REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER!
Titans Skills Academy invites young players to grow their love of basketball by learning the game from those who know it best.
Taught by pro players and coaches, the star power of Titans Skills Academy makes it truly unique in the region.
SUMMER CAMP
9am-3pm | Weekly programs by age group | $350 +HST
Dates:
July 6-10 (Ages 7-11)
July 13-17 (Ages 7-11)
July 27-31 (Ages 12-16)
Hoop with the Pros at Titans Skills Academy Summer Camp! This exciting week-long day camp invites young athletes to raise their game training alongside KW Titans players.
Sessions Include:
- Daily training with two award-winning KW Titans players
- Focused skill work in small groups
- Q&A Sessions with Titans players and coaches
- Skills Academy t-shirt
COMING IN JULY/AUGUST:
- Girls-Only Program
- Focused Small Group Skill Development
- Community Partnerships
Details will be posted shortly, check back soon!
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Meet the Coaches
Cliff Clinkscales
KW Titans Head Coach
Coach Cliff, aka “The General” has been Head Coach of the KW Titans since 2022. The illustrious former point guard played for the Halifax Rainmen (2014-15) and Halifax Hurricanes (2015-20). He is the National Basketball League of Canada’s all-time assist leader with 1,660 and remains one of the NBLC’s top ten players of all time. Coach Cliff played NCAA Division 1 basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons and was selected by the Erie (PA) Bayhawks in the 2008 NBA Development League draft.
James Robinson
KW Titans Lead Assistant Coach
A sought-after skills coach for athletes of all ages, Coach James excels at breaking down the skills development process and making it relatable. Coach James has been the KW Titans Lead Assistant Coach since 2022. He is a former Lead Assistant Coach for the US-based Lansing Pharaohs of the TBL (The Basketball League) and an ISSA-certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Nathan Charles
KW Titans
Nathan Charles is a hard-working and versatile 6'5" Titans forward, bringing energy, discipline, and a team-first mindset to the game. Known for his commitment on both ends of the court, Charles does the little things that help winning teams succeed. One of the few Canadian players on the team, this Mississauga resident brings a strong work ethic to the floor and positive presence to the locker room, aligning with the Titans’ culture of accountability, community, and continuous improvement.
Joel Kindred
KW Titans
Joel Kindred is a 6'4" shooting guard and a dominant scorer who has taken home several league honours while playing for the Titans, including the National Basketball League (NBLC) Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player in 2022. A graduate of Saint Augustine University in his hometown of Raleigh, NC, Joel's pro basketball career has included Canadian seasons with the KW Titans and London Lightning, as well as international contracts in Iraq, Rwanda and Columbia.
Shane Nicely
International Pro,
South America, Europe & Asia
Shane Nicely is the true definition of a baller, having played professional basketball on a global level from South America to Europe. This 6'6 power forward has worked out for the Toronto Raptors and was invited to play for the Orlando Magic Summer League. He's also an assistant coach for Waterloo Warriors men's basketball at the University of Waterloo. Shane was featured in a Nike shoe commercial and caught the acting bug. Now he is a regular fixture in the Canadian acting scene.
Dani Elgadi
Saskatchewan Rattlers (CEBL), pro leagues in Germany, Portugal & Spain
As a top local recruit playing out of Waterloo Collegiate (WCI), Dani was awarded a scholarship to Brock University and played as captain of the Brock Badgers from 2013-18. he went on to play professionally in Germany for SC RASTAA Vechta, in Portugal for Esgueira/Olo, in Spain for Sagrado Corazon, and represented Sudan at the summer 2021 Konya Olympic Games, 3x3 Basketball held in Konya, Turkey. He also played in the CEBL for the Saskatchewan Rattlers.
Tramar Sutherland
KW Titans
Tramar Sutherland played Division 1 basketball at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was Sun Belt Conference Champion, and played in the March Madness tournament. Tramar played 8 years of pro basketball with the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) on 3 different teams, including the Moncton Magic, Niagara River Lions and the KW Titans. He was a 2-time member of the All-Canadian Team, a member of the First All NBLC Team with the KW Titans, and also played FIBA 3x3 pro basketball for team Toronto in France, Mongolia & Macau.
Shequell Gilgeous-Glasgow
London Lightning
Kitchener local Shequell Gilgeous-Glasgow was a leading scorer for the Conestoga Condors in College and signed with the London Lightning (formerly of the National Basketball League of Canada) in 2022-2023. Sheq’s famous NBA basketball family includes cousins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Support Staff
James Murdoch
Assistant to the Coaching Staff
A longtime member of the KW Titans support team, James helps our coaches track stats on the bench, and also assists with drills and training at Skills Academy.