SPACE FILLING UP: 2025 Basketball MB Spring Break High-Performance Camps for Boys & Girls Ages 11-18 on March 31-April 3

REGISTER NOW: Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Spring Break High-Performance Basketball Camp from Monday, March 31 to Thursday, April 3, for boys and girls ages 11 to 18 at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre (aka Sport Manitoba Courts).  

Leading the boys' camps will be the coaching staff of the 14U male Provincial Team, head coach Keenan Benarroch and assistant coach Elijah Lostracco. The girls' camps will have coaching staff from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, led by head coaches Michele Sung and Alyssa Cox.

The registration cost of the camp is $135.00 per player. The deadline to register is FRIDAY, MARCH 28 at 4:00 pm or when the camp sells out. The camps have sold out in the last 5 years, so register now to avoid disappointment!

GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP 

The girls' camps will be led by the head coaches from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. See the biographies below.  

GIRLS CAMP SESSIONS, DATES & TIMES 

AGES: Ages range from 11-16.  The athlete's age as of the camp date start date will determine the session you register in.

DATES & TIMES: Monday, March 31, 2025 to Thursday, April 3, 2025.  

• Session 1 - Ages 11 - 13 Girls 9:15am - 11:00am
• Session 2 - Ages 14 - 16 Girls 11:15am - 1:00pm
• Session 3 - ELITE CAMP Girls (Ages 14-18) 1:15pm - 3:00pm 

• Please note that acceptance into the ELITE Camp session will be determined by Basketball Manitoba based on the athlete’s playing experience and level.  Those not accepted will have the opportunity to move into Session 2 or have their camp fees refunded.  
• If a session is sold out, get on our waiting list.

CAMP LOCATION

• Canada Games Sport for Life Center / Sport Manitoba Courts, Winnipeg, MB (map & parking options below)

CAMP CAPACITY

• 20 players per session 

CAMP COST

• $135.00 per person (includes GST)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• FRIDAY, MARCH 28, at 4:00 pm or when the camp sells out!

All campers are insured under the Basketball Manitoba insurance program.

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

Leading this year's boy's camps are the coaching staff of the 14U male Provincial Team, head coach Keenan Benarroch and assistant coach Elijah Lostracco. . 

BOYS CAMP SESSIONS, DATES & TIMES

AGES: Ages range from 11-16.  The athlete's age as of the camp date start date will determine the session you register in.

DATES & TIMES: Monday, March 31, 2025 to Thursday, April 3, 2025

• Session 4 - Ages 11 - 13 Boys 9:15am - 11:00am 
• Session 5 - Ages 14 -  16 Boys 11:15am - 1:00pm
• Session 6 -ELITE CAMP (Ages 14-18) 1:15pm - 3:00pm

• Please note that acceptance into the ELITE Camp session will be determined by Basketball Manitoba based on the athlete’s playing experience and level.  Those not accepted will have the opportunity to move into Session 5 or have their camp fees refunded.  
• If a session is sold out, get on our waiting list.

CAMP LOCATION

• Canada Games Sport for Life Center / Sport Manitoba Courts, Winnipeg, MB  (map & parking options below)

CAMP CAPACITY

• 40 players per session

CAMP COST

• $135.00 per person (includes GST)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• FRIDAY, MARCH 28, at 4:00 pm or when the camp sells out!

All campers are insured under the Basketball Manitoba insurance program.

COACH BIOS: 

Michele Sung - University of Manitoba Women's Basketball Coach 

Michele Sung (nee Hynes) enters her 11th year as head coach of the Bison women's basketball team in 2024-25. It hasn't taken Sung long to turn the Bisons into a championship contender. Four years ago, the squad made the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and they returned to the dance in 2018, as well as 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024. The 2021-22 campaign also saw Sung's Bisons advance past the first round for the first time in her tenure. Overall as head coach, Sung has won 55 regular season games, the third most in program history. 

A product of Millgrove, Ontario -- a hotbed for women's basketball in Canada -- Sung attended St. Mary High School, which is widely known as a basketball factory. After a successful career at St. Mary, Sung chose the U of M for her post-secondary basketball career beginning in 2006.

