Brar Basketball

Mark your calendars. An important date for the basketball community as we remember one of our island players.

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒

When the Mariners take the court on Friday, October 22 at VIU Gym, they will be raising funds to remember a special player and person.

"Jonah Shankar was someone who was known for his intellect, sense of humour and his work ethic. He was a long time camp attendee with a promising future that was cut short. As we raise funds on October 22, we will be doing so with Jonah on our minds". - 𝐀𝐕𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐑 (VIU Mens Basketball Assistant Coach)

We are honored to have Jonah's family in attendance for the games.

"Jonah was a talented local high school basketball player and athlete who tragically died this year after a three year battle with brain cancer. In memory of Jonah, a trust is being created to support athletes and students achieve their athletic and academic dreams. In support of Jonah's vision to "Play Hard, Fight Hard, and Never Give Up"

"Jonah's family is extremely grateful for the support of the basketball community during his fight with cancer and the continued support of the VIU Men's Basketball Team. Please come out and support your Mariners!" - 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐑 (Jonah's Father)

In watching Jonah through his high school years, many current and former Mariners have had the opportunity to compete against Jonah.

"It is impossible to forget playing against Jonah. He was a tremendous competitor yet he played with radiant joy. After a game , win or lose, Jonah would shake your hand and offer a smile in a way that epitomized sportsmanship. He left a mark on all fortunate enough to meet him and reminds me of how the game is meant to be played" - 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐌𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐈 (VIU Mens Basketball Player)

Though Jonah's time with us was cut short, his impact and legacy will live on forever.

"I met Jonah when he was a youngster entering high school. Basketball connected us and kept us in touch over his high school years. Not only could Jonah hoop but he was kind, respectful, and had that big bright smile that runs through the Shankar family. It is an honour to have known Jonah Shankar. On October 22nd, it will be a pleasure to celebrate and pay our respects to him on behalf of the VIU Mariners and the island basketball community. " - 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓 𝐊𝐔𝐙𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐊𝐈 (VIU Mens Basketball Head Coach)

To read more about Jonah and his life, please see the page below.

Jonah Shankar - Show Your Support

We hope to see you join us for the upcoming games and raise funds!

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A huge thank you to Kw'umut Lelum and Bill Yoachim for allowing me to run a camp on the land of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

It was great to have athletes in the gym having fun and trying basketball.

A big thank you as well to Jacob Thom of Gixaatla Nation for coaching camp with me!

Honored and excited to have Jacob Thom of Gixaatla Nation joining me at basketball camp next week with Kw'umut Lelum !

Looking for something to do next week?

Spaces remain in VIU basketball camp!

Can't wait to see you all next week!

More spaces added and 8&9 year olds can now join!

Excited to be leading August Camp at VIU!

Come join the fun and improve your skills!!

Looking for a summer Boys Basketball Camp?

VIU Men's Basketball has added more spaces to their July camp to include more participants!!

Be sure to register for the August basketball camp before it fills up!

Summer Basketball Training

If you're looking to improve your game this summer, check out PRIME! Many of our Brar Basketball athletes have trained there and seen exceptional results. These athletes have went on to become university athletes as well!

Contact:

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+1 250-591-9950

AGES: 13-18

Prime’s integrated sport science programs are the first of its kind. We offer sport specific testing with active, professional specialists and coaches to deliver a basketball specific off-season program that has repeatedly proven to deliver results.

We offer Pre and Post program performance testing that measures: athleticism, vertical power, lateral quickness, speed, and reactivity. All of the individual testing data helps us create a personalized platform for athlete development.

All of Prime’s programs are individualized to each athlete’s needs & goals. Additionally, we educate our athletes as to why we are performing specific movements and directly relate them to the game of Basketball. This transparency fuels motivation, improves performance, and fosters athlete buy-in

Are you signed up for summer camp yet!?

July Morning 9AM Camp is 85% full!
July Afternoon 12PM camp is 75% full!

Don't miss out on signing up!

With spring sessions wrapping up, here is a look ahead to Summer camp opportunities. I can't wait to lead the boys basketball camps again!

We will miss Jonah so greatly.

He was known for his intellect, work ethic and sense of humour.

As Jonah fought his battle, we sat together at a gym to watch his brother play.

The conversation of an unfathomable situation could go so many ways and yet Jonah steered the conversation in one direction:

"My brother's getting pretty good"

Through his difficult situation, he took pride in watching his younger brother Marcus play.

We wish to send our thoughts to Cleon, Charlotte, Marcus and the rest of the family.

PROUD!

Incredibly proud of Trent Johnson for signing to play University basketball at Vancouver Island University!

It's been so fun to work with Trent over the last 5 years and I can't wait to continue to work with him!