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Our history and values

Zor Sports and Basketball in Brampton

ZOR is a youth development organization that focuses on teaching leadership, teamwork, and discipline . Our basketball leagues, camps, development programs, and training packages range in level of instruction and cater to individuals, small groups, and large groups. ZOR is the product of passion combined with positive aspects of training, competition, and sport.

With a 'player-focused' coaching style and ability to build rapport with younger generations, ZOR's team of basketball coaches and trainers provide a positive atmosphere where students come not only to learn the game, but also find pleasure in this process. Our directors understand the importance of life beyond basketball and incorporate character building as well other critical developmental activities into ZOR programming. Ultimately, while basketball development is the priority, our programs are designed with the intention of inspiring and empowering our community's youth to excel in areas that are appealing to them ; whether that be sport or a school subject they may have an affinity towards.

Founders Manny and Harvinder coaching basketball in Brampton at a basketball camp

ZOR Values

Discipline

Discipline cultivates a young student-athlete’s character and contributes to creating a strong mindset so they are able to achieve success in sport as well as other areas of life. Developing discipline from an early age will determine how one approaches their academic and athletic responsibilities. This trait will be embedded into the DNA of our students through focus, preparation, and attention to detail.

Teamwork

Teamwork teaches a young student-athlete how to work cooperatively with others while focusing on common goals. Being able to collaborate with others will be a valuable skill fostering immediate and long term success. Everyone will have to work on a team at some point.

Accountability

Being held accountable by others and more importantly by yourself, sets a standard of excellence and creates a sense of responsibility for how to behave on the court and in day-to-day life. Being held accountable by coaches, trainers, and peers to do what is right will eventually translate over into self-accountability.

Perseverance

Perseverance helps a young student-athlete learn how to overcome challenges in sport and life by learning to overcome mistakes and setbacks. Through facing adversity and challenges in a controlled environment, our students will become equipped with the tools to overcome obstacles that life throws at them.

ZOR Coaches

Manvinder Sahota

Manny is a Brampton, Ont. native who has been playing basketball competitively since middle school. He attended St. Marguerite d’Youville while playing on the reputable Nike CIA/Bounce club team which has featured star athletes including Tristan Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Jamal Murray and many more.

Mannny attended Cornell University (NCAA) of the Ivy League in Ithaca, New York on a full scholarship and finished his university career as a 3 year captain at the University of Toronto. Having competed at a high level and played the sport his entire life, Manny is excited to develop upcoming basketball players and help kids maximize their potential through ZOR.

Coach Manny playing basketball at University of Toronto

Priyanka Mehla

I was born in India but moved to Canada quite young and have lived in Oakville, Ontario ever since. I began my basketball career on a whim in grade school. All the guys were playing, and it looked like a fun sport. Little did I know, this sport would become an integral part of my life. Playing for my Elementary school team and winning my first Championship is what kickstarted my basketball career. I attended Garth Webb Secondary School and became the starting point guard on its first ever female basketball team. After reaching the Halton Finals in my freshman year and experiencing a devastating loss, the team re-appeared and won Halton Championships in my sophomore year. During High School, I also played for Oakville Venom and participated in various local, US and AAU Tournaments. After high school, I attended the University of Toronto Mississauga and was selected to be part of the inaugural Women’s Varsity team, where we competed in both the Eastern and Western Divisions. As a brand-new program, we made it to qualifiers and quarterfinals, respectively, on two occasions but were unable to proceed further.

Basketball is a sport I wholeheartedly love playing and being a student of. So, deciding to coach, transitioning from student to teacher, was after much contemplation. The first reason being the lack of South Asian female representation I saw whilst my time playing in the GTA. I want male and female athletes to feel comfortable and connect with their coaches, see someone who looks like them and know they can excel at this sport. The second reason, I wanted to pay tribute to all my previous coaches, take their lessons, tricks, wisdom and teach it to the future generation of basketball. Thirdly, I want young athletes to understand the emotional, mental and physical relationship one develops with a sport. And lastly, BECAUSE ITS FUN! At the end of the day if my athletes go home with a smile or a lesson, I have done my job as a coach.

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Sam Bhachu

Sam grew up in Mississauga/Oakville where he played basketball at the rep level for clubs in both cities. Basketball has always been a prominent part Sam's life which is why he chose to combine his educational background in business with his passion for the game by pursuing a career in the professional sports industry. Sam recently completed a year-long fellowship with the Toronto Raptors during the 2017-18 season as the inaugural winner of the Wayne Embry Fellowship program where he gained first-hand experience in all areas of the Raptors basketball operations (player development, scouting, public relations, coaching, team travel, G-league operations, and more). Sam is also involved with the NBA's Basketball Without Borders Camp which hosts the top international high school prospects around the world each year. Sam is a strong believer in using basketball as a learning tool for success in all areas of life, both on and off the court.

