"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball."

~Phil Jackson 

Mission of Can't Stop Me:

Build the characteristics and skills needed to be successful in basketball and life despite economic, racial, religious, or any other classification.

Basketball Training for Boys and Girls 

Elementary to High School

&

PNW Ignite Girls Basketball Program

Good basketball training is hard to find. Finding a coach who knows a lot about basketball and effectively conveys knowledge and skill to the players can be a challenge. Can’t Stop Me basketball training is coached by Kolleen Bourdage, a Division I collegiate player who has a wide range of experience in basketball and 14 years experience as a certificated teacher. She prides herself in instruction that is clear and individualized so players feel they have a better understanding of the game and their own abilities.

Kolleen played at Washington State University and coached at Enumclaw High School and Mount Rainier High School while reaching second and third place in the State Tournament.

Can't Stop Me Basketball Training places a high value on players understanding the why they are doing something along with the how. Often players receive incredible skills training but the connection between the skills and how it fits into what is happening on the rest of the court is lacking. Players will get training for months but have a very hard time transferring it to a game. When we understand the cause and effect of our actions on the court and have plenty of time to practice, we can make better decisions that help impact the outcome of a live game. This is why most Can't Stop Me Basketball Training is a mix of skills teaching and "guided" competition.

Can't Stop Me basketball training offers instruction in all aspects of the game including but not limited to:

*court awareness and how it impacts decision making

*ball handling

*defense

*shooting

*offensive movement with and without the ball

*rebounding

*posting up and post moves

*passing

Can't Stop Me is a certified business created by Kolleen Bourdage to help children excel as a student, athlete and person in general. A main focus of Can't Stop Me is the mindset of a child. Studies show that one of the most influential characteristics a person needs to find success and be happy is resiliency. Creating resiliency and a champion mindset is a main goal of Can't Stop Me. With the right mindset, a person will not only accomplish their goals but exceed them. 

About Kolleen Bourdage

Basketball Experience:

I have played basketball the majority of my life, including my time in college as a member of the Washington State University women's basketball team and I continue to play as often as possible as an adult.

I've learned so much about life through my time playing ball. I've learned that if you have enough determination to achieve a goal, nothing will stop you. I've learned a lot about pride, integrity, determination, teamwork, responsibility and much more. These lessons have aided me tremendously throughout my life. Wanting to give this same opportunity to our youth is why I made the decision to coach. 

My official coaching started in 2012, when I became an assistant coach for the girls basketball team at Mount Rainier High School. That first year our team got 3rd in state and 2nd in state the following year. Not long after, I got the wonderful opportunity to help coach the Enumclaw High School girls team. The coaches are incredibly skilled and very experienced! It was amazing to see the how much the team improved in just one season. Since then I have trained both male and female players ranging from 3rd grade up through high school.  

In the last 4 years my interest in coaching AAU began to grow. I looked into a couple programs but was extremely dissatisfied with what I saw. Players were looked at more as dollar signs than individuals. Teams were quickly put together without thought because more teams meant more money. Coaches were limited so it felt like the coaches were playing musical chairs with the different teams; very rarely would teams get a consistent coach throughout the season. There was a lack of relationship and care for the teams and the individuals. The way coaches talked to the players was horrendous! It was inappropriate, demeaning and creating extreme insecurity within the players. I wanted to create something better. I wanted to create an opportunity for players to be empowered in their basketball journey with a focus on the individual, the families and the bonds created within a team. 

In the Spring of 2024 I created PNW Ignite. It has been everything I had hoped for and more! I have a wonderful group of girls and an incredible partner, Coach Luis. The players' basketball growth, emotional and mental development and the relationships created in this one season is a testament that this program is something special! 

We are excited about what this program has already become and where it's going! 

Contact Information:

For more information or to sign up for basketball training sessions contact Kolleen Bourdage

call/text (206)335-9865

cantstopme.enumclaw@gmail.com

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