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The Values of Life & Athletics - Youth Basketball Clinic (VOLA)

Educational Services, Motivational Clinics, Workshops, and Public Speaking Events

WINS 4 Life

V’s Three’s - Youth Basketball Clinic Series

Your students will love it! Available any time of the year.

This is a must for all age groups! Music, interactive skits, basketball drills, games and competitions are creatively combined to teach basketball skills and life lessons. Elevate the level of fun and skill development in your basketball program with the WINS For Life staff. Entertainment and education flow naturally during this special high energy basketball event. A variety of age appropriate basketball drills are incorporated with the W4L building blocks and the popular “World Record Challenge”. Basketball is the centerpiece to the 2.5 hours of fun learning.

Ask about including your coaches.

Click HERE, to get current standings for the W4L World Record Challenge!

You choose: Three consecutive nights or one class per three consecutive weeks. No matter how you schedule it, three times will be a precious charm for your basketball students. These classes are for students who have a serious ambition to improve. Classes are power-packed in an educational two-hour clinic style workout. For those who want to be a better student and athlete, attending the six total hours of this high level skill development is a very wise investment.

Great results! Perfect to host during school vacation weeks.

The quality of teaching and level of success in any basketball program is often linked to the knowledge, leadership and performance of the coaches. The WINS For Life Coaches Clinic provides a balanced platform to generate a season full of success. Wear your sneakers and bring a pencil as you will be on the court and in the classroom. Gain valuable insight on a range of subjects, such as: coaching philosophies, techniques and strategies, practice planning, and student-athlete development (character, esteem, skills). Other key topics: motivation, discipline, leadership, interpersonal relationships, X’s & O’s, and a variety of basketball drills.

Includes on court demonstrations, coaching packet & playbook!

WINS For Life Coaches Clinic

This clinic series is structured with the flexibility that makes it so easy to schedule. The “468” is an excellent format for recreation departments, schools or individual teams. The clinics are a series of progressive teaching classes scheduled for either a four, six or eight week session. Classes are structured to meet once or twice per week. Life skills and Basketball fundamentals are taught. Registration is based on grades: 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10.

“The 468” - Youth Basketball Clinic Series:

VOLA Combo Clinic (coaches & players)

The VOLA Combo Clinic is an “Instant Classic”. References and referrals abound, as these events are very well received. The three hour combination clinic is for coaches and players participating in grades 2-10. These clinics are grouped and structured in an age appropriate format. The coaching clinic is held in a classroom setting for one very informative hour. This fast-paced meeting covers the nature of coaching, philosophy, planning & implementing practice, basketball diagrams, drill demonstrations and a practice plan review for the player’s clinic. The two-hour player’s clinic will follow; power-packed with a plethora of basketball drills, skills, mini-lectures, stations, games, and contests. With the WINS For Life staff leading the way, participants in the coaching clinic are integrated in the player’s clinic. This allows the coaches to work with members from their team

If you truly want to get better, you must attend our individual instruction. Nothing will work unless you do” are the words of legendary coach John Wooden. WINS For Life is ready to work hard for you, if you are willing to adopt our motto “Get Better Every Day.” Our “Blue Collar Basketball Series” is dedicated to individual improvement, structured specifically to the needs, skill level and desires of each student. An informal interview will acquaint our staff with the information required to develop personalized workouts for each student. Students will “work out” with one of our coaches once or twice per week, for 1-2 hours per session. Work outs are taught within a high energy, intense, multiple drill oriented format. We provide boundless positive energy, encouragement, conditioning, and a variety of basketball drills and skills. Students may work in pairs if they choose to register with a friend or another student. Parents will be pleased in knowing that important life lessons will be included in our instruction. Dates and times are limited.

It is very important to call us now! (860) 645-1934

Individual Instruction

Important life lessons using basketball as the vehicle

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates”

- Magic Johnson

“What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.”

- John Wooden

“The only statistics worth keeping can’t be measured (Sportsmanship, Heart, Intensity, Team work)” - Agnus Heap

“The best teams have chemistry. They communicate with each other and they sacrifice personal glory for the common goal.”

-Dave DeBusschere

“Losing offers the opportunity to prove that you are a winner.”

– D. Vasquenza

“Don’t let a win get to your head, or a loss to your heart.”

Teams that lack communication tend to be silent after the game too.

– D Vasquenza

Let’s Get This Party Started!

This is the scene moments before WINS4Life clinic marathon. If you love basketball then Marblehead Massachusetts was the place to be on December 3rd! Over 220 students participated in 3 consecutive youth basketball clinics. It was truly a Happy-Action Fun Time!