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Director of the 3D Basketball Academy (Nov 2007-current)
A graduate of UBC's Human Kinetics Program (BHK)
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) level three certified coach
Assistant Coach Women’s varsity team at the University of British Columbia (2008-2012)
Helped UBC to Canada West Championship & 2nd Place at National 2012 Championships
10+ years of High School Coaching experience compiling a 272-34 (.889) overall record (1999-2010)
Led the Handsworth Royals senior girls to back-to-back AAA BC provincial titles (2009 & 2010, best result in the school history)
Appointed as head coach of Capilano University - 2012

Director of 3D Basketball Academy (Nov 2007-current)
Founder of the girls 3D program in 2001 and BC's only Elite Academy in 2009
Entering his 13th year of coaching
Currently working on completing his NCCP Level III certification
As a head coach with 3D, has won the Basketball BC Club Championships six out of the last eight years (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
Coached at Handsworth and Argyle Secondary Schools and served as both coach and program coordinator. Over the course of nine years at coach these schools, Thomas accumulated numerous North Shore and Lower Mainland Championships at various age groups
Has organized international tours which have taken 3D teams to Beijing, Copenhagen, Prague, Nassau, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Graduated from Handsworth Secondary School and attended Simon Fraser University

Coaching in the 3D program since 2008
Inducted into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame as a player
Has coached numerous highly-ranked Senior girls and boys teams at Port-Moody
A graduate of Burnaby Central High School he went on to be an NAIA All-American while attending Simon Fraser University.
He is considered one the greatest university players ever in BC.
A member of Canada’s National Team for five years (1972-1976), participated in the 1974 World Championships and the 1976 Olympic Games.
Has 25 + years of coaching experience at the high school and university level.

Attended STA from 1995-2000, where he won a Senior ‘AA’ Boys Provincial Championship in his senior year.
Has been involved in coaching since 2005
In his first year, he helped lead his team to a juvenile North Shore and Vancouver & Districts Championship.
Coached the Sutherland senior girls’ basketball team to a 9th place finish at the 2007 AAA provincial championships (second best in school history)
Currently involved in coaching the boys program at STA
Brings tremendous energy and passion to the game

Attended Argyle from 2000-2005, where he won a Senior ‘AAA’ Boys Provincial Championship in 2003/2004.
Has been involved in coaching since he graduated in 2005
Helped lead his team to a Juvenile Provincial Championship in his first year of coaching
Head coach of the Argyle junior girls for 4 years, where he won a North Shore Championship and had provincial finishes of 8th and 3rd (tied for best in school history – girls)
Appointed Head Coach of the Argyle senior girls in 2010, where he looks to carry on the strong basketball tradition.
One of the truly nice people in coaching.

Coaching 3D since 2007
Graduated from STA in 2003 where he was a part of a provincial championship team in senior year.
Coached at Argyle for 4 years
Head coach of grade 9 provincial championship team at Argyle
Coached Argyle senior team to provincials for both years while at senior
Assistant coach of silver medal winning u15 & u17 provincial team
Head coach of u14 provincial team
Assistant coach of first summer games gold winning team from North Vancouver
Head coach of Summer games gold winning team

Coaching with 3D Basketball Academy since 2002.
Attended Simon Fraser University from 1978-1982, where he had arguably one of the best careers in the school’s history
Currently holds SFU records for most points in a season (995) and highest scoring average in a season (28.9 ppg).
Played professional basketball in Germany’s first division. During his 17 year professional career, Mike was named German Player of the Year twice (1987, 1992). He is currently the all-time leading scorer in the German pro-league (10700+ career points); a record that is unlikely to ever be broken.
Played for the German Nation Team from 1985-1993, and helped the country qualify for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
Played against some of the top players in the world included members of the original USA “Dream Team”; Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone and John Stockton.

Chris has been coaching on the North Shore for 15+ years
Was the coach and program builder of the extremely successful Sutherland Secondary girls basketball program, that finished 2nd in the ‘AA’ BC’s.
Employed by the North Vancouver School District, Chris specializes in sports instruction and athletic development of children ages 3-12.
He has a diploma in Human Kinetics and Sports Instruction from Capilano College and a diploma in Special Education from Stenberg College.
He is the current head coach of the Seycove senior boys program

A native of Saint Lucia, Dany grew up in Montreal
Moved out West to play CIS basketball for the Brandon Bobcats
His CIS playing career was highlighted by being a 5 time Canada West All-Star, an All-Canadian, an all CIS Final 8 All-Star
Had a TSN Top 10 dunk during the Bobcats silver medal run at the 2006 CIS National Tournament.
A graduate of Brandon University with a Bachlor of Arts degree
Currently an assistant coach with the Quest University Women’s and Men’s Basketball Program.