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Paolo Ang

Background

- Head Trainer for PlayHard Basketball Camp Manila Philippines 2012-2016
- Sports Head University of Santo Tomas Organization 2010-2012
- Assistant Coach for Batang PBA Manila Philippines 2016-2017

What inspired you to become a coach?

Community development through sports is what inspires me to become a coach. Sports gave me the discipline I need in life. I want to add value by sharing the knowledge I know in sports to help young athletes reach their full potential not just in sports but in life.

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Eknoor Johal

Background

- U-17 Indian Basketball Team
- SABA Gold Medal
- All India Gold Medal
- Leading Scorer 2019

What inspired you to become a coach?

Being a coach for me meant a lot always wanted to support others in making lasting lifestyle changes and impact lives. i have mastered a platform and i love teaching about it and helping others grow.

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Sim B

Background

It all started when I was about 13 years old. My mom saw the passion and excitement in my eyes when I came home one day and told her that I had made my middle school basketball team and it was all uphill from there. I played high school basketball at St Edmund Campion. Rep basketball with CIA Bounce & The Brampton Lady Warriors. I was fortunate enough to also play college-level Basketball with the Fanshawe Falcons. My love for the sport of basketball grew immensely and that was when I knew that I wanted the younger generation of kids to chase their dreams and aspirations. I am currently enrolled at Humber College for Sports Management, with the end goal of creating a basketball league for everyday women as well as inspiring and bringing some representation to our community.

What inspired you to become a coach?

I want to inspire the future generation of kids to play and love the game of basketball as much as I did. I want them to come to practices excited and leave with a smile. I hope to add value to player's basketball game by allowing them to grow at their own pace and helping guide them in the right direction with constructive feedback. As MJ once said "If you do the work, you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life"

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Thirav Ganesh

Background

Attended highschool at Jean Augustine Secondary School for 4 years, where I was the Team Captain for 2 out of the 4 years. Played both on junior and senior varsity basketball teams. Was able to be on the A/B honor roll while subsequently playing on multiple sporting teams such as B basketball, Vvlleyball, etc. Eventually led me to pursuing a degree at Toronto Metropolitan University for Business Management, where I currently am in my second year.

What inspired you to become a coach?

Basketball has taught me so many life lessons along the way and I wouldn’t be the same person without it. Whether that be discipline, time management and a strong work ethic, I credit those skills to the game. The thing that truly inspired me to be a Coach is just seeing how so many coaches helped me in my journey and helped shape me, when I was actively playing competitive basketball. If I can even help one kid in their journey, that’s all that matters to me. I also have played with or been coached by very high level basketball individuals, and have acquired a ton of knowledge from them along the way and am very confident that I can add value to not only someone’s basketball game but also their life.

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Jessy Mangat

Background

Jessy has nearly ten years of experience coaching basketball, in addition to many more years as a player. He has played at a high level across multiple leagues, including ROPSSAA, OFSSA, OBA, and AAU. Jessy has played for multiple clubs, including the Brampton Warriors and Mississauga Monarchs, where he helped earn 2 OBA silver medals during his tenure. His expertise in skill development has been invaluable to many young athletes, who have gone on to compete at high levels in their own right.

What inspired you to become a coach?

Growing up competing, I was always amazed by the coaches who took so much time out of their lives to help me not only mold my game, but also develop as a person. From these amazing mentors, I have gained a wealth of knowledge that I am now committed to sharing with others. I believe that sports are a crucial aspect of becoming a well-rounded adult. The value of learning about pressure, discipline, and personal accountability in controlled situations cannot be overstated.

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Jackson Kelly

Background

My name is Jackson Kelly. I've been playing competitive basketball for over 15 years and I currently play for the University of Waterloo Men's Varsity Basketball team. Currently I'm enrolled in the kinesiology program and I hope to enter the healthcare field in the future. In my free time I like to play basketball, make music, hangout with friends, watch anime, use social media and read. My favorite current player is Kawhi Leonard.

What inspired you to become a coach?

I became a coach because I wanted to give the next generation some of my basketball knowledge. I want to help players believe in their goals and meet any challenge in life. Helping future stars is always a rewarding feeling and I hope to guide the next generation further than I was able to go.

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