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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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Great to see 4 DRIVE Alums playing for @westernbasketball π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
πΈ @barryfieldphoto
Great article about @atletasca from @bcsportshub.
Check our IG story for a link to the full article!
Pasha Bains and Dwyane Washington, two prominent figures in the Canadian basketball scene, are teaming up to develop Vancouverβs first prep school. The Atletas Primero Academia (Athletes First Academy) will open its doors in September 2024, providing young British Columbian athletes with the opportunity to pursue their basketball goals with the support of top coaches and teachers in the city.
This academy can be a crucial element in the evolution of basketball in Vancouver, and with the catalyst behind the club basketball scene running the show, the future is undoubtedly bright for the sport.
Additional information will be disclosed gradually, such as the location, personnel, and scheduling.
Overall, the Atletas Primero Academia could be a game-changer for basketball in Vancouver, providing local athletes the opportunity to develop their skills and pursue their dreams without leaving their homes. With great coaches and teachers soon to be on board and a range of teams catering to different age groups, the academy is bound to attract some of the best young talent from across British Columbia and beyond. it will be exciting to see how this new venture helps to shape the future of basketball in Canada.
**Announcement**
We are excited to announce the DRIVE Richmond Fall & Winter Club Teams schedule.
These are some of the tournaments & leagues our UPlay West, DRIVE Richmond U10-U17 Elite I, II & Flight teams will attend this Fall & Winter!
All our UPlay West & DRIVE teams will take part in our DRIVE events!
Go to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to see the specific teams that will attend each of the events as well as schedules for our teams from all our other DRIVE locations! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
The 6ignature Camp was one of the biggest camps in BC history!
So exciting to have so many opportunities for young players to develop their game & gain valuable experiences while having a chance to play at the highest levels of AAU basketball.
Thanks to @uplaycanada and all the coaches who helped make this a one of a kind event.
S/O to all the campers who attended! π₯π¨π¦ππ #6ignatureCamp
πΈ @swish.pix
A few of the most outstanding campers & most promising prospects from the 6ignature Camp!
Congrats to all the award winners in all the separate divisions! π₯π¨π¦ππ #6ignatureCamp
An amazing first day at the 6ignature Camp in Vancouver!
Over 180+ players from all over Western Canada competing on the highest platform.
So much talent in the gym!
Can`t wait for Day 2! π¨π¦π₯ππ #6ignaturecamp
**Mark the Dates** ποΈ
DRIVE Fall AAU tryouts (all locations besides Richmond) will start Sept. 11th.
Tryouts will be for our DRIVE Boys U10-U17 Elite I, II & Flight teams run out of Langley, White Rock, Surrey, Burnaby & Tri-Cities.
These teams will play in the BCCBA + AAU events in π¨π¦ & the πΊπΈ.
Go to www.drivebasketball.com to register for DRIVE Richmond tryouts & tryouts for all our other DRIVE locations.
We are expecting our biggest & best fall season at all these DRIVE locations! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
Playing in the @nikeeyb was like a π₯
Representing Western π¨π¦ in the Nike EYCL, part of the biggest stage in AAU basketball.
It was a one of a kind experience that gave players on the Westcoast a grand opportunity to compete among the very best.
Who`s next?
@uplaycanada @drivebasketball π₯ππ¨π¦π #UPlayWest
π₯ @257ace
The journey to next Spring starts this weekend π
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6ignature Camp - Sept. 2/3
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DRIVE Tryouts - Sept. 9/10
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UPlay West Mini-Camp Sept. 16/17
Our Middle School & High School teams will participate inπ
π Made Hoops Circuit (U13-U15)
π Champions League (U15-U18)
πΊπΈ & π¨π¦ AAU Tournaments
Don`t miss out, this is fall basketball at its finest! ππ¨π¦π₯π #DriveFam
πΈ @thriveproductions
Hoopfest 3x3 was a tremendous success!
It was such a great atmosphere at the Oval today as so many great teams battled it out for Championships!
S/O to all the players who took part and all the different division winners (not all winners pictured).
Truly a one of a kind event! π¨π¦π₯ππ #HoopFest #3x3
**Mark the Dates** ποΈ
DRIVE U11/U12 Girls tryouts will take place Sept. 4th and 6th at the Richmond Oval.
Tryouts will be for our DRIVE Girls U11 & U12 Elite I & II teams.
Players selected to our DRIVE Girls Elite I teams will be invited to the UPlay West Girls mini camp taking place the following week (Sept. 11th & 13th).
