Grassroots-Elite-
Grassroots Elite
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Basketball
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  • Grassroots Elite
  • AAU Team
  • Basketball
  • AAU
  • Toronto

Team's Overview

  • Canada's #1 Student Athlete Development Program

    Grassroots Canada (GRC) is committed to providing Toronto inner-city youth with the resources, guidance and scholarship opportunities needed to develop into well-rounded student individuals and members of the community. Emphasis will be put on academic achievement, life skill development, community contribution and basketball skill development in preparation for the transition from high school to post-secondary education and on.

    We have worked with over 3000 student- athletes at different levels in the last 18 yrs and have seen over 500 elite members go off to various scholarship situations in the US and Canada.

    Programs

    AAU: Our AAU program consist of the most talented players all around the city. We play against the best in Toronto and travel to multiple tournaments and events in the United States

    Training: We train our athletes at the College and profession level. We have a wide variety of coaches and skill trainers all specialized in different training.

    Educational: Education is above all in our program. We monitor our athletes school work progession and offer tutoring or counseling.

    Events: We hold many different community events, fund raisers, camps, clinics, All Star games and charity games




  • WELCOME TO GRASSROOTS CANADA BASKETBALL

    Canada's #1 Student Athlete Development Program

    TESTIMONIALS

    University of Virginia – Dave Leitao, FormerHead Basketball Coach
    “Under the direction of Ro Russell, I have seen the program provide opportunities for many young Canadians.Academically,the young men that I have seen come through their program have been more than qualified to excel in the classroom once the get to college. They are Quality people at Grassroots, who have a kid’s interest at heart.

    University at Cal State of Fresno– Rodney Terry, Head. Coach
    “It has been quite impressive and a lesson to see what passion and perseverance can do when they are combined. You (Ro), serve not only as a great basketball coach, but as an outstanding role model to your players.”

    Former Player – Brian Hamilton
    “GRC has been the best thing that could happen to Toronto in the field of basketball and academics. It keeps kids off the street and gives them an opportunity to pursue their goals and be productive citizen of the community.”

    Alumni– Denham Brown, UConn, 2nd Round NBA Draft Pick
    "Thank you for an incredible experience! In my neighborhood many of the guys that live here never get the opportunities I got with GRC. GRC has changed my life in so many ways. I have great friendships with players from all over Ontario and North America, my basketball skills have improved tremendously from the intense training and high level of competition, and I am a better student because of the academic support and direction I have been given"

    Parent of Alumni– Andrea Brooks
    "We were introduced to Mr. Ro Russell and Grassroots Canada three years ago when he became Tristan's basketball coach and mentor. As teenagers across Canada search for their goals and objectives, GRC is always there to assist them in finding their way. we were honoured to witness the respect and gratitude, teens from all socio-economic, racial and ethnic groups demonstrated in the presence of this amazing individual and organization. GRC’s role in the lives of our youth is indeed a great contribution to the mobilization of our global family. The basketball community within Canadian society will evolve into a positive element with the contribution of GRC."

    Alumni– Aaron Hutchinson
    "I have been a part of this program for at least 4 years. I wasn’t promised anything except their help in my recruiting and development as a player. My recruiting have increased in every year with the program and my skill level has increased. These were the things I believed where going to happen, but things like building character, making life long friendships are what I’m going to remember the most about my time with GRC. Without a scholarship kids like me would have a hard time getting a college education."


    Grassroots Canada (GRC) is committed to providing Toronto inner-city youth with the resources, guidance and scholarship opportunities needed to develop into well-rounded student individuals and members of the community. Emphasis will be put on academic achievement, life skill development, community contribution and basketball skill development in preparation for the transition from high school to post-secondary education and on.

    We have worked with over 3000 student- athletes at different levels in the last 18 yrs and have seen over 500 elite members go off to various scholarship situations in the US and Canada.

Contact

Details

  • 12u Coach Jeff - (416) 820-1991, 13u Coach Clive - (416) 902-6256, 15u Coach Nate - (647) 704-2503, 17u Coach Jeremie - (647) 501-5572
  • Coach Ro Russell (416) 277-5217
  • rorussell@hotmail.com

Address

  • 50 Falstaff avenue
  • Toronto
  • M6L2C7
  • Canada