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Mini Ballers & Microballers: Kelowna’s First Hoops Program

Mini Ballers & Microballers is where Kelowna kids start basketball. A fun-first Saturday program for preschool and kindergarten players at St. Joseph’s Elementary. One registration, and we split kids into Mini and Micro groups by age and experience after the first session so everyone plays at their level.

Every season includes 9 Saturday sessions (10:00–11:15 AM), a team shirt, and Media Day photos. Fall season runs September through November. Details and registration below.

Meet the Team

  • A man with a beard wearing a black hoodie, standing outdoors at a sports or event venue with blurred crowd in the background.

    Andrew Gini

    Director/Coach

  • A woman with long, dark, wavy hair leaning forward, looking downward, wearing a white top with a scoop neckline and a necklace with a small pendant, indoors.

    Jessica Tupper

    Director/Coach

  • Bald man wearing a white collared shirt with Adidas logo, smiling and looking down.

    Dean Corrado

    Lead Coach (Gr.1-2, Micro)

  • Young woman in a blue basketball jersey with Adidas logo and HEAT sponsor logo, standing against a white background.

    Melaina Corrado

    3v3/Micro Coach

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    Elana Corrado

    3v3/Micro Coach