Program Preview: Swish Cape Cod

<span style="font-weight: 400">Three times a week, a select group of girls from across Cape Cod works with Coach Ben Vaneria — once individually, once in a position-appropriate setting, and once in an off-court setting to address strength and conditioning. The players focus on skill development and they are looking to improve their games in an effort to play at the collegiate level.  Over the past few years Coach Vaneria has used a basic coaching philosophy which involves striving for proficiency in three primary categories:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">(1) Converting around the basket equally with both hands and with proper footwork.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">(2) Shooting</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">(3) Scoring moves that require minimal dribbling.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Using this mindset girls not only improve their skill sets but their understanding of what makes them successful. This past high school season several girls turned their off-season hard work into all-star nominations and the attention of college coaches.  This success has led to a growing number of girls joining the program.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Top recruits in the Swish Cape Cod program:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Avery Burns, Nauset, Class of 2021 –  5’6” guard is one of the best shooters in all of Eastern Massachusetts as she averaged 15.3 points per game, shot over 80% from the free-throw line, and buried 63 three-pointers.  She was named 1st Team All-Cape and Islands League.  Plays club ball for NEX Elite.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Skylar Gonsalves, Falmouth, Class of 2021 – 6’2” center had an outstanding junior season while playing at St. John Paul II averaging 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game while being named the MVP of the Cape and Island League.  Has elected to focus on development in preparation for senior year instead of playing club ball.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Olivia Gourdine, Barnstable, Class of 2022 -5’9” small forward has a huge upside and is getting better daily. Ability to finish around the basket and well beyond the three point line. Scored 14 point per game this winter and was named 1st Team All Cape and Islands League. Plays club ball for Cape Cod Warriors.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">MacKenzie Balfore, Cape Cod Academy, Class of 2022 – 5’10” forward uses positioning and high basketball I.Q. to dominate the boards. Averaged a double-double, 14 points and 14 rebounds per game, while being named 1st Team All Cape and Islands League. Plays club ball for the Cape Cod Bulls.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Rising Stars in the Swish Cape Cod program:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Victoria McGittigan, Sandwich, Class of 2021</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Abby Lockhart, Barnstable, Class of 2022</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Tianna Fernandez, Barnstable, Class of 2022</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Emily Robinson, Barnstable, Class of 2021.</span> &nbsp;