A few years ago, when the world famous Harlem Globetrotters came to town, I was invited to interview THE Buckets Blakes. What a thrill that was! I felt like a kid again, meeting this amazingly talented sportsman and seeing him light up a gymnasium of children as he showed them some moves.
Here is a video of that day (just listen to their reactions!!):
Have you ever gone to see a Harlem Globetrotters game? I have many times, lucky me! My father took my sister and I when we were kids and since then, I was hooked! As an elementary student, I even joined my school basketball team and continued into high school. I love basketball and watching the Harlem Globetrotters is a real experience. Not only do they play with mad skills, but they are entertaining and get the whole crowd into their infectious positivity! My boys cannot wait to go and see hem when they come back to town. And this time, the have a game in Montreal and Laval – two shows!!
Did you know the Harlem Globetrotters have their own YouTube channel? It’s a great channel to show your kids. They go all over he world and Buckets is trying new things too. Just this month he tried out skiing for the first time, right beside young children. I loved that he is showing people it’s great to try new things at any age.
I encourage you to go and read my post on the Harlem Globetrotters and the ABC’s of bullying prevention outreach program they created. In that post, you will also see the amazing message Buckets has for parents.
Giveaway Time!!!
Thanks to Evenko, I have 2 family packages to give away to see the Harlem Globetrotters!
A random draw will be done to choose two different winners. One winner will receive 4 tickets for the Place Bell (Montreal) on April 5th (plus 1 basketball!), and one winner will receive 4 tickets for Bell Centre (Laval) on April 6th (plus 1 basketball!).
How to win:
Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter form below. Be sure to leave a comment below telling me what struck you the most in Buckets’ advice video in my other post (click here to see the video).
The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM on April 3rd, 2018. The lucky winners will be notified by e-mail. Open to Canadian residents only. Remember you must be available on the dates above to win!
Good luck to all!
For information on tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters, visit www.Evenko.com.
8 comments
Super interview! My son watched it and said that he liked all the sports he’s doing currently! What struck me in this video was Buckets sincerity and practical advice to provide encouragement, be positive and show our children what it means to take on responsibility.
This Lok amazing! Never seen them, will show to the kids!!
I love that he’s promoting sports to parents! Not only does sports keep children active & healthy, but it keeps them out of trouble!
Wow, 9 siblings! Amazing that his parents were able to get all of them involved in sports and give them so much encouragement. I loved what he said sports, that it’s so much more than just physical activity, that also teach kids about the importance of practice, hard work, and time management – all great life skills! He seems like a great role model.
From watching the video I really like how Buckets showed how sports teaches many important like skills for kids.
I found it great the he emphasized that communication is key and if you kid doesn’t like a particular sport, that there are many more out there to try. Don’t give up; hard work is important and the values taught by sports are priceless.
Such a great family show!
Great tips!