Help Cooper get to America to represent NZ Maori Basketball

Cooper is in his third year at Papakura High School. And since attending has found a passion for Basketball. Cooper Eats sleep and Breaths Basketball and whenever possible is out there on a court fine tuning his skills. His dedication as not only been recognized at home with his family and friends but also at his school where for 2 years in a row has been awarded the George Byrt Cup, and Most Valuable player. Cooper has found confidence within himself to trial out for teams he would like to represent and has been selected to play for Nga Hau e Wha Basketball team whom have attended the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) in Phoenix, Arizona since 2013.  This tournament caters to 128 High School teams (64 boys and 64 girls) all who are of Native American heritage.  Nga Hau e Wha has the privilege of being the ONLY non-native American team invited to participate. The kaupapa when travelling abroad is to promote the values Nga Hau e Wha

Basketball holds and provide an opportunity for youth to:

broaden their world views and life experiences

be proud in representing and sharing our unique culture with other cultures

interact with ‘other’ indigenous youth to discuss world challenges of tomorrow

participate in healthy competitive competition

Explore overseas educational pathways

Sport is the vehicle in which our potential leaders of tomorrow learn many

valuable life long lessons.