The Impact
Legacy
“Success isn't measured only by championships. It's measured by the lives you influence, the leaders you develop, and the relationships you build.”
Coaching Impact
Measured over seasons, not single games.
Athletes Coached
and counting
Teams Coached
Seasons Coaching
Championships
Tournament Titles
Played After High School
Coaches Mentored
Years of Coaching
In Their Words
What People Are Saying
The voices of players, parents, coaches, and the community we've built together.
“Coach Lucius didn't just make me a better basketball player — he made me a better person. He taught me that how I carry myself off the court matters just as much as what I do on it.”
Marcus T.
Former Player, Point Guard · University Hill Secondary · 2024
Alumni
Athletes I've Had the Privilege to Coach
More than names — these are the people whose growth defines the work.
Marcus Thompson
Senior Boys · University Hill Secondary
Coached 2021–2024
Langara College
Student-Athlete
Achievements
- —Team Captain
- —All-League Selection
Devin Carter
U15 Boys · Empower Basketball
Coached 2018–2021
Skills Trainer & Coach
Achievements
- —Returned to coach youth basketball
Jordan Williams
U17 Boys · Empower Basketball
Coached 2020–2022
Prep Academy
Prep Athlete
Achievements
- —Provincial Tournament MVP
Tyler Brooks
Junior Boys · University Hill Secondary
Coached 2020–2023
Capilano University
Student-Athlete
Achievements
- —Most Improved Player
Aaron Chen
Senior Boys · University Hill Secondary
Coached 2019–2022
UBC
University Student
Achievements
- —Academic All-Star
- —Defensive Player of the Year
Elijah Moore
U17 Boys · Empower Basketball
Coached 2021–2023
Working & Training
Achievements
- —Team Leader Award
Success Stories
Beyond Basketball
Stories of character, growth, and the people behind the journey.
From Bench Player to Team Captain
A player who barely saw the floor in his first year became the heartbeat of the locker room — chosen captain by his own teammates.
CharacterThe Student Manager Who Found a Home
Not every meaningful journey is about playing time. One of our most important team members never scored a point.
AdversityOvercoming Adversity, On and Off the Court
A player who faced real hardship at home used the gym as a place to grow, heal, and lead.
Earning a Path to the Next Level
Through years of disciplined development, a hardworking athlete earned the opportunity to keep playing after high school.
The Journey
Milestones along the way.
2016
First Season Coaching
Asked to help with a youth team, I discovered that coaching wasn't just something I could do — it was a calling.
2018
First Playoff Appearance
Led a program to the postseason for the first time, learning that culture and connection win games.
2020
First Championship
A defining season — proof that building people first creates teams that compete when it matters most.
2021
First Player to Prep School
Helped an athlete take the next step in his journey, opening a door to a bigger stage.
2022
First College Athlete Coached
Watched a player I developed continue his career at the collegiate level — the long game paying off.
2023
Coaching Certifications
Invested in my craft through formal coaching education while pursuing my Diploma in Kinesiology.
2024
Leading Two Programs
Head of the Senior Boys program at University Hill Secondary and U13 coach at Empower Basketball.
Basketball is what I coach. Building people is why I coach.
If the people I coach become better teammates, better leaders, and better people because our paths crossed, then I've done my job.
Let's Connect
Work With Me
Whether you're a parent, coach, athletic director, or organization, I'm always open to conversations about developing athletes, building strong team cultures, and creating environments where people can thrive.
Basketball is what I coach. Building people is why I coach.