the camp including those with high school- and collegiate-basketball skills.
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