Started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Langara College under current UBC Coach Kevin Hanson.
Took over Langara as a 23 year old and was named the youngest ever BC and National Coach of the Year.
Moved to Sweden to Coach Professional Basketball and took the struggling Sallen Basket team from a 4-18 record to a 24-14 record and was runner up for Swedish Coach of the Year.
Upon returning to Vancouver in 2005 Jamie moved on to Douglas College. In his second year the team finished 15-1 in league play and took home their first Provincial title in 13 years.
In 2007 Douglas became the first Canadian College team to beat an NCAA Division 1 team (Boise State). Douglas then became the first team in BCCAA history to finish 16-0 and went on to become the BC and Canadian National Champions.
Currently an assistant coach with the UBC Men’s Basketball Team

Has been coaching with 3D basketball since 2009.
Played for Coach Richie Chambers at Terry Fox Secondary where he had a very successful high school career earning several All-Star awards.
In 2005, Graeme started his College career at Capilano University where he led his team to a Bronze medal at the BCCAA Provincial Championships.
In 2007, he transferred to Douglas College where he led his team to back to back BCCAA Provincial Championships and silver & gold medals at the 2007 & 2008 CCAA National Championships.
In 2008, he was also named the Most Valuable Player at the CCAA National Championships.
Currently a head coach with the Argyle boys basketball program

Rich Chambers is one of the most respected and knowledgeable coaches in the Canada basketball community.
For the past 35 + years he has coached high school basketball in BC, leading his team to two provincial AAA titles and three times runner-up.
Since 2002, he has been in the Canada Basketball’s program, serving as the head coach of the Canadian Junior National team for the past 5 years.
Led Canada to a 9th place in the 2007 World Championships and qualified the team for the 2011 World Championship.
Coach Chambers also has several years of university coaching experience, serving as the interim head coach at UBC, an assistant at SFU and an assistant for the Women’s team at UBC.
Currently head coach of the University of Victoria women’s basketball team

Has led several basketball programs, launched high-profile tournaments and events and partnered with many of the local basketball organizations throughout Vancouver.
Founded premiere basketball organizations in Vancouver that include the annual West Coast Basketball Classic at the Olympic Oval and the Vancouver Metro Basketball League
Created the invitation-only ‘Breakfast Club’ he runs for NCAA, CIS and Professional Players in need of elite training in the off-season here in Vancouver.
Prior to moving to Vancouver, Mark played NCAA Division 1 Basketball in the Horizon League for Wright State University.
Played two years at NCAA II Top-25 Clarion University in Pennsylvania after a career at Boardman High School in Youngstown, Ohio as an All-State small forward alongside Ohio State and 2005 Big Ten Player of the Year Terence Dials.
Has 10+ years of coaching experience including summer stints at Nike Five-Star Basketball Camp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, Born2Run summer camps and high schools in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Vancouver.

Has been a 3D coach since 2011
Attended Argyle from 2002-2007 and was a 3-year senior team starter, and was a multiple-time Howe Sound All-Star
Invited to play in the BC High School All-Star game
Started his post-secondary playing career at the University of Saskatchewan before returning home to play at Capilano University
Recipient of the Quinn Keast Memorial Most Complete Player Award
Currently head coach with the Argyle boys basketball program

Has been a 3D coach since 2011
Attended Argyle from 1996-2001
2001 Province Newspaper Head of the Class recipient
Continued her playing career at NCAA Division 1 Gonzaga
Finished her Zags career in the top 4 in points (1,631) and rebounds (697), as well as first in FG%.
Three-time All-WCC first team selection, one of only three Gonzaga players to do so
Played professionally in the Czech Republic

One of the original players in the 3D Program
Has been involved in coaching with 3D since 2006
Graduated from Argyle in 2005, where he won a Senior ‘AAA’ Boys Provincial title in 2003/2004.
Continued his playing career at the University of Waterloo, where he was a 3-year captain and Top 20 rebounder in Canada
2009 Naismith All-Star

One of the original players in the 3D program
Has been involved in coaching with 3D since 2006
Graduated from Argyle in 2005, where he won a Senior ‘AAA’ Boys Provincial title in 2003/2004.
Considered one of the best shooters in the province
Continued his playing career at SFU, where he was a 4-year captain and the Top 3-point shooter in Canada by percentage r

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