P.H.A.S.E.1 Establishes Academy in Barbados
The timing could not be better for P.H.A.S.E.1 to establish its first academy in Barbados. This is according to former
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News Updates
Andrew Nicholson Makes Big Donation to P.H.A.S.E.1 Global’s Basketball and Shoe Drive for Jamaica
Canadian professional basketball player Andrew Nicholson, credits founder of P.H.A.S.E.1 Global, Wayne Dawkins for lighting that initial spark that has
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Community Basketball Builder P.H.A.S.E.1 Launches Several Fundraisers
In 2009, Canadian-based Non-Governmental Organisation P.H.A.S.E 1 Youth Association (P1YA) held its 9th annual tournament featuring a Shamba event fundraiser.
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Daire Patterson Pushing Limits to Achieve Top Form at P.H.A.S.E 1 Academy in Jamaica
In-person basketball training has been limited for 15-year student-athlete Daire Patterson because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But resources provided by
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Wayne Dawkins Interview – Burundi P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Mission.
It has always been my plan to go to Africa but I never imagined my first trip would be to
Read moreExperiencing Pro Ball in Burundi, Africa. – Wayne Dawkins
What an incredible feeling experiencing professional basketball in Africa. The passion for the game despite the lack of infrastructure and
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Patrick Bizindavyi using basketball to unify Burundians
Patrick Bizindavyi recalls the time he “got hooked” on basketball. He was in high school and he and his friends would
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P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy in Bujumbura, Burundi Their First in Africa
On August 23rd, P.H.A.S.E 1 Academy took a cross continental step into Africa to establish its first academy in Bujumbura,
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Podcast – Who Is In Your Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame (Simeon Mars, Hayton Morrison, Nicole Pennie, Harry Baird and Wayne Dawkins)
Who Is In Your Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame? – Simeon Mars, Hayton Morrison, Nicole Pennie and Harry Baird, pioneers who witnessed the rise of basketball in Canada, enlighten Wayne Dawkins on the true origins of elite level basketball North of the U.S. border. Collectively the panel gives their unanimous choices for builders, trailblazers, events and milestones that changed the game at different stages and inspired others to take the game to the levels we see today.
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Canadian Basketball Black History – Stories of the Omitted
Black History triggered my story writing because when it comes around the mainstream channels begin to put the usual handful of stories into circulation. I appreciate the efforts but it always left me wondering who inspired that person to do great things? Was there other trailblazers that prepared the way or do we just know who made the first footprint? What about the underlying stories NOT told of people and events that influenced the great legacies that we hear about today.
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Natasha Ming – Yoga for Youth Wellness
As everything in the world is put on pause because of the Covid-19 Pandemic the emotional and social development of our children have been put on pause as well. The competing stressors and responsibilities parents face may have resulted in reduced attention to the psychological and emotional needs of their children.
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P.H.A.S.E. 1 Youth Association Youth Wellness Forum – COVID-19 Support
This pandemic has taken a lot from many of us and our youth especially have suffered a great deal. They are used to physical interactions and social connections more than adults and they need the opportunity to be in a space where they are seen and heard, where they can express themselves and share their thoughts and ideas. Various social media platforms have provided an alternative, however, it still doesn’t come as close as a simple face to face conversation.
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‘Be a baller, not a bully’-Ta’Quan Zimmerman’s Foundation helping to put a stop to bullying
After signing his first professional basketball contract with the Utah Jazz, and starting to shine on the court, Ta’Quan Zimmerman
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2019 P.H.A.S.E. 1 All Canada Classic Alumni Charity Game
P.H.A.S.E. 1 is inviting you to support the 2019 All Canada Classic Alumni Charity Game on August 11, 2019 (11am Women’s
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Canada Basketball FIBA Qualifiers – P.H.A.S.E. 1 Alumni
It has been 7yrs since P.H.A.S.E.1 ran a basketball program in Canada but we are extremely proud that 25 of
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Duke vs EMU – 7ft Boubacar Toure “the Underdog”
According to the dominant consensus, to call Eastern Michigan University Men’s Basketball Team the “underdogs” against the mighty Duke Blue Devil’s on Wednesday November 14, 2019 would be an understatement.
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P.H.A.S.E. 1 Adaptive Physical Education
Our work began in August 2014 in Mesa, Arizona at Pathways School for special needs children, when we were challenged with creating our first adaptive physical education program.
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