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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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Testimonials
@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
Mark the dates! 📆
A sneak preview of the tournaments that we will run this upcoming Fall & Winter season!
Our tournaments regularly feature over 200+ club teams and continue to grow every season.
Looking forward to another great year! 🔥🏀🇨🇦🏆 #AAU
Huge congrats to our DRIVE U12 Elite I squad who went undefeated and won the @hitophoops Las Vegas Legacy event this weekend!
Great job by an amazing squad! 🇨🇦🏀🙏🔥 #DriveFam
Two longtime DRIVE standouts @aashtonsw and @nathan.chen__ had their best summers ever playing for our program!
They were huge parts of our top 15U squads successful season, both of them helping us win crucial games and making the finals or semi-finals in some of the best tournaments in the entire west coast.
Ashton and Nate are two of the best DRIVE players in recent years and helped establish this year`s 15U squad as one of the best 15U teams we`ve ever had!
Great job boys, we are very proud of you both! 🙏🔥🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Wow! In one of the best wins of the entire season our DRIVE UPlay West 15U squad defeats Hoopcode 15U National 57-55 (OT) to move onto the semi-finals of the 15U Invite division of the @lvbigtime.
Clutch plays from @aashtonsw, @alex_birsan__, @nathan.chen__ and the game winning basket from @blaketooshifty helped seal the game.
Once again a total team effort from all the boys!
Congrats on another amazing achievement fellas! 🏀🇨🇦🙏🔥 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Fall hoops is just around the corner! 🍂🏀
DRIVE fall programs at all our locations across the lower mainland are now being posted at our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com.
Registration is now open and will continue throughout the summer leading into Club tryouts the first week of September.
We`ll have our Club teams, Training Academy & DRIVE basketball leagues available at all our locations.
We`ll have some exciting announcements leading up to our fall season.
We are expecting our biggest fall season yet! 🏀🔥🇨🇦🙏 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to our DRIVE UPlay West U14 squad that won the top division of the @wcebball So-Cal Summer Classic.
Great job fellas! 🔥🇨🇦🙏🏀 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
DRIVE UPlay West 17U standout @_xaviermclean is blowing up this summer! 📈
One of the best prospects on the West Coast! 🔥🏀🙏🇨🇦 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
📸 @604films
@dorianglogovac has had a breakout summer for our DRIVE UPlay West 16U squad.
He has announced his arrival as one of the best prospects in the entire Pacific Northwest with his outstanding play this July.
Dorian has had tremendous games leading our 16U top squad to 3 great showings in the best tournaments on the westcoast.
He`s a very versatile prospect who combines great size for the wing position with an elite overall skill set and great athleticism.
NCAA Div 1 schools including Seattle U, Washington State, Buffalo, Eastern Washington, Idaho and more are already showing strong interest.
One of the best prospects we have in our entire program! 🇨🇦🔥🙏🏀 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Longtime DRIVE standout @alex_birsan__ is playing some of the best hoops of his DRIVE career this week in California.
Alex is a big reason behind our DRIVE UPlay West 15U squads dominance in both the @madehoops Cali-Live S1 & S2.
The best part about Alex`s play is that he came up big when we needed it the most.
Countless clutch baskets when games were within reach and playing with the enthusiasm & passion that he has always been known for at DRIVE.
Alex is a 6`6 versatile forward with beautiful touch from 15` and around the basket. A natural scorer.
Definitely a prospect to keep tabs on these upcoming years! 🙏🏀🔥🇨🇦 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
DRIVE UPlay West 16U standout @zach_hawley1 continues his amazing summer season by helping lead our squad to a 62-52 win over Team DTermined 16U EYCL.
Zach is proving that he is one of the top players in all of Western Canada and is beginning to already cement himself as one of the very best guards we`ve had play for our program.
Very strong performances from @dorianglogovac, @arjun_hehar & @riak.chol also helped contribute to the great win.
