Meet
Our Team
Our team is here to help kids grow — not only as athletes, but as confident, kind, and motivated individuals.
Our team is here to help kids grow — not only as athletes, but as confident, kind, and motivated individuals.
We create a safe, caring environment where children feel supported, stay active, and learn to make strong, healthy choices in life — on and off the court.
Who we are
“My goal is simple — to help kids fall in love with the game, grow stronger every day, and believe in themselves.”
“My goal is simple — to help kids fall in love with the game, grow stronger every day, and believe in themselves.”
“My goal is simple — to help kids fall in love with the game, grow stronger every day, and believe in themselves.”
Coach Alex Miller
• A North Edmonton athlete with
a lifelong passion for basketball.
• Alex grew up playing multiple sports, but basketball became his true calling. A graduate of M.E. Lazerte High School and former Steele Heights Eagles player, he now dedicates his energy to helping kids build confidence, discipline, and teamwork. With over two years of coaching experience and First Aid & CPR certification, Alex ensures every session is safe, motivating, and full of positive energy — both for players and parents.
Edmonton-born, lifelong athlete (basketball, football, hockey)
• Silver medal with Steele Heights Eagles (junior high)
• High school player at M.E. Lazerte
• Over 2 years of individual player training experience
• First Aid & CPR certified
"Nothing tells our story better than the parents who watch their kids grow with us — on the court and in life."
"Nothing tells our story better than the parents who watch their kids grow with us — on the court and in life."
Coach Illia Bondar
• A dedicated high school basketball player representing Louis St. Laurent, with experience competing for school and club teams.
• Illia brings strong leadership and passion for the game to every practice, focusing on teamwork, discipline, and steady improvement. His coaching philosophy centers on helping young athletes develop both skill and character — growing stronger on the court and in life.
• A dedicated high school basketball player representing Louis St. Laurent, with experience competing for school and club teams.
• Illia brings strong leadership and passion for the game to every practice, focusing on teamwork, discipline, and steady improvement. His coaching philosophy centers on helping young athletes develop both skill and character — growing stronger on the court and in life.
“Health is the first victory on the path to every championship.”
“Health is the first victory on the path to every championship.”
“Health is the first victory on the path to every championship.”
Medical staff Olena Zugareva
• Certified pharmacist and health specialist focused on athlete care and wellness.
• Provides medical support, first aid, and health monitoring to help every player stay strong and perform at their best.
• Certified pharmacist and health specialist focused on athlete care and wellness.
• Provides medical support, first aid, and health monitoring to help every player stay strong and perform at their best.
“Do now what others don’t want to do — and you’ll live the way others can’t.”
“Do now what others don’t want to do — and you’ll live the way others can’t.”
“Do now what others don’t want to do — and you’ll live the way others can’t.”
Director Alex Kraynikov
• Passionate about sports since childhood, especially basketball. Played on top-ranked school and university teams, winning multiple championships.
• Dedicated to helping kids grow confident, disciplined, and kind through sports — creating a space of friendship, teamwork, and strength.
• Passionate about sports since childhood, especially basketball. Played on top-ranked school and university teams, winning multiple championships.
• Dedicated to helping kids grow confident, disciplined, and kind through sports — creating a space of friendship, teamwork, and strength.
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." — Confucius
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." — Confucius
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." — Confucius
Marketing Olena Kraynikova
• Graduate of the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management.
• Promotes the club through design, advertising, and social media. Creative mind full of ideas and love for growth.
• Graduate of the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management.
• Promotes the club through design, advertising, and social media. Creative mind full of ideas and love for growth.
