Rishima M.
AYPA Athlete“I went from getting cut and doubting myself to becoming a key player and achieving things I didn’t think were possible.”
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Before I started training, I loved basketball and took it seriously, but I felt like I wasn’t improving the way I wanted to. Making the Grade 8 team felt like progress, but being cut in Grade 9 was a major setback that affected my confidence. I realized my skill level, consistency and understanding of the game were not where they needed to be, so I started training with Coach Yaz.
My shooting became much more consistent under pressure, my ball handling improved, and I became quicker and more confident making moves. The biggest change was my basketball IQ—I began understanding spacing, timing, reading defenders and making smarter decisions.
I made the Junior team and played a major role, earned the Most Improved Player award, helped my team place third at South Fraser Championships and qualified for Provincials. In Grade 11, I moved to the senior team that won South Fraser and the 4A Provincial Championship.
The training is detailed, realistic and built around skills that translate directly into games. Coach Yaz pushed me to work hard while supporting me through the mental battles I faced. I recommend this program to anyone serious about basketball and real results.
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