Coach Vasha Adams, a FIBA Level 1 Certified Coach from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has been selected to participate in the prestigious International Coaching Apprenticeship in Basketball (ICAB) Scholarship Program at the University of Delaware, USA. Chosen from hundreds of applicants worldwide, Adams, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science from West Texas A&M University, will join this program to further develop her basketball coaching skills.
Funded by International Olympic Solidarity (OS) through the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the ICAB program began in May 2024 and spans four key stages: a 4-month online training, a 2-day workshop in Delaware, a 3-week apprenticeship with an NCAA basketball team, and a final 3-day workshop.
Adams has a rich background in sports, including her time as a standout player at West Texas A&M, where she was named to the All-American basketball team. She is also a member of the SVG National Basketball Team, a FIBA Commissioner, and has coached young athletes in various capacities, including internationally at the World Basketball Camp in Turkey.
On October 7th, 2024, Coach Adams will travel to the USA to begin her apprenticeship. After working with an NCAA Division I program, she will return to Delaware to present her professional development plan before heading back to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on November 6th.
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Basketball Federation (SVGBF) commends Coach Adams on this achievement and believes it will positively impact the development of basketball in the country and the wider Caribbean.