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All of us at Winning Ways would like to welcome you to our website. Winning Ways provides a complete array of Basketball Services for players in elementary school all the way to the College Athlete. Our focus is in developing basketball fundamentals and the execution of those fundamentals throughout the athlete's career. No matter if you are trying to make your middle school team or your college team, Winning Ways has a program for you! "Our Goals Reach Much Higher Than 10 Feet" is more than a slogan with us!

Latest News

Jay Bilas' Assessment of our Game! Too Much Coaching not enough Teaching!

The Winning Ways philosophy is simple... we are teachers and coaches of the fundamentals of the Game! Check out what Jay Bilas thinks about why we need more focus on fundamentals and less focus on games played at the Youth Level of Basketball!

Subject: America needs more 'teaching' from its coaches
By: Jay Bilas (Excerpt from ESPN.com)

I have been watching more high school and junior basketball than ever, and I am worried about what I see. The canary in the United States' basketball coal mine has not yet died, but it is starting to teeter on its perch.

No reasonable basketball person can refute the fact that the fundamental skills of American players are slipping, and so is the American game. I believe a primary reason is an increased emphasis on coaching the game, and a decreased emphasis on teaching our kids how to play the game.

Pete Newell, the legendary coach and teacher, has often said that basketball is "over-coached and under-taught". He is absolutely right, and that is finally catching up with us, as is the rest of the basketball world.

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New Elite Camp at North Port High School

We are pleased to announce the addition of a Elite Camp this summer at North Port High School, July 14 thru July 18. This camp is for both Boys and Girls. North Port High School is easily accessible to North Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice and Sarasota. This camp is for high school players and advanced middle school players. Click here for additional information.

Pictures for YBOA Girls State Tournament

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Leanne Ellis Travels to NBA Skills Finals

Leanne Ellis has made it to the Finals of the NBA/WNBA Skills Challenge. Leanne plays for the Floirda Vision 10u Team which is a Winnign Ways Club Team. Here is of Leanne at center court before a Heat game receiving her 1st place regional NBA/WNBA Skills Challenge award. She has placed in the top 3 nationally and will advance to the finals to be taped in Orlando and broadcast at halftime of the NBA finals. She will compete against two other young ladies from New Orleans and Wisconsin respectively. Best Swishes Leanne!

Pictures from Winning Ways Beach Bash Tournament Click Here

Winning Ways Basketball Academy New Sessions and Locations

We are starting our Basketball Academy at several new locations in both Florida and Pennsylvania. Please click on our Training and Instruction pages for a complete description of our sessions and locations! If you are interested in getting to the next level with your game, Winning Ways Basketball Academy is an outstanding program to help get there! We offer programs for players of all ages! Our Academy also features specialized programs for shooting, advanced shooting, perimeter players, post players and our new SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) sessions. Take your game to the Next Level! Click here for more info on Winning Ways Basketball Academy

Check out our Summer Camps.....

Please check out our Camps and Clinics page for the latest on Summer Camps in both Florida and Pennsylvania. Register early for your spot! All camps have a limit on campers so we continue to insure the quality of the instruction given to each camper! To learn more please click here.

Winning Ways Elite Team travels to Atlanta to the Tournament of Champions - July 9 - July 12

In early April, Coach Kane and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles traveled to North Carolina to play in the Deep South Classic. The team spent four days on the campuses of Duke, North Carolina and North Carolina State. The girls made it to the championship game of the bracket and represented Southwest Florida with hard work, determination and GREAT defense. Now the team heads off to Atlanta to take on some of the best 16u teams in the country at the Tournament of Champions. Please check out the pictures from our trip to Deep South Classic . Click Here!

What Coaches are Saying about Winning Ways Camps and Instruction!

“What makes Winning Ways and Tom Kane special is their genuine concern for youth and the positive approach to teaching basketball with an emphasis on focusing on the fundamentals of the game.” Tom Sterner, NBA Coach Orlando Magic

“I support Winning Ways and Tom Kane as a quality basketball organization. Tom’s enthusiasm for the game has driven him to be an excellent teacher of the game. Tom’s specialty is Player Development, from shooting to defense, Tom can take players to the next level.”

Lisa Nuxol Wilson, Asst. Women’s Coach, University of Alabama

"I've known Tom Kane my entire career in Women's Basketball which is 28 years. His commitment to quality teaching, supervision and strong competitive environment plays out in all he does with WInning Ways Basketball camps, clinics and individual instruction. Tom's focus on fundamentals is translated to players at all levels, from middle school to the college player. I recommend Tom's programs with great enthusiasm".

Pat Knapp, Head Women's Basketball Coach, University of Pennsylvania

"I have been a head coach at every level from high school girls to college men and have finally found a camp that teaches all the little things that are so overlooked by most. It is refreshing to hear Coach Kane and his staff using terminology and technique that every seasoned veteran can appreciate."

Coach Jerry Ellis

"When I think of someone who has the ability to teach the game of basketball to our young people that will allow them to be successful at any level, I think of Tom Kane. Tom is committed to developing the player to become the best possible player they can be and at the same time not lose site of what level they might be able to achieve. Our youth development could use more Tom Kane's which would make all our jobs easier as coaches."

Tom Jessee, Head Women's Coach, University of Tampa

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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:

YBOA Girls State Tournament in Fort Myers
May 23, 24, 25 Click Here

UPCOMING CAMPS & CLINICS:

FLORIDA

Advanced Shooting Camp, Gulfview Middle School, Naples Jue 2, 3, 4 Click Here

Nothing But Nets Camp, Estero Rec Center & Veterans Rec Center - June 9th - 13th Click Here

Girls Elite Camp, St. John Neumann HS, Naples - June 16th -20th Click Here

Boys Elite Camp, St. John Neumann HS, Naples - June 23rd - 27th

Shooting Camp Half Day Morning, YMCA Fort Myers- June 30th - July 2nd Click Here

Position Camp Half Day Afternoon, (Guard, Perimeter and Post) YMCA Fort Myers- June 29th - July 2nd Click Here

Boys and Girls Elite Camp North Port High School -July 14 - July 18 Click Here

Advanced Shooting Camp, Lely High School - July 21 - July 25 Click Here

Guard - Post Elite Position Camp, Lely High School - July 21 - July 25 Click Here

Nothing But Nets Camp, South Fort Myers High School - July 28 - August 1 Click Here

Advanced Shooting Camp, YMCA Fort Myers - August 4 - August 8 Click Here

Nothing But Nets Camp, Estero Rec Center & Veterans Rec Center - August 11th - 15th Click Here