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 8-9 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 3–12. 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.
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.
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.
Rick DeMarinis Institute Director
Rick’s passion for athlete development has come from his 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.
Marko Milanovic
Soccer Technical Director Marko Milanovic serves as the Director of the North Toronto Nitros Soccer Academy. He has his NCCP certification, and played professionally with the Metro Lions, Canadian Lions and Serbian White Eagles.
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.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL
The Y League
The D League
This is the first ever in-house York School basketball league. Bring your skills to the court to play some serious intramural ball.
Alumni, Grade 11 & 12 athletes and staff hit the court to play 4-on-4. This is a LEGIT league with rosters and refs! Come ‘ball out’ after a tough week of school or work.
FRIDAYS: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM $100 includes a jersey
FRIDAYS: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Free!
Grade 6 - Grade 12
Alumni, Staff, Grade 11 & 12
Grade 3-5 / Fundamentals of Basketball Grade 6-8 / Learn to Train Grade 9-12 / Train to Compete
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. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 20, Dec. 10 Grade 3-5: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Grade 6-8: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grade 9-12: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1320 Yonge Street Gymnasium $20 / Session
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 skills and decision making.
Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 23 Grade 3-5: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Grades 6-8: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grade 9-12: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM De La Salle $25 / Session
High Performance Academy Train to Compete: Grades 3-12
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.
Oct. 1, Oct. 23, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 Grade 3-5: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Grade 6-8: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grade 9-12: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1320 Yonge Street Gymnasium $20 / Session
The Athlete Combine
Grades 3-8 & Grades 9-12
This advanced development opportunity is designed to assist athetes in developing to their full potential and guiding them toward reaching sport specific goals. This unique and comprehensive program 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. 17, Nov. 19 Grade 3-8: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Grade 9-12: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1320 Yonge Street Gymnasium $25 / Session