Tag: Basketball

She really liked that Jermaine took time to coach the kids about how to play and taught them some basics like dribbling, moving their feet, and shooting. She thought it would be great if it was actually a Raptors player teaching the kids to play, and is hoping that she might get coached by a … Continued

Basketball united us for several weeks in May and June, leaving an indelible impact on people across the country. “We The North” was a rallying cry for every Canadian to celebrate an amazing sports story, an incredible story of teamwork, and an opportunity to showcase the diversity, not just of the Raptors, but of Canada. … Continued

With the Toronto Raptors’ deep run in the NBA playoffs, and now a franchise-first NBA championship, everyone in Canada is talking basketball. And as often happens when the “home” team finds success, kids everywhere want to start playing and emulating their heroes. Jr. NBA Youth Basketball is now making it easier than ever to get … Continued

Meet Woody Belfort. An athlete who spreads joy all around. We’ve featured athletes that give back to society through charities. But Woody Belfort is an athlete who gives back in a different way.   Woody is a wheelchair basketball player on team Québec at the 2019 Canada Games in Red Deer Alberta. And Woody loves … Continued

New guidelines for basketball players, parents, and leagues

Some parents get creative in keeping kids active in summer

John Nash shares insights on raising successful kids

Basketball skills helped this athlete master a stick-handling sport

A fresh concept that combines the attributes of several popular athletic activities

Make your own skills competition at home

But all through his younger life he played hockey, too

Soccer star Abby Wambach played elite basketball in high school

Basketball helped her increase body awareness and comfort

New postcard encourages parents and coaches to learn more

When players play for the love of the game, everybody wins

The youngster has become an Internet sensation

A late night basketball program for youth in Toronto’s community housing neighbourhoods

The Canadian basketball star on raising kids to be physically literate

Professional athletes credit their international success to having played a variety of sports during childhood

Grab your child’s favourite ball, find a wide-open space and let the learning begin

Steve Nash is a superstar in the NBA and a successful entrepreneur, but he’s also pretty good on a skateboard and with a soccer ball. Steve is living proof of what children can become when they develop physical literacy. He shows us his basketball, skateboarding and soccer skills in the video “Training Day”. Just a normal … Continued

Canadian teen superstar Justin Bieber is known for hit songs like “Baby” and his concert film Never Say Never. On stage, he’s a great dancer and commands attention with his physical charisma. But growing up, Justin didn’t just spend all his time singing and dancing. He was also really active in sports like soccer, basketball, skateboarding … Continued

He may not look like a typical professional basketball player, but Jeremy Lin is living up to “Linsanity,” the phrase he’s inspired with his stellar play in the NBA. The National Post’s Bruce Arthur captured the phenomenon that is Lin: “But right now the Jeremy Lin story is about how in a society full of nonsense and noise, … Continued