OC Recreation And Parks Department Hold Free Youth Basketball Clinic Instructed By UMES Men’s And Women’s Basketball Teams

Nov 30,2017 by Shawn Soper

Earlier this month, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department held a free youth basketball clinic instructed by the Division I men’s and women’s basketball teams from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Over 80 participants turned out to brush up on their basketball skills under the direction of the UMES teams. Pictured above are the young participants with the UMES players and coaches.

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About The Author: Shawn Soper

Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.