PUBLISHED ON October 21, 2026



Basketball Manitoba has announced the details for its upcoming Super Coaches Clinic, scheduled to take place online on Friday, October 23, 2026. Presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the clinic offers coaches of all levels a unique opportunity to learn from some of North America's top basketball minds for a registration fee of only $40.00.

The annual Super Coaches Clinic continues to serve as a premier professional development opportunity, providing practical tools and strategies to support coaches at all levels.

The clinic will run on the same day as the province-wide 'SAGE' in-service day.  The registration deadline is 12 noon 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026.  

CLINIC NOTES:

  • Attend the full day of presentations online for only $40.00 CAD. 
  • Each presentation will be delivered virtually via an online webinar. The session will run for 60-75 minutes, with the remaining time reserved for a Q&A session with attendees and the presenter.  
  • Attendees can post questions to each presenter, and they will be answered live.
  • All attendees will receive a digital copy of the Super Coach Clinic manual with registration.
  • All presentations will be recorded for later playback by clinic attendees.
  • We will present door prizes throughout the day.
  • View the presenter bios below and the schedule in the above images.


Basketball Manitoba would like to thank the following organizations for their support of the Super Coaches Clinic...

Presenting Sponsor

Sponsors and Supporters

1991 Grey Cup Legacy Grant



2026 SUPER COACHES CLINIC PRESENTERS

Sandy Brondello — Head Coach, Toronto Tempo

Sandy Brondello is one of the most accomplished coaches in women’s basketball and serves as the inaugural Head Coach of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA franchise. A two-time WNBA champion and former WNBA Coach of the Year, Brondello has led the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty to four WNBA Finals appearances, winning championships with both organizations. She ranks among the WNBA’s all-time leaders in career wins, games coached, and playoff victories.

A native of Queensland, Australia, Brondello has also served as head coach of the Australian national team since 2017, guiding the Opals to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As a player, she was a WNBA All-Star and three-time Olympic medallist before being inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Known for her leadership, championship experience, player development, and ability to build strong team cultures, Brondello brings a wealth of knowledge from the highest levels of international and professional basketball to the Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic.


Carly Clarke — Assistant Coach, Toronto Tempo

Carly Clarke is an accomplished Canadian basketball coach with more than a decade of experience at the university, professional, and international levels. A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Clarke most recently served as head coach of the Toronto Metropolitan University women’s basketball program from 2012 to 2026. During her tenure, she led TMU to the 2022 U SPORTS national championship, an undefeated season, and multiple OUA titles. She was also recognized as OUA Coach of the Year across all sports and established TMU as one of the leading women’s basketball programs in the country.

Clarke has been a longstanding member of the Canadian women’s national team coaching staff, serving as an assistant coach at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her international experience also includes leading Canada’s U19 national team to FIBA World Cup bronze medals and serving as head coach of the U23 national team. Clarke previously presented at the Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic in 2022 and currently serves as an assistant coach with the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA franchise. Known for her expertise in player development, defensive systems, game preparation, and program culture, Clarke brings a thoughtful and highly experienced perspective to coaches and athletes at every level.

Kevin Wilson — Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Toronto Tempo

Kevin Wilson is an accomplished basketball performance professional who currently serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Tempo of the WNBA. He previously worked with the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA, as well as the Thunder’s G League affiliate, where he was named G League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Wilson has also worked with Canada Basketball, the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the British Basketball League, Basketball Scotland, and other high-performance basketball organizations.

Wilson holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, a Bachelor of Kinesiology, and a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and holds additional certifications in medical acupuncture, sports massage therapy, and performance enhancement. A former varsity basketball player at Brock University and Fleming College, Wilson is also the founder of the Canadian Basketball Performance Network, which supports the education and development of young medical and performance professionals working in basketball. His experience across basketball, rehabilitation, strength training, and athlete development provides coaches with a practical and comprehensive approach to performance.


Paul Kelleher — Basketball Ireland Coach

Paul Kelleher is a respected Irish basketball coach with more than 20 years of international coaching experience. He currently serves as an assistant coach with the Ireland senior men’s team and as a Basketball Ireland Academy coach with the boys’ and girls’ U13 programs and girls’ U15 program. Kelleher has also coached in Ireland’s National League with UCC Blue Demons, Neptune, and Glanmire, giving him extensive experience working with players and teams across both the domestic and international levels.

Kelleher has served as head coach of Ireland’s U16 and U18 boys’ national teams, as well as Ireland’s senior and underage 3x3 international teams. He led Ireland’s U18 program to qualification for the 2018 European Championships and the U17 program to the 2023 European Championships, narrowly missing World Championship qualification after a two-point semifinal loss to Spain. Kelleher was also an assistant coach with Ireland’s senior women’s team that earned a silver medal at the Small Countries Championships. With a strong background in player development, international competition, team preparation, and coach education, Kelleher is well suited to deliver an engaging and practical online clinic session.


