Testimonials
"Barry is an enthusiastic teacher of the game with an excellent knowledge and ability for Player Development."
Richie Adubato, Veteran NBA & WNBA Coach
"I needed an opportunity to showcase my talent and a path to find a job overseas. I had no agent, mediocre film, and my past season statistics weren't in my favor. Winning Ways Pro International gave me that edge and a real opportunity that I needed to succeed. Winning Ways Pro not only trains you physically while they monitor you progress but they also prepare you mentally for what is to come. All i can say is their system truly works."
Rob Igbawau (Fort Hays State)
2009 Pro Combine Participant - Signed With Al Wakrah - Qatar D1
The experience of working with Winning Ways Pro International and Basketball Eye has been a very positive one. Quick communication, a very solid group and great people to work with made my experiences with these organizations easy. The combine I attended was very well organized and the coaches that attended were all well taken care of in a very positive and professional way. I would like to thank WWPI and BE for their professionalism and for making my stay a successful one.
Thomas Roijakkers, Assistant Coach - Eredivisie Holland
"Winning Ways Pro International's programs are a great way to get exposure and help any player get their foot in the door. Whether overseas or here in the US, WWPI can help people all over the world. The WWPI staff knows a lot of people and their networking skills are unmatched. Going to one of their camps would benefit anyone looking to further their career in pro basketball. Thanks to Winning Ways Pro, I am now living my dream as a pro player in Austria."
Chris Session (Utah State)
2008 Pro Combine Participant - Signed With Amstetten Falcons - Austria D2
It's been a very exciting Combine, full of talent, coming from both players with experience in Europe and also from those looking for their first contract overseas. After being able to view these players, I will keep some of them in mind in order to sign them to professional contracsts, and also to keep following some others during next season. I'm sure I will also review theonline games during the next few weeks, which is another huge plus of this Pro Combine. The organization was simply great, from the begining until the end of the event, and I've felt at home during my stay in Orlando. WWPI offers an unmatched service to players looking to go play professionally overseas.
Raul Jimenez, Assistant Coach - LEB Gold Spain
"This experience alone is wonderful, and to get a different aspect of how the game is played at a different pace is a gift. We all come from different countries and if you can adjust your game to fit another style, you know you can make it overseas. It is not something that is just going to fall into your lap though, you have to put in work and make an effort. Thanks to Winning Ways Pro for helping with everything I needed to be ready to play overseas. I could not have done it without them. Their Pro Combines really prepare you for everything."
Kelcey Rogiers-Jensen (Georgia State)
Umea Comets (Sweden)
"These showcases camps run by Winning Ways Pro International Inc. and Basketball Eye provide players with an opportunity to compete for overseas playing jobs, and gives these players an insight into just how tough it is to battle for the precious playing spots around the globe."
Dan Mobbs, Head Coach - BLNO Norway
"I wanted to thank the Winning Ways Pro staff for my opportunity in Ireland. I had kind of lost hope and wasn't expecting to hear anything back. It's nice to know that your staff keeps working months after my camp. I can say that my experience with Winning Ways has been a great one, and I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future."
Matt Clement
2007 Pro Combine Participant (August)
Signed With Belfast Stars (Ireland Superleague) Jan. 2008
The Orlando Pro Exposure Camp that I attended was simply great. I saw a lot of talent and lots of players who are good enough to play professional basketball in Europe. The best thing about the camp was how professionally everything was organized. I was really impressed by the fact that the Winning Ways Pro staff really cared about the players and tried to teach them everything they need to succeed at the Pro-Level. I will definitely be back!
Rene Brembock, Head Coach - 2.Bundesliga Austria
"I support Winning Ways and Barry Mestel in every situation related to Basketball. His knowledge of the game and teaching skills are soon to be rewarded"
Darryl Dawkins, NBA Player and Veteran Professional Coach
"Barry Mestel knows talent! He is one of the best in the business which is why I have utilized his skill at every stop in my NBA career and as a Head Scout for my CBA Team. The Grand Rapids Hoops. What makes Barry special is his genuine concern for youth in his positive approach to the game of life, truly concerned with developing the student athlete into the total person."
