OUR MISSION / ABOUT
The Elite 8 Basketball Academy started in 2022 with the vision to improve the level of basketball and enhance the lives of young athletes in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District through multiple well thought out programs.
Our passionate and qualified coaches and mentors will not only teach the physical skills important to succeed in the game of basketball, but more importantly, they will train the mind in the way of Basketball Decision Training, which is a skill necessary to EXCELL.
Coaches will teach our young athletes through game-like drills, small-sided games, and scrimmages in a FUN, SAFE, and INCLUSIVE learning environment.
If there is a gap in basketball programming being offered in Sault Ste. Marie, Elite 8 plans to fill it. Stay tuned for many exciting programs to be announced throughout the year.
This Academy is for everyone, from the player who just wants to go out and have fun learning the game, to the player to wishes to dedicate their time to work on their game to eventually compete at the post-secondary level.
See you on the hardwood!!
OUR TEAM
ryan lillington
Basketball Coach / Trainer
A passionate, dedicated basketball coach of 20+ years, Coach Lillington has completed numerous courses in modern basketball and Basketball Decision Training.
He is currently completing NCCP courses offered by Canada Basketball.
Coach Lillington will be present and coaching during every session.
john duke
Coach / Trainer
Coach Duke is a passionate, dedicated basketball coach of many years and comes to the Academy with Club team and High School Coaching experience.
Coach Duke recently accepted a position as an Assistant Coach with the Algoma University Women's Basketball Team.
The Elite 8 Basketball Academy is thrilled to have Coach Duke on board!