Workshop Director:
Ioannis Tsoumpris, Physical Education Teacher, Basketball Coach, Founder of Special Basketball Education, President of “Jump Ball of Love”
Workshop Coordinator:
Danai Kelaraki, Adapted Physical Educator, PhD candidade in DPESS- DUTh
Description:
The seminar focuses on the methodology of Special Basketball Education through the educational program “Jump Ball of Love” (Tzampol Agapis), which has been implemented since 2016 to promote the socialization of children with intellectual disabilities through basketball.
Seminar Objectives:
- To present the theoretical foundation of teaching basketball to children on the autism spectrum and with other disabilities.
- To analyse the characteristics and needs of the target population, as well as fundamental pedagogical approaches.
- To connect the knowledge of physical education and specialized educational techniques with coaching practices.
- To apply the principles of Special Basketball Education through a hands-on training session.
This seminar is aimed at physical education teachers, coaches, special education professionals, and anyone interested in using sports as a means of inclusion and empowerment for children with disabilities.
Workshop Instructor:
Ioannis Tsoumpris, Physical Education Teacher, Basketball Coach, Founder of Special Basketball Education, President of “Jump Ball of Love”
Ioannis Tsoumpris is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA) of the Democritus University of Thrace and has been a physical education teacher since 1993. Since 1997, he has been a faculty member at the Themistocles Educational Organization in Piraeus.
From 1997 to 2007, he taught Physical Education and Basketball at military academies (Hellenic Naval Academy and the Non-Commissioned Officers Naval School).
He is the author of five books on basketball coaching for youth development, reflecting his 30-year experience in basketball academies in the Attica region. He has also taught basketball to children in Scandinavian countries.
Since 2016, he has been a pioneer in teaching basketball to children with intellectual disabilities, founding Special Basketball Education in Greece.
He is the Founder and President of “Jump Ball of Love”.a non-profit organization that promotes the socialization and acceptance of children with disabilities through sports.
With extensive experience in coaching basketball for children on the autism spectrum and other developmental disorders, he has developed innovative training methods tailored to their needs. He organizes training sessions and educational programs across Greece, collaborating with educators, coaches, special education professionals, and volunteers.
He is a speaker at conferences and seminars, advocating for the development of inclusive sports programs. His expertise includes designing training models for children with disabilities, working with public and private institutions, and continuously advancing the field of adapted physical education.