These teams will play in the ultra competitive Mt. Vernon SWISH league + AAU events in π¨π¦ & the πΊπΈ.
Go to www.drivebasketball.com to register for the DRIVE Girls tryouts.
Excited to have girls in DRIVE have opportunities to play high level AAU basketball! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
**Mark the Dates** ποΈ
DRIVE Richmond Fall AAU tryouts will take place Sept. 9th & 10th.
Tryouts will be for our DRIVE Boys U10-U17 Elite I, II & Flight teams run out of the Oval.
These teams + our UPlay West teams will play in the Made Hoops Circuit, Champions League, BCCBA + AAU events in π¨π¦ & the πΊπΈ.
Tryouts for all other DRIVE locations have also been posted on our official DRIVE Basketball website.
Go to www.drivebasketball.com to register for DRIVE Richmond tryouts & tryouts for all our other DRIVE locations.
This Fall it`s time to take it up a notch!
Get your game ready and show up ready to play! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
Huge congrats to UPLAY Western Alliance & DRIVE standout @_declancutler for committing to @royalcrownbasketball for the upcoming prep season.
Royal Crown is the reigning @ontariosba champions.
A top notch athletic & academic prep school that has produced many top NCAA Division I & Canadian National team players.
Royal Crown is getting a good one!
Good luck Declan! π₯πππ¨π¦ #DriveFam
*Contest Alert*
The 6ignature camp is going to be HUGE for hoops in British Columbia!
Not only is it going to be an amazing camp, but it is also an ID session for our DRIVE-UPLAY @madehoops teams (Made West Circuit) and for the @nikeeyb & Nike EYCL.
The camp is for Boys born 2006-2012.
The camp officially runs Sept. 2nd & 3rd at the @richmondoval, but today we are giving away two
FREE passes ($400.00 Value!)
Here`s how to win:
1. Must follow @drivebasketball & @uplaycanada on IG.
2. Tag a friend you want to go with!
3. Draw date: Wednesday, August 9th at 9pm (Pacific).
It`s going down on Sept. 2nd & 3rd at the Richmond Oval!
The 6ignature camp is a must attend event that will include instruction, competition & exposure.
There will be stations, league games & playoffs and all-star games during the 2 day event.
The camp will serve as an ID session for @nikeeyb, Nike EYCL & also @madehoops squads that will play in the Made West Circuit!
We expect this camp to sell-out fast. Register early to ensure yourself a spot!
DM us for the registration link & information! π₯πππ¨π¦ #DriveFam #UPlay
The first ever @madehoops camp in Western Canada was a huge success!
S/O to all the campers, coaches & support staff who helped make it such a memorable experience.
Next up is the @uplaycanada 6ignature camp on Sept. 2nd & 3rd.
You DON`T want to miss that! π₯πππ¨π¦ #MadeHoops #6ignature
πΈ @evisuals_
Great day at the @madehoops camp in Vancouver!
Stations, lectures, NBA combine testing, games & more!
Awesome to see so many ballers learning, competing and having fun.
S/O to all the campers! π₯πππ¨π¦ #MadeHoops
Great article about this weekends @madehoops camp coming to Vancouver on @bcsportshub.
Link to the full article available via our IG Story! ππ₯ππ¨π¦ #MadeHoops
Great start to our sold-out camp at WRCA this morning!
WRCA is the alma mater of DRIVE founder @chad_c3.
Chad was the 1999 BC MVP after leading WRCA to the BC Championship. He also has his jersey retired in the rafters!
It`s going to be a fun week! π₯πππ #DriveFam
The Western Canada 6ignature Camp is going to be π₯
The Camp takes place from 10am-3pm on Sept. 2nd & 3rd at the Richmond Oval.
It is open to Boys born 2006-2012 (Gr. 7-12 in September).
The camp will serve as an ID session for our @madehoops teams along with our @nikeeyb & EYCL squads!
Registration is underway at 6ignature.ca
Get your game ready, you don`t want to miss this one! π₯πππ¨π¦ #DriveFam #Uplay #6ignature #MadeHoops #Nike #NikeEYBL #NikeEYCL
A local βοΈ has found a great home for University!
DRIVE standout @mikylemalabuyoc has committed to @westernbasketball.
Mikyle had multiple offers both in π¨π¦ and the πΊπΈ and he has chosen to head East and pursue athletics and academics at one of the top programs in Canada!
Mikyle joins fellow DRIVE alum @jerricpalma, @coledumont_ & @tiny.mcj on a stacked Western squad.
