Official Site of the Mavs · Jun 22, 2020
Social distancing? Not a problem as Mavs Academy coaches teach virtual hoops
A young boy named Leonardo Araujo is alone in his driveway, hoisting up sweet, lefthanded jump shots that nestle into the basket time and again.
But he is not really alone.
Through the miracles of technology and the ingenuity of the Mavericks Academy youth coaches, Araujo and a growing group of youngsters are able to participate in the basketball camps that have become a staple of the franchise during the summer months.
The COVID-19 crisis might require some outside-the-box thinking, but it cannot stop the teaching that is helping kids learn basketball and life lessons.
It’s all done virtually and kids like Araujo can give a thumbs up when they hear their name mentioned by the coaches.
