2016 Ontario Cup Train to Train Magazine by Jason Jansson

WHEN ATTENDING GAMES SPECTATORS ARE EXPECTED TO: ENCOURAGE THE PLAYERS’ EFFORT BY ONLY MAKING POSITIVE COMMENTS. PLAY A POSITIVE ROLE IN THE GAME OF BASKETBALL. POSITIVELY SUPPORT THE PLAYERS, COACHES AND OFFICIALS. ENCOURAGE THE PLAYERS TO ABIDE BY THE RULES. RESPECT THE OFFICIALS' DECISIONS. CHEER THE PLAYS AND PERFORMANCE OF BOTH TEAMS. SUPPORT THE COACHES WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME. SUPPORT THE GAME OF BASKETBALL BY BEING A POSITIVE FAN. HELP KEEP THE FACILITY CLEAN BY THROWING AWAY ANY GARBAGE. REMEMBER THAT THE PLAYERS PLAY FOR THEIR OWN ENJOYMENT, NOT FOR YOURS.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR: VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OF ANY KIND. QUESTIONING OF ANY OFFICIALS’ AND/OR COACHES’ DECISIONS IN PUBLIC. HARASSING ANYONE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE FAIR PLAY FACILITY. USING PROFANE OR FOUL LANGUAGE. INTERFERING WITH THE GAME OR EVENT. CHEERING FOR MISTAKES OR ERRORS BY THE OPPOSING TEAM. AT NO TIME SHOULD SPECTATORS GO ON TO THE BASKETBALL COURT OR APPROACH THE TEAM BENCH AREA. THIS INCLUDES THE TIME WHEN THE PLAYERS ENTER THE COURT FOR WARM UP UNTIL THE TIME WHEN THE PLAYERS LEAVE THE COURT AT THE END OF THE GAME. IF A SPECTATOR DOES NOT ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CODE OF CONDUCT, THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY. STAY CONNECTED

Ontario Premier 04 Welcome Letter Ontario Basketball 05 Welcome Letter CS4L Education 06 Train to Train Ontario Basketball 11 Coaching U13 Girls 13 Info & Rosters Ontario Basketball 23 High Performance U13 Boys 24 Info & Rosters Ontario Basketball 40 Merchandise Ontario Basketball 41 Partners U14 Girls 44 Info & Rosters U14 Boys 60 Info & Rosters Ontario Basketball 68 Community

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR To all Ontario Cup Participants and Attendees, On behalf of the board of directors and staff of Ontario Basketball (OBA), we would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the athletes, coaches, officials, parents, volunteers and spectators to the 2016 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships. Organizing a tournament of this size and nature is a very time consuming endeavor. This year, Ontario Cup is being hosted in nine communities between April 1 to May 29 for U10 Novice to U19 Junior boys’ and girls’ teams. There will be over 15,000 athletes and 2,500 coaches among the nearly 1,150 teams. Please join us in thanking our tournament host committees and volunteers for all of their efforts in coordinating our pinnacle event. This event program contains everything that you need to know about your Ontario Cup weekend (with the exception of game schedules, which have already been shared and can be found online at www.basketball.on.ca). There are messages from our event hosts, addresses to facilities, rosters for all participating teams and much more, including information about Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). One of OBA’s guiding values is a commitment to basketball development according to LTAD and Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L), which is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada, ultimately enhancing physical literacy, improving performance, and increasing lifelong participation. At Ontario Basketball, we are continually striving to ensure that our programs align with LTAD and CS4L. According to Canada Basketball’s LTAD, teams in the U13 Bantam and U14 Major Bantam divisions are in the “Train to Train” stage of development. On behalf of our young athletes, OBA would like to thank all those Train to Train coaches who are keeping the development of their players at the forefront of their coaching by ensuring all athletes are in a safe, stage-appropriate training and competition setting that ignites these athletes’ passion to participate in basketball for life. To learn more about how CS4L guides OBA’s programming and helps children develop as athletes, be sure to read the CS4L Education section (refer to page 6). Ontario Basketball gratefully acknowledges all of our corporate sponsors and partners in development for their continued support of amateur basketball in the province. (For a full list of our partners, refer to page 41.) Additionally, we would like to thank the Ontario Basketball member clubs and parents. Without the ongoing support and commitment from all our basketball communities across the province, OBA would not have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our youth and have basketball continue to flourish in this country. The Ontario Cup Provincial Championships are the culmination and celebration of your efforts, commitment and development throughout the basketball season. Safe travels, good luck and have fun! Yours in basketball,

Greg Verner President

Jason Jansson Executive Director

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COMPETE FOR THE NATION

At Ontario Basketball (OBA), “we are unwavering in our commitment to basketball development according to the principles of Canadian Sport for Life.”

DEVELOP THE GAME

Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) is one of OBA’s values that guides our decision-making. From grassroots programming to clubs and competitions to elite teams, OBA strives to ensure that our structure and programs align with CS4L principles, including Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD).