Congrats Mikyle, we are proud of you! π₯πππ¨π¦ #DriveFam
#tbt It was such an honour to be a part of the @nikeeyb playing in the inaugural EYCL circuit.
Such an amazing experience to see and be a part of the highest level of AAU basketball! π₯πππ¨π¦ #UPlayWest
πΈ @257ace
Mark the dates! π
A sneak preview of the tournaments that we will run this upcoming Fall & Winter season!
Our tournaments regularly featured over 200+ teams this year and were wildly successful.
Looking forward to another great year! π₯ππ¨π¦π #AAU
Great news!
Due to requests, the @madehoops camp has added older age groups!
The eligible classes are:
Class of 2024 (Gr. 12 in Sept.)
Class of 2025 (Gr. 11 in Sept.)
Class of 2026 (Gr. 10 in Sept.)
Class of 2027 (Gr. 9 in Sept.)
Class of 2028 (Gr. 8 in Sept.)
Class of 2029 (Gr. 7 in Sept.)
The head coach of the @madehoops camp will be Cory Alexander, a former NBA 1st round pick and NBA vet who starred at Virginia in the ACC Conference. Cory is also a host for NBA TV!
Camp is filling up & coming up soon!
Camp runs 8am-6pm Aug. 5th & 8am-2pm Aug. 6th
DM us for more info and to get a discount code to register! ππͺπ₯π #MadeHoopsCamp
Big congrats to the group of DRIVE Alum`s called the "Young Guns" who won their 2nd straight @dolphinclassic tournament last night.
@d.parolin was named MVP! π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
Declan Cutler had one of the most impactful Spring & Summer AAU seasons weβve ever had from a DRIVE big man! β¨β¨Declan was a dominant force on both offence and defense beginning with a superb stint on the Nike EYBL circuit with the UPLAY Western Alliance squad. Declan started every game on the circuit finishing among the team leaders in points, rebounds, mins played and being one of the league leaders in blocked shots.
Throughout the Spring & Summer Declan was spectacular for the DRIVE BC Alliance team. He was one of the top prospects in every event we played in. He was a double double machine and showed that he`s capable of scoring inside, from the mid-range & also outside the 3pt line. He played his best in the biggest games and won us several games with clutch baskets and amazing rim protection in the last few minutes.
Declan is one of the best big men we`ve ever had play for our program. We`ve had a long history of great DRIVE bigs who have gone onto play NCAA Div. 1 & after a great summer, Declan is also hearing from many D1 schools!
Proud of you Declan! π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
πΈ @angadflix
Upcoming Events π
Some great opportunities for instruction, competition & exposure!
The prestigious @madehoops camp makes its first appearance in Western Canada π¨π¦
Our annual DRIVE 3 X 3 tournaments at the Oval π
The 6IGNATURE TOP 100 Camp! βοΈ
Mark your calendars and get ready to hoop.
So many exciting events coming up! π¨π¦π₯ππ #DriveFam
Back by popular demand!
Our 3 X 3 Tournaments are coming back this August.
Last years 3 X 3 tournaments were a huge success and featured over 100+ teams!
Get your teams ready to compete for 3 X 3 bragging rights at the Oval! ππ₯π¨π¦π #Battlegrounds #HoopFest
#tbt DRIVE legend @migueltomley has been in the spotlight ever since he was first featured in The Province as a 9th grader at Tamanawis:
"As the acknowledged top player in the B.C. boys high school basketball world this season, Burnaby South senior guard @jermainehaley10 was busy captivating audiences this past weekend with his performances against a star-studded field at the annual Terry Fox Legal Beagle invitational in Port Coquitlam.
Yet impossible to miss in the undercurrent of chatter between games were the whispers about a player (Miguel Tomley) who seems set to soon become the provinceβs next great player."
Over the years, Miguel has accomplished many things and it`s because of something he said way back when he was in Gr. 9:
"For me, itβs all been because I love to practice. When I go to the gym, that is something I really want to do. And that drive is something that has helped me get better and better.β
Proud of you Miguel! π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
The DRIVE U14 Elite I squad had a great summer capped off by a solid performance at the Las Vegas Big Time.
This team played against the top AAU programs in Seattle, LA & Las Vegas during the month of July.
They had some huge wins and some narrow losses proving that they are one of the best teams we have in DRIVE!
