As coaches, we respect our positions. It is our duty to provide a good example for the team at all times. We work to improve the performances of our players both on and off the court. Success is not just measured by the number of games we win, but by the overall performance of our young athletes socially, academically and fundamentally.
We expect commitment, co-operation, and understanding from all players and parents at games and practices.
As coaches, we are there to guide and foster good sportsmanship among our players. We strongly believe that we represent our community at every game or social function we attend. We want to teach respect, not only for the game, but also for their team mates, coaches and referees.
Mauro DiVito - Head Coach
Mauro has been head coach of the St. David Blues since its inception 6 years ago. His novice boys team won the Provicial Championships in the 2003-2004 season. Prior to his tenure with St. David, in 1988 Mauro was a trainer for the Toronto Argonauts. He also trained the Canadian Men's Olympic Junior Basketball team from 1989-1991. Mauro describes his style of coaching as one that is based on stressing the fundamentals, "I model my game after the European style of play, which emphasizes on strict fundamentals rather than individual play."
Colin Yarde - Assistant Coach
Colin had 5 years of coaching experience with the Bell Raptor Ball Program before he joined the St. David coaching team. He focused on the seven to nine and the ten to thirteen age groups. Under his leadership, he lead his teams to an impressive four second place finishes and one first place. "Moving from coaching Raptor Ball where it was more instructionally based, to coaching St. David which is at a more elite level of play is a challenge, but I'm up for it!" Colin's goal is to continually face and overcome new challenges while making players better both mentally and physically.
Kenny Manning - Conditioning & Assistant Coach
Kenny Manning brings seven years of basketball development experience to St. Davids. Kenny completes the coaching staff with his upbeat, motivational personality. Kenny will use his professional background as a Sports Therapist and Personal Trainer to create individual programs for the boys, which will incorporate certain development, both internally and externally. In Kenny's spare time he runs a specialied sports developement program called 'IYG - Improve Your Game.'
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