Welcome to Titans Skills Academy
Titans Skills Academy inspires young basketball enthusiasts to bring their game to the next level training with professional coaches and players from the Basketball Super League (BSL), former National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC), and pro leagues around the world.
Academy programs are taught exclusively by pro players and coaches. Youth are encouraged to build skills and create lasting memories, whether they dream of a career in basketball or just love the game.
New Sessions
Titans Skills Academy at the Aud is a chance to learn from the pros and play where they play on game day! Sessions are taught by former KW Titans players on the Titans court at the Kitchener Aud. Registration includes a training session, a flex ticket that can be applied to any regular season game (until March 29, 2025), and your choice of either a Titans Skills Academy tech tee, or $15 coupon valid at the KW Titans merch table.
Sessions are are limited to 8-10 participants per coach. You do not need to bring a basketball.
Holiday Gifts
Give Titans Skills Academy for the holidays - order now for December pickup!
This version of Titans Skills Academy at the Aud is sure to delight -- it's a gift of excitement that includes registration for a training session with the pros, a KW Titans knit beanie & silicone bracelet, a welcome letter, a postcard home game schedule and a flex ticket that can be used at any regular season game (through March 29, 2025), all conveniently packaged in a gift box. We'll reach out to arrange pickup as soon as your order is ready.
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Meet the Skills Academy 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.
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.
Chad Frazier
KW Titans
Chad Frazier is a 6’4 point guard who played with the KW Titans in 2021-22 and 2022-23, and was an NBLC All-Star in the 2022 season. During his international professional career, Chad played in Greece, Lithuania, Turkey and Israel, and most recently in Kutaisi with the Georgian Superliga. Chad was born in Boston, Massachusetts and attended University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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.
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.
Anthony Lee Jr.
KW Titans
Anthony Lee Jr. is a 6'9" forward with the KW Titans
who has spent a decade playing around the globe. Together with his wife Melissa, he founded More Than Us Basketball, an organization dedicated to developing the skill and mindset of athletes pushing to reach the next level.
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.
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