We are JUMPSHOT 
​"People have always doubted whether I was good enough to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I thought I could be.
​What other people thought was really always irrelevant to me."     -  Steve Nash​​

​OUR COACHES
Jumpshot Basketball Academy Coaches Have a Wealth of Playing and Coaching Experience

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Gagan Grewal
Program Manager & Coach

"Born in and raised in Victoria BC, Gagan is the head coach and program manager at Jumpshot Basketball Academy. Gagan has played basketball competitively in over 100; ​3-on-3, 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 tournaments across Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Wisconsin, Mississippi and North Carolina​ (United States) spanning over 17 years. Gagan is also a recognized and sought after occupational health and safety consultant and has operated his consulting business for over 25 years. He is also a proud father to two amazing boys who are his inspiration."

​Braeden Abott
Assistant Coach

"Braeden grew up playing all kinds of sports such as hockey, baseball, soccer and basketball. However, basketball is the sport he chose to stick with in high school and is currently playing basketball in the Victoria recreation leagues. With his experience playing basketball and coaching youth, he looks forward to motivating youth and enhancing their excitement for the game. Braeden's lifelong participation in physical activity has piqued his passion to raise the quality of life for others through promoting active and healthful lifestyles. A desire to improve the health and well-being of the public has led him to study Kinesiology at the University of Victoria."

Kevin (Kit) Fu
Assistant Coach

"Coming from a very impressive basketball background, Kit will be joining us for the 2023 season as an assistant coach. He recently moved to the Island from Hong Kong where he played Professional Division One Basketball with the Hong Kong Basketball League for over 13 years. He also played with the Hong Kong Youth U19 team along with providing basketball coaching to young players across Hong Kong. He currently resides in Victoria, BC with his wife and 8 year old daughter and is eagerly looking forward to being part of the Jumpshot family."

​Mitch Strazella
Assistant Coach

"Mitch Strazella is currently a UFC contending professional fighter. Yes you read that correctly. He is currently fighting as a professional fighter with Battlefield Fight League (BFL on UFC Fight Pass) and is competitively pursuing his dream to one day win a UFC champions belt. Mitch has also been a personal coach to numerous youth over the years teaching martial arts and boxing, including youth with disablements. Even though martial arts has always been his primary passion, his love for basketball has always remained the same. Mitch has years of experience working with youth as a personal coach and believes that skill comes from hard work, dedication and the ability to listen to their mentors. He hopes to one day run his own youth martial arts school in the Victoria BC area."

Blair Martin
Assistant Coach

"Blair has been heavily involved in sports as far back as he can remember. His diverse sports background includes playing Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Golf and Volleyball, and was a part of team B.C’s U19 men’s fastball team. He is passionate about all avenues of sport, and has a natural ability to connect with children. Blair poses the skills and knowledge required to help young athletes become better all around basketball players. Blair currently works at and Independent School in Victoria teaching Physical Health Education. When he’s not working Blair can be found playing a variety of different sports or on the golf course enjoying a round, in addition to sports Blair has a small family of four."

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OUR HISTORY

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Jumpshot Basketball Academy was started in 2019 and now has a growing list of players across Vancouver Island. The hope is to develop players that love the game of basketball, or at least want to learn about the game. We want your child to become the best they can be as they dream dreams of one day playing for their school teams and beyond.

Our mission is to provide the finest Kids & Youth Basketball Classes and Programs in the Victoria BC area. Although we focus on developing skills, at Jumpshot Basketball Academy its more important to focus on kids having FUN! Along with our Mission, our philosophy is simple: while learning and growing, kids should be able to feel good about themselves! Staffed with experienced professionals who love working with kids, Jumpshot Basketball Academy provides a safe, well equipped, positive environment. At Jumpshot Basketball Academy its all about fair play and having FUN, not simply competition. At Jumpshot Basketball Academy kids can be kids!

Teamwork, sportsmanship, athleticism, a healthy lifestyle, balance, patience and perseverance, the essential lifelong skills that only sports can teach, are lost on far too many kids today. Jumpshot Basketball Academy teaches how to win and lose and, most importantly, how to have FUN! The distraction of countless television channels, video games and web sites make it very difficult for kids to get out and just be allowed to be kids! Sadly for many, the repercussions of a childhood spent on the couch, with such passive pursuits, may last a lifetime.

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​WE ARE HERE TO TEACH AS LONG AS 'YOU' HAVE A WILL TO LEARN.
The Key to Our Program's Success is Ensuring All Players Get Treated Equally Regardless of Their Level of Skill

Players of ALL Skill Levels are Welcome to our Academy. At Our Basketball Camp NO Playing Experience is Required.

INTERESTED in ALSO ENROLLING YOUR PLAYER in OUR VICTORIA NIGHT LEAGUE TEAMS?
Victoria Night League is a league run by Victoria and District Basketball Association held from October 2023 to February 2024. Players will have the opportunity to competitively play against other local teams in the Victoria Night League. We encourage all players to register regardless of their skill level. This opportunity will be a fun and memorable experience for all players.

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FOUNDER

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Having played at a competitive level in high school, Gagan Grewal is now focused on giving back to the community that raised him. He has spent many years coaching and building respect in the community. Born in Victoria BC, from the age of 7, Gagan grew up 'loving' the game of basketball. Being fascinated with the game at an early age, he tried hard to achieve a high level of success in basketball but did not grow into his full potential until later in his career. According to his coaches he was at best a mediocre high school player but always showed determination and discipline in reaching his dream of one day becoming a college level basketball player. Still determined and while trying hard to ignore his coach's advice, he soon started to compete in basketball tournaments across Vancouver BC. And after his confidence grew, he eventually started to compete in tournaments across Toronto, Los Angeles, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Wisconsin, Mississippi and North Carolina. Proudly, competing in over 100; 3-on-3, 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 tournaments; over a period of 17 years. These memorable years achieved him 39 first place prizes and 16 second place prizes along with numerous third place prizes. 
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In his professional career, Gagan is a government recognized and sought after occupational health and safety consultant and has operated his consulting business for over 25 years. He specializes in providing businesses with WorkSafe (Canada) and OSHA (USA) regulation compliance for hundreds of businesses across Canada an the USA. Gagan has always taken health and safety seriously in his professional and personal life (especially with children), and he can ensure that his clients at Jumpshot Basketball Academy will always experience a safe, healthy and fun experience. He is also a very proud father to two amazing young boys who are his inspiration.

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​We are a year-round club basketball organization with programs and classes for both boys and girls from ages 6 to 16. At our basketball camp, no playing experience is required. All we ask is that you have a will to learn. Our goal at Jumpshot Basketball Academy is to inspire kids and create a positive culture around basketball in the Victoria BC and surrounding areas.

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