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Ruben Baldacchino

@gr81rb

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Owner Elite Basketball. Head of Department of PE & SCDP. Lecturer at IFE. WABC Coach.

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Whatever happens, the goal remains the priority. by @gr81rb

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2026 so many things to do…. taken in Mosta, Malta by @gr81rb

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taken in Munich, Germany by @gr81rb

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Here is a recap of the Elite Basketball Tournament Malta 2026.
@visitmalta @igaming.academy @revivephysiocentre @suna.sidelines
@lexi.foto
@usaselectbasketball @Starlites
@athleta_basketball @depirosc @colorado_realm @vallettabasketballclub @do_developing_others taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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Play Hard. Play Smart.
B E E L I T E
@visitmalta @usaselectbasketball
@igaming.academy @colorado_realm
@revivephysiocentre @gr81rb
#visitmalta #basketball #basketball #ebtm2026 #elitebasketballcamp taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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🏀 Elite Basketball Tournament Malta 2026 | Six Editions of Growth & International Collaboration 🇲🇹🇺🇸

Proud to have successfully delivered the 6th edition of the Elite Basketball Tournament Malta, another important milestone in the continued development of a project that has grown considerably since its inception.

The 2026 edition brought together several components under one programme: an Elite Basketball Youth Camp, an International Referees Camp, and both Men’s and Women’s international competitions, featuring a total of 8 international games.

Delivering an event of this scale requires much more than what happens on the basketball court. It involves months of strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, international relations, logistics, partnerships, sponsorship, media and operational management—bringing different organisations and people together towards one common objective.

Across six editions, one of the achievements I value most has been developing EBTM as a platform for international collaboration. In particular, the tournament has helped strengthen the sporting relationship between Malta and the United States, using basketball to create connections between athletes, coaches, officials, organisations and communities. 🇲🇹🤝🇺🇸

Seeing the project continue to grow reinforces my belief in the value of leadership, teamwork and long-term vision in turning an idea into a sustainable international sporting event.

Thank you to every organisation, partner, coach, official, player, volunteer and individual who contributed to making EBTM 2026 possible.

Onwards to the next chapter.

#EBTM2026 #SportsManagement #Leadership #SportsDiplomacy #InternationalSport Basketball Malta USA EventManagement SportsDevelopment

@depirosc

@bart_sengers

@coachbeso4real

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All Star 5 @igaming.academy
Kosakowski @jake.kosakowski @starlitesbc
Wright @usaselectbasketball
Valdez @a_valdez5 @colorado_realm
Atwater @mr.atwater USA Select
Jallow @musazizjallow Starlites

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Chaunte McDowell named Most Valuable Player of the EBTM 2026 women's cup.
@visitmalta @igaming.academy @revivephysiocentre @tabookie22 taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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Day 1 Recap - Elite Youth Basketball Camp
@visitmalta
@igaming.academy
@revivephysiocentre
@colorado_realm
@coachbeso4real
@gr81rb
#visitmalta #exploremalta #basketball #elitebasketballcamp #ebtm2026 taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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Why Elite? Because basketball development should go beyond the ordinary. 🏀

6 international coaches.
Different experiences. One goal: elevate your game.

🌍 Experience Basketball Beyond Malta.

📅 7–10 September
👥 Ages 7–18
🔥 €170 until 21 August

Limited places. Maximum impact. taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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🔥 MEET THE COACHES | ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP 2026 🏀

One camp. Six elite coaches. World-class experience.

From the WNBA, NCAA Division I, USA Select, AAU, professional basketball and European National Teams — this is a coaching lineup built to inspire, challenge and take young players to the NEXT LEVEL.

🇺🇸 Andrea Stinson
🇺🇸 Sean Kilmartin
🇺🇸 Terell Smith
🇲🇹 Ruben Baldacchino
🇳🇱 Bart Sengers
🇺🇸 Be Jones

📅 7–10 September 2026 | Ages 7–18
🔥 Early Bird: €170 until 21 August
Register: https://forms.gle/pEyf1QeHtGa1f9Te8

Train with experience. Develop your game. Be ELITE. 🏀🔥 taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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🏀 Meet Coach Bart Sengers 🇳🇱

We’re proud to welcome Bart Sengers, Head Coach of the Netherlands Women’s National Team, to the Elite Basketball Camp 2026!

Coach Sengers brings over 20 years of international coaching experience, including leading the Netherlands U20 Women to the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B title, earning promotion to Division A. He has also coached multiple Dutch youth national teams and is renowned for developing high-level talent and teaching the tactical side of the game.

🇺🇸 Experience the best of American player development and European basketball excellence.

📅 Register by 21 August and receive a discount your camp fee!

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/pEyf1QeHtGa1f9Te8

#EliteBasketballCamp #Basketball #FIBA #NetherlandsBasketball #PlayerDevelopment BasketballIQ TrainWithTheBest MaltaBasketball EuropeanBasketball taken in Malta Basketball Association by @gr81rb

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