Coach DeShawn
Head Coach
Youth Basketball • Greater Toronto Area
Building Skills. Building Confidence. Building Community.
Court IQ Training Academy provides positive, development-focused basketball experiences for young athletes, helping them develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and understanding of the game in a positive and supportive environment.
Our founding clinic ran in July 2026. Next camps: Summer 2027 — registration is open now.
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- Athletes at our Founding Clinic
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- Coaches & Youth Mentors
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- Days on the Court
Our Founding Basketball Clinic
We started with a vision and put it on the court.
In July 2026, Court IQ welcomed its first group of young athletes for our Founding Basketball Clinic. Our founding clinic brought together athletes, coaches, families and community supporters for two days of skill development, teamwork, coaching and fun. Over two days, athletes worked with our coaching team through skill development, shooting, ball handling, teamwork, game situations and competitive activities—all within a positive and supportive environment.
20 athletes. 4 coaches. 2 days. One shared goal: helping young athletes grow.
Watch the HighlightsHead Coach DeShawn addressing the group at the Founding Basketball Clinic, July 2026.
More Than Basketball
Development that goes beyond the scoreboard.
At Court IQ, basketball is the vehicle—but development goes beyond the scoreboard. We want athletes to leave our programs with greater confidence, stronger teamwork skills, a willingness to learn, and a positive relationship with the game.
Confidence
Athletes learn to try, miss, adjust and try again.
Character
Effort, respect and accountability on and off the court.
Skill
Fundamentals taught step by step, at each athlete's pace.
Community
A team environment where every player belongs.
The People on the Floor
Meet the Court IQ Coaching Team
Coach Jamar
Youth Coach & Basketball Mentor
Coach Eden
Youth Coach & Basketball Mentor
Coach Mark
Youth Coach & Community Mentor
From Families
What Parents Are Saying
"It was a great opportunity for my 9 year old who had never played basketball before. He came out of his shell, connected with others and on the first day learned some real skills that he brought into the second day."
"My kids loved it. They had been asking me about it since I told them and they were very engaged in learning and there were a lot of memory making activities. We look forward to next year's summer session."
"We had such a wonderful experience at the IQ COURT basketball launch! My son had an amazing time. The event was welcoming, well organized, and created such a great environment for the kids to feel confident and excited about basketball. Although the location was a little far for us, I'm really looking forward to signing my son up when the North York location opens."
Ready to get on the court?
Whether your athlete is picking up a basketball for the first time or looking to take their game further, Court IQ is here to help them grow.