A bright future for these guys! ππ₯ππ¨π¦ #DriveFam
Your Fall Basketball is just around the corner! π
We will have our Fall DRIVE Club Teams, DRIVE Training Academy and DRIVE Basketball League (DBL) at all our locations this coming fall.
Go to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to find information and register for all our fall programs.
More information including our Fall Club Schedule & Events will be coming soon.
This will be our biggest and BEST fall season ever! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
Congrats to DRIVE Alum @kc.ibekwe for his big night for @Centaurathletic at the @cityofcoquitlam Sports Wall of Fame inductees!
KC finds his place on the Wall of Fame as 2022 High School Male Athlete!
Way to go KC! π₯πππ¨π¦ #DriveFam
π₯ @beavermbb
A local star is staying home!
Congrats to DRIVE standout @irishcoquia who has commited to a full ride scholarship to NCAA Div. 2 @sfu_mbasketball π
Irish had multiple offers both in π¨π¦ and the πΊπΈ and he has chosen to stay home and pursue athletics and academics at our local NCAA school SFU!
Looking forward to watching Irish play for SFU and know that he will make an immediate impact on the hill!
Congrats Irish! ππ₯π¨π¦π #DriveFam
The DRIVE U15 Elite I squad was ballin` in Vegas!
Such a bright future for all the hoopers on this team.
Great summer for these boys! ππ₯π¨π¦π #DriveFam
π₯ @angadflix
DRIVE U17 Elite I cap off an amazing summer AAU season by winning the 17U Diamond division of the @lvbigtime.
@arjun_hehar with a Championship winning basket at the buzzer!
This squad was once again one of the best teams in our entire program this Spring & Summer.
Multiple high level tournament championships & tournament finals and another undefeated season Vs their own age in π¨π¦.
Congrats fellas! ππ¨π¦π₯π #DriveFam
The prestigious @madehoops camp is coming to Vancouver!
Don`t miss out on an amazing opportunity for world class instruction & exposure!
@madehoops is the home for high level youth circuits, camps and events. Countless HS, Div. 1 & NBA stars have participated in @madehoops.
Register asap to ensure yourself a spot. The camp is August 5th & 6th & will take place on ALL 6 courts at the Richmond Oval!
Go to the official Made Hoops website www.madehoops.com to register and find out information regarding the 1st ever @madehoops Western Canada Middle School Academy Camp!
DRIVE BC Alliance lose a hard fought game 75-65 to a very talented Southern Kings in the 17U Invite (Tip of the Hat Championship) at the Las Vegas Big Time.
Proud of our boys who competed hard and played well against such a great team!
@irishcoquia had a sensational game and @_declancutler continued proving why he is such a great prospect with another solid performance Vs top talent.
This marks the end of a fantastic July for this awesome squad!
S/O to all these guys for playing so well and reppin` our program to the fullest! π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
Wow! DRIVE BC Alliance def LA Elite 17U Premier 64-59 to finish 3-0 and 1st in Pool in the Invite Division at the Las Vegas Big Time!
One of the best performances of a DRIVE team EVER!
Huge baskets from @daycogreenn in the 2nd half & @_declancutler & @mikylemalabuyoc continued to impress with outstanding performances!
Couldn`t be more proud of these boys & coaches!
The win moves us into the Quarter Finals of the 17U Invite (Tip of the Hat Championship) where we will play the very strong Southern Kings.
The winner of this game will move to the Semi-Finals on ESPN!
This is one of the toughest AAU events we have ever played in & these boys are playing their best at the perfect time.
What a remarkable achievement for these great hoopers & for our entire program! π₯ππ¨π¦π #DriveFam
π₯ @angadflix
DRIVE BC Alliance move to 2-0 in the Invite Division of the Las Vegas Big Time with a thrilling 71-65 win over Heat Elite!
@irishcoquia had one of his best DRIVE games ever scoring 12 straight points to lead us back from down 5 in the 2nd half!
Strong performances from @_declancutler @mikylemalabuyoc & @bobbym0_ and huge shots from @daycogreenn.
An amazing start to a Invite only tournament featuring some of the best AAU teams in the country.
So proud of these guys and coaches! π¨π¦π₯ππ #DriveFam
π₯ @angadflix
Highlights from our huge 57-55 win over Jalen Green Elite 17 3SSB in the Invite Division at the Las Vegas Big Time.
One of the best wins we`ve ever had! π₯π¨π¦ππ #DriveFam
π₯ @angadflix
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
August 12-13 | August 26-27
Location
Richmond Olympic Oval
DIVISIONS β
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U10-U18 Boys & Girls
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