BORN2GRIND BASKETBALL
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About Us
President and Founder/ Coach
President and Founder/ Coach
President and Founder/ Coach
Tomas Oljaca’ s journey started as a young child with a passion for the game of Basketball.
This led to being the lead scorer at the Fraser Valley Regionals and BC summer games championships where his team placed 2nd in the province. Playing at Terry Fox Secondary as a JR Guard in Grade 8, Tomas became the lead scorer under the legendary
Tomas Oljaca’ s journey started as a young child with a passion for the game of Basketball.
This led to being the lead scorer at the Fraser Valley Regionals and BC summer games championships where his team placed 2nd in the province. Playing at Terry Fox Secondary as a JR Guard in Grade 8, Tomas became the lead scorer under the legendary Rich Chambers, and Don Vanos, Following an ACL injury before his Senior year, Tomas pursued a degree in Sports Science while Coaching as the Head Coach and Assistant Coach, making multiple Provincial appearances at the Grade 9 and JR level.
Following the completion of his degree, Tomas pursued a career in Athletics at Meadowridge School. Here he led the BTM, JR, and SR Boys Basketballs team to:
- 1ST PLACE Stratford Hall tournament championship in 2020.
- Undefeated BTM Boys Basketball season and 1ST PLACE GVISAA Championship in 2020
- SR Boys Basketball 1ST PLACE Knox Ball Invitational championship in 2021.
- SR Boys Basketball team 1ST PLACE Fraser North Championship in 2022.
This would qualify the Meadowridge SR Boys basketball team for provincials, a first in its 37-year school history.
Tomas is now the Athletic Director at Southpointe Academy.
BORN2GRIND Manager/Coach:
President and Founder/ Coach
President and Founder/ Coach
Grady Stanyer is a talented athlete excelling in both basketball and baseball. He is passionate and knowledgeable about sports and he brings a ton of enthusiasm and excitement to our programs.
Accomplishments:
2017: Terry Fox Team MVP,
Fraser Valley First Team All-star
2018: Legal Beagle All-star
2019: Vancouver College Emerald Tournament
Grady Stanyer is a talented athlete excelling in both basketball and baseball. He is passionate and knowledgeable about sports and he brings a ton of enthusiasm and excitement to our programs.
Accomplishments:
2017: Terry Fox Team MVP,
Fraser Valley First Team All-star
2018: Legal Beagle All-star
2019: Vancouver College Emerald Tournament First Team All-star
Legal Beagle First Team All-star
Fraser Valley First Team All-star
BORN2GRIND Head Coach:
President and Founder/ Coach
BORN2GRIND Head Coach:
Christian is a knowledgeable basketball player that has tons of on court experience. He first picked up the basketball when he was in grade 2, and hasn’t lost the love for the sport ever. Attending Terry Fox Secondary, he was a key part in leading each team he was on to the success they obtained as a group. In the 3 years he played, the t
Christian is a knowledgeable basketball player that has tons of on court experience. He first picked up the basketball when he was in grade 2, and hasn’t lost the love for the sport ever. Attending Terry Fox Secondary, he was a key part in leading each team he was on to the success they obtained as a group. In the 3 years he played, the team made provincials all 3 years, winning the Fraser North banner twice.
Accomplishments:
2019-2020 Junior boys Fraser North MVP as a grade nine.
2019-2020 character in action and rookie of the year awards.
2021 BC Diamond League MVP
2021-2022 Senior boys basketball MVP
2022-2023 Senior boys top offensive player of the Year
2023 Outstanding service to the Poco Sports community award.
BORN2GRIND Coach:
President and Founder/ Coach
BORN2GRIND Head Coach:
David is a seasoned Basketball player who has a ton of on-court experience leading his squad at Terry Fox Secondary School.
Accomplishments:
2016 Provincial All-star
2019 SD43 All-star Game MVP
2018,2019 Fraser Valley All-star
2018, 2019 Legal Beagle All-star
David started playing basketball at the age of 12, played for new west secondary a
David is a seasoned Basketball player who has a ton of on-court experience leading his squad at Terry Fox Secondary School.
Accomplishments:
2016 Provincial All-star
2019 SD43 All-star Game MVP
2018,2019 Fraser Valley All-star
2018, 2019 Legal Beagle All-star
David started playing basketball at the age of 12, played for new west secondary and Terry fox secondary, and made provincials 3 out of the 4 high school years, finishing 4th at the 2019 BC provincials.
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SESSIONS:
BORN2GRIND MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Runs November - June: Every Tuesday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Pitt Meadows Recreation Center
(Please contact for more information if needed).
Our membership program is designed to improve basketball skills for all ages from Grade 4-12. We separate/develop players based on age and skill, providing an optimal and rewarding training experience. We welcome new members to basketball for a solid introduction into sport, as well more advanced players looking to to perfect their craft. We pride ourselves in offering some of the highest quality training this Province has to offer.
Come in and find out for yourself as the first session is Free!