The Athlete Institute is a programme offered outside the day-to-day operation of The York School. The Institute was conceived by Rick DeMarinis, The York School’s Director of Athletics, to support athletic development within our community and other affiliate schools. It operates in early evenings and weekends at The York School. These week programmes are run by professional coaches and will develop an athlete’s skills, abilities and character. Programmes are age-appropriate and available for athletes in Grades 1–12. The concentrated player-to-coach ratio allows our high-performance facilitators to help each participant improve their play. Compensation is provided to our coaches for their dedication to our programme.
SPORTSMANSHIP . INTEGRITY . LEADERSHIP VISION
MISSION
ATHLETES
COACHES
The York School Athlete Institute develops the next generation of leaders in multiple disciplines, who exemplify excellence both in and outside the arena of sport.
Our mission is to develop athletes in a supportive training environment through goal-setting and excellent coaching.
Our focus is on supporting and empowering athletes to reach their full potential in sport which will translate to tools that support them in all aspects of their lives.
We have carefully selected professional coaches who can provide exceptional training to athletes in our programmes.
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
Rick DeMarinis
LEADERSHIP & COACHES Kristine Drakich
Volleyball Technical Director Kristine is beginning her 26th year as Head Coach of the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team at the University of Toronto. She has been recognized as Ontario University Coach of the Year eight times and has led the team to 24 Ontario final four appearances including winning seven conference titles. Kristine has also been named Ontario Volleyball Association’s Coach of the Year and Canadian High Performance Coach of the Year. Kristine was also a member of Canada’s national volleyball and beach volleyball teams. She has volunteered at almost every level of the sport, internationally and nationally and is currently the Chair of the Volleyball Sport Organizing Committee for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games.
John Campbell Basketball Technical Director John Campbell joined the Varsity Blues men’s basketball program for the 2013-14 season after 11 years as the Dalhousie Tigers bench boss. Internationally, Campbell helped Canada to a silver medal as the assistant coach at the FISU Games in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, he was an assistant with the British Basketball under-20 team that placed sixth at the 2012 European championships.
Institute Director
Rick’s passion for athlete development has come from his personal experiences as an athlete. He lives and breathes the power of sport, and launched The York School Athlete Institute to inspire and train athletes to be their best.
Roy Rana
Basketball Technical Director Roy Rana became the 11th Head Coach in Ryerson Men’s Basketball history when he was hired on August 14, 2009. Over the first four years as Head Coach, Rana has increased Ryerson’s win total each year. Rana joined Ryerson after nine years at Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, where he led the Saints to four OFSAA provincial championships. He also has extensive experience coaching with Canada Basketball. In June of 2012, Rana added his fourth bronze medal in as many international head coaching appearances by leading the Canadian Junior Men’s National Team to third place at the FIBA Americas U18 Championships for Men. Rana then guided Team Canada to a silver medal at the 2012 Nike Global Challenge.
Andrew Peters
Athletic Conditioning and Development Director Andrew is an educator and fouder of the organization called ‘Rising Stars’. Andrew played at McMaster University on the basketball court, but his greatest impact lies in his ability to inspire athletes to become leaders.
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
Fitness Training - BE EXPLOSIVE!
All training sessions are designed to improve anaerobic conditioning and increase cardiovascular fitness.
Agility
Superior agility gives you a step up in all competition. Athletes will get to the ball faster, stop faster and accelerate rapidly.
Speed - 360ยบ
Our training protocols maximize speed potential. Athletes may start their sprint from a standstill, get off the ground to a full sprint, run backwards then turn and sprint.
Fridays
D-League Basketball (Grade 9 - Alumni)
Saturdays
Grades 3-12 Soccer Grades 1-5 / 6-8 / 9-12 Basketball
Sundays
Grades 1-5 Life Skills Through Sport Grades 1-5 / 6-8 / 9-12 Basketball Grades 1- 5 / 6-12 Volleyball Grades 4-8 / 9-12 Training
Power
Having a strong core is vital to reduce injury and enhance performance. Every athletic movement relies on power from within the core.
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
The D-League Grade 9-Alumni
Alumni, current Senior School athletes and staff hit the court to play some 4-on-4 and enjoy the York School Community. This is a LEGIT league; come ‘ball out’ after a tough week of school or work. Rosters and refs – this is the real deal! Sign-up ends Sept. 10th, 2015.
