ATHLETE INSTITUTE
BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY

CLINICS • SMALL GROUP TRAINING • PERSONAL TRAINING

Small Group Training — Ages 10-18

Intensive skill training focused on developing a well-rounded offensive skill set. Group size limited to 5 athletes max for more directed instruction. Takes place in the Mini Gym.

1 On 1 Basketball Personal Training — Ages 6+

Focused 1 on 1 Basketball Skill development in a practice setting with one of our Coaches. Maximum 1 participant per group. Takes place in our Mini Gym.
Contact avi.sohi@athleteinstitute.ca via e-mail directly to set up a customized 10 week plan/learn more about available times/coaches spaces limited

Clinics & Small Group Training Registration

January - March Block 1 Dates 2025

  • Small Group Training (Coach Ev)
    U10 - 6:00-7:00 PM
    U12 - 7:00-8:00 PM
    U14 - 8:00-9:00 PM

    Dates:
    1. Jan 27th
    2. Feb 3rd
    OFF - Feb 10th
    3. Feb 17th
    4. Feb 24th
    5. Mar 3rd
    OFF - Mar 10th
    6. Mar 17th

  • Small Group Training (Coach Ev)
    U12 - 6:00-7:00PM
    U12 - 7:00-8:00PM
    U14 - 8:00-9:00 PM

    Dates:
    1. Jan 28th
    2. Feb 4th
    3. Feb 11th
    4. Feb 18th
    5. Feb 25th
    6. March 4th

  • Small Group Training (Coach Brayden)
    U10 - 6:00-7:00 PM
    U16 - 7:00-8:00 PM
    U14 - 8:00-9:00 PM

    Dates:
    1. Jan 29th
    2. Feb 5th
    3. Feb 12th
    4. Feb 19th
    5. Feb 26th
    6. March 5th

  • Small Group Training (Coach Ev)
    U12 - 6:00-7:00 PM
    U12 - 7:00-8:00 PM
    U14 - 8:00-9:00 PM

    Dates:
    1. Jan 30th
    2. Feb 6th
    3. Feb 13th
    4. Feb 20th
    5. Feb 27th
    6. Mar 6th

  • Advanced training on our Athlete Institute hardwood full court!

    U12 - 6:00-7:00 PM
    U15 - 7:00-8:00 PM

    Dates:
    Feb 7th
    Feb 28th
    Mar 7th
    Mar 21st
    Mar 28th
    Apr 11th

1-on-1 Personal Training is Now Available (Basketball)

Spaces limited* Email: avi.sohi@athleteinstitute.ca directly to learn more

ATHLETE INSTITUTE SKILLS COACHES

  • Evaldes Zabas

    Lead Skills Coach

    "Ev" Zabas is originally from Lithuania, where he fell in love with the sport of basketball. He moved to Canada when he was 15 and attended North York high school and earned a full scholarship to St. Michael’s College School. Ev was recruited to finish his grade 12 year at the National Elite Development Academy in Hamilton. He was then chosen to play on the National U20 Lithuanian team. Shortly after, Ev started his professional basketball career of 13 years, playing all across Europe. Ev has been a Basketball Skills & Development Coach at Athlete Institute since 2020.

TESTIMONIALS

“What I liked about the clinics is that the drills are fun, interesting, and challenging for the kids participating. Coach Ev has earned the respect of his students as he shows it in return. He is fair and firm, having the kids push themselves bit by bit. He is encouraging and motivating and a great influence on the kids!”
— U10 Parent
“Coach Reece is approachable and really encourages the kids to become more focused. His coaching style is very structured on the foundations of basketball which stems from his own experience in high level ncaa/pro basketball.”
— U12 Parent
“I love that the boys now love basketball. They are bringing their balls to school and practicing. I also think it’s great that they are exhausted and redfaced after a full-on workout. They are challenged and excited to get better. And I also think showing their progress and letting them see how they are getting better through practice is essential. One of the best things is that you say “you are not cheating me, you’re cheating yourself” which hits home the need for personal responsibility. ”
— U16 Parent
“Coach Ev was great. Explained the drills and expectations clearly from Day 1. Holding each person accountable for their work.”
— U18 Parent

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Registration, refund & withdrawal policy

  • In the event of inclement weather on the date of any programs scheduled a decision will be communicated by 4 PM if there will be a cancelation. If there has been no communication the programs will be running as scheduled.  

    After 4 PM the day of, discretion is left to the lead program instructor to cancel on-site. 

     A rescheduled session may push back all programming by one week. 

    Athlete Institute reserves the right to reschedule a session on another night of the week if required. Refunds will not be issued if the athlete cannot make the new date.   

    If a session gets canceled mid-way through it will not be rescheduled and if it’s canceled ahead of time, it will be rescheduled.  

    If a clinic is canceled due to inclement weather, the athlete may make up the clinic in a similar session on another night of the week.