Following her playing days as a Bison, Sung spent a year with ZKK Partizan Basketball Club in Belgrade, Serbia, but was drawn back to the U of M because she wanted to finish her second degree (in engineering). It was during this time that a number of coaching opportunities were presented to her in the province. One of Sung's earliest coaching opportunities was with the U17 female provincial team, where she was an apprentice coach for two years under former Bison women's basketball head coach and U of M Athletic Director Coleen Dufresne, as well as Don Thomson. The 2013 edition of the provincial team won bronze at the Canada Summer Games. 

Sung also added national team experience to her resume shortly afterwards, becoming an assistant coach with Team Canada's Paralympic Basketball Team in 2014, as well as a performance analyst with Team Canada's Development Team. In 2024, she was appointed head coach of Canada’s senior women’s wheelchair basketball national team, and she was also named to the U17 women's national team that represented Canada at the FIBA World Championships in 2016.

Alyssa Cox - University of Winnipeg Women's Basketball Coach

On May 23, 2022, Alyssa Cox was named the fifth head coach in the 51-year history of Wesmen women's basketball. Cox (nee Grant) played five seasons for the Wesmen from 2009-10 to 2013-14 and took over the program after establishing herself as one of the young, up-and-coming coaches in Manitoba. 

Prior to accepting the head coaching role, Cox spent the previous six seasons as a lead assistant to Tanya McKay with the Wesmen.

A graduate of Oak Park High School, Cox has coached in the Basketball Manitoba provincial program since 2014 and was tabbed to head up the U18 Manitoba female team that would compete at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in the Niagara Region.

She got her first coaching assignment as an assistant on the U15 provincial team in 2014 and spent four seasons in the provincial program at both the U15 and U17 levels.

She also coached the Sturgeon Heights varsity girls program for two seasons.

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Keenan Benarroch has been involved in basketball for nearly a decade, both as a player and a coach. He played for the University of Manitoba Bisons from 2014 to 2017.

After his playing career, Keenan served as an assistant coach for the University of Manitoba Men’s Basketball team during the 2017-2018 season. During this time, he also worked as a program coordinator for the Junior Bisons. He then joined the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Women’s Basketball team as an Assistant Coach, a role he held from 2019 to 2023. In the 2021-2022 season, Keenan played a key role in helping the team achieve a perfect 20-0 record, securing both the OUA and U SPORTS National Championships.

Keenan has also been actively involved in provincial and grassroots basketball. In 2021, he was the Head Coach for the Downtown Toronto Centre for Performance and served as an Apprentice Coach with the Ontario 15U Provincial Girls team.

In 2020, Keenan worked as a Video and Performance Analyst for Canada Basketball’s 3x3 Men’s National Team during the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. His responsibilities included analyzing game footage and providing insights to enhance team performance.

Currently, Keenan is pursuing a Bachelor of Education at the University of Manitoba while coaching the Churchill Junior High Boys team.

 

Elijah Lostracco, born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, has carved a path in basketball, transitioning from a standout player to an emerging coaching talent. His journey began at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, one of Ontario's top high school basketball programs, where he honed his skills and developed a deep passion for the game.

In 2017, Elijah started his collegiate basketball career in the OCAA with Redeemer University. His freshman year earned him a spot on the All-Conference Rookie Team and the Redeemer University Rookie of the Year title. These accolades set the stage for his promising future in the sport.

In 2020, Elijah transferred to the University of Manitoba, where he continued to excel both on and off the court. He graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and capped off his collegiate playing career as team captain. Under his leadership, the Bisons achieved an impressive 18-2 conference record and reached the Canada West Final Four, marking one of the program's most successful seasons.

Elijah's talents extended beyond university basketball, as he joined the professional ranks in 2024, playing for the Jamestown Jackals in the North American Basketball Super League. His experience at the professional level further solidified his understanding of the game and deepened his passion for player development.

Elijah is currently a full-time assistant coach with the Manitoba Bisons. In this role, he focuses on player development, scouting reports, video analysis, and recruitment. His dedication to fostering growth in his players and his commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to the program.

Elijah Lostracco's journey is a testament to his work ethic, leadership, and love for basketball. He continues contributing to the sport and inspires the next generation of athletes with his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game.

QUESTIONS?

Inquires and questions on the Basketball Manitoba High-Performance Camps 

can be made to Tiara Licsi.

CAMP MAP

Canada Games Centre / Sport Manitoba Parking - VIEW DETAILS