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MEET THE FOUNDERS
Pasha Bains
Co-Founder of Drive Basketball
Pasha Bains has a Master's degree in Coaching from UBC & played NCAA Div. 1 at Clemson Univ. in the ACC. He's the all-time leading scorer in B.C. tourney history & MVP in Richmond's '98 BC title. Pasha was named Canada MVP at SFU. He's SFU's all-time career avg. scorer & Canada West top scorer in UBC's 20-0 season. Pasha has been named 'Top 10 Richmondite', 'Best Player of the '90's' & was recently inducted into the Richmond Wall of Fame. know more
Chad Clifford
Co-Founder of Drive Basketball
Chad Clifford, co-founder of Drive Basketball, was the former AAA MVP, while leading the White Rock Christian Warriors to the AAA Provincial title. Chad played NCAA Div. 1 at St. Francis (PA). He graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) completing his degree in Human Kinetics. He was a member of the basketball team at UBC that completed a perfect 20-0 regular season in Canada West play and earned the Pacific Division title. know more
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Gold Division Champs! 🏆
Our DRIVE Richmond U13 Elite I team brought their A-game to an ultra-competitive tournament in Lynden, showing their depth and talent all weekend.
This squad played incredible basketball and earned every moment of their victory. So proud of this team’s effort and grit!
#DRIVEBasketball #GoldDivisionChamps #DRIVEFamily #Teamwork #Champions
Championship showdown! 🏆
Our DRIVE Richmond Elite U12 I and DRIVE LEC U12 I teams went head-to-head in the Gold Division finals at one of the most competitive youth tournaments in Lynden.
Both teams fought hard to reach this stage, showcasing skill, resilience, and DRIVE FAMILY spirit.
Huge congratulations to DRIVE LEC U12 Elite I for taking the win in an intense battle!
Proud of everyone who played their hearts out.
#DRIVEBasketball #DRIVEFamily #GoldDivisionFinals #ChampionshipMoment #YouthBasketball
Give your game the boost it needs this winter! ❄️
Our Drive Basketball winter programs—Club Teams, DBL, and Training Academy—are designed to build stronger, smarter players from January to March. 🏀
Join us and get the focused training, expert coaching, and competitive edge that will make all the difference in your game.
✨ Spots are limited. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to write your own basketball story!
Click the link in our bio to learn more and register.
#YourStoryStartsHere #DriveBasketball #WinterTraining #ElevateYourGame #DBL
🏀 This Winter, It’s Your Time to Own the Court! 🌟
At Drive Basketball’s Elite Winter Skills Camp, young players are the heroes of their own journey, and we’re here as their guide to help them achieve greatness.
If you’re ready to level up and gain the confidence to dominate the court, this camp is your next step! 💪
✨ Why Join?
You’re already working hard—now get the expert coaching and focused training to take your skills to a whole new level.
Don’t let this season slip by without becoming the player you know you can be.
What to Expect:
🏀 Expert guidance to build confidence
🏀 Pro-level drills to boost your skill set
🏀 An environment where you’re challenged to grow
📅 Dates: During Winter Break
📍 Location: All DRIVE locations
👉 Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio to secure your spot, and let’s make this winter a game-changer.
#DriveBasketball #WinterCamp #BecomeTheBestYou
Three of the greatest to ever come out of BC 🙌.
Jadon Cohee, Emerson Murray, and Jermaine Haley, all Division 1 standouts and proud representatives of Team Canada 🇨🇦.
Honored to have these legends as part of the Drive family.
Their legacy continues to inspire the next generation! 🏀
#DriveFam #Legends #CanadianBallers #Division1 #Proud
📸 @ruthless_runs
🚨 SOLD OUT in record time! 🚨
Our pop-up Hoopsoles camp at The Hoop Vancouver sold out in less than 24 hours – the fastest we’ve ever filled up! 💨🔥
Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming @hoopsoles camps – you won’t want to miss out on what’s next! 🏀
#Hoopsoles #TheHoopVancouver #SoldOut #BasketballTraining #StayTuned
🚀 Big things happening at our new Drive Skills Lab in Cloverdale!
Since opening in August, over 200 kids have been grinding in small group sessions, private lessons, and club team training.
The focus on skill development has been a game-changer for our Drive family.
Couldn`t be more proud of what we`re building and how our athletes are thriving! 🏀💪
#DriveBasketball #SkillLab #GameChangers #CloverdaleBasketball
Last night’s TWU vs Western thriller went to OT with Drive alums Tiny John and Jerric Palma leading their squads! 🏀
TWU pulled off the win, but the action isn’t over yet – catch them at SFU tonight in another battle featuring several Drive alumni.
