PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - As the college basketball season draws closer, first-year head coach Bobby Collins and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) men's basketball staff is hosting a coaching clinic on the UMES campus inside the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. The event gives current and future coaches an inside look on how the team operates and some National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level coaching techniques. The clinic will be held on Saturday, October 25^th, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and the cost is $25.00.

"This is a great opportunity to build relationships with coaches," said Collins. "It gives us an opportunity to build and recruit local kids in the area. There's a lot of talent in the area and we want to keep that talent here."

Coach Collins is one of just two coaches to ever win league titles in both the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Coach Collins brings a WIN TODAY! mentality to The Shore.

The clinic begins with an-hour Meet and Greet, featuring a Q&A session and advice from Coach Collins and a guest speaker. Next, coaches will have an opportunity to observe a live UMES practice and a chance to watch from an on-court seat.

After practice, a lunch social will be provided for an opportunity to ask any additional questions to Coach Collins and the staff. Furthermore, coaches will also receive a free UMES Basketball t-shirt.

The cost is $25.00 and reservations must be made by Thursday, October 16^th. To save your spot, please contact UMES Athletic Business Manager Kevin Campbell via phone (410)621-3311 or email, kecampbell@umes.edu.

For any additional information, please contact UMES men's basketball assistant coach Adrian "Ace" Custis via phone (757)537-1205 or email, alcustis@umes.edu.