Jordan Brand to Launch Latest Shoe and Offer NBA Style Skills Clinics at Joy of the Game

Deerfield, IL -- On August 9th, the Jordan Brand will team with Joy of the Game to launch the Jordan Brand's latest basketball shoe and provide an NBA style clinic for area high school and middle school athletes. Two hundred local basketball players will work with NBA trainer Idan Ravin. Ravin currently trains with NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul and more. Joy of the Game will also be hosting the Jordan Brand Superfly experience. This 'decked out' Rise Above Truck is designed to have players try on the latest Jordan basketball shoe, learn the science behind the shoes and perform some skills tests. The event runs 2:00-6:00 PM, with clinics taking place from 3:00-4:00 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. The public is welcome to experience the 'Rise Above Truck' and watch the clinics. Mike Nekritz of Joy of the Game states, "Partnering with the Jordan Brand is an excellent way for Joy of the Game to promote basketball. We are extremely proud to provide this opportunity for our community." Please contact Joy of the Game at (847) 498-6646 for more information, or email general@joyofthegame.com to sign up your high school or middle school athlete. Name and email address are necessary, and space is limited.

Joy of the Game is located at 158 S. Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015