Accra, Ghana – SEED Academy Ghana hosted its first-ever Sports Leadership Summit on December 28th at the University of Ghana Business School, bringing together basketball giants and aspiring young athletes to chart a course for the future of basketball in the country.
The summit, spearheaded by SEED Academy founder and former NBA player Pops Mensah-Bonsu, featured prominent figures like Basketball Africa League (BAL) President Amadou Gallo Fall, WNBA legend Angel McCoughtry, and BAL Vice President John Manyo-Plange. Discussions focused on the importance of youth development, mentorship, and the role of basketball in fostering leadership and life skills.
“We are committed to a holistic approach,” Mensah-Bonsu stated, emphasizing the academy’s mission to combine basketball training with character building and leadership development.
McCoughtry stressed the power of representation, inspiring young athletes by demonstrating the diverse pathways to success within the basketball world. “They need to see that WNBA players and NBA players care about them,” she remarked, highlighting the importance of events like the summit in showcasing possibilities.
The summit also included a Community Day of Play, where 100 children from local charities engaged in activities led by SEED Academy students. This initiative underscored the academy’s commitment to community engagement and its belief in “paying it forward.”
With plans to expand its programs in 2025, SEED Academy called for increased collaboration with schools and organizations to further empower Ghanaian youth through basketball. The summit served as a powerful testament to the academy’s dedication to building a brighter future for Ghana, one where sports and education pave the way for leadership and positive social change.
Source: African Publicity
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