David Bascome is continuing to give back to Bermudian football with his annual Pro Soccer Summer Clinics which he has been hosting for 24 years.

Bascome has impacted the lives of more than 6,500 young local players though the clinic, which focuses on football skills, self-discipline and the development of positive values that youngsters can use both on and off the pitch.

This year’s BPro Soccer Clinics will be held from July 4 to 8 and August 22 to 26 at the North Field, National Stadium, with two clinics, one for girls aged between four and 16, and one for boys aged four to 14.

“Validus is thrilled to support David Bascome and the great work that his clinic carries out, said Jeff Sangster, the chief financial officer of sponsors Validus Holdings.

“For 24 years these clinics have had a positive impact on children in our community promoting inclusiveness leadership skills and a strong work ethic.”

Bascome, a former Bermuda player and indoor professional with the Baltimore Blast, is looking forward to helping develop youngsters through the clinics.

“As we move into our 25th year it was important that we continue to strive to be a premium clinic in Bermuda,” Bascome said.

“This year we aim to create better standards, promote player understanding and awareness, and create pathways for players.

“The clinic will develop confident learners and have players that are committed to the learning they will receive.

“Not only have our aims, outcomes, focus and content broadened, but we have made sure to create a strong methodology. The sessions will be practical and theory structured.

“They will produce a greater self-awareness with coaches and players.”

Added Bascome: “The players’ learning environment will involve player instruction, organisation of drills and competitive small-sided games.

“Over the years we have been able to build a firm foundation on which the BPro Soccer Clinic has successfully grown.

“I could not be more pleased with the support we have been getting.”

Application forms for boys and girls for the clinics are now available at the Sportseller, located at the lower level of the Washington Mall or on the www.bascomeenterprise.com website, Global Sports, Soccer clinic/camps section.

The Validus Pro Soccer Clinic contact, Jakisha Douglas, can be reached at 747 5589 or e-mail at prosoccerclinic@gmail.com.