Winter Girls Basketball 2026

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 20 – FEB. 24, 2026

Program Information:

Join KO Girls Basketball Assistant Coach and Middle School Math Teacher Tylon Smith for our Girls-Only Winter Basketball Training Sessions, held Tuesday evenings from January 20 to February 24, 2026. In case of weather-related cancellations, a make-up session is scheduled for March 3.

Open to girls in grades 4–8, this program features eight 60-minute sessions designed to build both skills and confidence, whether your player is new to the game or already experienced. Participants will focus on basketball-specific skills such as shooting, ball handling, passing, defense and overall strength and conditioning. They will also be challenged to implement those skills in game simulated situations to give them the opportunity to make quick reads and strengthen their IQ of the game.

2026	Date:	Time	Field Size
Grades 4-6	Tuesday	6:30pm-7:30pm	FieldHouse
Grades 7-8	Tuesday	7:30pm-8:30pm	FieldHouse

If you have a new 6th grader that would feel more comfortable playing with the younger group, let us know.

FEE: $180 (includes t-shirt): Please be sure to fill out the form with your player’s correct t-shirt size, as shirts are ordered specifically by size and dated for each year. We don’t have extra inventory, so the size chosen will be the size received.

DISCOUNTS: A $15 sibling discount is automatically applied for the second and each additional child registered at the same time.

For KO students, please call Sheri Shea at 860-727-5032 to receive the KO Student Discount Code or check the Wyvern Weekly email. This code must be entered at registration before completing payment in full.

Over the past two years, Coach Smith has been an amazing and dedicated coach who loves to see his players succeed. He knows how to push his players while keeping them motivated all season long. He creates a positive and engaging atmosphere that allows everyone to succeed.

— Katie R

Coach Smith has coached both my physical abilities and mentality with positive reinforcement. He has taught me skills and leadership both on and off the court that I am able to translate to practice and in game situations.

— Liv P

Instructor: Tylon Smith

A Manchester, CT native, Tylon Smith is a former two-time All-American and professional basketball player. At Kingswood Oxford, he scored 1,769 career points and led the team to a NEPSAC Class B Championship in 2011. At Southern Connecticut State University, Smith became the all-time leader in assists and ranks top 10 in scoring, rebounds, and steals. One of only two NCAA players across all divisions to record 1,500+ points, 700+ rebounds, and 500+ assists, he also led SCSU to two NE10 Regular Season titles, a tournament championship, and an Elite Eight appearance. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Sports Management.

Professionally, Smith starred for the WM Zombies and Hartford Shockers, earning multiple ECBL MVPs, scoring and assist titles, and EuroBasket honors. He leads both franchises in all-time scoring and helped secure two league championships.

Now semi-retired, Smith coaches girls basketball at Kingswood Oxford. A passionate advocate for the women’s game, he brings a player-first, skill-focused coaching style that emphasizes IQ, game readiness, and personal growth. His mission is to elevate the game and empower the next generation of players.