MEET BASKETBALL SKILLS TRAINER
John Perri (coach JP)
BIRTH PLACE: Scarborough, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
COLLEGE: George Brown College
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: "Providing meaningful experience to young athletes while enhancing skills and values in life (both on and off the court) through sports"
FAVORITE PLAYER: Luka Doncic
BIO:
From the diamond to the hardwood, John Perri (Coach JP) is a lifelong sports enthusiast with a passion for basketball. Born and raised in beautiful Scarborough, Ontario, he has an impressive background and a wealth of experience. As a former high-school basketball MVP, member of the George Brown College Basketball Tournament team, and a provincial baseball player, Coach JP is also equipped with over 15 years of basketball coaching. He previously volunteered with a number of community-led youth basketball programs and is presently registered with the National Coaching Certificate Program. Coach JP's true joy is teaching valuable skills to young athletes - both on and off the court.
Location - Life Time Ajax
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