The National Basketball Academy is a professional training organization that offers basketball skill training for individuals, groups, and teams through a variety of standard and customized programs for professional, collegiate, high school, and youth athletes. We will be conducting many programs at the Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club and throughout locations in northeast Ohio, including camps, training, and clinics. We also offer individual and small group training all year long. To book lessons, please visit our website or call us at (216) 378-0360.
What is the HoopsZone Program?
In conjunction with MHRFC, The National Basketball Academy is now offering their Winter HoopsZone program. This is an 8-week program offered to youth athletes for basketball development and play. This 2-hour program will teach the correct fundamentals of basketball in addition to games and competitions. The first hour will teach the following fundamental skills:
---Ball Handling
---Shooting Mechanics and Drill
---Offensive Moves
---Footwork/Pivoting
---Passing/Catching
---Rebounding
The second hour will consist of different team and individual competitions where prizes will be rewarded. Whether you are looking to learn the game and have fun or you are looking to improve you game, this is the program for you!
Who is eligible?
3rd through 6th grades - Girls and Boys
7th and 8th grades - Girls and Boys
*Girls and boys will be separated for competitions.
Program Investment
Members: $80.00
Non-Members: $95.00
(Includes a T-shirt)

We have a limited number of spots available. Late registrations will be accepted (if there are spots available) with a $10.00 late fee.

If you have any questions, please call Mike or Shane at (216) 378-0360
Be sure to check out their website, www.thebasketballacademy.com

Our Trainers
Shane Kline-Ruminski
-- All Ohio School Player
-- First team all M.A.C. 2 years at Bowling Green
-- Lead nation in field goal percentage in 1995
-- Professional European basketball player for 7 years
-- MTV "MADE" Coach
More About Shane, the President of The National Basketball Academy
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 265 LBS.
Born: 6/6/72
CLIENTS: Nene Hilario, Post / Power Forward, 7th pick in 2002 NBA Draft.
Leandrinho Barbosa, Point Guard, 28th pick in 2003 NBA Draft.
Malik Badiane, Post / Power Forward, 44th pick in 2003 NBA Draft.
Professional basketball trainer as seen on MTV's Made series.
Many youth, high school and college athletes.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
2001 - 2002 Season, Chorale de Roanne, Roanne, France.
2000 - 2001 Season, Ovarense, Ovar, Portugal. 13 PPG, 6 RPG.
1999 - 2000 Season, M.M Givat Shmuel, Tel Aviv, Israel. 15 PPG, 7 RPG.
1998 - 1999 Season, M.M Givat Shmuel, Tel Aviv, Israel. 14 PPG, 6 RPG.
1997 - 1998 Season, Kombassan Konya Sport, Konya, Turkey. 12 PPG, 6 RPG.
1996 - 1997 Season, Kombassan Konya Sport, Konya, Turkey. 16 PPG, 7 RPG.
1995 - 1996 Season, Maes Pils, Antwerp, Belgium. 17 PPG, 7 RPG.

COLLEGE:
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.
1994 - 1995 Season, 17 PPG, 7 RPG. Led nation in field goal percentage. First team All-MAC. Team captain.
1993 - 1994 Season, 17 PPG, 7 RPG. Second team All-MAC. Team co-captain.
1992 - 1993 Season, 12 PPG, 6 RPG. Honorable mention All-MAC, one of 12 athletes invited to attend Pete Newell's Big Man Camp.
1991 - 1992 Season, 9 PPG, 5 RPG. MAC freshman of the year.

HIGH SCHOOL:
West Geauga High School, Chesterland, Ohio.
1989 - 1990 Season, 18 PPG, 8 RPG. Team captain. Second team All-State, first team All-CVC.
1988 - 1989 Season, 12 PPG, 7 RPG. First Team All-CVC, first team All-District, honorable mention All-State.

PERSONAL:
Married three years to Heather Ann. They reside in Mentor, Ohio. Shane enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, training athletes and working with kids.

CHARITIES:
DARE spokesperson while at Bowling Green, 1991 - 1995. Partnered with Verb.com, the CDC and MTV for public service tour, summer 2003.

Sonny Johnson
-- Mr. Basketball in Ohio 1997-1998
-- All M.A.C. player at Ohio University
-- Lead the state in scoring 1997-1998
-- First Team All Ohio 1997-1998

Steve Vega
-- NCAA Top Ten: 3-point Percentage in 2000 and 2002
-- NCAA Top Five: Steals and Foul Shot Percentage in 2002
-- Ohio History Scoring - 24th (2001 points)
-- Mr. Basketball Lorain County
-- All UCAC Player in 2002