The team is now 3-0 at the @madehoops Cali-Live S2 event with another battle vs FOH 16U EYCL scheduled for later today.
Keep it going fellas! 🇨🇦🔥🏀🙏 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
@_xaviermclean & @atokmakuer leading the way as our 17U squad starts off 2-0 at Cali-Live S2.
This 17U squad is playing as well as some of the best squads we`ve ever had! 🙏🏀🔥🇨🇦 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
#Repost @madehoops UPLAY West Duo Xavier McLean & Atok Makuer can do IT ALL!! They are must watch this Live Period at Summer Cali Live!
Our DRIVE UPlay West 17U squad is playing their best basketball of the season.
After a strong showing in the Battle in Seattle, our boys finished 3-1 in the 17U showcase at the @madehoops Cali-Live S1.
We defeated Cali Rebels 59-40, EBC 66-65 (Double OT) and had one of the best wins in our programs history def YBA Aftermath 61-53.
The YBA Aftermath game was one the toughest and most passionate wins any of our groups have ever had.
All of the players on the team stepped up so big to erase a 10pt 2nd half deficit and secure a huge win that was all heart.
Our only loss this event was a 56-54 loss to Team Inland Mason in Double OT.
We proved that we were one of the best teams in the whole event and the entire westcoast!
So many prospects on this squad! 🙏🏀🇨🇦🔥 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Our DRIVE UPlay West 16U squad had an outstanding @madehoops Summer Cali-Live S1 event in California.
The boys went 3-1 defeating some very strong teams in the 16U showcase division.
Big wins over Team Inland Mason 61-57, Players Play Elite 55-44 & another win vs FOH Seattle EYCL 16U 85-75 to close the event.
Our lone loss came to a very good Cali Stars Black 16U squad 63-54.
This team is playing outstanding ball and everyone is contributing at a high level.
It`s been an amazing summer with these outstanding ball players!
Next up, @madehoops Summer Cali-Live S2 in California this weekend! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
☀️ days in California 🙏🇨🇦🏀🔥 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Our DRIVE UPlay West 15U squad is continuing their outstanding season in ☀️ California!
The boys are 2-0 at the @madehoops event w/ 2 great wins over Players Play 15U Elite & WA Supreme Austin.
Some great performances from everyone on this squad! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Huge congrats to @zach_hawley1 & @blaketooshifty for being named MVP`s of the 16U & 15U invite only divisions of the Battle in Seattle.
Way to go fellas! 🙏🇨🇦🏀🔥 #WestEnergy
Our DRIVE UPlay West 16U EYCL squad also won the invite only division of the Battle in Seattle!
What an amazing achievement for this squad.
The boys defeated Seattle Select High Academic 73-62 in the semi-finals.
They followed that up by defeating FOH Seattle Nike EYCL 16U 68-36 in the Championship finals.
We are extremely proud of our 15U & 16U squads for both winning the top invite division of this prestigious tournament! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
Wow! Our DRIVE UPlay West 15U EYCL squad wins the Invite only division of the Battle in Seattle!
The Battle in Seattle is the best tournament of the summer featuring teams from the Nike, Adidas, Under Armour & Puma circuits.
Our boys defeated FOH Seattle Nike EYCL 15U 50-49 in the Championship semi-finals.
In the Championship finals, we defeated Beauchamp Elite 3SSB 15U 54-52 in double overtime!
One of the best wins in our program history.
We are extremely proud of this great group of players and coaches! 🇨🇦🙏🏀🔥 #DriveFam
DRIVE Alum @kc.ibekwe all settled in at UW.
The Washington Coaches are giving us great feedback after the first week of workouts and practices.
We are extremely proud to have someone from our program play at the biggest NCAA D1 school close to Vancouver! 🇨🇦🔥🙏🏀 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to our DRIVE UPlay West U15 MADE squad for winning the Western Canada Invitational Gold Div. by def SS U15 Black 60-49 in the finals.
