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Special Olympics Basketball

On March 22, 2008, The Virginia State Universtiy Sports Management Department along with Speical Olympics of Virginia hosted the third annual basketball clinic and tournament for athletes from Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Dinwiddie. Students in the Sports Management department assissted in conducting drills focusing on shooting, dribbling, passing, and rebounding. Following the drills each team played 2 games, with VSU students volunteering to officiate, keep score, and present awards at the conclusion of the games.

Floyd Miller of Special Olympics and ChoRhonda Gwaltney, graduate student, welcome the athletes to the basketball clinic	Brian Henderson and Dameon Collins, graduate students in Sports Management, discuss with the athletes the drills they will be performing during the clinic

Athletes, coaches, and volunteers pose for the camera at the end of the games.