GSP Türkiye Representative, Bryan Spears, is celebrating a productive year of coaching with the team at SB Sportif Tofaş Basketbol Okullar in Izmir. The academy has 65 players over 4 different age groups as well as year-round programming that continues through the Summer. Bryan has the ongoing privilege of seeing young athletes develop at Izmir Tofaş since first partnering with the academy 3 years ago.
Coach Bryan sees young athletes grow in skills at practice and in life experience outside the gym as players join the club from various circumstances. “I can think of one player who came to us in a bit of an unhealthy situation who has really grown in his conditioning, skills, and confidence in interactions with the other players.” Coach Bryan has assisted his players in seeking holistic improvement through the sport of basketball.
“Coaching allows me to weekly invest in the next generation of Turkish athletes. The environment of the academy at a local private school connects me to an excellent community of teachers and parents who are also deeply invested in the development of these kids.” – Bryan Spears, GSP Turkey Representative
Player development is possible through consistent practice over time. Resuming regular scheduling post-covid has produced visible benefits as Coach Bryan has invested in the players for a full season. It is a team effort. Coach Bryan works alongside an excellent team with Koç Selçuk Bilgiç, Koç Doğuş Bilgiç, and Koç Kamilcan Inan. GSP Türkiye looks forward to seeing these athletes continue to develop and succeed!
