our Team
MIKE KENNY
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Mike Kenny, is the owner and founder of Right Way Basketball. He has grown up around the game of basketball and that passion for the sport still burns strong to this day. As a player, Mike was a High School All-Canadian and went on to captain the Carleton University Ravens Men’s Basketball Team that won 3 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships during his career.
Once his playing days were over Mike channeled his energies towards helping others learn the game. Taking his invaluable experiences as a player and camp director while in university, Mike has transitioned to basketball clinician, trainer and coach. Currently a certified high school teacher, Mike is fulfilled by helping to mold, instruct and lead the next generation of basketball players.
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Mike Kenny, is the owner and founder of Right Way Basketball. He has grown up around the game of basketball and that passion for the sport still burns strong to this day. As a player, Mike was a High School All-Canadian and went on to captain the Carleton University Ravens Men’s Basketball Team that won 3 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships during his career.
Once his playing days were over Mike channeled his energies towards helping others learn the game. Taking his invaluable experiences as a player and camp director while in university, Mike has transitioned to basketball clinician, trainer and coach. Currently a certified high school teacher, Mike is fulfilled by helping to mold, instruct and lead the next generation of basketball players.
CLARE MURPHY
DIRECTOR, COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Clare sees basketball as more than a sport; it is a way to get involved in the community, develop character, connect with people, stay fit and have fun. After playing for various clubs around Ottawa, participating in provincial development programs and winning a high school city championship, Clare went on to captain the Bishop’s University Women’s Basketball Team. Sidelined by concussions, she travelled to Uganda with basketball players from across North America on an Athletes in Action trip that inspired her to further her coaching skills.
Over the past decade, Clare has been a counselor at a variety of camps and coordinated a youth basketball program at Bishop’s University. As an assistant coach with the Goulbourn Basketball Association, her teams have won Gold & Silver at Provincials. She is currently working on her Train to Train certification. Clare will also be attending University of Ottawa for Teacher’s College and assistant coaching the GeeGees Women’s Basketball Team. Her hope is to pay forward all the valuable life skills she learned through sport and help eager youth achieve their goals on and off the court.
DIRECTOR, COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Clare sees basketball as more than a sport; it is a way to get involved in the community, develop character, connect with people, stay fit and have fun. After playing for various clubs around Ottawa, participating in provincial development programs and winning a high school city championship, Clare went on to captain the Bishop’s University Women’s Basketball Team. Sidelined by concussions, she travelled to Uganda with basketball players from across North America on an Athletes in Action trip that inspired her to further her coaching skills.
Over the past decade, Clare has been a counselor at a variety of camps and coordinated a youth basketball program at Bishop’s University. As an assistant coach with the Goulbourn Basketball Association, her teams have won Gold & Silver at Provincials. She is currently working on her Train to Train certification. Clare will also be attending University of Ottawa for Teacher’s College and assistant coaching the GeeGees Women’s Basketball Team. Her hope is to pay forward all the valuable life skills she learned through sport and help eager youth achieve their goals on and off the court.
KEVIN SAVARD
DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING
Kevin comes to Right Way Basketball as a certified Physical Education teacher and the Vice-President of the Ottawa-Carleton Elementary Athletic Association. A former CIS athlete, albeit in Track and Field and Cross Country, he believes in the development of the whole athlete through skill building, character development, fitness and nutrition.
Kevin has been the coach of the Fisher Park PS intermediate girls basketball team for the past 5 years with several former athletes currently playing in the JUEL provincial league. Kevin coached the OCEAA girls team at the National Capital All-Star Classic in 2016 and has been involved in sports camps and basketball camps from Almonte all the way to Mistissini, QC and looks forward to working with energetic groups of youth basketball players.
DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING
Kevin comes to Right Way Basketball as a certified Physical Education teacher and the Vice-President of the Ottawa-Carleton Elementary Athletic Association. A former CIS athlete, albeit in Track and Field and Cross Country, he believes in the development of the whole athlete through skill building, character development, fitness and nutrition.
