Developing Elite Basketball Players: The Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy's Mission and Vision
The Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy's mission is to identify and develop the best basketball players in Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais Region through superior elite skill development and the highest available competitive playing environment. Our vision is to be regarded as the foremost basketball club in the region for elite development. Our program's philosophy for achieving our mission and vision is through providing four major factors that are key to elite development: an elite training environment, elite-level coaches, competition and an affordable program for all to participate.
| Ottawa Elite provides an elite training and development environment by selecting the best coaches in the region to supply superior skill development and training sessions at top-notch facilities. Our teams train and practice at Carleton University and Coaches are assisted by players on the Carleton Ravens Men's Basketball Team. Our teams and Coaches have access to university-level training and mentorship throughout the season. Ottawa Elite teams participate in various leagues and tournaments to provide athletes with the best possible schedule for skill development and competition. The Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy (OYBA) strives to keep registration fees and team fees as low as possible to ensure inclusivity for all financial situations. For the 2026-2027 season Ottawa Elite will have elite boys teams from U13/Grade 7 to U16/Grade 10, participating in various leagues and tournaments. Ottawa Elite is proud to have its elite players participate in the Canadian Youth Basketball League, North Pole Hoops and various other leagues and tournaments as determined by the Coaches each season. |
| Ottawa Elite Prep provides top-level grade 11, 12 and Prep year basketball players additional preparation and development for post-secondary playing opportunities. Our elite-level Coaches will run both team and individual sessions. Practices and games will be filmed using the PlaySight SmartCourt system and shared via the HUDL Sportcode platform. In addition to film analysis, Ottawa Elite Prep players will have access to Carleton University's Ravens Nest, a Top-Flight basketball court and training sessions conducted by Certified Trainers at the Carleton High Performance Center. The Ottawa Elite Prep season will run from tryouts in August to approximately May each year. This comprehensive program is designed to provide players with exposure to high-level competition, fostering both athletic and personal growth. The season will consist of participation in the North Pole Hoops D1 Prep League and Prep tournaments in Montreal, Toronto and the U.S. as well as a competitive exhibition schedule. |
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