Our skills academy training sessions are designed to improve each athlete’s fundamental and technical skill level. Skills Academy sessions focus on all of the key elements of the game including; ball-handling, shooting technique, footwork, spacing concepts, athletic mindset and approach to sport, and more! Each skills session is 60 minutes in length, and will also include competitive play, games, and scrimmages. Training sessions are all coed so we invite everyone to come out and improve their game!

Our VSC Skills Academy is lauded for creating an environment that cultivates positive relationships, enhances player development and ignites a love for basketball. Much of this stems from our lead instructor and clinician, Jonathan Thompson. Coach JT brings high energy, great attention to detail and a progressive teaching model that meets our young athletes where they are in their development.

Born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas, Coach JT learned the game through countless hours of practice and competitive play on the blacktop courts in his neighborhood. Through his steadfast commitment and dedication, Coach JT garnered important life lessons that continue to serve him well today, fueling his desire to coach and mentor youth in our community.

His playing experience has brought him here to Canada, where he obtained his business degree and played for Providence University College for 4 years. Coach JT has played overseas in China, competing against a multitude of professional and semi-professional teams from Russia, Lithuania, Spain and the United States.

As a dedicated husband and father of 3 beautiful children, Coach JT lives in Burnaby and we feel fortunate to have him as a role model and a person of character in our program.

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Vancouver Sports Club will be offering competitive basketball through our 2021 Fall Elite and Select teams. Players will be exposed to high level coaching, mentorship, competitive play, and the opportunity to experience the many benefits that accrue from being a part of a cohesive team. The overriding objectives of our Club Program is to build a strong foundational skills base of our players, develop their competitive will, and instill a love of the game that translates into lifelong participants in basketball.

With a primary focus on FUNdamentals, the 3-on-3 League aims to provide our members with the opportunity to put into practice the skills and concepts that they are introduced to during the weekly Skills Academy. We believe the 3-on-3 environment has several developmental aspects that are of benefit to our young players:

The VSC 2021 Fall Tune-up Camp is designed to provide campers with high level teaching and instruction in a small group setting with a maximum number of 10 players. Instruction will focus on fundamental skill development in relation to footwork and coordination, ball control, shooting and decision making. Participants will leave camp with a greater sense of their strength, weaknesses and what they need to do to continue their basketball development. These camps are well timed to prepare participating athletes for the upcoming 2021 Fall season tryouts and training.

Cost: $175

All training sessions will take place at our VSC Clubhouse located at 3020 Spring Street.

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• Masks must be worn entering and leaving the facility. The only time masks are not required is during the training session.
• Physical distancing will be maintained in accordance with VIA Sport guidelines.
• Regular sanitizing breaks.
• No spectators permitted within the Clubhouse training facility.
• You must bring your own ball

A full program refund, less a $50 administration charge per registered athlete, will be issued up to 10 days PRIOR to the start date of the program. After the program start date, a 50% refund, less a $50 administrative charge per registered athlete, will be issued up to 14 days after the program start. Following the 14 days, no refunds will be issued.