Sept. / 11, 18, 25 Oct. / 2, 16, 23, 30 Nov. / 6, 20 Dec. / 4
FRIDAY 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 1320 Yonge Street Gymnasium FREE 9 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
Soccer Training Camp Grades 3-12
Designed for players who have a good level of fundamental skills and who would like to pursue soccer as one of their main sports. Players learn to understand tactical situations and the principles of play from small-sided games which force them into repetitive decision making situations. Learning in an enjoyable yet challenging environment develops leadership, self-confidence and problem solving, along with essential soccer and decision making skills.
Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Players Paradise Stoney Creek $70 per clinic Price includes t-shirt, lunch & transportation
Sept. / 20 Oct. / 3
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
FUNdamental Player Development Grades 1-5
Our FUNdamentals sessions focus on maximizing quality contact with the ball while fostering a love for the sport, teamwork and dedication. Each session is balanced and is a great opportunity to develop team spirit, friendship and a further appreciation and passion for the game of basketball.
Sept. / 12, 14, 26 Oct. / 17 Nov. / 17, 21 Dec. / 5, 12
Saturdays Grades 1-5 / 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM 1639 Yonge Street Gymnasium $175 8 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
High Performance Academy
Learn to Train Grade 6-8 / Train to Compete 9-12
Combining Canada Basketball’s Long Term Athlete Development model and a passion for developing young players, the York School Athlete Institute will redefine the high performance experience of basketball. Our athletes will work with driven coaches whose tactics reflect the most current and research-based skill development practices and exercises.
Sept. / 12, 14, 26 Oct. / 2, 16, 23 Nov. / 13, 27 Dec. / 5, 12
Saturdays Grades 6-8 /9-12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1639 Yonge Street Gymnasium $175 8 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
LIFE SKILLS THROUGH
SPORT
Workshops to Enhance Life Skills Grades 1-5
This programme helps students learn life skills through active learning and sports. Activities may include: Bounce Bullies - Basketball | Tackle the Pressure - Fooball | Snap, Slap and Breakaway from the Habit - Hockey | Mindful Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu | Defending Differences - Mental Health/ Soccer | Life is a HIT without Drugs - Baseball
Sept. / 13, 27 Oct. / 18 Nov. / 22, 29 Dec. / 6, 13
Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1639 Yonge Street Turf & Gymnasium $140 7 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
FUNdamental Player Development Grades 1-5
Our FUNdamentals sessions focus on maximizing quality contact with the ball while fostering a love for the sport, teamwork and dedication. Each session is balanced and is a great opportunity to develop team spirit, friendship and a further appreciation and passion for the game of basketball.
Sept. / 27 Nov. / 22 Dec. / 6
Sundays Grades 1-5 / 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 1639 Yonge Street Turf & Gymnasium $50 3 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
High Performance Academy
Learn to Train Grades 6-8 / Train to Compete 9-12
Combining Canada Basketball’s Long Term Athlete Development model and a passion for developing young players, the York School Athlete Institute will redefine the high performance experience of basketball. Our athletes will work with driven coaches whose tactics reflect the most current and research-based skill development practices and exercises.
Sept. / 27 Nov. / 22 Dec. / 6
Sundays Grades 6-8 / 9-12 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 1639 Yonge Street Turf & Gymnasium $50 3 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
The Development League Grades 1-5
Throughout the course of the volleyball league, the fundamentals of serving and passing will be emphasized and basic indoor volleyball tactics will be introduced to the players. The goal of High Performance Volleyball is that after playing in the Development League, our athletes will enjoy the sport of volleyball and become more committed to being active for the rest of their lives.
Sept. / 13 Oct. / 18 Nov. / 29 Dec. / 13
Sundays 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 1639 Yonge Street Turf & Gymnasium $60 4 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
High Performance Academy Train to Compete Grades 6-12
Using high volume, high repetition, customized drills and individual feedback, these sessions will help players improve their skill execution and consistency. A concentrated player-to-coach ratio allows coaches to provide instruction and correction to help each participant improve their level of play.
Sept. / 13 Oct. / 18 Nov. / 29 Dec. / 13
Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1320 Yonge Street Turf & Gymnasium $60 4 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015
Complete Athlete Development Grades 4-8 /9-12
This advanced development opportunity is designed to assist athletes in developing their full potential and guiding them toward reaching sport specific goals. This unique and comprehensive programme promotes a focus on the whole athlete, while providing coaching, guidance, experience and focus in all vital aspects of athletic, sport specific, mental and physical development.
Sept. / 13, 27 Oct. / 18 Nov. / 22, 29 Dec. / 6, 13
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 1320 Yonge Street Multi-Purpose Room, Turf & Fitness Centre $150 7 weeks
Athlete Institute | Fall 2015