Acclaimed basketball coach Joel Khalu recently held a coaching workshop to help the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea meet its commitment in developing national teams.
Khalu served as PNG's national team head coach for 2012 to 2017.
Khalu believes that focusing on teaching fundamental basketball skills well, especially to the younger ages, the playing standard throughout the country will rise.
FIBA Competitions Manager, Amanda Jenkins Khalu had been instrumental in the growth of PNG which culminated in a massive performance in last year's Melanesia Cup.
Meantime Khalu is observing the current National Championships which will determine who will join the pool of players to be considered for their 20-19 Pacific Games.
He will be part of the team that determines the players.
Khalu has also signified his intent to coach the National team, having submitted a application to coach the PNG men’s national team for the 20-19 Pacific Games.
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