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We are not focused on what we can not control, we are focused on what we can create. Within the viaSport Return to Play Phase 2 guidelines, we are running our winter programs with limited capacity and are following strict safety protocols to ensure the health and wellness of our athletes, coaches, families, and community. We hope those waitlisted for the programs understand our limited capacity and we look forward to the day we can get back to running larger programs! With n...o contact or game play the focus will be on individual player development. While we all want to play 5v5 we do not see this as a lost opportunity, we see this as one gained. See you on the court!

When Coach Dylan and Coach Jake check VIA Sport safety protocols and it says we can do more than individual drills again! Registration is almost full! A handful of spots remain. Hurry and register now! https://basketball.passionsports.ca/camps/... #iworkharder

WINTER ELITE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Teamed up with Rex Sports we are working hard to create a safe environment that focuses on skill development and..... GAME PLAY! We all know things can change rapidly, however, as of now our camp is being structured to include game play for the first time since Winter Elite 2019. ... (Following all covid safety protocols set by VIA Sport of course.) Limited spots available! This camp may reach capacity as soon as TODAY. Sign up now https://basketball.passionsports.ca/camps/

Missin’ those standing-room-only crowds at the 2019 Middle School Invite Camp final. Can’t wait to be back. J.Gibzz Photography

Let’s go! The future is bright! Rex Sports

From Coach Marsden "This year has challenged many of us in ways we did not see coming and I sincerely hope you are all doing well and you and your loved ones are healthy. Before I speak about the Summer Camps, I want to make it clear that myself, the coaching staff, and all of us involved with Passion Sports Basketball stand in solidarity with the Black community. I am currently working closely with leaders in the Black community on a plan to use our platform to make a seriou...s change. I hope everyone is educating themselves on the situation and understanding the importance of making a change. Many parents are asking for an update on the Covid-19 situation and how it will affect our 2020 Summer Camps. Our programs will run with limited space of 40 athletes. The camps will be spaced out into three courts, and broken down into groups of 5-6 athletes per hoop. With contact situations being severely limited, our camps will focus on individual skill development. This summer athletes will have the chance to develop their individual skills more so than ever before. We also have plans in place to add unique and new ways to teach basketball while maintaining distance, we are excited to put these ideas to the test in July. We are working closely with SMUS and we will have full details on our Covid safety plan soon. I can assure you, we are taking every step possible to make sure our coaching staff and athletes are training in a fun and safe environment. With the limited capacity, our first three camps of the summer are over 90% full and our first "I Work Harder" camp is now waitlisted. The camps set to take place in August are 60-70%% full. If you are interested in registering someone, I would advise you to sign up soon after you see this post to reserve the spot." Visit basketball.passionsports.ca to view all our programs and see registration details.

Summer Camp Update from Coach Marsden I hope you’re all doing well and your family is healthy throughout these challenging times. We know this summer is uncertain, but we are going to move forward with our summer programs with an optimistic mindset and hope for the best! I encourage you to register as you normally would. If the programs are cancelled you will receive your full refund. If we are able to run programs with limited capacity, it will be based on a first come ...first serve basis and the registrations that fall out of the capacity limit will receive their refund. So make sure to register right away to save your spot. Head to our website https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2020/ for more info! I am very proud of the success of the Passion Sports Basketball programs over the last couple years. I’ve watch many athletes grow as players but more importantly have grown as people. I have seen our programs go from Coach Jake and I running a 13 player five day camp, to what would have been a 74 player camp this past Spring Break. We were on pace to have a record year and due to Covid-19 we have obviously had some setbacks. We all have. However, I encourage you to find the positive in every situation and do not use this as an excuse to stop striving for your goals. We are using this time to build our programs and enhance the experience for each and every one of you. If you can’t get in a gym to shoot, get out on your driveway and get better at ball handling. No basketball to watch on TV? Go on YouTube and study the game. Feeling down and missing your regular routines? Or need tips and advice on bball? Then text me. (7786797788) Need ball handling work outs or drills you can do at home? Check out @flightbasketballvictoria @c_mar13 or @thegrind.basketball on Instagram and see what they’re up to. We’re all in this together! Stay positive! . #iworkharder #passionsportsbasketball

The 2020 All Island Invite Camp has officially been postponed. The program was set to take place on April 10th-12th at St Michael’s University. We are in the works of finding a new date for the highly anticipated program and we will announce details as soon as we find them out. Hope everyone is staying safe, and staying home. Remember, you don’t need much space to get better!... Jay Wallace

Due to SMUS closing their doors, our Spring Break Camp has officially been cancelled. We were very excited to host 72 athletes this Spring and begin a new decade of Passion Sports Basketball with all of you. However, the health and safety of our Passion Sports Basketball family and the surrounding community is and will always be our number one priority. The AIIC is still scheduled to take place on April 10th-12th and we will keep you updated if anything changes. Thank you to all the families that registered for the spring break camp and for understanding this situation and reason of cancelation. Please check your emails from SMUS as registration refund details have been sent out.