DEVELOP PHYSICAL LITERACY

What is Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L)? www.canadiansportforlife.ca CS4L is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada in order to enhance the health, wellness, and sport experiences of all Canadians. The key outcomes of CS4L are physical literacy, improved performance, and increased lifelong participation in physical activity. What is Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)? www.ltad.ca The LTAD model is a key feature of CS4L. It is a multi-stage training, competition, and recovery pathway designed to increase participation and optimize performance, guiding individuals’ experience in sport and physical activity from birth to adulthood. LTAD is a holistic approach that not only considers individuals’ physical development, but mental, cognitive, and emotional development as well. LTAD is athlete-centred, coach-driven, and supported by administration, sport science, and sponsors. Every National Sport Organization in Canada, including Canada Basketball, has adopted LTAD and adapted it to their sport. What are Canada Basketball’s LTAD stages of development? Canada Basketball’s LTAD has eight stages, and OBA’s club players fall into three stages: Learn to Train, Train to Train and Train to Compete (see Figure 1).

Figure 1

HOW HAS OBA STRUCTURED ITS CLUB PROGRAMMING TO ALIGN WITH CS4L AND LTAD? DEVELOPING PHYSICAL LITERACY In the first three stages of development (Active Start, FUNdamentals, and Learn to Train), athletes should learn fundamental movement skills and develop physical literacy in a fun environment. They should also begin learning fundamental sport skills.

Physical literacy means having the confidence and competence to move in various ways in a variety of environments (e.g., land, water, ice, snow).

Fundamental movement skills are basic movement skills, like running, jumping, throwing, and catching, that are necessary to participate in many sports.

Physical literacy is the foundation of CS4L. It leads to both sport excellence (Train to Compete, Learn to Win, and Train to Win) and being Active for Life.

The ABCs of movement (Agility, Balance, Coordination, and Speed) are also important skills to master to experience success in sports.

Fundamental sport skills are fundamental movement skills, like throwing, that are sport-specific, like throwing a basketball to a teammate or into a basketball net. In order for children to be successful in sport, t h ey s h o u l d m a ste r f u n d a m e nta l m o ve m e n t s k i l l s b efo re l e a r n i n g fundamental sport skills.

DEVELOPING THE GAME At the end of the Learn to Train stage, athletes either move into the Excellence Pathway to begin to “Develop the Game” in the Train to Train stage or they move on to the Active for Life stage. When players enter the Train to Train stage, they should be physically literate. The goal in this stage is to develop overall basketball players, not positional players. Participants should play different positions to become well-rounded players. The Train to Train stage is further divided into two phases, which have the following objectives: Phase 1 (females 11–13 years; males 12–14 years): Participants should continue to build an athletic base and focus on sport-specific skill development. Coaches should resist the temptation to compensate for lack of skills with high-level tactics (e.g., zones, presses). Phase 2 (females 13–15 years; males 14–16 years): The aim is to ensure that athletes are able to use basic skills in a competitive environment. When this aim is achieved, coaches can then move into more complex tactical concepts such as zone defenses and presses.

WHAT DOES LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT RECOMMEND FOR TRAIN TO TRAIN ATHLETES? • Further develop sport-specific skills. • Build endurance, strength, and speed. • In Phase 1, participate in multiple sports six to nine times per week. • During Phase 2, begin to specialize in one sport. Note: Position specialization should not take place yet. • In Phase 1, follow a 4:1 training-to-competition ratio; spend 75% of time in basketball training (e.g., practicing) and 25% of time competing (e.g., playing games). • In Phase 2, follow a 3:1 training-to-competition ratio (66% of time practicing and 33% of time competing). • Ensure that trained, qualified coaches lead programs that emphasize learning and performing well as opposed to winning. The focus should also be on individual improvement rather than team improvement. • Avoid over-training, over-competing, or specializing too early. Athletes in this stage are most at risk for quitting sport due to injury, burnout, and/or excessive pressure from coaches and parents.

HOW HAS OBA STRUCTURED ITS CLUB PROGRAMMING TO ALIGN WITH CS4L AND LTAD? COACHING

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

CS4L highlights the importance of knowledgeable and qualified Recovery is an important factor in training and performance. Proper individuals leading sport programs using stage-appropriate training rest is essential for athletes to adequately recover and ultimately to ensure participants’ proper development. achieve optimal performances. If athletes perform in a fatigued state, they will not receive the full benefit of practice or competition.

Coaching Requirements

• Coaches must be certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). • Coaches for U10 Novice to U12 Major Atom teams must have Learn to Train certification • Coaches for U13 Bantam to U19 Junior teams must have Train to Train certification.

RULES OF PLAY LTAD promotes developmentally-appropriate training and competition. Children are not miniature adults; they are physically, mentally, emotionally, and cognitively different, and sport programs should be tailored to their unique developmental needs. Modifications used by Ontario Basketball include different sized equipment and variations in the rules of play.