Plus, UBC takes on Western tonight at UBC in a game loaded with more Drive talent. Game starts at 7pm.
🎟️ Admission is FREE at UBC – come out and support!
#DriveFam #NextGen #DriveBasketball
📸 @brighter.lights.g
🏀 Drive Training Academy - 20 Years Strong! 🏀
For two decades, the Drive Training Academy has been where young athletes take their first steps onto the court and where ballers of all ages keep leveling up their skills. Thousands of kids have trained with us, moving up through the ranks as they grow, challenge themselves, and improve every season.
🌟 Fun, inclusive, and challenging
📅 Flexible weekend classes
📍 Available at all our Lower Mainland locations
Winter semester kicks off in January—don’t miss your chance to get your child registered before spots fill up fast!
#DriveAcademy #NextGenHoopers #BasketballTraining #DriveFor20 #KeepGrowing #LowerMainlandBallers
#TBT to the Drive Fall Classic with one of the top players to come through Drive – Justin Sunga! 🔥🏀
Justin is entering this season at UNBC as one of the top university players in all of Canada. A former provincial champion, MVP, and a Drive alum who continues to make us proud with his incredible journey. 🙌
The Drive Fall Classic is back and bigger than ever!
This 2-weekend event tips off this weekend with the older divisions at the Oval and surrounding locations.
Good luck to all teams competing! Let’s get it! 💪🏆
#DriveFam #DriveBasketball #DriveFallClassic #JustinSunga #UNBC #ProvincialChampion #MVP #Basketball #CanadianBasketball #GoodLuckTeams
From raw talent to unstoppable force 💪🏆
Baby Jokic has leveled up in every way this past year, leading our DRIVE U14 Elite I squad to multiple championships!
The growth, the grind, the game — the future is bright for this phenom! 🔥🚀
#DriveBasketball #BabyJokic #ChampionsMindset #FutureStar #HardWorkPaysOff
Big congrats to #DriveBasketball alum James Woods on signing a pro contract in Portugal! 🇵🇹🔥
James was a BC MVP, a champion, and had an incredible career at UBC.
One of the best to ever come through DRIVE, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. Keep shining, James! The journey is just getting started. 💪🏀
#DRIVEN #DRIVEFamily #ProBound #BCMVP #UBCBasketball
Major congrats to our DRIVE teams for dominating the Thanksgiving Shootout! 🏆🏀
🏆 DRIVE White Rock U10 Elite I (U10 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE Langley U11 Elite I (U11 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE Langley U12 Elite I (U12 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE Burnaby U13 Elite I (U13 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE Richmond U14 Elite I (U14 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE Richmond U15 Elite I (U15 Gold)
🏆 DRIVE North Shore U18 Elite I (Varsity Gold)
Multiple Gold Division Championships were won from across our different DRIVE locations, showcasing the relentless drive, talent, & teamwork of our squads. 💪
Proud of every player and coach who put in the work!
#Champions #DriveBasketball #ThanksgivingShootout #GoldDivision #Teamwork #WinningCulture
Big congrats to Drive alum Miguel Tomley for being named 1st Team Preseason All-Big Sky and the Best Shooter in the Big Sky by Lindy’s Magazine! 🔥🏀
Miguel’s putting in the work at Weber State for his final year of NCAA D1 basketball, and we know he’s ready to make this season unforgettable.
Keep shining, Miguel! #DriveFamily #BigSky #WeberState #BestShooter #NCAAHoops
🏀 The Best of Drive Basketball 🏆
For over two decades, Drive Basketball has been home to some of the most talented and hard-working athletes to come out of BC. These players didn’t just show up, they dominated, and their legacy is written in the history of the game!
Here are some of the most iconic Drive Basketball players who’ve made their mark:
🔥 Jermaine Haley – Our highest recruited player ever. Jermaine had over 40 NCAA D1 offers from some of the top programs in the NCAA. He played at West Virginia where he had a stellar career including a game where he hit the game winning shot at the buzzer vs Kansas. He`s played on the Sr. Men`s Canada National team & in the NBA G League.
🔥 Jadon Cohee – A Provincial Champion & MVP with Walnut Grove. He`s been named one of the 25 best BC HS players ever. He had a strong NCAA D1 career and was also a standout at UBC. He played for both the Canada Jr. & Sr. National team.