Your 2020 Spring Break Camp coaching staff. #PassionSportsBasketball

THE AIIC 2K20 IS COMING... Invites are being sent out within the next two weeks. The program will take place at SMUS on April 10th-12th. Think you deserve an invite? Send us a message and tell us why.... #THEFUTUREISHERE

6 SPOTS LEFT FOR SPRING BREAK CAMP! Don’t miss out, sign up tonight! https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2020/... #passionsportsbasketball

20 spots remain open for our Spring Break Camp next month! Click here for more info https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2020/ AND ... Announcement on the 2020 High School All Island Invite Camp coming soon! #passionsportsbasketball #springbreak #yyj

Bring your dreams to this years Spring Break Elite Camp and lets make big things happen. Details: https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2020/ #passionsportsbasketball

Get ready! Spring Break Camp, AIIC2020, Easter 3v3 and Summer Camp details released this week! What is your favourite moment from Passion Sports Basketball?

It is easy to define a person for their accomplishments, especially when a person is as accomplished as Eli Pasquale. Terms such as 5-time National Champion, MVP, 3-Time CIAU All Star, Olympian, are all parts of what is perhaps the greatest Canadian Basketball resume ever. But to define Eli Pasquale by his achievements within the world of basketball would not do justice to the effect he had on the youth of not only Victoria, but Canada. For over 20 years Eli coached and nurtu...red the game of basketball to youth through his programs and camps leaving a legacy much greater than what he accomplished between the lines of the basketball court as a player. We now recognize Eli by terms like, Coach, Mentor, Teacher, and Hero. To recognize and appreciate Eli for all he did for others and the game of basketball in this city, each camper at our Winter Elite Camp will proudly wear a Blue or Gold shirt with a number 13 to honour and thank Eli, on behalf of too many of us to count, for introducing us to the game of basketball. Rest Easy Eli #VictoriaBasketball #BiggerThanBasketball

UVic Vike’s Brazilian import, Carlos Costa, has committed to the coaching staff for the Winter Elite! The big man coached Team Blue to the finals of the MSIC and we are thrilled to have him back! We are only 3 sleeps away!! See you all on Saturday!!... @j_gibzzphoto . #passionsportsbasketball

UVic Vikes 5th year PG, Kristy Gallagher, has been added to the coaching staff for the Winter Elite! We’re 5 sleeps away from day 1! If you haven’t registered, click the link in the bio and do so soon. Limited spots remain.... If you have registered, get ready to hoop! We will see you on Saturday. #passionsportsbasketball

The dynamic duo is back for another one! Coach Maharaj and Coach Wilmott have committed to the Winter Elite and we are sure to be in for a treat if these two coaches face off in any competition. Who wins in a game of 21? #winterelite #passionsportsbasketball

Coaches will be announced for the Winter Elite Camp this week! Who do you want coaching from the Vikes or Chargers? Tag them in the comments! Winter Elite Camp is coming up fast. For more information + registration follow this link: https://basketball.passionsports.ca/programs/... Jesse Gibson #passionsportsbasketball

A loss felt around all of basketball. Thank you Eli for everything you’ve done for the wonderful game of basketball. Basketball in this city wouldn’t be where it’s at without you. Rest easy Eli.

A look back on the 2019 Middle School Invite Camp through the lens of Jesse Gibson.

Happy Monday everyone, show some love and be kind! Jesse Gibson Photography caught this moment as Coach Tesfagiorgis showed his appreciation to MSIC Finals MVP, Ryan Gough after the championship victory! #MSIC19 #passionsportsbasketball

The 2019 Middle School Invite Camp had a little bit of everything. From heartbreaking last second losses to heroic upsets. Outside of the action there was a consistent message all weekend that takes us back to our roots of Passion Sports Basketball. That message is simple, you need to work hard to achieve your goals. Anything is possible with an "I Work Harder" state of mind. In other words: if you are willing to dedicate yourself to something and focus all of your energy on that goal then there is nothing that can stop you. I Work Harder is not just our motto, it's yours.