Kevin has been the coach of the Fisher Park PS intermediate girls basketball team for the past 5 years with several former athletes currently playing in the JUEL provincial league. Kevin coached the OCEAA girls team at the National Capital All-Star Classic in 2016 and has been involved in sports camps and basketball camps from Almonte all the way to Mistissini, QC and looks forward to working with energetic groups of youth basketball players.
JEN O'CONNOR
HEAD COACH
Basketball has been an integral part of Jen’s life that has provided her with opportunities to develop resiliency, foster team building, and forge quality relationships. As a player, she was a member of provincial development programs, Team Ontario, and played for both the Carleton Ravens and University of Ottawa Gee-Gees.
Currently a Train to Train certified coach, Jen has experience coaching at the high school, club, and university levels. In 2014, she attended a Yoga Teacher Training program and enjoys incorporating the benefits of yoga into sport and everyday life. Jen is presently a high school teacher with the OCSB, and hopes to help students and athletes foster a lifelong love of sport and education.
HEAD COACH
Basketball has been an integral part of Jen’s life that has provided her with opportunities to develop resiliency, foster team building, and forge quality relationships. As a player, she was a member of provincial development programs, Team Ontario, and played for both the Carleton Ravens and University of Ottawa Gee-Gees.
Currently a Train to Train certified coach, Jen has experience coaching at the high school, club, and university levels. In 2014, she attended a Yoga Teacher Training program and enjoys incorporating the benefits of yoga into sport and everyday life. Jen is presently a high school teacher with the OCSB, and hopes to help students and athletes foster a lifelong love of sport and education.
HEIDI GORDON
HEAD COACH
Heidi has been coaching with Right Way since 2017. She grew up playing basketball competitively throughout middle and high school. Always looking for ways to learn and improve, Heidi is also committed to giving back to the community and helping others to learn the sport that taught her so much. She believes that basketball is a means to build relationships, stay active, challenge yourself as well as others and build character on and off the court.
Heidi is currently studying Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. She has coached club boys and girls at various levels and currently leads the novice development program for Ottawa South (OSBA). Her goal is to help players to develop both fundamental skills and character which is essential for success in basketball and in other aspects of life.
HEAD COACH
Heidi has been coaching with Right Way since 2017. She grew up playing basketball competitively throughout middle and high school. Always looking for ways to learn and improve, Heidi is also committed to giving back to the community and helping others to learn the sport that taught her so much. She believes that basketball is a means to build relationships, stay active, challenge yourself as well as others and build character on and off the court.
Heidi is currently studying Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. She has coached club boys and girls at various levels and currently leads the novice development program for Ottawa South (OSBA). Her goal is to help players to develop both fundamental skills and character which is essential for success in basketball and in other aspects of life.
Aaron Harvey
HEAD COACH
Aaron developed a passion for basketball early in life and that continues to grow to this day. He played varsity basketball throughout high school and then went on to play varsity football at Carleton University. Aaron believes strongly in the multi-sport athlete development philosophy, and that sport is an opportunity for character growth and personal development. The value of sport in a young person’s life can be overwhelming.
Aaron has spent the last 20 years as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Ottawa. He has experience working with athletes ranging from 5-18 years old. He is currently a Train 2 Train certified basketball coach, as well as NCCP FUNdamentals certified. Aaron currently coaches for Ottawa South Basketball and brings a wealth of experience in camp, and clinic settings.
HEAD COACH
Aaron developed a passion for basketball early in life and that continues to grow to this day. He played varsity basketball throughout high school and then went on to play varsity football at Carleton University. Aaron believes strongly in the multi-sport athlete development philosophy, and that sport is an opportunity for character growth and personal development. The value of sport in a young person’s life can be overwhelming.
