Nuova Pallacanestro Messina announces that it has entrusted the role of head of the youth sector to coach Checco D’Arrigo. The coach from Nizza Sicilia has reached an agreement for the 2021/2022 season with the Peloritana club and will bring his experience of working with young people as a dowry to continue the growth path of the Giallorossi club. Coach Checco D’Arrigo after starting his activity in the youth sector of the A2 and A series of Messina basketball continued his career at Amatori Basket Messina where over the years he covered the role of assistant first and then head coach, leading to the playoffs in the third series the black-orange formation in the two seasons as head coach. Following a decade on the other side of the strait at Vis Reggio Calabria where as director of the technical area he took care of both the youth sector and the first team in the National Division C, C Silver and C Gold in the various seasons, winning three tournaments with the seniors. with four promotion finals, while with the under players he played several excellent tournaments and reached a national 3 against 3 final.
Coach D’Arrigo, welcome to the New Messina Basketball. Back to Sicily after 10 years, what are your impressions and emotions?
Returning to one’s homeland is always exciting, I have yet to have the first impressions!
What are the goals for the NPM youth sector for the 2021/2022 season?
The objectives will be of two types: the first will certainly be organizational and will concern the staff to be created and the agreements to be made with other companies. In this regard, I will try a dialogue with all the Messina companies to achieve something together with those who want. The second objective will be simply technical and will be based on the training of new players, will take time and will be a multi-year project.
What about his personal expectations?
I am excited to start a new adventure, setting up a youth sector from the base is certainly a stimulating challenge that will involve a great commitment both on and off the pitch, a journey that will last a few years begins. The mission will not be to win games immediately but to create players.
Would you like to add something in conclusion?
Yes, I wanted to thank President Caruso for the trust placed in me and Vis Reggio Calabria for what has been shared over the years.
