Basketball students get masterclass from top American coach

World-renowned NBA Shooting Instructor, Dave Hopla, visited Myerscough’s High Performance Centre for Sport to deliver a lecture and demonstration.

The students also took part in an intensive practice session with Dave observing as part of the visit.

Dave is considered by many to be the top basketball shooter in the world, and uniquely tracks every single shot he makes on the court. He holds a number of World Records for the accuracy of his shooting.

Click below to watch an interview with Dave and footage of the session, as we caught up with him after the event:

Designed to provide students with the unique opportunity to live and train as professional athletes, the Myerscough Basketball Academy helps develop a comprehensive understanding of the game, whilst studying towards academic qualifications that are designed to provide the ideal pathway to university level degree courses or the professional world of basketball.

Students receive high quality coaching every day, from both a team and individual perspective with the course encompassing academic lessons, coaching sessions, rehabilitation clinics and competitive fixtures. It is supported by qualified tutors and highly experienced coaches.