HONG KONG BASKETBALL
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Kong
National Team and Head Coach Tim Darling
COACHING UPDATE: September 2000
The August 2000 NIKE BASKETBALL CLINIC has concluded
with rave reviews from participants and administrators alike. Former Hong Kong
National Team Coach TIM DARLING had the privilege
of being paired with ROBERT McCULLUM the new Head Coach of the Western Michigan University Broncos (NCAA
Division I), as the featured clinicians. McCullum, has had a varied and distinguished
coaching career, most recently as the Lead Assistant to Lon Kruger at the University
of Illinois. Kruger and McCullum have worked together for 10 years at three different
NCAA Division I programs. Coach McCullum travelled to Hong Kong with his wife
Cheryl.
Darling was impressed by McCullum's knowledge, enthusiasm, and his ability to
adapt his coaching style to meet the needs of his campers. "Coach McCullum is
destined for a successful career as a Head Coach. He has a tremendous amount of
experience, and an obvious passion for the game. He has the trust and experience
of working with (NBA Head Coach) Lon Kruger. Coach McCullum knows exactly what
he wants to accomplish with his program" said Darling. "It will be an exciting
and revitalizing year for Bronco's basketball." For more information on Coach
McCullum and his Western Michigan University program, please
check here.
Coach Darling lauded the administrative abilities of LESLEY FUNG, noting the clinic ran
"like clockwork". The efforts of Hong Kong Basketball Association's RAYMOND LEUNG were also
"extremely helpful", noted Darling.
Darling also had the opportunity to catch up with two former National Team guards
as WU KWOK FUNG and CHUNG MING TAT worked with Darling during his coaching sessions. Darling also
had the chance to catch up with National Team Captain YUNG KAM WAH during his stay.
AUGUST 1, 2000
During this month's Nike Basketball Camp, prospective
hoopsters will be treated to the return of 1998 Hong Kong National Team Head Coach TIM DARLING.
Darling will be a featured clinician at the Nike Basketball
Clinic 2000 which runs August 9th to 14th, at the gorgeous University of Hong
Kong athletic facility. Nike Clinic Co-ordinator LESLEY
FUNG has once again orchestrated a week of basketball fun and fundamentals
that the local campers will always remember.
Darling will be flying in from Ottawa, Canada where he is currently the Associate
Coach of the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees. His affiliation with the program has
already garnered the school three new recruits. Darling has settled down in Canada
to be with his children, and continue to develop and establish his burgeoning
business,
Basketball Consulting International (currently under construction).
Darling is very pleased to be returning to Hong Kong, where he will be honing
the skills of the under 16 year old boys for two days, and working with the 16-19
year old women for three days. This return to the international scene will help
ease the frustration of the debacle that occurred in England with the Leicester
Riders of the British Basketball League. Darling left that job in November of
1999, in a shrewd move that smacks of brilliant foresight, given the club's appalling
mismanagement since. The club is currently homeless and under legal litigation
from a former player. To check into the Rider's current woes, and a history of
the 1999-2000 season, please check here.
"This is another great opportunity I have been blessed with", said an ecstatic
Darling. "This return to Hong Kong is perfectly timed and I am looking forward
to working with Lesley (Fung), my campers, and a chance to catch up with my National
Team players and members of the Hong Kong Basketball Association."
All well wishers are invited to meet up with Coach Darling during the Nike Clinic
sessions.
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N.B.A. The official web site of
the National Basketball Asociation
CIAU Discussion List
Dale Stevens e-mail address
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