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Hawks to coach youngsters

By Steve Visser
June 7, 2011

The Atlanta Hawks have summer camps for youth this month  summer camps to provide training on basketball fundamentals.

There are eight two-day camps around metro Atlanta for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Seven current and former Atlanta Hawks are instructors. They are to also drive home the importance of education, dedication and teamwork but also to remind youngsters that basketball is primarily about fun.

The sessions include three all-girl clinics. More information aboutprice, locations and registration at www.hawks.com.

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