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Playmaker Basketball Academy – Where Ballers Are Built

We don’t just run drills , we build game-changers. At Playmaker Academy, you’ll sharpen your handles, perfect your shot, and own the court with confidence. Our pro-level coaches push you to your limits and beyond, blending skill work, strength training, and real game experience. From Markham to Richmond Hill, our squads ball hard, train smart, and play with heart. House league, high-performance, AAU — whatever your lane, we’ve got the program to take you there.


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COACH MALIK

Coach Malik is a dedicated basketball coach and former collegiate and semi professional athlete whose journey began at J. Clarke Richardson. Known for his energy, positivity, and perseverance, he earned opportunities at Algonquin College and Fleming College before training internationally in China and Spain. Malik later played semi professionally in Solsona, Catalonia, helping his team win a league title and earn promotion. His experience shaped his passion for mentorship. Today, he uses his journey to inspire young athletes to pursue basketball with discipline, integrity, and confidence on and off the court.

Coach Areez

Coach Areez is a dedicated basketball coach and skill development trainer with over six years of coaching experience. He specializes in player development, shooting mechanics, and individual skill training, working with athletes from Jr. NBA and House League to U11 and U12 representative teams. As the Coach of PDM East and a passionate student of the game, Areez is committed to helping young athletes build strong fundamentals, confidence, and basketball IQ. His goal is to create a positive learning environment where players develop both on and off the court.

Coach Denham

Coach Denham is a Toronto born former collegiate athlete and performance driven basketball coach with over 15 years of coaching experience. A graduate of Runnymede CI, he competed at Murray State College and New Creations Prep in the U.S., played AAU circuit basketball, and continued his career at Brandon University in the CIS. Denham specializes in high level skill development, teamwork, and basketball IQ. His goal is to build disciplined, confident players prepared to succeed in the game of basketball and the game of life.



Coach Shamar

Coach Shamar Lewis is a former collegiate basketball player and dedicated coach with high level competitive experience. He understands the discipline, preparation, and mindset required to succeed on the court. Known for his versatility, basketball IQ, and toughness, he now focuses on developing complete players through strong fundamentals, game speed training, defensive intensity, and confidence building. Coach Shamar believes great athletes are built through accountability, preparation, and leadership, and he is committed to helping youth grow both on and off the court.


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