Aaron has spent the last 20 years as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Ottawa. He has experience working with athletes ranging from 5-18 years old. He is currently a Train 2 Train certified basketball coach, as well as NCCP FUNdamentals certified. Aaron currently coaches for Ottawa South Basketball and brings a wealth of experience in camp, and clinic settings.
STEVE KENNY
LEAD INSTRUCTOR – JUNIOR REFEREE DEVELOPMENT
Steve has been involved in sport, basketball in particular, for over 40 years. He has played, coached and officiated multiple sports over his decorated career as a High School Athletic Director. His focus has always been to use sport as a vehicle to help youth mature and grow and eventually return to the gym to do for others what he did for them. The countless ex-players and students that return to alumni events he puts on is a testament to the impact he’s had on those under his care. City Championships and OFSAA appearances are just a sidebar to the lessons and values he’s helped instill in literally thousands of kids over the years.
Using his basketball playing and coaching experience, Steve has transitioned to a well respected OVBABO certified referee for the last 22 years. This new perspective on the game has humbled and shaped him to become an even more well-rounded advocate and mentor for those involved in the game. He has managed the Junior Referee Program for the Nepean Blue Devils for the past three seasons where he trained, evaluated, assigned and mentored the next generation of basketball officials. Steve has been instrumental in developing Right Way’s ‘Leadership in Junior Refereeing Program’ and will act as the lead instructor in this area.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR – JUNIOR REFEREE DEVELOPMENT
Steve has been involved in sport, basketball in particular, for over 40 years. He has played, coached and officiated multiple sports over his decorated career as a High School Athletic Director. His focus has always been to use sport as a vehicle to help youth mature and grow and eventually return to the gym to do for others what he did for them. The countless ex-players and students that return to alumni events he puts on is a testament to the impact he’s had on those under his care. City Championships and OFSAA appearances are just a sidebar to the lessons and values he’s helped instill in literally thousands of kids over the years.
Using his basketball playing and coaching experience, Steve has transitioned to a well respected OVBABO certified referee for the last 22 years. This new perspective on the game has humbled and shaped him to become an even more well-rounded advocate and mentor for those involved in the game. He has managed the Junior Referee Program for the Nepean Blue Devils for the past three seasons where he trained, evaluated, assigned and mentored the next generation of basketball officials. Steve has been instrumental in developing Right Way’s ‘Leadership in Junior Refereeing Program’ and will act as the lead instructor in this area.
SEAN STOQUA
HEAD COACH AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINER
Sean is a current Usports student athlete at the University of Ottawa playing in his final year of eligibility for the GeeGees basketball team while completing his Masters degree in Physiotherapy. Sean is an alumnus of Acadia University, where he graduated with a degree in Kinesiology while playing both basketball and football for the Axemen for 4 years.
Sean has several years of experience coaching youth basketball both in Ottawa and Nova Scotia working with Rautins-House basketball school as well as with Acadia summer basketball camps. Sean also helped coach a youth basketball team named the Kentville Wildcats in Nova Scotia, while offering individual training sessions for players in the off-season. Sean’s goal is to help young basketball players improve their skillset on the court as well as share information on how young athletes can improve their athleticism and avoid injuries in the process.
HEAD COACH AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINER
Sean is a current Usports student athlete at the University of Ottawa playing in his final year of eligibility for the GeeGees basketball team while completing his Masters degree in Physiotherapy. Sean is an alumnus of Acadia University, where he graduated with a degree in Kinesiology while playing both basketball and football for the Axemen for 4 years.
Sean has several years of experience coaching youth basketball both in Ottawa and Nova Scotia working with Rautins-House basketball school as well as with Acadia summer basketball camps. Sean also helped coach a youth basketball team named the Kentville Wildcats in Nova Scotia, while offering individual training sessions for players in the off-season. Sean’s goal is to help young basketball players improve their skillset on the court as well as share information on how young athletes can improve their athleticism and avoid injuries in the process.