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“We believe this event will set a new standard for instructional camps,” said Beth Bass, NIKE Sports Marketing Manager and Camp Director. “The best young
female basketball players in the country will be in attendance,http://www.keepfrees.com/nike-free-run-2-men-c-31.html nike free run 2. but this camp is more than just playing hoops. These girls will receive valuable training in
life and study skills as well.”
The camp is designed to be a college prep program for these elite athletes, including SAT preparation, library research skills, and writing. Additional
skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-esteem and nutrition will also be a part of the daily activities.
“These opportunities have long been available for young male players,” said Sue Levin, NIKE Women’s Sports Marketing Manager. “This is an important first for
girls.”
Knight also participated in a private meeting of industry executives with President Clinton, Vice President Gore, Secretary Reich and U.S. Secretary of
Commerce Mickey Kantor, to discuss the issue and steps companies are already taking.
Knight also stated, “Let’s be clear on our objective. We are not here to rewrite economic history. For U.S. companies to remain competitive and to continue
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Our competitors market against and produce with us in more than 50 countries around the world. If we did not produce in the same developing countries as our
competitors, we would be out of business, and our more than 10,000 U.S. employees would be out of jobs.”