Meet the Team
NATASHA BUSSOLI
Co-Founder

Natasha has devoted the last 17 years of her life working with athletes and advocates for sport. She has a wealth of experience running sport clinics, programs, and camps for the youth, as well as basketball leagues, tournaments, and events. She is currently the Lead Assistant for the George Brown Women’s Basketball team; she is a NCCP Level 2 certified coach and has coached at the OCAA, OBA, JUEL, AAU, and school basketball levels. As an athlete, Natasha went to AAAA OFSAA for basketball in high school, and played Varsity Field Hockey at York University.  Natasha is also a former certified basketball official in York Region, Durham, and Toronto. Natasha’s source of ambition and passion emerge from her eclectic background in sport. She hopes to tap into the potential of our youth by offering experiences in sport that foster personal growth.

 

Natasha studied Kinesiology & Health Science & Psychology at York University, while obtaining her certificate in Rehabilitation Services from York-Seneca. She loves all sports and is an avid reader.

CARMEN LAW
Co-Founder

Carmen is a passionate coach and educator. She has been coaching youth basketball across the country and around the world for 10+ years. Most recently, she has been involved with various Ontario Basketball Association programs, including Kingston Impact and the Training Development Institute Program for girls under 15. Carmen is also an educator having worked in various post-secondary institutions, including Western University, University British Columbia and Queen’s University in the department of Residence Life. She is an engaging and dynamic leader who is focused on empowering youth to reach their full potential. Carmen is invested in developing holistic youth for our future. She believes in fostering learning experiences and maturing sense of self.

 

Carmen did her BA at the University of Western Ontario and her Masters of Education at Queen’s University. She is an active enthusiast who loves to bike, run, climb and travel.

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MELISSA CARTY
Member (Board of Directors)
JULIE SHUM
Member (Board of Directors)
STEPHANIE MERENDA
Mental Conditioning Coach
SARAH SAFTICH
Content Creator
KAREN LAW
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Consultant
LTS Interns
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SAMANTHA AUBE
Intern Winter 2019

Gala

JASMYN ROWE
Intern Fall 2019

3×3 Toronto

KAMAKSHI SARVANANTHAN
Intern Fall 2019

Build Her Up

SURAYA MANJI
Intern Fall 2019

Mental Skills Workshop

MADELINE WEBER
Intern Summer 2019

Kitchener Camp

TASHIAUNA FARQUHARSON
Intern Summer 2019

Kitchener Camp

DACIA CHIN
Intern Summer 2019

Kitchener Camp

MELODY LUCENA
Intern Summer 2019

Markham Camp

OLIVIA WANG
Intern Summer 2019

Markham Camp

SELIA SANCHEZ
Intern Summer 2019

Markham Camp

MICHAELA HUGHES-BUTLER
Intern Fall 2018

In the huddle

JESSIE ZHUANG
Intern Spring 2018

Girls Elite Showcase

GABBY TANG
Intern Winter 2018

Reppin’ the C – 3×3 & Skills

JESSICA KERR
Intern 2017-2018

ITH/Reppin’ the C/CIT

MUZI LI
Intern 2017-2018

Coach in Training

ELENA GAMM
Intern  2017-2018

Coach in Training

ADRIANNA GOUGEON

Intern Fall 2017

The 3×3 Crossover

SAMANTHA KWAN

Intern Summer 2017

3 Up, 3 Down 3×3 Tournament