Brendan Suhr, Veteran NBA Coach
“The Pro Combine was a great experience. It helped me learn what I need to work on to get to the next level. The DVD of the combine’s game sets showed me exactly how I performed. I recommend the WWPI Pro Basketball Combines to anyone that is currently playing and looking for an opportunity to play professional basketball.”
Adam Harris
2007 Pro Combine Participant
"Winning Ways Pro International's Basketball Combine was a great measuring stick of what an aspiring professional player needs to be exposed to. The combine really helped me realize what I needed to work on and showed me necessary skill development exercises that helps you reach that next level. The Winning Ways Pro Staff helps you bring into fruition your dream of becoming a professional player by exposing you to the mental and physical aspects of a professional player from contract negotiations, to conditioning necessary to succeed at the next level. I would highly recommend any players yearning to play at the next level to attend any of the Winnin Ways Pro Combines, the experience and knowledge you obtain from the combine will pave the way to initiating a professional career. With Winning ways Pro, the staff is easily accessible and constantly working hard to find you opportunities where your skills can best be utilized. Thank you Winning Ways Pro for all your help and support."
Christian Gavina (Stevens Inst. of Technology) 2008 Pro Combine Participant - Signed Quezon Red Oilers - Liga Pilipinas
Alumni
Winning Ways Pro International is proud to have worked with the following players. WWPI, in working with teams and other companies, has assisted numerous players in securing offers from organizations around the world. Here is a sampling of the basketball alumni and where they have played professionally:
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- June Women's Combine Participant Signs in Poland
- Drew Schifino Returns to Europe
- Blake Young Resigns With German Club
- Rob Igbawua Heads to Argentina
- Vegas Combine Participant Signs in UK
- Vegas Combine Participant Signs in Finland
- June 2009 Women's Combine Participant Signs in Spain
- December Vegas Training Camp Participant Signs in Germany
- June 2009 Women's Combine Participant Signs in Portugal
- May/July 2009 Men's Combine Participant Signs in Qatar
- June 2009 Women's Combine Participant Signs in Romania
- Emanuel Willis Signs With Denmark Top Division
- June 2009 Women's Combine Participant Signs With Top League in Germany
- July 2009 Toronto Combine Participant Signs In Germany Pro-B
- Blake Young Signs In Germany
- John Clifford Signs With BJ League In Japan
- June 2009 Women's Combine Participant Signs With Top League In Spain
- June 2008 Men's Combine Participant Signs With Philippines Team
- Five WWPI Women Sign With WEBA's NJ Thunder
- May 2008 Men's Combine Participant Signs With Austria D2 Team
- May 2008 Men's Combine Participant Signs With Slovenia 1A Division Team
- August Men's Combine Participant Signs With Ireland Superleague Team
- October Women's Combine Participant Signs With Team in Sweden
- August Men's Combine Participant Signs with NBDL Team
- August Men's Combine Participant Taken in 2nd Round of 2007 CBA Draft
- August Men's Combine Participant Signs With Harlem Globetrotters
Female Players
- Melissa Abraham, University of Memphis (Houston Stealth-NWBL)
- Rosie Arnold, Georgia Southern (France)
- Sarah Awe, Florida Tech (Arkansas Stars, WBCBL)
- Felicia Bell, Florida Tech (Chicago Blaze-NWBL)
- Anne Blair, St. Mary's College (Dijon, France)
- KB Buckner, Hardin Simmons (Harlem Ambassadors)
- Judy Cark, Northwestern State University (WBCBL Dallas Angels)
