Dan Clark - the alternative route

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Dan Clark - the alternative route
Topic Started: Jul 26 2006, 03:26 PM (11,870 Views)
FATBALLER	Jul 12 2007, 09:03 PM Post #51
BALLER DAD Posts: 218 Group: Member Member #2,445 Joined: July 7, 2007	I've looked at the website for the Gran Canaria Basketball Academy, which appears extremely impressive, and I would certainly seriously consider letting my son attend one of the weekly courses to see what it is like. It does appear expensive, however if I work out the cost of all the basketball training for my son, the petrol bill for the endless miles I travel transporting him there, together with the ever growing food bill, it doesn't seem too bad, particularly if you're getting first class education both on and off the court. I would presume that the academy would be predominantly looking to accept players who they could develop into career players, rather than just taking anybodys money, knowing that the boy was never going to succed. Or at least I would hope that is the case. Two of the above comments appear to contradict each other. How does Ryan Richards etc attend the Academy if it doesn't open until Setember 2007? Any other info welcome.



GlennHardaker	Jul 12 2007, 09:11 PM Post #52
Basketball Legend Posts: 9,048 Group: Global Moderator Member #1,234 Joined: December 23, 2006	They don't They play for Gran Canaria Basketball Club which is completely separate from the Academy
	Feel the (Huddersfield)Heat !


trevor	Jul 12 2007, 11:03 PM Post #53
Bench Player Posts: 105 Group: Member Member #89 Joined: July 14, 2006	The people behind the academy are the reason why Ryan Richards, Ashley Hamilton and others were in Gran Canaria in the first place. I believe, but stand to be corrected, that both are returning to Gran Canaria next season, but as part of the Academy not the Gran Canaria club. The Academy is connected to a smaller club (Aquimes) and will run its own U20 team. I have visited and the concept and set-up looks good. As its a new venture there is obviously a risk (and there isn't when going to the US?) but I am sure that players will be given every opportunity to reach their potential. As for cost its a lot cheaper than sending a player to the US, and you get a full season to develop not just a few months. The players that I saw were all international squad standard, and if players that are rumoured to be going do attend the standard will be high.



Franklyn Hamilton	Jul 13 2007, 09:57 PM Post #54
Rookie Posts: 36 Group: Member Member #434 Joined: August 5, 2006	You are right Trevor. The only reason Ashley went to Gran Canaria was because of Rob. Commencing September, Ashley, Ryan et al will be at the Academy not at the club



youngrocks	Oct 11 2007, 07:31 PM Post #55
Starter Posts: 529 Group: Member Member #102 Joined: July 16, 2006	dnas getting minutes tonight against memphis so far 5 rebounds and 7 points in 14 mins



Baller#11	Oct 11 2007, 08:36 PM Post #56
Rookie Posts: 25 Group: Member Member #2,252 Joined: June 20, 2007	http://www.nba.com/europelive/2007/071011_7.html



BeloHorizante	Oct 11 2007, 08:37 PM Post #57
Who's that anonymous fellow? Posts: 1,589 Group: Member Member #93 Joined: July 15, 2006	Finishes off with 8 points and 9 rebounds on a poor 25% field goal percentage and 50% free throw percentage. 1 block in there aswell in under 20 minutes. Encouraging to see him doing pretty well agaisnt NBA opposition. Leading rebounder fo Estudiantes aswell.



england fan	Oct 11 2007, 08:42 PM Post #58
Rookie Posts: 92 Group: Member Member #420 Joined: August 3, 2006	Has not done himself any harm guarding Gasol for a time. Is always a good rebounder do not forget he was the leading rebounder in 06 Hoop Summit. If he was his normal shelf from the line could have had a double double Lets hope he starts to increase the ACB minutes.



Run and Jump	Jan 2 2008, 05:22 PM Post #59
Rookie Posts: 27 Group: Member Member #135 Joined: July 17, 2006	Dan has chosen to go on loan to LEB Gold (Division Two) team Leche Rio, currently in 3rd place in the league, until the end of the season



and3	Mar 23 2008, 03:27 PM Post #60
All-Star Posts: 1,772 Group: Member Member #76 Joined: July 13, 2006	Has he had a good season?
	and3 Quote: "If you want to beat #1, you gotta give more than your best!"


britball	Mar 26 2008, 02:00 PM Post #61
Bench Player Posts: 151 Group: Member Member #493 Joined: August 12, 2006	Dan is doing ok, he has played 11 games averaging about 15 minutes a game. Averaging just over 4 points and 4 rebounds per game.



Angel of the North	Apr 11 2008, 05:19 PM Post #62
Starter Posts: 917 Group: Member Member #6,976 Joined: March 4, 2008	Now Gran Canaria has run for the year what do people think? A couple of the boys from Manchester are considering it for next year. Who`s moving on and were are they going? Who`s staying? Has it done what people expected it too for their boys. Anyone dissatisfied? Obviously any feedback may help inform our boys (n parents) choices.
	A bit rusty and knackered but still impressive for her age!


trevor	Apr 12 2008, 11:28 AM Post #63
Bench Player Posts: 105 Group: Member Member #89 Joined: July 14, 2006	Very happy with things. Tim Lewis leaving was a bit of a scare but apart from that it has been a very positive experience. Obviously Menelik can give a view on things but if any parents want to discuss things with a parent they can contact me. If you don't have my contact details Joe has them.



acb	Apr 15 2008, 08:10 PM Post #64
Rookie Posts: 5 Group: Member Member #7,990 Joined: April 15, 2008	Dan Clark had a great game this week in LEB http://www.feb.es/Pasarela/MostrarPasarela...ados&g=1&t=2007 With estudiantes loosing again looks like to loan has been a good move for Dan. Intresting to see whathe does next season his loan is up at end of season. He played a major role in winning the Princes Cup beating league leaders Zaragosa and Alicante and looks like he is a big factor coming up to the Play-Offs



GlennHardaker	Mar 8 2009, 11:28 AM Post #65
Basketball Legend Posts: 9,048 Group: Global Moderator Member #1,234 Joined: December 23, 2006	This one has gone very quiet- havent heard Dan mentioned all season How's he doing?
	Feel the (Huddersfield)Heat !


StrandedonA303	Mar 8 2009, 01:39 PM Post #66
Sixth Man Posts: 343 Group: Member Member #896 Joined: October 24, 2006	He started at Estudiantes. He was recently playing at LECHE RIO BREOGAN in LEB Gold



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