Many Miriam Lower/Middle School students will dribble their way to new skills this month – skills they can use both on and off the basketball court.
More than 40 kids in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to learn from members of the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Men’s Basketball League. Students are split into three age groups and will participate in the clinics on various Monday and Wednesday afternoons in October.
“It gives the children an opportunity to work on their gross motor skills and social skills, all while having fun playing basketball,” said Keira Kuenzel, a Miriam occupational therapist who organized the basketball clinics. “I’m looking forward to seeing the kids work as a team and have a blast. They’re all so excited.”
These free basketball clinics are a benefit of the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children grant, which Miriam will receive in January. The MAC collaborates with the chosen charities to determine other ways they can help fill a gap. Miriam was looking to bolster after-school offerings at the lower/middle school, so basketball skills taught by the men’s league was a perfect fit.
Learn more about the Missouri Athletics Club's basketball program here.
Occupational Therapy at Miriam
Basketball clinics like this one help children develop key skills like coordination, and teamwork. Similarly, our school's occupational therapy program focuses on enhancing children’s fine and gross motor skills. Through personalized, targeted programs, we ensure each child gets the support they need to succeed.
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