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Game Ready specifically works with the development of children and youth who ultimately are pursuing a student-athlete experience. Programs are offered in:
Burnaby/Coquitlam & Vancouver
Dino Geremia: 604-816-5157
In addition to our own Game Ready Programs contact us for our group and team training!
COACH of the Month:
PARIS JACKSON
Paris is truly a local hero; growing up in North Vancouver and going to Carson Graham High School, he pursued his dream of being a professional football player! He was a standout player with the BC Lions and he has been a pillar in the community, always willing to help out locally with events, camps and community initiatives. He has been an outstanding coach with Game Ready as he works with the Elite 7 on 7 team as well as all the Game Ready camps and programs. He has become a specialist in speed and agility while always gravitating back to those football roots. Currently, Paris is coaching the receivers at Simon Fraser University (NCAA) and helps with Game Ready lunch and afterschool physical literacy programs.
Paris' TEAMS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Utah University Utes (2001-2002)
CFL Draft: Round 1, Pick 6
BC Lions (2003-2013)
Ottawa Redblacks (2014)
Edmonton Eskimos (2014)
Grey Cup Champion x2 (2006, 2011)
CFL West All Star (2008)
Paris' ''FAVORITES'' Favorite food: Sushi and chicken wings Favorite team: Oakland Raiders Favorite athlete: Bo Jackson and Keshawn Johnson Most memorable moment: Getting drafted by BC Lions also winning Grey Cup 2006/2011
Paris' ''QUOTE''
“I've been working with Game Ready for 6 years now, I believe that what Game Ready offers to the Youth in our community, is the skill sets that they will carry for a life time, we teach mental and physical toughness, speed, agility, and team work. When you are a part of Game Ready you feel a part of the family! Well respected people that make no excuses to work hard to reach their goal. We are Game Ready!!!!”
ATHLETE of the Month:
MIKAYLA FUNK
Mikayla has been a Game Ready Athlete for three years and she was on the Canada West All Rookie Team last year. She has been a GR athlete for 3 years. Mikayla is now attending Thompson Rivers University where she plays as the right side hitter.
MIKAYLA'S 'FAVORITES'
Favourite food: Kit Kat bars Favourite team: UFC Favourite athlete: Aaron Myette Most memorable moment: Winning semi-finals at Nationals 17U and making it to the Canada West CIS Playoffs last year
MIKAYLA'S 'QUOTE'
"You can workout at any gym, but Game Ready carries an environment that makes you want to come in, not just for the physical aspect but because your friends are there too. The trainers there are eager to help you and make for a fun environment to take your game to the next level. I personally saw a gain in my vertical jump 9’ 3”-9’ 10”."
Game Ready Athletes who are now in their 1st year at University:
Alexis Jonker: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Jessica Bailey: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Michaella Crema: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Olivia Cesaretti: Douglas College Volleyball
Molly Peters: Ryerson University Volleyball
Rachel Windhorst: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Mikayla Funk: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Claire Eccles: University of British Columbia Softball
Jordan Schnitzer: Briercrest College Volleyball
Rebecca Garner: Briercrest College Volleyball
Colton Loewen: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Nate Teasdale: University of British Columbia Volleyball
Zec Johnson: University of British Columbia Volleyball
Reid Marriott: Douglas College Volleyball
Max Heppell: University of British Columbia Okanagan Volleyball
Jaime Rourke: Saint Mary's University Volleyball
Anna Janzen: Kings University Volleyball
Avery Heppell: Trinity Western University Volleyball
Spencer Pawliw: Polk State College Baseball
Jacob Iverson: Yuba College Baseball
Trent King: California Baptist University Baseball
Darby Dunn: Stetson University Beach Volleyball
Mario Marra: University of British Columbia Football
Mario Montagliani: Simon Fraser University Football
All athletes will improve speed, change of direction and agility. A progression will occur from posture, form and running fundamentals to explosive movements and overall speed development. Each session will combine a disciplined focus balanced with overall conditioning. Sundays November 19-December 17 1:30-3:00pm
5 sessions
$125 or Drop in if space permits $30
Fitness 2000
Speed & Plyometrics Camp - Ages 14-18years
Speed kills! So every athlete needs to work on it regularly. The combination of speed drills and fundamentals with the explosive development utilizing plyometrics will aid each young athlete in achieving greater transferable speed to the field, rink or floor. Sundays November 19-December 17 3:00-4:30pm
5 sessions
$125 or Drop in if space permits $30
Fitness 2000
Special Game Ready Adult GRINDER ( 19+)
This [program is designed for active adults looking to reach challenging goals. Al areas of strength & conditioning will be utilized as you train like a pro athlete!
Learn proper technique and form as you develop strength endurance and speed you never thought you had. Casey Chin will lead these sessions and he will share his work ethic and commitment to training. Speed, weight training, plyometrics, medicine balls and sleds will all be used for your quest to train like an athlete. Males & Females welcome. Saturdays November 18-December 16 8:30-9:30am
5 sessions
$99 or Drop in if space permits $30
Fitness 2000
Game Ready Partners with School Districts
Once again this fall Game Ready has partnered with Schools to help deliver Physical Literacy and Fundamental Movement Skills in after school programs. The program is special as it works to ensure all kids are engaging in their daily physical activity requirement.
School Programs are hosted in:
Surrey
Coquitlam
North Vancouver
Burnaby
Game Ready visits Schools with Sports Programs
Game Ready also offers in school clinics to help introduce children to sports including; football, volleyball, basketball & baseball. Game Ready coaches will work with a school’s schedule to ensure all the kids have been introduced and come to a greater appreciation for the sport. All sessions are focused around the skills in each sport and the improvements made in Fundamental Movement Skills and ultimately a greater step forward towards Physical Literacy.
It takes a village to raise a child….. it takes a community to give them the opportunity to succeed. Everyone deserves that opportunity. Help us give them one.
The Washington Kids Foundation has reached 1,000+ youth through programs and referral hours with over 100 volunteers. We continue to grow with over 40,000 hours of service through our North Shore and Surrey centres, building a solid platform for a successful life through physical literacy, academics and social skills.
Thank you to the Washington Kids Foundation for your ongoing support of our athletes and families, and also for your continued belief in our children and youth!
We are looking forward to our next special event:
Breakfast with Santa
December 16
9:30am-12noon
North Vancouver Facility
The Recruiting Academy
Coach Dino’s Recruiting Academy serves to help student-athletes, parents, teachers and counsellors navigate through the increasingly competitive and confusing world of university athletic recruiting. Appreciating the process and the opportunity are key in achieving the best university fit. “There are lots of options, which one is right for you.” As a student-athlete goes through the recruiting process they will develop so many characteristics that will serve to be useful in all areas of their life for the rest of their lives.
