Growing the game we love - together! Raptors Basketball Development is the official team bringing you the latest and greatest in Raptors community sport programming.
RaptorsDevelopment.com is a place where you can find Programs, Resources and other Information for:
The Raptors Basketball Development staff are a group of enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable basketball experts committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game to players of all ages and skill levels. Our staff consists of professional educators, elite basketball coaches, semi-professional players and high performance athletes.
A caring leader is an essential component to ensuring a positive experience for your child. You will take comfort in knowing that all staff hold National Coaching Certificate Program (NCCP) designations and go through a thorough annual training that includes but is not limited to: interviews, reference checks, criminal record checks, and on/off-court workshops.
My name is Alison Foster...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: Logistics & Operations Expert
Favourite Quote: "Who we believe ourselves to be, is who we become."
I am passionate about: Developing programs that encourage and support the growth of youth as people - not just athletes!
My name is Spencer Gibson...
On the court, I am a: Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Father
Favourite Quote: "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
I am passionate about: Using sport as a vehicle to build bridges and break barriers to bring us all together.
My name is Luciano Lombardi...
On the court, I am a: Mid-Range Shooter
Off the court, I am a: Dad
Favourite Quote: "In life, it’s not where you go – it’s who you travel with."
I am passionate about: Utilizing the power of sport to positively impact the lives of youth and build a better tomorrow.
My name is Omari...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: College Head Coach
Favourite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
I am passionate about: Living, laughing and loving everything that is life. Passing on anything and everything I learn along the way to anyone that needs it.
My name is Aprille...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: Business Owner
Favourite Quote: "Stay happy, stay healthy, stay hydrated."
I am passionate about: Health, wellness and my creative work.
My name is Aria...
On the court, I am a: Small Forward
Off the court, I am a: Administrative Assistant
Favourite Quote: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference."
I am passionate about: Teaching life skills through sport and fostering positive engagement in and around my community.
My name is Audrey...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Mother
Favourite Quote: "If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
I am passionate about: Influencing and leading Black youth towards a safe a successful future.
My name is Brittania...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Community Leader
Favourite Quote: "If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
I am passionate about: Teaching life lessons through sport.
My name is Brittany...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Real Estate Agent
Favourite Quote: "Offense wins games. Defense wins championships."
I am passionate about: "1sts". Trying new things (food, travelling, skills and more), because you never know - you might love them! When was the last time you tried something for the first time?
My name is Darius...
On the court, I am a: Small Forward
Off the court, I am a: Son
Favourite Quote: "When one door closes, another opens. Often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the new one that has opened for us."
I am passionate about: Using God's gift of talent and passing on every bit of knowledge to anyone willing to learn.
My name is George...
On the court, I am a: Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Father
Favourite Quote: "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”
I am passionate about: Using sport as a vehicle to build confidence in young people and as a means to learn and apply valuable life skills.
My name is Jemar...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: Social Worker
Favourite Quote: "Love what you love."
I am passionate about: Youth, I love working and seeing young people grow.
My name is Josh...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: Teacher
Favourite Quote: "If you don't grind, you can't shine."
I am passionate about: Coaching basketball players to reach their highest goals.
My name is Mahal...
On the court, I am a: Shooting Guard AND the best defender!!
Off the court, I am a: Host & Content Producer for The EuroLeague
Favourite Quote: "We all have the power to change the game & use the game to create change."
I am passionate about: Spreading laughter & joy through basketball.
My name is Marlon...
On the court, I am a: Small Forward/Power Forward
Off the court, I am a: Community builder
Favourite Quote: "There’s no point in knowledge if you don’t share it."
I am passionate about: Equality.
My name is Maya...
On the court, I am a: Power Forward
Off the court, I am a: Student
Favourite Quote: "A person's most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help others."
I am passionate about: Using sport to educate, uplift, and inspire youth to discover their full potential - regardless of race, economic status, or gender.
My name is Mckasey...
On the court, I am a: Power Forward
Off the court, I am a: Financial Advisor
Favourite Quote: "Enjoy life, work hard and sacrifice time for what you really want."
I am passionate about: Being a mentor to the youth and young adults in my community. I love being around people and sharing my experience and knowledge to help them succeed.
My name is Nick...
On the court, I am a: Power Forward
Off the court, I am a: Husband
Favourite Quote: "Be kind - for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."
I am passionate about: Using the power of sport to develop better people and stronger communities.
My name is Damain...
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My name is Patrick...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard
Off the court, I am a: Social Worker
Favourite Quote: "Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.”
I am passionate about: Teaching youth about life skills tied to basketball and applying them to become better versions of themselves.
My name is Vanathy...
On the court, I am a: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Off the court, I am a: Mental Health Professional
Favourite Quote: "There is more happiness in doing one’s own (path) without excellence than in doing another’s (path) well."
I am passionate about: Traveling. I am happiest when I'm fully immersed in learning about other cultures, food and way of living.
My name is Nicole...
On the court, I am a: Small Forward
Off the court, I am a: Mother
Favourite Quote: "You get what you give."
I am passionate about: Teaching life skills through sport.