These boys have had an amazing Spring Season! 🇨🇦🏀🙏🔥 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to our DRIVE UPlay West U13 MADE squad for winning the Western Canada Invitational Gold Div. by def Genesis U13 Black 92-53 in the finals.
Proud of these boys! 🇨🇦🏀🙏🔥 #DriveFam
Huge congrats to our DRIVE Richmond U12 Elite I squad who won the Western Canada Invitational Gold Div. by def Genesis U12 Black 72-30 in the finals.
A great team effort by these boys all weekend! 🙏🇨🇦🔥🏀 #DriveFam
First Look 👀
The DRIVE Skills Academy facility in Cloverdale is set to open this July.
This will be your home for specialized skills training including: Private Lessons, Small Group Lessons, Shooting Classes, Point Guard Classes, Ball Handling Classes, Specialized Camps, Athletic Training, Weight Training & More!
The specialized skills programs are already filling up fast.
Looking forward to getting the skills training started!
🇨🇦🔥🙏🏀 #DriveFam
Our 15U Nike EYBL Champions league squad goes 4-0 in the top Varsity division to win the DRIVE Summer Classic.
Great performance by these young fellas! 🇨🇦🔥🏀🙏 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
📸 @angadflix
First look at DRIVE Alum @migueltomley at Weber State.
Miguel is poised to cap off a great NCAA D1 career with the Wildcats! 🏀🔥🙏🇨🇦 #DriveFam
UPlay West 15U standout @jack_snead13 was one of the top players in our whole program in the Nike EYBL Champions League.
Jack was a driving force in our 15U team finishing in a tie for 1st place in our EYBL Champions League division.
He provided versatility on offense and defense throughout the sessions in Memphis, Indianapolis & Kansas City.
Jack has been one of the most dedicated players we`ve had this Spring & Summer and continues to improve every weekend.
He`s got a ton of upside and is definitely one of the best young prospects we have in British Columbia.
Look for him and our 15U EYCL team this weekend at the DRIVE Summer Classic! 🏀🇨🇦🙏🔥 #WestEnergy #DriveFam
#tbt From playing in the DRIVE Summer Classic to one of the best NCAA programs in the country in Boise State.
Proud of Dom!
Good luck to everyone playing in the 2024 DRIVE Summer Classic this weekend.
We have a record number 300+ teams set to participate! 🔥🙏🇨🇦🏀 #DriveFam
**Announcement**
DRIVE Alum Dom Parolin has officially committed to Boise State! 🙏🇨🇦🔥🏀 #DriveFam
#tb Four years ago, DRIVE co-founder Pasha Bains & DRIVE Alum Jadon Cohee were both named to the ultimate GOAT list!
The BC Boys Championship Tournament’s 25 Greatest High School Basketball Players of All Time! 🔥🇨🇦🏀🙏 #DriveFam
DRIVE Summer Programs registration is in full swing 💪
We will be offering Summer Club Teams, Summer Training Academy & Summer DBL (DRIVE Basketball League) at many of our DRIVE Locations.
DRIVE Summer Programs are ongoing programs that run throughout July & August.
DRIVE Summer Club teams are new this year for July & August. They will include 2-4 practices a week and two DRIVE Jamborees that will be held at the Oval.
Go to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to register for our DRIVE Summer Programs at any of our locations.
Register early to ensure yourself a spot! 🔥🙏🏀🇨🇦 #DriveFam
DRIVE Summer Camps in North Shore are now LIVE 🚨
We will be hosting our extremely popular Summer Camps in North Shore throughout July & August.
These are the first DRIVE North Shore programs to be held since our recent announcement of the partnership between @drivebasketball & @wcthoops 🤝
In addition, due to demand we have added 3 more Summer Camps in Vancouver this July & August 🙏
This summer marks our first 20th year running DRIVE Summer Camps. Over 1,000+ campers have already registered!
Head to our official DRIVE Basketball website www.drivebasketball.com to register for any of our camps across the Lower Mainland.
