New Horizon Basketball Academy is dedicated to providing high-level programming and instruction to c
Through the direction of former Professional Players and Canadian National Team Members, New Horizon Basketball Academy is a year-round organization dedicated to providing high-level programming and instruction in the Markham and Brooklin Whitby area for young athletes ages 5-16. Each member of our coaching team has a wealth of knowledge and experience developing young athletes of all ages and at
06/08/2026
🏀 FRIDAY CHALLENGE: 100 SHOT CHALLENGE 🏀
No excuses. Just reps. 💪
Today’s challenge is simple:
Get up 100 shots.
Layups.
Mid-range.
Three-pointers.
Free throws.
Game shots.
You choose HOW — just get the work in. 🔥
Consistency builds confidence.
Small reps every day create BIG results over time.
Complete the challenge and tag us in your videos/photos so we can see the work being put in! 👀
06/05/2026
🏀 INVEST IN YOUR GAME THIS SUMMER.
The season gets the attention.
The offseason builds the difference.
Whether you're looking to improve your skills, build confidence, stay active, or prepare for next season, New Horizon Summer Camps are designed to help players take their game to the next level.
🔥 Skill Development
💪 Confidence Building
🏀 Competitive Training
🤝 Fun, Engaging Environment
Summer camp spots are filling fast and availability is limited.
Don't wait until the season starts to get better.
Train. Compete. Improve.
➡️ Register today to secure your spot.
06/04/2026
🥈 OBA PROVINCIAL SILVER MEDALISTS 🥈
What a weekend for our U15 Markham squad!
These athletes battled their way through the OBA Provincials, earning a Division 6 Silver Medal and proving exactly what it means to compete with heart, resilience, and determination.
This group represented New Horizon with pride every step of the way. The scoreboard doesn't define this team—the commitment, growth, teamwork, and effort they showed throughout the season does.
Congratulations players, coaches, and families on an incredible achievement. The future is bright! 🧡🖤
06/03/2026
🏀 SKILL OR DRILL OF THE WEEK 🏀
This week's challenge is the Mikan Drill — one of the most effective drills for developing touch, footwork, coordination, and finishing around the basket.
The best players don't just practice the spectacular plays. They master the fundamentals over and over again.
🎯 This Week's Challenge:
⭐ Beginner: 20 makes in a row
⭐⭐ Intermediate: 40 makes in a row
⭐⭐⭐ Advanced: 60 makes in a row
Can you complete the challenge?
Record your attempt, tag us, and show us your work! 🧡🖤
Remember: Great scorers aren't made by making difficult shots. They're made by consistently finishing the easy ones.
06/01/2026
🏀 Mindset Monday
The season gets the attention. The offseason builds the difference.
While others take a break, great players are putting in the work. Every rep, every workout, every extra minute in the gym adds up.
The offseason is where confidence is built, skills are sharpened, and habits are formed. Success doesn't start on game day—it starts with the work you put in long before the season begins.
💪 Get Stronger
⚡ Get Faster
🧠 Get Smarter
🎯 Stay Focused
Champions aren't made during the season. They're built in the offseason.
🔥 Summer Registration is NOW OPEN!
This summer, invest in your game through skills training, competitive clinics, strength and conditioning, and basketball IQ development.
Spots are limited and programs are filling quickly. Register today and make this offseason count.
05/30/2026
🏀 COACH’S PERSPECTIVE 🏀
One of the biggest mistakes young athletes make? Thinking coaching is criticism.
The best players understand that feedback is meant to help them grow 💪
Being coachable means:
✔ Listening
✔ Applying feedback
✔ Staying open to learning
✔ Responding positively even when things are hard
Talent can take you far, but attitude, effort, and coachability are what separate good players from great teammates and leaders 👀
Growth starts when players are willing to learn.
05/27/2026
🏀 SKILL/DRILL OF THE WEEK 🏀
This week’s focus: Between the Legs Change of Direction 🔥
A great move for improving ball control, creating separation, and attacking space with confidence.
Key teaching points:
⚡ Stay low and controlled
⚡ Sell the first direction
⚡ Push the ball hard through the legs
⚡ Explode into the next move
Great ball handlers don’t just dribble to look flashy — they use changes of pace and direction to create opportunities 👀
Repetition builds confidence. Confidence changes games.
05/25/2026
🧠 MINDSET MONDAY 🏀
Your mindset can change everything.
The way you respond to mistakes, challenges, pressure, and hard days often matters more than the outcome itself 💪
Stay focused.
Trust the process.
Keep showing up.
Confidence is built through preparation, consistency, and the work you put in when nobody’s watching 👀
Strong mind. Stronger player.
WE > ME 🧡🖤
05/23/2026
🏀 COACH’S CORNER 🏀
One of the biggest differences between good players and great players? Listening, learning, and applying feedback 💪
Every correction, drill, and conversation is meant to help athletes grow — not just as basketball players, but as teammates and leaders too.
The players who improve the fastest are usually the ones willing to be coached 👀
Stay focused. Stay teachable. Keep growing.
WE > ME 🧡🖤
05/21/2026
🏀 DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PLAYER 🏀
Being a great athlete isn’t just about what happens during games or practices — it’s about the habits you build every single day 👀
From getting enough sleep, to fueling your body, putting in extra reps, staying focused in school, and taking care of yourself mentally and physically… it all matters.
Success is built in the small choices nobody sees 💪
Discipline today. Growth tomorrow.
WE > ME 🧡🖤