BASKETBALL & BEYOND 

PROGRAMS

PLAYER

DEVELOPMENT

PERSONAL GROWTH.

reviews

  • "ANISA MAKING HER HIGH SCHOOL TEAM, speaks directly to HIS ability to develop talent, confidence & discipline."

    A few months after the program ended, my daughter expressed how impactful that experience had been for her, both on and off the court. So, I reached out to coach Drew to explore private training. For over a year and a half, he worked closely with Anisa, consistently pushing her, guiding her and helping her grow not only as a basketball player, but as a young person.

    Through his training and mentorship, Anisa became one of only two Grade 9 girls to make the varsity team. We are excited to continue training.

    ‍ ‍ - Hakim ‍

  • "HIS CONFIDENCE HAS INCREASED AND THAT IS THANKS TO YOU."

    Rafa’s thoroughly enjoying your sessions, he speaks about it all the time. His confidence has increased and that is thanks to you.

    -Marcia Paredes

  • "Coach Drew is enthusiastic and keeps the kids engadged."

    Signed my son up for The Yards basketball for Winter Skills Academy 2026 along with his two buddies. All 3 kids are officially hooked on basketball! The program is inclusive, challenging and fun. The kids are pumped for the next program.  Definitely recommend!”

    - Jennifer PR

  • "YOU MADE BASKETBALL FUN."

    I just wanted to let you know that my son absolutely loved playing basketball on the weekend. He said you were so nice and really likes your coaching style. He said you make basketball fun! He even enjoyed the drills and that is rare for him. He enjoys basketball again because of you! So thanks for getting my kid back into ball!”‍ ‍

    ‍ ‍- Natalie S

  • "Your sessions made a real impression on my son last year. I like how you found different ways to challenge everyone on the court."

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    ‍- Angie. A

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BREAKDOWN:

  • UP-BEAT 1.5 HOUR SESSIONS AT BALLMATICS ACADEMY

  • FOCUS ON: CONDITIONING, FUNDAMENTALS, DEFENSE & TEAM BASKETBALL

  • CHALLENGING FOR ALL PLAYERS

  • BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME!

  • GAMES & COMPETITIONS EACH WEEK

  • DROP-IN PLAYERS WELCOME

    4-WEEK PROGRAM = $160 + HST

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BASKETBALL FOR EVERYONE.

BASKETBALL FOR EVERYONE.

pLayer Agreements

ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNICATION & EXECUTION

Player agreements assist both player and coach in staying locked in on the mission. We sit down, we make a plan and we develop a program just for you.

You heard correct! Every journey needs a start and an end point. If you’re serious about developing as a basketball player, this is a good place to begin.

mission

To design programs that strengthen each athlete's core fundamentals while stressing the importance of: mindset, conditioning and hard work. The Yards is committed to building more confident and disciplined young people, who will strive to strengthen our communities.

ABOUT

Based in Toronto’s west end, The Yards offers basketball programs for players of all ages and skill sets.  Coach Drew uses proven warm-up routines, game situation drills, shooting exercises and conditioning to make every player better. Beyond basketball, The Yards is about: preparation, discipline, awareness, respect and teamwork.

coach drew

A rep hockey player, his high school & Mississauga Athlete of the Year, coach Drew didn’t discover basketball until university. A good friend taught him the game, in exchange for training and running with his rep team in London, Ontario.

After five years of coaching the Women’s Gold Medal squad and running as a player coach on his own teams, coach Drew became a lead coach for International Basketball & Sports Academy (Guelph, Kitchener & Burlington). It’s here he developed his own style, focusing on preparation and recovery, learning from former professional players & coaches. He’s thankful to be coaching basketball in Toronto.

Shoot your shot

IT’S WORTH THE GRIND.

Sharpening skills & building legandary people.