Tournament Structure Requirements • OBA recommends that teams play a maximum of two games per day in tournaments, which is the format followed for all provincial championships. • Teams are not permitted to play back-to-back games; they must have at least 90 minutes of rest between games. Rules of Play Modifications • Both males and females use a size six (28.5”) basketball. • No shot clock for U13 Bantam to U14 Major Bantam teams. • U13 Bantam to U14 Major Bantam teams must drop back to halfcourt defense after gaining a 15-point lead. • The closely guarded rule is applied when a defender is actively guarding and within one metre of an offensive player in possession of (holding or dribbling) the ball.

The focus for Train to Train athletes is centered on developing fundamental basketball skills. Traditionally, adult training regimes, competition schedules, rules, and strategies and tactics have been used when coaching developing athletes, and many coaches, parents, and athletes focus on the short-term outcome of winning a game, tournament, or championship, rather than the athletes’ longterm development. Continuing to use full-court pressure after gaining a lead exploits young athletes’ lack of skill with a game tactic for the purposes of winning, often to the detriment of their skill development (e.g., the opportunity to practice critical skills in the offensive half-court). Additionally, it is important for players to experience success so they have fun and are motivated to continue playing basketball (or any sport). Without a shot clock, athletes do not have to force shots on offense; they have time to create optimal scoring opportunities, which aids in their skill development.

FUTURE CHANGES In keeping with LTAD’s philosophy of “Kaizen” (continuous improvement), OBA will continue to make changes to further align our programming with CS4L. Changes may include stage-appropriate league structures, game modifications, and annual periodized training and competition schedules. For future changes stay connected at www.basketball.on.ca.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Active for Life website (www.activeforlife.com) Canadian Basketball Athlete Development Model (www.basketball.ca) Canadian Sport for Life: A Sport Parent’s Guide (www.canadiansportforlife.ca) Steve Nash Parents’ Guide (www.basketball.ca)

WHAT SHOULD OUR YOUTH EXPERIENCE?

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OBA is hosting its annual online auction where you will have the opportunity to bid on various items. The auction will begin April 1 and run throughout Ontario Cup, with proceeds going to support Team Ontario.

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The Ontario Association of Basketball Officials is proud to form a true partnership with Ontario Basketball. Our joint purpose and objectives are: - provide quality officiating while providing a safe and fun environment for both memberships and support of all game officials - develop game and minor officials through training and evaluation camps - support skill and fitness development - recruit and retain referees - encourage fair play on and off the basketball court

OLYMPIA SPORTS CAMP NBA/WNBA/PRO & NATIONAL TEAM PRESENCE AT OSC IN 2016 Over the course of the summer, within each basketball session a combination of 2 – 4 Past and Present NBA/WNBA/Pros and National Team Players will attend for up to 3 days – on and off the courts and inspiring and motivating campers to “Be their Best in Sport and Life”.

BASKETBALL July 3–9, 2016 (Boys & Girls 9–17) July 10–16, 2016 (Boys 9–17) July 24–30, 2016 (Girls 9–17)

July 31–August 6, 2016 (Boys & Girls 9–18) August 14–20, 2016 (Boys & Girls 9–19) August 21–27, 2016 (Boys 9–19) August 28–September 3, 2016 (Boys & Girls 11–19)

The Basketball Camps have integrated the Canadian Sport for Life LTAD model into its programing.

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July 24–30, 2016 (Girls 13–17) GIRLS MUST BE 5’10 or TALLER August 21–27, 2016 (Boys 14–17) BOYS MUST BE 6’4 OR TALLER

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Top-Flight Resident Coaching Staff: 125 of the Ontario’s finest instructors from the ranks of University, College, Ontario Basketball Club, Regional / Provincial, High School & Elementary Coaches who uniquely meet the needs of every camper from beginner to advanced and motivate each player in moving towards fulfilling their performance potential.

Olympia’s PERSONALIZED Basketball Development Program Offers: Danny Green – San antonio Spurs

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• 7 – 7 day sessions throughout the summer with separate boys and girls programs with a ratio of 1 coach to every 6 or 7 campers • After an evaluation of skills and playing ability, each camper is placed in an “appropriate division”. • Basketball skill development is maximized through ability-matched fundamental station-work, appropriately sequenced divisional level sessions and competitively-matched games/scrimmages.

Non-Stop Action: Weatherproof, 37,000 sq. ft. Field house & Gym with 6 Pro 94’ courts + 6 pro outdoor courts. More than 1 ball is provided for each camper to work with. Progressively Sequenced & Comprehensive Training: TaMara TaThaM – Canada Wmn’s nat. Basketball Team

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Shut Down your Opponent: Learn to influence, close-out, help & recover, block-out, & rebound. This will be an intense, competitive week that will help you develop the tools and techniques ‘To Take Your Game To The Next Level’ of Play. Learning is expedited through video-self-analysis.

Competitively-Matched Competitions: Campers play 2 games/scrimmages daily in a

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