For the second time this year, Prairie Elite Basketball Academy came to Winkler for a basketball training camp.

"This is a lot of basketball decision training, so BDT, and then I add in a layer of mental toughness that I think can really be extrapolated throughout Manitoba," says Victoria Zuke, coach and camp organizer. "You are what you think about," adds Zuke.

She says they have seen a lot of success with their training camps across the province which has been very rewarding for her, and fellow coach, JP Beauchemin.

Beauchemin says their program also focuses on "creating opportunities for female athletes. They're generally under-represented when it comes to athletic opportunities, but there's a lot that want to do it, so that's what we're here for."

Emily Potter was also the guest coach who is the first Manitoban to have a WMBA contract and has also played with Team Canada. Potter says, "I think it's super fun to give back, like any time I'm home. I'm not home very often so I don't really get the opportunity to coach or be involved with young people playing basketball, so I just want them to see where basketball can take them."

"I think that it's great to see you can play at the next level," adds Zuke, who was excited to have Potter in attendance with a fresh perspective.

Abigail Matuszewski took part in the camp for her third time and says basketball is a fun way to spend her free time. She says, "they work on the fundamentals, so they don't necessarily work on the big things. They're focusing on the little things that not everyone always focuses on."

"It all starts with skill, and it all starts with internal and mental toughness, and applying that skill, making those decisions, and just having a great time," says Zuke.

Both Zuke and Beauchemin hope to grow the program within Winnipeg, as well as rural Manitoba. Zuke also wants to thank the region and Todd Redhead for being supportive and helping promote the program.