It has always been my plan to go to Africa but I never imagined my first trip would be to Burundi. When I was introduced to Patrick Bizindavyi I was embarrassed that I had never heard of the country he is from. Add to that I don’t speak any of Burundi’s main languages, Kirundi, French,… Read More Wayne Dawkins Interview – Burundi P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Mission.
What an incredible feeling experiencing professional basketball in Africa. The passion for the game despite the lack of infrastructure and resources. The fans love for their teams and athletes. The appreciation and respect for outsiders that take time to share in their passion. I was truly moved and humbled. I will be back soon Burundi.… Read More Experiencing Pro Ball in Burundi, Africa. – Wayne Dawkins
As part of the development of Burundian basketball, but also the promotion of talented young people, the experts from P.H.A.S.E 1 Academy gave technical and tactical support to URUNANI BBC players in collaboration with the technical staff of the team. They found a considerable level of play of the group; “They are fast and strong in… Read More Wayne Dawkins Shares Technical Expertise with Urunani Basketball Club in Burundi, Africa
Patrick Bizindavyi recalls the time he “got hooked” on basketball. He was in high school and he and his friends would spend the evenings and weekends watching video tapes of NBA games. He became fascinated with players like Michael Jordan and Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson. “I was hooked!” he said excitedly. Soon he and his friends grew… Read More Patrick Bizindavyi using basketball to unify Burundians
On August 23rd, P.H.A.S.E 1 Academy took a cross continental step into Africa to establish its first academy in Bujumbura, Burundi. Its establishment is the embodiment of a goal P.H.A.S.E.1’s founder, Wayne Dawkins had since he started the organization 20 years ago. Dawkins wanted to expand his company’s mission of giving student athletes access to… Read More P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy in Bujumbura, Burundi Their First in Africa
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