WHERE ASPIRING ATHLETES RISE AND TRAIN TO DOMINATE

WHERE THE GRIND MEETS GLORY

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Welcome To the

Winning team

We are transforming potential into power and effort into excellence. We can help you take your game to beast mode! Find a program that suits you or your kids.

upcoming event:

charity basketball tournament

March 14, 2025 (6:00-9:00pm)

Ballmatics Academy - 950 Dupont Street, North Court

With a portion of the proceeds going to the QSLA Foundation at Ballmatics Academy, Break the Madness brings hoopers together in a fun and up beat environment. Teams of 6-8 go head to head to win the top prize. Register below and join the madness!

upcoming event:

March skills program

March 10 and 12 (3:00-6:00pm)

Ballmatics Academy - 950 Dupont Street, North Court

This 2 day program is designed for players, ages 12 - 17, who are looking to sharpen their skills and approach to the game. In these up beat three hour sessions, Coach Drew focuses on: Routine, Rebounding, Defense & the Jump Shot, Game Situations & Conditioning.   Full court games everyday! 

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  • Mentally prepare & warm-up for basketball 

  • Dribble effectively w/ both hands and add: In & out dribbles, crossovers, behind the back & dribble protection to their repertoire 

  • Know when to use: chest, bounce, entry & spin passes  

  • Gain confidence w/ right & left lay-ups, reverse lay-ups, fingers rolls & going high of the board

  • Understand the concept of the 7 Step Jump Shot & what to correct after a miss

  • Aware of the correlation between 7 Step Jump Shot & How to Rebound effectively 

  • Be working on their: triple threat, jab steps, pass fakes, euro steps, floaters, side steps, step backs & getting to their ‘spots’

by the end, players should be able to:

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program includes:

  • 6 hours court time at Ballmatics Academy w/ trained coaches 

  • Skills Competition, Tournament & Prizes!!!  

Cost: $175

Signing your kids up for sports can be expensive. Especially, if you have multiple kids. Please email us to find out about reduced rates for families who need an assist.

About the yards

mission

To design programs that strengthen each athlete's core fundamentals while stressing the importance of: mindset, conditioning, and hard work.

Based in Toronto’s west end, The Yards offers basketball programs for players of all ages and skill sets.  We use proven warm-up routines, game situation drills, shooting exercises and conditioning to make every player better.

Beyond basketball, we teach: discipline, awareness, respect and teamwork.

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coach drew

A multi-sport athlete, I found basketball later in life. While assisting in girl’s rep basketball (2009 London, ON), I was drawn to the fundamentals of the game and how important and powerful communication was on the court. 


After five years of coaching the Women’s Gold Medal Team, I joined several drop-in leagues and recreational teams. I was a lead coach for International Basketball & Sports Academy (2020 Guelph, Waterloo, Kitchener) where I honed my coaching skills working under former international players, NBA players and elite coaches.

Shoot your shot

Unleashing your potential and discovering greatness has never been more convenient. Sign up today and let our winning team guide you on your basketball journey.

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destined to conquer.

Sharpening skills, building legacies—one champion at a time.