🔥 Miguel Tomley – One of the best AAU players we`ve ever had and one of the best BC HS players of all-time. He`s had a strong NCAA D1 career with multiple 30+ point games. Was incredible for Idaho State last season in the stretch run of their season earning all Big Sky tournament honors. He`s pre-season 1st team All Big Sky this year and named best shooter in the conference.
🔥 Manroop Clair – Still considered one of the best players to ever play at AAU tournaments at Bellevue College. Played prep school with Andrew Wiggins at Huntington Prep. Represented Canada on the Jr. National team. Had a good NCAA D1 career and was a standout at UBC. Has one of the highest scoring games of all-time in the USports National Championships.
🔥 Ty Rowell – Provincial Champion with Walnut Grove and one of our best AAU players ever. Had an amazing NCAA D1 career at Cal Baptist where he finished as the career leader in 3PT`s and also was named 1st Team All WAC conference. Once scored 28p vs USC in college.
These athletes have paved the way for the next generation of Drive players, showing what’s possible when talent meets dedication. 💪
#DriveBasketball #BuiltDifferent #BallersForLife #BasketballExcellence #GrindAndShine #EliteHoops #NextUp
🚨 We’re excited to announce that the DRIVE Basketball Blog is BACK! 🚨
Stay updated with expert tips, training insights, parental guidance, and everything you need to know to elevate your game 🏀🔥 Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a dedicated parent, or a passionate fan, we’ve got something for everyone!
Check out the latest posts at www.drivebasketball.com/blog and stay tuned for more exciting content. Let’s keep driving towards greatness together! 💪
#DriveBasketball #BasketballBlog #ElevateYourGame #StayDriven
Throwing it back to our 15U Nike EYBL Champions League squad that went 11-1 and tied for first! 💪
One of the best teams we’ve ever had, and these guys are set for huge high school seasons.
The future is bright! 🌟 #TBT #DriveBasketball #EYBL #Champions #HighSchoolHoops
"Where Legacy Fuels Tomorrow`s Champions" 🙏🔥🇨🇦🏀 #DriveFam
30-piece for Munroop Gill! 🏀🔥
What a performance in his first tournament with @ctawest.
Expect a big year from him as he is one of the top guards in all of Western Canada! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
🎥 @louushotdat
🚨 DRIVE MADE Hoops Tryouts 🚨
It`s going down this Saturday at the Hoop!
We`ll be having our MADE Hoops tryouts for U11-U15 squads.
This tryout will feature players from all our DRIVE locations.
Can`t wait to see all the talent in the gym at the same time! 🙏🔥🇨🇦🏀 #DriveFam
#TransformationTuesday From playing DRIVE as a youngster to becoming one of our best ever and now an NCAA Div. 1 player.
It`s been amazing to see Roko`s basketball journey! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
A hoopers heaven 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
All our DRIVE tryouts are right around the corner!
This fall & winter we will have teams playing in a variety of leagues & tournaments & circuits.
Our HS teams (U14-U17) will take part in the BC Champions League & BCCBA League before the HS season begins in November.
Our younger top teams will play an extensive schedule in the USA 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦.
Our younger Elite II Red, Black and Flight teams will play in the local BCCBA league as well as our DRIVE tournaments and other local events.
Make sure you pre register for tryouts coming up in Richmond & all our other locations.
This Fall is going to be busy and we are proud to have added new facilities to bolster our fall and winter season!
Don`t miss out! 🔥🇨🇦🙏🏀 #DriveFam
It`s official!
DRIVE North Shore programs will begin this September.
We will start with our Club Teams, Training Academy & DBL.
Looking forward to what`s to come!
Go to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to view all our fall programs and register! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
The first ever DRIVE Skills lab has been a huge hit!
We`ve had small group training, private lessons, skill academy programs and more!
Check out our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to view and register for our fall programs that will be run at the DRIVE Skill lab.
A new way to improve your game! 🔥🙏🇨🇦🏀 #DriveFam
The @hoopsoles camp is going to be absolutely 🔥
#Hoopsoles
The first ever @hoopsoles camp is officially sold-out!
At 160 campers it will be one of the biggest camps ever run in BC!
More details about this amazing camp will be coming soon.
Congrats and good luck to all the participants! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #Hoopsoles
Your BEST Fall Season yet!
Register for our upcoming DRIVE tryouts at all our locations across the Lower Mainland.
All our DRIVE tryouts begin in September.
We will have teams for U10-U18 Boys.
Our club teams practice 2-4 times per week and feature games and tournaments both locally 🇨🇦 and in the USA 🇺🇸.
