Meet the Coaches
Joel Brazier (Founder/Coach)
With over 15 years of coaching experience with schools and community clubs, Joel’s approach blends high-performance skill development, strength training, film study, and emotional intelligence to the game of basketball.
Taya Hanson (Coach)
Taya is a former NCAA Division 1 player from the University of Arizona State and Oregon. She has represented Canada from the age of 16 and won the Gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 3v3.
Taya is a major asset to this academy and will greatly impact the development of our young athletes on and off the court!
Brandon Loughery (Coach)
Brandon is a has 20 years experience coaching basketball and soccer in our community. Known for his ability to connect with youth and develop the best versions of themselves. We are very fortunate to have Brandon on board - I have yet to meet a more dedicated coach in any sport within our community.
Jesse Brown (Coach)
Jesse is a Vernon legend who is still feared at the local Paddlewheel park. A dominant guard eager to drive to the hoop with no intention of passing the ball. He is a former TRU men player and will be a great asset to our guard development.
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