I've changed because of basketball
Monday 15 June 2009
'I was really naughty. I didn’t want to listen or respect others – I just cared about myself,' says 15-year old Nii.
But that was before he discovered basketball with Greenhouse.
'Through basketball, I’m a changed person. Now, I’m very responsible and respectful towards everyone…and my school work is getting better, too.'
And Nii’s not the only one. Recent research showed that almost ALL the young people on a Greenhouse Basketball programme are doing much better at school, with their marks moving up a grade and sometimes two.
'Everyone has noticed a difference,' says the 15-year old. 'My family and my teachers – they all say I’ve changed because of basketball.'