We use the best facilities to make sure your fall basketball experience is a great one.
We will have several tiers to make sure you have the right level for you.
Registration has already begun, go to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to sign up! 🇨🇦🔥🙏🏀 #DriveFam #FallBasketball
Kitsfest 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam
📸 @angadflix
**Announcement**
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Hoopsoles to run a rising stars exposure camp this labour day weekend Aug 31-Sept 2 from 10am-3pm at the Richmond Oval.
Hoopsoles is a new company that will focus on specialty camps, merchandise & media.
This camp will include: stations, full games, guest speakers and more.
Each camper will get a professional headshot and there will be several media present throughout the 3 day camp.
The camp is intended for Boys and Girls who play on club teams and are serious about their basketball development.
There are only limited spots left for the camp.
Over 100+ players have already registered!
Don`t miss out on your chance to be included in this one of a kind experience! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
(Link to register in our IG stories)
Our DRIVE squad played some outstanding hoops to win the annual Kitsfest tournament at Kits Beach!
This was our 15th Kitsfest Championship!
Way to go fellas! 🔥🏀🇨🇦🙏 #DriveFam
One of the most impactful newcomers we`ve ever had in our program.
@atokmakuer is a gem.
One of the best lead guards we`ve ever had play for us, a true difference maker.
Our 17U group this year was one of the best teams we`ve ever had and he was a key reason for all the success they had this summer.
A true hooper, a leader & someone you would always want to lead your team.
Congrats @atokmakuer for making such a huge imprint on our program.
Bright things ahead! 🔥🏀🇨🇦🙏 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to longtime DRIVE standout @rokomaric_ who has committed to NCAA Division I South Carolina State University!
Roko finishes his DRIVE career as one of the leaders in overall games played, points & rebounds.
One of the most important players we`ve ever had!
He is the latest in a line of DRIVE NCAA Div 1 bigs including @_declancutler, @kc.ibekwe, @jacobbholt, @d.parolin and more!
Couldn`t be more proud of you Roko! 🙏🔥🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to DRIVE standout @sartajbhangu_ for committing to @royalcrownbasketball for the upcoming prep season.
Royal Crown are the reigning back to back @ontariosba champions.
A top notch athletic & academic prep school that has produced many top NCAA Division I & Canadian
National team players.
Sartaj follows in the footsteps of DRIVE Alum @_declancutler who attended Royal Crown this year and was named MVP of the National final.
Declan signed with NCAA D1 Weber State after the prep season and is going into his freshman year this September.
We are extremely proud of Sartaj and look forward to his next chapter! 🔥🙏🇨🇦🏀 #DriveFam
📸 @604films
DRIVE will be opening an exclusive basketball facility coming this fall!
We will be taking over the private basketball facility formerly known as Union Basketball.
The facility includes two full basketball courts as well as a weight room.
We are extremely excited for what this means for our program!
We will be adding this to our great list of facilities including the Richmond Oval, Langley Events Centre, Christine Sinclair Center and surrounding schools.
Several more announcements regarding this new facility for DRIVE are coming soon! 🔥🏀🇨🇦🙏 #DriveFam
Our DRIVE squad put on a spectacular show going undefeated and winning the @bballnationals 🏆
Amazing performances from all the guys!
@_xaviermclean was named player of the game in the Championship final.
Great job fellas! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
A past DRIVE AAU star with a current one.
DRIVE legend Jermaine Haley came out to watch our DRIVE squad at the @bballnationals.
Two of the best guys we`ve ever had play for us! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam
The boys were ballin` this afternoon! 🔥🏀🙏🇨🇦 #DriveFam
@dey.2tuff had a breakout summer for our 15U EYCL squad.
He was a major part of our 15U squad finishing in a tie for 1st in the Nike EYCL 15U division & winning several major tournaments on the westcoast.
Damian is one of the best prospects we have in our program and one to definitely keep an eye on over the next several years.
A long & fluid athlete with great ball-handling & overall scoring skills. He`s an extremely hard worker with tremendous upside as a basketball player.
Awesome job D! 🏀🇨🇦🙏🔥 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to our DRIVE U15 UPlay West squad that won the @hitophoops Las Vegas Legacy tournament!
These boys had an amazing Spring & Summer season finishing with only 1 loss.
They had a combined record of 28-1 👀.
Awesome job fellas! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
October to December
Location
Richmond Olympic Oval, LEC
DIVISIONS
Elite & Competitive
U10-U18 Boys
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