Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes and Coach Steve Pearl (Hughes is on the left, Pearl on the right in the photo) discuss the return of the British Basketball Camp to Pendleton. Coach Pearl — a seasoned mentor who launched his first club in 1976 and has guided teams to numerous national titles — shares his core philosophy on mastering the fundamentals, building confidence, and instilling a true team concept. Joined by Hughes, one of his former star players, the two dive into how the program goes far beyond court drills. By pairing foundational skill-building with British humor and immersive host-family stays, the camp offers local youth a unique, cross-cultural experience that builds both athletic competency and global perspectives. Tune in to hear how this international partnership continues to inspire local hoopers to realize their full potential on and off the court.

Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes and Coach Steve Pearl (Hughes is on the left, Pearl on the right in the photo) discuss the return of the British Basketball Camp to Pendleton. Coach Pearl &mdash; a seasoned mentor who launched his first club in 1976 and has guided teams to numerous national titles &mdash; shares his core philosophy on mastering the fundamentals, building confidence, and instilling a true team concept. Joined by Hughes, one of his former star players, the two dive into how the program goes far beyond court drills. By pairing foundational skill-building with British humor and immersive host-family stays, the camp offers local youth a unique, cross-cultural experience that builds both athletic competency and global perspectives. Tune in to hear how this international partnership continues to inspire local hoopers to realize their full potential on and off the court.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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