Centre for Performance (CP), Centre for Performance (CP) is a nationally established program designed to develop athletes for the purpose of competing at the international basketball level. The program revolves around the “hot house” approach, which focuses on athletes in the key years of their development.
The emphasis of CP is to train skills that athletes do not otherwise have the opportunity to develop. CP is not based on a competition model; rather it is a group of athletes training in pods across Ontario, for the common goal of getting better.
The CP program has gone through a restructure to ensure continued identification for provincial and national level athletes and increased synergy with Canada Basketball programming such as Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS) and Jr. Academy. We are excited to launch CP, which will target athlete’s in Grade 7 and 8, and will work in alignment with Canada Basketball’s Jr. Academy.
Call for applications for Head Coaches has been posted. Deadline to apply through our Microsoft form is Monday, August 25, 2025.
CP (Grade 5/6 and Grade 7/8)
Stage 1 – Open Tryouts (FREE)
Open to athletes in Grades 5-8. If you have been selected into Canada Basketball’s Jr. Academy, you do not need to try out for CP. Each regional pod will hold a position(s) for those athletes when regional training (stage 2) begins.
To pre-register for the Centre for Performance tryouts, please fill out this form HERE.
Stage 2 – Regional Training (Cost $400)
The regional coaches will identify and select approximately 15-17 athletes from the open tryouts who will then train together for 30 hours. These hours will focus on age-specific training and curriculum implemented by each regional coach, and under the guidance of Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball. The program will run from October to December/January, and each athlete will receive an Ontario reversible jersey.
Stage 3 – Centralized Training
The top athletes from each CP region will be selected to attend a two-day centralized training session in December and April.
Honorariums
As part of the Centre for Performance program, coaches are recognized for their dedication and contribution. Head coaches will receive an honorarium of $500, while assistant coaches will be awarded $400. This compensation reflects the value we place on their expertise and commitment to developing top-level athletes.
Grade 5/6 Boys Tryouts
Grade 5/6 Boys Tryouts
Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
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Peel | Jamison Wheeler (LEAD) Kwesi Thomas (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Toronto | Daniel Cummings (LEAD) David Nepon (AC) Cordell Veira (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
York | Kurt James(LEAD) Lucas Morelli (AC) Michael Newton (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Ottawa | Steve Huibers (Lead) Filomena Sebastiao (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Barrie | Steve Huibers (LEAD) Filomena Sebastiao (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 5/6 Girls Tryouts
Grade 5/6 Girls Tryouts
Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
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Peel | Shay Ironmoger (LEAD) Roseanne (Roxy) Bailey (AC) Candida DeClou (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Toronto | Mariam Konate (LEAD) Devisha Binns (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Tri-County | Dave Haines (LEAD) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Durham | Tianna Warwick-Dawkins (LEAD) Tricia Warwick (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
London | Rob Angione (LEAD) Christine Stapleton (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 7/8 Boys Tryouts
Grade 7/8 Boys Tryouts
Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
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Scarborough | Rohan Forde (LEAD) Hollis Sandy (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Peel | Lavar Williams (LEAD) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Toronto | Cordell Veira (LEAD) Daniel Cummings (AC) Bador Alagraa (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Tri-County | Mike Quigley (LEAD) Leo Mannarelli (AC) Miguel Grande (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Durham | Troy Joseph (LEAD) Chris Kloosterman (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
York | Kurt James(LEAD) Andre Lewis (AC) Curtis Weekes (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Ottawa | Marg Jones (LEAD) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Barrie | Mark Blackman (LEAD) Peter Maclachlan (AC) Rob Gordon (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Hamilton | Dylan Walters (LEAD) Stu Boreyko (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 7/8 Girls Tryouts
Grade 7/8 Girls Tryouts
Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
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Scarborough | Cachet Johnson (LEAD) Emmanuel Bonney (AC) Belinda Ndaye (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Peel | Sophia Karabetsos (LEAD) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Toronto | Jessica Berg (LEAD) Vanessa Wallace (AC) Travis Burke (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Durham | Tianna Warwick-Dawkins (LEAD) Troy Joseph (AC) Tricia Warwick (AC) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
London | Karalyn Church (LEAD) Chris Bogart (AC) Leslie Kelley (AC) - NEW ADD | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Ottawa | Jason Thompson (LEAD) | TRYOUTS COMPLETE | Pre-register to reserve your spot |

Next Gen
Ontario Basketball (OBA) is excited to launch its Next Gen Program for Grade 5 (born 2015) and Grade 6 (born 2014) boys and girls. This program is designed to bring together the top student-athletes from across Ontario for an elite developmental experience, providing high-performance training over four dedicated sessions. The program focuses on skill development, basketball IQ, and athletic growth in line with the Learn-to-Train and Train-to-Train stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, allowing athletes to apply lessons in authentic game-like situations.
Coaches Application Link – APPLY HERE
Deadline to apply for a coaching position through our Microsoft Form is Monday, August 25, 2025.
Next Gen Tryouts:
- Tryouts will take place on September 20-21 in the Greater Toronto Area (exact location TBA), with a $50 tryout fee. Athletes will be assessed during the tryouts, and only the top players will be selected to participate in the program. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
- Deadline for tryouts is Wednesday, September 10th
- Register for Next Gen Tryouts through RAMP – http://centreforperformance.rampregistrations.com/
NextGen Tryouts
Tryout Dates:
September 20–21, 2025
Location:
Athlete Institute Dome
207321 Highway 9
Mono, ON L9W 6J2
Canada
Attendance:
Attendance at Sessions 1–3 is mandatory for all participants. Session 4 will be limited to invited athletes only.
Tryout Schedule:
Saturday, September 20
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 1)
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 1)
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 2)
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 2)
Sunday, September 21
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 3)
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 3)
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 4 – INVITE)
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 4 – INVITE)
Contact
For Technical Questions
Jason Dawkins
Manager of High-Performance
For Logistical Questions
Ruth Catherasoo
Coordinator of High-Performance