Your MSIC MVP, Finals MVP, and All-Stars! Cole Bekkering put on a clinic at the MSIC leading his team to an overall record of 6-1. Cole set an example on the court and off and earned the tournament MVP. Coles supporting cast was key and one who stepped up big in the finals was Ryan Gough. Ryan was instrumental in securing the Championship for Team Tesfagiorgis.... The All-Stars were Alex Baulne, Owen Lewis, Lance Cabal, Will Porter, Milan Pasquale, Heath Taylor, and Jarrah Chadwick-Rupp! Each of these players were a force at the MSIC and will be a force in the local basketball scene for years to come! Congratulations to our MVP’s and All-Stars! The future is bright! @j_gibzzphoto #passionsportsbasketball #MSIC19

Everybody loves an underdog story. Team "Cool" Blue gave us that story at the 2019 MSIC. The baby blue crew lead by Coach Hancox have been named the Team of The Tourney, and heres why. In a three day tournament with teams made up of athletes from over 20 different schools anything can happen. For Team Hancox, that "anything" wasn't what they had hoped. They came out of the gate Friday night dropping two tough games to finish 0-2 going into day two. The results were similar on... Saturday dropping another two games to finish round robin play with a 0-4 record, finishing last overall in the 8th seed. On the other side of that "anything" was Team Wilmott who cruised to a perfect 4-0 record and looked unstoppable, finishing round robin play as the 1st seed. It was David vs Goliath at the MSIC on Sunday morning. Team Hancox came out firing in the first half lead by Taiga Parmar's four triples, and Owen Lewis' 10 blocks. Yes, Owen Lewis had 10 blocks in a half. They maintained a 14 point lead most of the game. However, time was left and the 1st seed wasn't ready to give up. Team Wilmott pushed all the way back, lead by their All-Star, Will Porter. Wilmott's crew saw themselves only down by 1 late in the final frame. However, Team Hancox's pushed back and finished off the upset to become the first 8th seed to upset the 1st seed in Passion Sports Invite Camp history. They moved onto the semi finals to face Team Costa and the dream for the Championship ended at the hands of Team Costa and their All-Star, Alex Baulne. Alex's clutch rebounds and timely buckets put the game out of reach. The semi final loss sent them to the Bronze Medal Final against Team Gray who had a 3-1 record going into the playoffs. The game went back and forth and came down to the final 3:25. Hancox rolled all 7 players in those final minutes onto the court for different jobs and they did them perfectly. Justin Hinrichsen, Owen Lewis, Noel Robinson, Seth Fryer, Kaeno Bekkering, Eden Greene, and Taiga Parmar went from the team with talent that didn't gel, to well oiled machine, The Bronze Medalist and your team of the tourney. @j_gibzzphoto

Find something you love to do, a do it everyday Be obsessed. Balance can come later. Use your imagination. Put pen to paper. Declare your intentions. Set small goals. Knock them off, set more goals. Gain momentum, build confidence. Grow a deep belief. Outwork people. Play the long game. You don’t have to be the chosen one. The secret is build the resolve and the spirit to enjoy the plateaus, the times when you don’t feel like you’re improving and you’re questioning why you’r...e doing this. If you’re patient the plateaus will become springboards. Finally, never stop striving; reaching for your goals until you get there. Thank you to Coach Ian Hyde-Lay for sharing these powerful and important words from Steve Nash’s Hall of Fame induction speech during the guest speaker session at the 2019 Middle School Invite Camp.

Wild finish to a wild weekend! Congratulations to Team Tesfagiorgis on the 2019 MSIC Title, winning the final by a score of 49-44! #rantheMSIC

Coach Tesfagiorgis is the 2nd seed heading into the playoffs with a 3-1 record! Turn the sound on and listen in on how Coach Aaron is getting it done! #bustdown

Thanks Mr Westcott and Kristy Gallagher for running today’s guest session! Brett left us with a quote from Thomas B. Smith, If it is to be, it’s up to me. If you’re willing to put in the work, it’s up to you to achieve greatness. Coach Hydes will be in tomorrow to speak before the playoffs begin! #IWorkHarder #passionsportsbasketball #MSIC2019

A Helman winning the 3pt comp, no surprise here! Congrats to J Smiley Elijah on winning the 2019 MSIC 3pt comp! His brother Izzy won the AIIC 3pt comp last spring! . #MSIC2019 #passionsportsbasketball

Put your hands up if you’re undefeated going into day two! Day 1 of the MSIC had a little bit of everything! Team Wilmott, Gray and Tesfagiorgis cruised to 2-0 records. However, the game of the night goes to Team Maffia who erased a 16 point second half deficit and won by 2! Shoutout to Avneet Brar for another great guest coaching session! Today we have team practices before Brett Westcott joins us for today guest coaches session!... #MSIC2019 #passionsportsbasketball

Here they are! The 2019 MSIC team rosters! Who are you picking to win it all?

