STATESBORO - Head women's basketball coach Anita Howard and the Georgia Southern women's basketball staff will be hosting a free basketball clinic on January 29th following the Eagles' game against South Alabama.

This clinic, presented by Optim Healthcare, a collaboration between Optim Orthopedics and the physician-owned Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, will be for all girls ages 5-14 and will teach basketball, leadership and life skills to help prepare the next generation of women leaders. The event will include fun drills for the girls and be capped off with an autograph session at the end.

While the clinic is free, parents are strongly encouraged to register their kids online at GSEagles.com/NGWSD before the event. Tickets are required for entry to the game and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/Tickets

Anyone interested in participating will need to fill out the following forms: 
Waiver Form (PDF)
Georgia Southern Photo Release Form (PDF)
Optim Healthcare Photo Release Form (PDF)

About National Girls and Women in Sports Day
February 2, 2022 marks the 36th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). For more than three decades, this celebration has empowered women and girls to get moving, reap the benefits of physical activity and push past their limits both in sports and in life. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports and physical activity are the very tools girls need to become strong leaders in their own lives and in the world. More information can be found at NGWSD.org.