WHERE ASPIRING ATHLETES RISE AND TRAIN TO DOMINATE

WHERE THE GRIND MEETS GLORY

Welcome To the

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Winning team

We are transforming potential into power, and effort into excellence. We don’t just train players; we build unstoppable forces. Join to master the game, own the court and make winning a habit.

upcoming event:

March skills program

March 10 - 14th (3:00-6:00pm)

Ballmatics Academy - 950 Dupont Street, North Court

This 5 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 and his team stress the 4 R’s:  Routine, Rebounding, Running & Resilience. Throughout the week, the program builds on: conditioning, dribbling, passing, shooting & scoring. Each day ends with a full court game on a first rate court.

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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:

  • 15+ hours court time at Ballmatics Academy w/ trained coaches 

  • Friday Skills Competition, Tournament & Prizes!!!  

Cost: $375 Early Bird price*

Sign up by February 14th, 2025

After: $450

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.