Meet the Program Directors:

Bill Carufe:

Coach Carufe has over 40 years of experience as a coach, educator, athletic director and coordinator of youth programs.   He has received numerous teacher and coach of the year awards in his career and has taught and coached virtually every age group in many different sports. He has over 20 years of varsity basketball experience in both New York and Florida including 12 years in Collier County at two local schools where he won five district titles as well as taking one of his teams to a state final four.  He is best known locally for his creative ability to teach fundamentals and basketball concepts to youth players who aspire to be successful high school players.    Bill is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Sports CLUB.

Ron Strong

Ron has spent the past two decades serving young students in many capacities.  Prior to arriving at Sports CLUB in 2017, he worked at the YMCA in Tallahassee and the Boys and Girls Club of Naples. During that time he specialized in inspiring and motivating young athletes through coaching youth basketball.  Prior to his long time commitment to children, he served in the United States military for ten years and is a graduate of Florida State University.  Additionally, he played basketball overseas for two years.  Ron is currently the Executive Director at Sports CLUB. 

K6 Sports offers the most unique concept in youth sports in Southwest Florida. Unlike most recreation programs, usually operated by volunteer coaches and parents, K6 Sports teams are coached by certified youth professionals who teach and coach the game in carefully planned progressions. At K6 Sports, each child can learn many of the techniques needed to be successful in a sport without being on an elite travel team.

In addition, our program is adjusted to the age and ability of the players to ensure that the highly skilled athlete will get challenged and the novice will have the opportunity for success.

Although all children who participate in K6 Sports Programs will receive unprecedented instruction in conditioning and skills, the biggest benefit of the program is enhancement of the social, moral and emotional development of each child.

For more information and to register for K6 Winter Basketball and Cheerleading 2024-2025, please click on the button below.  Forms can be turned in the first day of practice along with payment.