MSIC GUEST COACHES! . The MSIC will tip off with Avneet Brar running a guest session on Friday night. Avneet is currently the Assistant Coach of the VIU Mariners Men's Basketball team and will bring a ton of experience to athletes at the MSIC. Despite working with mainly youth (@brarbasketball) and university athletes, Avneet has also spent time with Canada Basketball National Team Camp, Fraser Valley Bandits Pro team, University of the Fraser Valley Women's Basketball and ar...ound various NBA teams in the offseason. . Coach Brett Westcott will be in the house Saturday morning and he brings over 35 years of coaching experience to the table. Brett spent 7 seasons as head coach of the Camosun Chargers Women's Basketball team and was named coach of the year 3 times. He then went on to an assistant role with the UVic Vikes Women's Basketball team. Brett continues to grow the game on Vancouver Island & BC as he runs the South Vancouver Island Basketball Association club program and the B.C Secondary School Girls Basketball Association which oversees high-school girls basketball in the province. . The MSIC will be played on Ian Hyde-Lay court and on Sunday morning the man himself will join us to speak about work ethic, team approach, value of multi sport, and resiliency! Hydes brings over 30 years of coaching experience at the high-school, university, and national levels. He also brings playing experience to the table as a former national champion for the UVic Vikes in 1980! Hydes is currently the Head Coach of the St Michaels Sr Boys Basketball team, and an Assistant Coach for the UVic Vikes. . #MSIC2019 #passionsportsbasketball See more

MSIC COACHES Team Gold - Coach Maharaj Team Red - Coach Wilmott Team Pink - Coach Maffia... Team Orange - Coach Tesfagiorgis Team Black - Coach Gray Team Purple - Coach Scully Team Baby Blue - Coach Hancox Team Royal Blue - Coach Costa What coach will #RunTheMSIC ?

Throwback to last years Middle School Invite Camp This years program is right around the corner! Do you know someone who deserves to be there? Send us a message and let us know! October 11th-13th at SMUS.

It’s back! The 2019 Middle School Invite Only Camp will host the top grade 6-8 athletes on the Island and will take place at SMUS on October 11th-13th. Invites are being sent out this week. Check your email! Coaches on the Island please reach out if you know of a deserving player in grade 6-8!... #MSIC2019

Another incredible week with some great young men. Thanks to the athletes, head coaches, and all guest coaches who came in and made this week one to remember. Congrats to Team Maffia on taking home the first annual Mid Summer Classic Championship after being down 13 in the semi final and went on a 24-11 run to close out the semi and never looked back in the final leading the whole game. Youth elite starts Monday! Spots still available for ages 8-12!

We are excited to announce that Steph Galitzine will be joining the Mid Summer Classic this morning! A Camosun Chargers Volleyball Alumni, Steph is now the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Chargers, a fitness coach at Orangetheory, and leader of youth non-profit I Am Strong. Steph will be taking the athletes through a short work out as well as going over the importance of strength and conditioning and what it takes to become a better athlete! We are very excited and lucky to have Steph come out today!

Big thanks to Terrell Evans who came by the camp today and shared some very important insight on what it takes to achieve your goals! Terrell Evans

Another exciting announcement for the Mid Summer Classic that starts on Monday! Head Coach of the Camosun Chargers, Scot Cuachon will be attending the end of Camp on Friday at 2:30pm to do a presentation to the athletes and parents on the details behind how to become a collegiate student athlete and what it’s like both in the classroom and on the court. If you have questions you’d like to ask Coach Cuachon in advance about the details of becoming and staying a collegiate ath...lete, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at [email protected] . The Mid Summer Classic tips off on Monday, spots still available!

Toughest job of the week is to get everyone to stop moving and look at the camera at the same time. Another amazing group! Missing 8 athletes today for the photo but everyone at the camp was exceptional again! Congrats to all the winners and can’t wait to see you again at our other programs this summer! Next up is the Mid Summer Classic! New guest coach announcement coming soon!

The Mid Summer Classic starts on Monday and we are excited to announce that Terrell Evans will be in the house doing a guest coach session! From Las Vegas, Terrell brings in a ton of experience as a player and a coach. Terrell was an All-Canadian while playing for the UVic Vikes and went on to play professionally in Austria, Italy, & the USA. He now lives out of Victoria, B.C and is head coach and CEO of The Grind!... We are very excited to have Terrell Evans come out and share his story about what it takes to make it to the next level!

