TORONTO, ON (April 12, 2016) - Canada Basketball, the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), University of Toronto and Ryerson University are excited to be hosting the 2nd annual NCCP Super Clinic, May 20-22 in Toronto, ON.

The Super Clinic brings together top coaches and technical experts covering all NCCP course curriculum, as well as professional development sessions. Full event schedule available here and registration information here.

"We had a tremendous conference in 2015 with over 150 coaches advancing their skills and connecting with colleagues," Dawn Smyth, Manager, Coach Education. "Coaches are the foundation of the game and we look forward to continuing to build our leaders at this year's event."

This year's lineup includes:

<table border="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p align="center"><strong>2016 NCCP SUPER CLINIC</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Aysim Altay</strong><br>Lecturer, FIBA FECC-Human Behaviour Expert</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Bryan Gates</strong><br>Assistant Coach, Senior Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Sefu Bernard</strong><br>Player Development Consultant, Washington Mystics</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Jodi Gram</strong><br>Head Coach, U16/U17 Women's National Team</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>David Blatt</strong><br>International Coach &amp; Technical Expert</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Terry Layton</strong><br>International Basketball Coach &amp; FIBA Expert</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Michele Belanger</strong><br>Assistant Coach, Development Women's National&nbsp;Team</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Mike MacKay</strong><br>Performance Manager, Women's High Performance</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Mark Bubbs</strong><br>Nutritionist, Senior Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Michael Meeks</strong><br>Men's Youth Player Development<br>Canada Basketball</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Carly Clarke</strong><br>Head Coach, U18/U19 Women's National Team</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Roy Rana</strong><br>Head Coach, U18/U19&nbsp;Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>David Cox</strong><br>Sports Psychologist, Senior Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Jay Triano</strong><br>Head&nbsp;Coach, Senior Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Nadine Crowley</strong><br>Commissioner/Supervisor of Officials, FIBA</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Mano Watsa</strong><br>President, Point Guard&nbsp;College Basketball</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>David DeAveiro</strong><br>Head Coach, U16/17 Men's National Team</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Charlie Weingroff</strong><br>Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, Senior Men's National&nbsp;Team</p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Greg Francis</strong><br>Manager, Men's High Performance<br>Canada Basketball</p></td><td><p align="center"><strong><em>More speakers to be announced!</em></strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

The event will also play host to the CAAWS Women and Leadership workshops on May 20th and social on May 21st. Click here for more information.

Registration for the NCCP Super Clinic is available on Game Plan.

<table border="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>GAME PLAN MEMBERS</strong></p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>NON-MEMBERS</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center">$235CAD -&nbsp;Early Bird Special (until April 22)<br>$255CAD -&nbsp;Regular Price</p></td><td><p align="center">$285CAD -&nbsp;Early Bird Special (until April 22)<br>$305CAD -&nbsp;Regular Price</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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For More Information:
Bailey Williams
Manager, Communications
Canada Basketball
647.460.7976
bwilliams@basketball.ca

Max Hirst
Coach Education
Canada Basketball
mhirst@basketball.ca

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