Kiersten Rodriguez of Fairfield practices with Illyas Ali, 13, of Shelton at the CBT Basketball Camp at Derby Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 20 2021. Credit: Photo by Jason Edwards

DERBY — Coach Byrd Training, a basketball training business from Derby High School graduate Ronté Byrd, held a “Thanksgiving Giveback Camp” Saturday in the Derby Middle School gymnasium.

Kids between the ages of 7 and 11 participated in a range of basketball drills. There was pizza, free T-shirts, and the distribution of food to families in need.

Ansonia photographer Jason Edwards captured these images for The Valley Indy.

Adriana Valezquez (left), 11, of Seymour practices dribbling with Devin Mitola, 12, of Shelton at the CBT Basketball Camp at Derby Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 20 2021. Credit: Photo by Jason Edwards


Coach Ronté Byrd streaches with kids participating in the CBT Basketball Camp at Derby Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 20 2021. Credit: Photo by Jason Edwards


Credit: Photo by Jason Edwards


CBT Basketball Camp at Derby Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 20 2021. Credit: Photo by Jason Edwards

Eugene Driscoll contributed to this report.