3x defensive champ!! Whose the best defender you know?

Week 1! What a way to start the summer! The Breakfast Club and The All Girls Academy were a huge success! Incredible work ethics on display this week. Proud of all the athletes for making huge strides in their game in only 4 days! Next up is our ‘I Work Harder’ elite camp 1! Limited spots remain, if you’re interested head to basketball.passionsports.ca for more information!

We are less than a month away from the future of Vancouver Island basketball playing under one roof at the first annual Mid Summer Classic! Spots still available, please email [email protected] for details. Limited spots remain for many of our camps. For more information on all our programs, please visit https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/

Two weeks away from the All Girls Academy on July 2nd-5th! Which means we are also two weeks away from the Breakfast Club Academy as well! Both programs hosted at St Michaels University in different gyms. Follow the link below for more information and registration!... https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/ #passionsportsbasketball #basketball #victoria #iworkharderj

Sound on. We are just one month away from our newest program, The Mid Summer Classic! Using the blueprint of the All Island Invite Camp this program mix’s sk...ill development and tournament game play. It is the ultimate off-season training if you want to take your game to the next level. If you were at the AIIC, we want you back. If you felt you deserved to be at the AIIC but weren’t invited, this is your chance to show us what you got. Coaches, and guest coaches being announced soon. Register today to reserve your spot. https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/ #MSC2K19 #passionsportsbasketball

We The Champs! Excitement around basketball in this country has never been higher! What a run. https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/

We are excited to announce that Kristy Gallagher from the UVic Vikes will be joining the coaching staff for the All Girls Academy on July 2nd - 5th! We are adding this program due to popular demand and we are thrilled to have Kristy on board! Kristy brings a ton of experience as a player and a coach, and is excited to share her basketball knowledge with the athletes.... If you are interested in this program, click below to find out more! https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/ #IWorkHarder #passionsportsbasketball UVic Vikes

If you’re in Toronto for game 5 and want a free shirt check this out! Dylan Marsden

Summer Registration Giveaway! We are within one month of summer camps! If you register before Friday, June 7th at 3:00pm you will be entered into a draw to win a Passion Sports hoodie & t-shirt! ... May as well go for it! New to basketball or experienced, we have a program for you! (Brand new program added today ) Check them out: https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/

Mood after game 1... vs mood after game 2... #NBAFinals #Raptors Don’t forget to register for summer camps, check out our programs here: https://basketball.passionsports.ca/summer-2019/

Chills... #NORTH

Love seeing the excitement around basketball in this country! Coach Dylan Marsden speaks on the impact the Toronto Raptors have on the country in the link below. If you’re thinking of joining us at camps this summer make sure to register soon, registration will be full before we know it. Visit www.basketball.passionsports.ca to view programs and register. The game is growing fast!! ... CHEK News: Official Page

The Toronto Raptors are going to the NBA Finals. Which is remarkable, but there is something bigger that’s happening that makes it so special. Kids woke up this Sunday morning and instead of turning on the Xbox they went out and played basketball. They tossed on their Raptors attire, jumped on their bikes and met at the courts. We live in a time where many kids are being told to go play, to be active, to enjoy the outdoors and turn off the TV. This Raptors run is special beca...use the kids see it, they feel it, they hear it, and before you can tell them to go play, they’re already heading out the door. This is what sport is all about, this is how it can change communities, the country, the world. Now this is where you’d usually see, Win the Championship or not, the impact the Raptors have created is already a win! Which may be true but let’s not be satisfied. Let’s go win the Championship. Golden State has had their time. Canada deserves theirs. Toronto Raptors #NBAFinals2019

HISTORY IN THE MAKING! #notsatisfied How are we feeling?

Coach Dylan and Raps Superfan are pretty excited the Raptors are one win away from the NBA Finals! All the Raptor fans out there, how are you feeling after that game? Nav Bhatia Superfan Page

New programs, new camp structure, new era, same goal. To create a fun and positive learning environment that helps develop athletes both on and off the court. From fun introductory level camps, to elite high-school programs, find the program that works best for you. Visit our website at www.basketball.passionsports.ca... or email basketball.passionsports.ca for any questions! If you may know someone interested, please share! See you on the court! - Coach Dylan #summercamps #passionsports #passionsportsbasketball

What a moment for Raptors fans! Wow!!

We all eventually play for different reasons, but don't forget why you started.

An inside look at the 2019 AIIC