Basketball-KTN Partners Empower Youth Through Sport

Development, Psychological Support, and Safe Sport Education in Greece, Serbia & Ukraine

The Basketball-KTN Erasmus+ project continues to deliver impactful training and support activities, providing valuable opportunities for youth athletes, coaches, parents, and sport professionals across Europe.

Throughout Greece, Serbia, and Ukraine, project partners implemented a rich program of activities designed to:

• Develop technical and tactical basketball skills
• Strengthen the psychological resilience and well-being of young athletes
• Promote ethical conduct, protection, and safe participation in sport
• Encourage healthy habits, including nutrition and balance between school and sport

University of Belgrade – Serbia

Dual Career & Refereeing in Modern Basketball
Through interactive workshops, young athletes, coaches, and parents were introduced to the concept of dual careers in sports, exploring how to balance sport with long-term academic and professional goals. A guest session with a professional referee provided insight into how to enter the field of officiating and the importance of the referee–player–parent relationship.

 Evnikos Sports Club – Greece

• Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle: Led by nutrition expert Efi Dede, athletes and parents learned essential principles of sports nutrition and hydration, with practical tips to support performance, recovery, and daily routines.
• Sport Ethics, Safeguarding & First Aid: Delivered by Vassilis Ntakouris (Hellenic Basketball Federation) and Vicky Christopoulou (Kids Save Lives), these sessions addressed misconduct prevention, safety procedures, fair play values, and basic first aid for young athletes.

 YSSUKRAINE – Ukraine

• Psychological Training for Educators & Coaches: In a challenging wartime context, YSSUKRAINE provided online psychological support to teachers and sports coaches, emphasizing their key role in maintaining stability, motivation, and emotional well-being for youth through sport.
• Webinars for Youth & Educators: Combining platform presentations, psychological lectures, and emotional well-being assessments, these interactive sessions helped participants stay connected, resilient, and inspired through basketball as a tool for community and recovery.

A Network Transforming Sport Education

The Basketball-KTN project goes beyond standard training — it creates a Knowledge Transfer Network that spreads expertise, values, and support through sport.
By integrating technical training, psychological development, and ethical practices, partners contribute to a holistic environment that nurtures personal growth and strengthens the future of European sport.