- Tiffany Coll, U of Maryland-Baltimore County (Rhondda Rebels - Wales; GIBO Groep Grasshoppers - Holland)
- Amanda Davidson, University of Indianapolis (Probuild Lions-Holland)
- Ginger Fanelli, Mount Aloysius (BV Lely Amsterdam)
- Tara Fortschneider, Webster University (WBCBL-Plano Lady Eagles)
- Hatasha Griffin, Florida Tech (Den Helder - Holland)
- Katie Hannon, U of Kansas (Luxembourg & Iceland)
- Taleesha Hardy, Indiana Tech (Atlanta Diamonds, WBCBL)
- Alshaa Hodges, Augusta State (BV Lely Amsterdam)
- Carly Hurdle, Adelphi University (Portugal)
- Tierra Jackson, Towson University (BC Nokia, Finland)
- Dana Renae Jones, Southern Mississippi (NWBL-Chicago)
- Jessica Kern, Penn State University (Switzerland-Romania, ermany)
- Kim Lawrence, Furman University (BV Lely-Amsterdam)
- Quiannta Mauney, Lander University (Dallas, WBCBL)
- Molly McDowell, Southern Illinois (Amsterdam, Germany)
- Dianca McGhee, Henderson State (Dallas Lady Diesel, WBCBL)
- Rhona McKenzie, American International (Probiuld Lions-Holland; AB Contern-Luxembourg)
- Lauren Metaj, Northwood (Holland - Gibo Groep Grasshoppers)
- Alyssa Nelson, Princeton (NWBL - Mobile Majesty)
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Meadow Overstreet, Mississippi State (Greece, Iceland)
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Joann Overstreet, U of Houston (Northumbria-UK)
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Shanika Parks, Purdue (England)
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Cassandra Pellisier, U of New Haven (Atlanta Angels-WBCBL)
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Allie Rousseau, Georgia Southern (Netherlands)
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Nanna Rivers, North Carolina State (Netherlands-Den Helder, Germany)
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Tina Schreiner, St. Cloud State (Samur, France)
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Amber Sneed, UMass (Germany)
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Ericka Stokes, South Carolina State University (WBCBL-Jonesboro Flames, Augusta Blaze)
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Paula Thompson, Abilene Christian (Holland)
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Liz Tucker, U of Albany (NWBL Pro League - Springfield Spirit, Holland)
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Oni Tyler (Lebanon)
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Dawn Walker, University of Saint Mary (Dallas Angels - WBCBL)
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Ashley Wallace, Pace University (Tallinn-Estonia)
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Kristen Wells, West Virginia Wesleyan (Dallas Lady Diesel)
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Colleen White, Sacred Heart (Grasshoppers, The Netherlands; Rist Wedel, Germany)
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Tammie White, Southern Arkansas University (Dallas Lady Diesel - WBCBL
- Kelcey Rogiers-Jensen, Georgia State (UMEA Comets - Sweden)
- Aneika Henry, University of Florida (Spain)
- Gini Grimsleyy, UNC-Greensboro (Herne-Germany)
- Amaka Uzomah, Colorado State (Portugal)
- Ayesha Barkley, Stetson (Romania)
- Joanna Bess, Thomas More (Spain)
- Gini Grimsley, UNC-Greensboro (C.B. Conqeuro - Spain LF2)
- Whitney Tossie, Appalachian State (Odra Brzeg - Poland)
Male Players
- Spencer Alston, Virginia Union (ABA; Portugal)
- DeAntoine Beasley, Tennessee Tech (England)
- Keith Bridges, West Virginia (Argentina; SEBL)
- DeWayne Brown, Alabama-Birmingham (Uruguay)
- Shawn Conley, Florida Tech (Luxembourg)
- Gianni Cugini, Lynn University (Italy)
