Fall Acadmey

Introducing Ron Hopkins who founded Swoosh Canada Basketball in 2010. Ron has 21 years of ACAC experience helping NAIT, Kings and Red Deer all time national rankings and was also the Head Coach of NAIT's Women's program in 2000/01. This Swoosh will be starting an Elite program for the Girls and Boys who are looking to play learn and play at the highest level possibly. We are adding some exciting a new feature to be announced to soon.  Ron also coached at a few high schools and coached Scona High school to its first and only #1 provincial rankings. The qualities that he teaches are strong leadership, positive attitudes, while teaching young athletes to become the best they can be. "I am passionate about using the game of basketball to invest in developing character in all the athletes I come into contact with. I strongly believe that this is a game where one can understand the long-lasting effects the game has on student athletes.  The experience that I have gained over the last 28 years in all aspects of basketball and life will allow me to teach Elite athletes to reach their potential".