Summer is Serious (2026)

The Summer is Serious Program is tailored for competitive basketball players entering grades 7-9 in the fall who are looking to transform their game in the offseason! Athletes will develop key areas of their game necessary to excel on any team they play on. While also working on adding layers to their game so they are ready to step into a bigger role on their teams when the time comes.

*Exceptions may be made to the age requirement for athletes entering grade 6 in the fall of 2026 who have been involved in previous programming and shown the skill level and maturity required for this program.

AAU basketball can make it difficult for youth athletes to truly develop over the summer. Oftentimes the majority of practices are spent on team concepts & plays - placing more value in a win now mentality instead of individual player development. It is also important to not forget that very few players receive interest/scholarship offers from post-secondary teams prior to grade 11/12.

At YXU Basketball we understand the importance of giving athletes the chance to play outside of their current role on their teams and fail during this process. We can then help provide the framework necessary to develop the skills, understanding, and ability to play in an increased role when that time comes!

During this program our athletes will receive premier on court instruction from our staff of current & former professional players while also developing their strength, body control, and athleticism off the court under the guidance of Kingston's top strength and conditioning coaches at UFit Kingston!

Summer is Serious Program Details

  • 9 Week Program
  • July 6th, 2026 - September 3rd, 2026
  • 2x On Court/week (90 minute sessions - 27 hours total)
  • 1x Strength & Conditioning/week (60 minute session - 9 hours total)
  • 16 player max (Athletes entering grades 7-9 - exception for select grade 6s)
  • $860 + HST
  • Exclusive Hoodie, T-Shirt & Shorts Included

*Athlete's enrolled in the Summer is Serious program will receive $75 off registration for both the 2026 Grade 6-8 Skills & Competitive Camps

Compared to other summer programs:

PGC Point Guard Prep

  • 5 Day Camp
  • 30 hours instructional time (does NOT include breaks)
  • NO Strength & Conditioning
  • 64 player max (Grades 4-8)
  • Coaches you DON'T know
  • $995 + HST
  • Unaccounted for travel & hotel costs

If your child is interested in joining the Summer is Serious program please reach out to us via email! More information to come in early 2026!

Summer is Serious Schedule

Boys Group

Tuesday: On Court 7:30-9:00pm

Wednesday: On Court 6:00-7:30pm & UFit S&C 8:00-9:00pm

Girls Group

Tuesday: On Court 6:00-7:30pm & UFit S&C 8:00-9:00pm

Wednesday: On Court 7:30-9:00pm

Meet Your Coaches!

Connor Vreeken

Connor's playing career:

Professional Basketball

  • Achilleas Kaimakli - Cyprus 1 (2023/24)
  • Niagara Riverlions - Canada 1 (2025)
  • Team Canada 3x3 - SMNT Program

University

  • Carleton University (2018-2023)
  • 4x USports National Champion
  • 2x OUA Champion

High School

  • Team Canada U18
  • Team Ontario U17
  • Nike EYBL 17U (CIA Bounce)

Connor grew up in Kingston, ON where he attended Frontenac Secondary School. While at Frontenac Connor won a gold medal with U17 Team Ontario at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. In his final year at Frontenac, Connor represented Canada at the U18 FIBA Americas Championship - winning a silver medal.

Connor played university basketball at Carleton University. While there he was part of multiple national championship teams and finished his career with a 27 point and 9 rebound performance in the national semifinal before recording 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists in the 2023 national championship game.

Connor has spent time playing professionally both overseas and domestically. Spending the 2023/24 season in Cyprus with Achilleas Kaimakli and the 2025 season in Canada with the Niagara Riverlions winning the 2025 CEBL Championship. Most recently, Connor spent a week in Mexico with Team Canada in preparation for the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup championship, where he was selected as 1 of 6 athletes to represent Canada on the international stage.

Connor looks forward to sharing his love for the game with the upcoming basketball talent in his hometown of Kingston, ON!

Kali Pocrnic

Kali's Playing Career:

Professional Basketball

  • Torpan Pojat - Finland 1 (2024/25)

University

  • Carleton University (2019-2024)
  • 2x USports All-Canadian
  • 2x USports National Champion
  • 2x USports Final 8 MVP
  • 2x OUA Champion

High School

  • Team Ontario U17
  • Lincoln Prep (2017-2019)

Kali grew up in Oakville, ON playing for Oakville Vytis before joining the Blessed Sacrament JUEL program. In her final 2 years of high school Kali attended Lincoln Prep, where she was apart of the 2017/18 OSBA Championship team. While at Lincoln Prep she also played on Team Ontario winning a gold medal at the national championship.

During her time at Carleton, Kali scored 1032 points, recorded 286 assists, and grabbed 233 rebounds. She also set program records for playoff games played, playoff minutes, playoff points, and playoff assists.

In 2024, Kali began her professional basketball career overseas in Finland. Kali was instrumental to her club's success, leading the team to a 1st place regular season finish and 2nd place in the Finnish Korisliga playoffs.

Kali is excited to share her passion for the game with young female basketball players!