
BUILDING PLAYERS
BUILDING LEADERS
BUILDING FUTURE
MORE THAN
BASKETBALL
YASO Basketball Academy is a youth-focused basketball and personal development program based in Oakville, serving athletes ages 6–18 across Halton and surrounding communities. Founded by experienced coaches, former athletes, and dedicated parents, we provide high-quality, skill-focused training in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Our mission is to help young athletes grow both on and off the court through expert coaching, meaningful mentorship, and character development.
We believe basketball is more than a game—it's a platform for teaching discipline, teamwork, resilience, confidence, and respect. At YASO Basketball Academy, we're committed to developing not only better players, but better people.
BASKETBALL COACHES OAKVILLE
MEET THE YASO ACADEMY TEAM
ELITE COACHES FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL IN OAKVILLE
MEET OUR ELITE COACHING TEAM
EXPERT COACHING FROM PRO, COLLEGE &
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEADERS
Looking for experienced basketball coaches in Oakville who can help your child grow on and off the court? At YASO Basketball Academy, our coaching team features former professional players, college athletes, and certified trainers. Whether your child is learning fundamentals or aiming to compete at the next level, our staff brings proven experience, mentorship, and passion to every session.
As a team, our coaches don’t just teach basketball, they build leaders, boost confidence, and foster long-term athletic development.
TOP BASKETBALL COACHES IN OAKVILLE
READY TO TRAIN YOUR ATHLETE

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COACH Michael (Mike)
Gibson L'Africain │
Director of Basketball Operations
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Former pro player — Portugal and Slovakia
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2016 U SPORTS / OUA Player of the Year, University of Ottawa
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Former CEBL coach and university lead assistant
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15+ years developing youth athletes
Michael (Mike) Gibson L'Africain
Director of Basketball Operations & Coaching Development

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Coach Emeritus │
Former Professional Player
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Received over 25 NCAA Division I scholarship offers
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Played at Drake University (D1 MVC) and George Washington (D1 A10)
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Played professionally in Bosnia, Croatia, France, Germany, and Poland
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Former Canadian High School All-Canadian
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Over 30 years of youth basketball experience
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Current scout for several European agencies
Andrija Sola
Coach Emeritus │
Former Professional Player

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COACH | FORMER COLLEGIATE & PRO PLAYER
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PETAR RUSIC
COACH | FORMER COLLEGIATE & PRO PLAYER

VOVA KORSHIKOV
COACH | FORMER COLLEGIATE & PRO PLAYER
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UP COMING EVENTS
The strength of the team is each individual member.
The strength of each member is the team.”
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Building an enriching setting for youth, using basketball as a vehicle to inspire them to fulfill their academic, physical, and personal potential.
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1011 Upper Middle Rd E
Oakville, ON L6H 3Z7 -
📞 (905) 469-1855