Kirby Schepp — Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, University of Manitoba

Kirby Schepp is entering his 18th season as head coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons men’s basketball team in 2026–27. He has guided Manitoba to 12 consecutive Canada West playoff appearances and five conference Final Four appearances, including in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2025. Schepp holds the most Canada West regular-season wins in Bisons program history, with a record of 182–142, while his 278 overall victories rank second all-time at the university. He also led the Bisons to historic 16–4 and 18–2 regular seasons, earning two Bison Sports Coach of the Year honours.

Schepp has been part of the Canadian men’s national team program for more than a decade, coaching medal-winning teams at FIBA events, including Canada’s gold-medal-winning Junior National Team at the 2017 World Championships and a bronze-medal team at the 2010 World 17U Championships. He led Canada to a historic silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, coached Canada’s U16 national team in 2019, and served as head coach of Egypt’s national team in 2023. Schepp has coached future NBA players including Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, Nik Stauskas, and Dillon Brooks. A University of Winnipeg and University of Victoria graduate, he is an NCCP Master Learning Facilitator who has trained hundreds of coaches. He is also the most active presenter with the Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic, and his recent video presentations have been viewed more than one million times.



 
 
  
 











Watch Past Super Clinic Videos

Attending a Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic will give you full access to the entire clinic video online library! 

Watch the full Super Coaches Clinic Video Collection




SUPER COACHES CLINIC REGISTRATION

Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12 noon 3:00 pm

Registration Fee: $40.00 per coach



SUPER COACHES CLINIC QUESTIONS?

For more information on the Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic, please contact...

Content & Presenter Questions: Dan Becker - dan@basketballmanitoba.ca

Registration Questions: Tiara Licsi - tiara@basketballmanitoba.ca

General Questions: Adam Wedlake - adam@basketballmanitoba.ca





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PUBLISHED ON October 21, 2026



Basketball Manitoba has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2027 Manitoba Provincial Team Program for the 17U, 15U, and 14U male and female age group coaching positions.  

The deadline for all coaching applications is Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
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PUBLISHED ON October 21, 2026

The following are some recent coaching needs in the Manitoba basketball community.  If you have similar needs in your program, please post your information in the Basketball Manitoba Forum for the information to appear here and on the Basketball Manitoba social media platforms and be included in our future email campaigns to the membership.  

If you or someone you know is interested in any of these listed coaching opportunities, please contact the person directly by email, as noted in the post. #mbhoops  









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PUBLISHED ON October 21, 2026
Register for the Sea Bears Winter Camp on Monday, November 9, 2026

The Winnipeg Sea Bears will host a Winter Sea Bears Camp, presented by Manitoba Blue Cross, on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Sport Manitoba.

The camp will run from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue, and is open to youth ages 9 to 12. Sea Bears Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault will lead the session alongside Sea Bears players and university athletes. The program is designed to help participants develop basketball fundamentals, improve their skills and build confidence on and off the court.

Each camper will receive a T-shirt. Registration requires a $5.25 fee to reserve a place. 

Camp details
Monday, November 9, 2026
6:00–7:30 p.m. CT
Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg
Ages 9–12
Presented by Manitoba Blue Cross

Register for the Sea Bears Winter Camp

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PUBLISHED ON October 18, 2026


NOW OPEN: The Club Team Registration Portal opens for the upcoming season (as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 am), allowing programs to register their teams directly with Basketball Manitoba, effective for the 2026-27 club season.  Club teams must also register with Basketball Manitoba while registering with a respective club league or tournament, including Peg City Basketball and other club competitions.  

This annual process will ensure that all team members and facilities are properly registered and insured, and that coaches complete the needed Criminal Records Check background screening steps per Basketball Manitoba Policy.  Coaches will also be prompted to enter their Respect in Sport completion code, NCCP coach certification status and other important details.  All coaches must complete their Respect in Sport training before coaching in their first game this season.  

The Team Registration Fees are $550 per team.  An additional $30 per coach fee has been added to address the costs of completing a criminal records check.  Coaches who have completed a Criminal Records Check with Basketball Manitoba in the past 5 years do not need to complete one again.   

NEW FOR 2026: As part of your club registration, you will receive an automatic free registration for up to 3 coaches to the Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic, set for Friday, October 23, 2026, online ($120 value), for clubs who register before October 1, 2026.   

This process, including fee payment options (Interac eTransfer or credit card), will be 100% online, eliminating the need for paper, in-person, or mailed payments. 

Basketball Manitoba Membership includes...

  • Accident and Liability insurance coverage for up to 15 players and 3 coaches for basketball activities (games, practices, training) while in Canada and the USA for one full calendar year.
  • Liability insurance coverage for all facilities used by your program for up to $5,000,000 in protection.
  • Costs tied to providing background screening for your coaches in your program ($30.00 per coach). 
  • Access to MABO-certified and insured basketball officials for games hosted in Manitoba
  • Opportunity to promote your program's activities (tryouts, camps, competitions, results, etc.) on Basketball Manitoba communication platforms (including website, social media, email newsletters, etc.)

Teams that have established their rosters can register their teams beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at...

http://clubregistration.basketballmanitoba.ca


The portal will open to club teams to register with Basketball Manitoba for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Before completing the registration form, please have with you all player names, player birth years, coach names and contact information, and, if completed, Respect in Sport certificate numbers and NCCP coach education status, as that information will be requested throughout the registration process.




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