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Miami Suns Launch Miami Suns Academy to Develop Local Girls Basketball Talent in South Florida 

ByMichael Diaz

The Miami Suns are excited to announce a new basketball academy, the Suns Academy, which will focus on developing 4th through 12th grade girls in South Florida aspiring to improve their basketball fundamentals and gain experience competing locally. The Academy will train players 2-3 times a week and compete in local tournaments and leagues.

The Suns Academy will sit within the broader Miami Suns program with the intent of targeting players who are newer to basketball and want to participate in competitive basketball environments without taking on the commitments required of a full travel team schedule. Hence, all games and tournaments will take place locally within the South Florida region with teams practicing about 2-3 times a week, but Suns Academy players will still have access to the network, coaching, and resources of the broader Miami Suns network to support their personal and athletic development. 

As detailed by Miguel Diaz, the Program Director of the Miami Suns, the Suns Academy will “We are excited to provide an opportunity for players of all ages and levels to develop their skills and pursue their love for the game of basketball. Our coaches’ extensive knowledge and passion can now be shared with players at different points in their basketball journey and accompany them as they learn to play the game at a higher level.” The broader Suns leadership team hopes that the Suns Academy will allow the program to broaden and expand its ability to leverage basketball to open up new opportunities for girls in Florida and develop the next generation of civic and athletic leaders. 

If interested in learning more about the Suns Academy, fill out the below  registration form to receive the latest program updates. For more information, visit the team’s information page.

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  • PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE

  • In exchange for permission to participate in this Miami Suns Academy, I hereby enter into the following release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. I, for myself, my heirs, spouse, executors, administrators, personal representatives and assignees, waive, release, discharge, indemnify, hold harmless and agree not to sue the Miami Suns or the Miami Suns Academy, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, landlords, lessees, sponsors, representatives, volunteers, affiliates and franchisees (hereafter the "Released Parties") from, any and all liability, responsibility, damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) resulting from personal injury, accidents, illnesses, death and/or property loss caused in any manner, including the simple, active or passive negligence of the Released Parties, by my participation in this Academy. I acknowledge that participation in the Suns Academy is designed to stress my body physically. I knowingly assume all risks relating to my participation in the Suns Academy. I knowingly execute this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remaining portions will continue in full force and effect.