- Ben Dewar, Lake Superior State (Denmark; France)
- Sylvester Dotson, UNLV (Switzerland)
- Otis Duffy, Centenary (NJ) (Ireland)
- John Early, Alaska Fairbanks (Argentina)
- John Estick, Miami (OH) (Ireland; Luxembourg)
- Shawn Faust, West Florida (NY Nationals)
- Chuck Frierson, Dominican College (ABA)
- Rob Georges, East Stroudsburg (Harlem Ambassadors)
- Gary Goldman, Cabrini College (NY Nationals)
- Greg Hamilton, Olivet College (Germany)
- Ryan Huntley, Tarleton State (England)
- Kwame James, Evansville University (France; Argentina; NBDL)
- Tommy Johnson, Texas Wesleyan (Belgium)
- Bruce Jolly, West Georgia (Switzerland; Ireland; Turkey)
- Che Jones, Ohio State University-Newark (Cyprus)
- Duane Jones, Southern Wesleyan (Ireland)
- Mike King, Kalamazoo College (NY Nationals)
- Freddy Lofombo, St. Ambrose (Belgium)
- GJ Macon, Indiana U of Pennsylvania (Germany)
- Martin Marek, Colgate University (Czechoslovakia)
- Greg Manderson, Tarleton State (China)
- Reggie McCoy, Kennesaw State (Mexico)
- Dwayne McDonald, Harding University (England)
- Derek McGhee, Campbellsville University (Ireland)
- Mike McGlynn, Tufts University (ABA)
- JoJo McKenny, (Ireland)
- Jamario Moon, Meridian Community College (Toronto Raptors NBA; Harlem Globetrotters; USBL)
- Jim Natale, Gettysburg College (NY Nationals)
- Alfredo Ott, Dillard University (England)
- Rod Overmyer, Bluffton College (France)
- Torrence Oxendine, Loras College (Harlem Ambassadors)
- Eric Pangburn, Kentucky Christian (Germany)
- Franklin Paul, McNeese State (USBL; IBA)
- Jeremy Piggot, Northwood (Austria)
- Adrien Pritchard, Queen College (France)
- Jason Robinson, Pikeville College (Portugal)
- Clint St. John, North Central University (France)
- Todd Sands, Mt. Vernon Nazarene (England)
- Peter van Rij, Charleston Southern (Germany; Italy)
- Peter Warren, Virginia Wesleyan (NY Nationals)
- Antoine Stokes, North Florida (Czech Republic)
- Rajael Tyler, Columbus State - Ohio (Sweden)
- William Maupins, St. Scholastica (CBA-Great Falls Explorers)
- Erving Rivers, Francis Marion (Harlem Globetrotters)
- Derrick Wimmer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (NBDL-Sioux Falls SkyForce)
- Matt Clement, Maine Maritime Academy (Belfast Stars - Ireland Superleague)
- Mark Keith, Univ. of Louisiana - Monroe (Slovenia 1A - Nova Goricia)
- Michael Gayle (Venandos de Nuevo Lardeo -LNBP Mexico)
- Willie Richard, Jarvis Christian (Harlem Ambassadors)
- Kevin Chester, Nova Southestern (Germany-BG Dorsten)
- Grant Billmeier, Seton Hall (Portugal - LPB)
- Atsushi Inagaki (Saitama Broncos - Japan)
- Elzie Bibbs, Ferris State (Washington Generals)
- Chris Session, Utah State (Amstetten Falcons - Austria)
- Will Smith, Marian College (Harlem Ambassadors)
- Brent Cowles, Livingstone College (Washington Generals)
- Chris Gavina, Stevens Institute of Technology (Philippines - Quezon Red Oilers)
- Ryan Lohfink, Bethel (Reading Rockets - UK BBL)
- John Clifford, S. Utah (Japan - BJ League)
- Blake Young, Kansas State (Germany)
- Jesse Bunkley, Eastern Michigan (Germany-Pro B)
- Emanuel Willis, Houston Baptist (Denmark-Randers Cimbria)
- Rob Igbawua, Fort Hays State (Qatar-D1)
- Yuta Kurihara, W. University (Peru)
- Velimir Radinovic, Ohio State (MBC-Germany BBL)
- Blake Young, Kansas State (Schwenningen Panthers-Pro B Germany)
- Brice Fantazia, Culver Stockton (Glasgow Rocks-United Kingdom)
- Cory Cooperwood, Wright State (Finland)
- Rece Hampton, Adams St. (IBL)
- Milton Harris, (IBL)
- Rory Perner, (IBL)
- Rasheed Pratt, Fayetteville State (IBL)
- Vrcelg, Ljubisa, Jacksonville (IBL)
- Drew Schifino, West Virginia (Germany Pro B)
- Rob Igbawua, Fort Hays State (Argentina - TNA)