Register early to ensure yourself a spot! 🙏🇨🇦🔥🏀 #DriveFam
Great showing in the 🇺🇸 for some of our DRIVE teams this past weekend.
DRIVE teams won every division we entered in the annual LUAU event in Lynwood:
🏆 UPlay West U15 MADE
🏆 UPlay West U14 MADE
🏆 UPlay West U14 BLUE
🏆 UPlay West U13 MADE
🏆 DRIVE U12 Elite I
🏆 DRIVE U11 Elite I
At the Summer Slam event in Seattle:
🏆 DRIVE LEC U12 Elite I
🏆 DRIVE LEC U11 Elite I
Both of these squads continued their amazing Spring seasons with another tournament championship.
Great job by all players & coaches! 🇨🇦🏀🙏🔥 #DriveFam #WestEnergy
UPlay West 15U standout @blaketooshifty was outstanding in the EYBL Champions League.
He proved to be one of the best combo guards in the entire 15U EYCL helping lead our 15U squad to a 10-1 record.
Blake is one of the most skilled guards we`ve ever had at this age. He showed an elite ability to break down defenders off the dribble as well as make 3s off the dribble and catch.
He`s also a team player who is unselfish and makes his teammates better.
A truly polished guard!
Way to play Blake! 🇨🇦🏀🙏🔥 #WestEnergy
#tbt Some of our best players ever at the #DriveSummerClassic.
This is our biggest event of the year and the marquee tournament on our DRIVE tournament schedule.
This years event already has 200+ teams, including our Nike EYBL Champions league teams!
Alumni from this event includes some of the best players to ever come out of BC.
Who`s next? 🇨🇦🏀🔥🙏 #DriveFam
Uplay West 16U standout @keoni.sacco was one of the breakout stars of our entire program in the Nike EYBL Champions League.
Keoni proved that he was one of the best bigs in the 16U division of the EYCL throughout the 3 sessions in Memphis, Indianapolis & Kansas City.
He is one of the most passionate and competitive people we`ve ever had play for our program and we think the sky is the limit for his potential.
A definite D1 prospect who keeps getting better every event he plays in.
Great job Keoni! 🇨🇦🙏🏀🔥 #WestEnergy
UPlay West 15U standout @rileysantajuana had a breakout performance in Nike EYBL Champions league.
Riley was a major reason the squad finished 10-1 and tied for 1st place in the entire 15U EYCL.
He proved to be one of the top lead guards in the EYCL, having big game after big game throughout the sessions in Memphis, Indianapolis & Kansas City.
Riley is one of the top players to look out for in BC the next few years. He`s a great scorer, playmaker and comes up big when his team needs it the most.
Remember the name! 🏀🇨🇦🙏🔥 #WestEnergy
UPlay West 16U standout @zeru.abera was outstanding in the EYBL Champions League.
Zeru had big games vs many of the top teams in the league proving that he was one of the best guards in the whole EYCL.
He provided outstanding leadership, scoring and playmaking throughout the sessions in Memphis, Indianapolis & Kansas City.
One of the very best guards we have in BC and one of the best guards we`ve had at DRIVE in recent years! 🏀🇨🇦🙏🔥 #WestEnergy #DriveFam
Our UPlay West 15U squad goes 3-0 in Kansas City to finish off the regular season of the Nike EYBL Champions League.
We defeated Rens United (NY) 54-46, All Iowa Attack (IA) 79-59 & Meanstreets Blue Smoke (IL) 68-66.
The 3 wins gives us a final record of 10-1 in the 3 Nike EYBL Champions League Sessions.
This puts us in a tie for 1st place!
An amazing achievement for this squad!
Congrats to all players & coaches! 🔥🇨🇦🙏🏀 #WestEnergy
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
April to June
Location
Richmond Olympic Oval, LEC
DIVISIONS
Elite & Competitive
U10-U18 Boys
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