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Oshawa Basketball Association: The Best Summer Basketball Experience in Durham Region
When families look for a summer basketball program that delivers real development, real excitement, and real results, they choose the Oshawa Basketball Association. Our summer experience stands above the rest because we combine elite‑level coaching with a fun, motivating environment where every athlete feels supported and challenged.
At OBA, players don’t just play basketball — they grow. Our summer program is built to elevate skills, build confidence, and teach the game the right way. From fundamentals to advanced gameplay, leadership development to teamwork, our athletes get a complete experience that prepares them for the next level.
What makes OBA the best in Durham Region is simple:
We invest in every athlete.
Our coaches are passionate, our sessions are structured, and our culture is positive, inclusive, and competitive in all the right ways. Kids leave the summer sharper, stronger, and more inspired than when they arrived.
If you want a summer basketball experience that blends high‑quality training with unforgettable memories, Oshawa Basketball Association is the clear leader in Durham.
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Oshawa Strikers — Lady Phoenix: Last Year’s Coalition Champions and the Best Place for Young Ladies to Rise
The Oshawa Strikers — proudly known as Lady Phoenix — are more than a basketball team. We are last year’s Coalition Champions, and we’ve built a program where young women grow, thrive, and rise to their full potential.
Our athletes don’t just learn the game — they learn leadership, discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Lady Phoenix is a space where young ladies are supported, challenged, and celebrated. On the court, we compete with heart and excellence. Off the court, we build character, friendships, and a sisterhood that lasts far beyond the season.
Parents choose Lady Phoenix because we invest in the whole athlete.
Players choose Lady Phoenix because they feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Champions choose Lady Phoenix because excellence is our standard.
If you want a program where young ladies grow into strong athletes and even stronger individuals, Oshawa Strikers — Lady Phoenix is the place to be.
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Train With the Best: Oshawa Basketball Association Sets the Standard for Elite Player Development
When you train with the Oshawa Basketball Association, you’re stepping into a program powered by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the region. Our athletes learn from OBLX coaches, Division 1 coaches, and AAU coaches who understand the game at the highest levels — and know exactly how to develop players to reach their full potential.
This isn’t just another basketball program.
This is high‑performance training built on real experience, real expertise, and real results.
Our coaching staff brings:
- OBLX-level intensity and structure
- Division 1 insight into advanced systems, footwork, and IQ
- AAU competitiveness and exposure to elite gameplay
The combination creates a training environment where athletes grow faster, think smarter, and play with confidence. Every drill, every session, every rep is designed to elevate skill, discipline, and basketball IQ.
Parents choose OBA because they see the difference.
Athletes choose OBA because they feel the difference.
Serious players choose OBA because excellence is the expectation.
If you want training that prepares you for the next level — whether that’s rep, AAU, prep school, or beyond — the Oshawa Basketball Association is the place where real development happens.
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Basketball Is More Than a Game — It’s a Life Teacher
Basketball is not just a sport. It’s a classroom without walls, a training ground for life, and a place where young athletes learn who they are and what they’re capable of becoming. Every drill, every practice, every moment on the court teaches lessons that stay with our players long after the final buzzer.
Through basketball, our athletes learn discipline — showing up on time, staying focused, pushing through challenges, and holding themselves to a higher standard. They learn goal‑setting, understanding that success comes from planning, commitment, and consistent effort. They learn hard work, discovering that nothing meaningful comes easy and that every rep builds strength, confidence, and character.
Most importantly, basketball teaches teamwork. Players learn how to communicate, trust, support one another, and put the team above themselves. These are the same skills that shape strong leaders, responsible students, and resilient young adults.
On and off the court, the game teaches life lessons that matter: accountability, perseverance, respect, and the belief that with effort and heart, anything is possible. That’s why we do what we do — because we’re not just building athletes. We’re building disciplined, confident, goal‑driven young people ready to succeed in every area of life.
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Oshawa Basketball Association
Building Champions. Building Confidence. Building Community.
Officially opened in 2017, the Oshawa Basketball Association (OBA) is one of Ontario’s only Black female–founded and led basketball organizations. Under the leadership of Nashema Smith, OBA has become a powerhouse in youth development and competitive excellence.
Program Highlights
- 2018–2019 Girls OBLX Team — 5th in Ontario
- 2023–2024 Girls Team — Division 1 Provincial Champions
- High‑level coaching, discipline, and athlete‑centered development
- Growth from a grassroots startup to a respected competitive program
- Safe, inclusive, empowering environment for youth in Durham Region
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OBA is more than basketball — it’s leadership, community, and opportunity.
HISTORY MADE IN DURHAM!
OBA is committed to excellence, representation, and opportunity for young athletes across Durham Region.
Our mission is to develop confident, skilled, and disciplined athletes through high‑quality coaching, competitive programming, and a culture built on respect, teamwork, and empowerment.
OBA continues to set new standards in youth development, athlete leadership, and community impact.
Join us as we build the next generation of champions — on and off the court.
Organization Name: Oshawa Basketball Association
Opened: 2017
Founder & Executive Director: Nashema Smith-Green
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Organizational Type: Youth Sports & Community Development
Leadership: Black female–founded and led
Organizational Overview
The Oshawa Basketball Association (OBA) is a youth‑focused basketball organization dedicated to providing accessible, high‑quality athletic programming for children and teens across Durham Region. Established by community leader Nashema Smith-Green, OBA was created to address the need for inclusive, structured, and empowering sports opportunities — particularly for girls and underrepresented youth.
OBA is one of the few basketball organizations in Ontario founded and operated by a Black woman, making it a vital contributor to representation, equity, and leadership in Canadian sport.
Mission Statement
To empower youth through basketball by fostering discipline, confidence, teamwork, and leadership while providing safe, inclusive, and competitive opportunities for athletes of all backgrounds.
Core Programs
- Competitive girls’ and boys’ basketball teams
- Skill development clinics
- Leadership and mentorship programming
- Community engagement and youth empowerment initiatives
- Strong community partnerships and family engagement
Community Impact
OBA provides:
- Affordable access to structured sports
- Positive role models for youth
- Representation for female leadership in sport
- Safe spaces for girls to compete and excel
- Pathways to higher‑level basketball opportunities
Organizational Strengths
- Proven competitive success
- Strong leadership and governance
- Deep community roots
- High parent and athlete satisfaction
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
MARCH BREAK CAMP
Oshawa Basketball Association delivers a March Break Camp that stands in a league of its own. Families across Durham choose OBA because we don’t just run a camp — we build an experience that develops skills, confidence, and community. Our coaches bring elite-level knowledge, our programming is structured for real growth, and our environment is safe, positive, and motivating for every athlete who walks through the doors.
What sets us apart is simple:
We combine high‑level basketball development with the fun, energy, and mentorship kids look forward to during March Break.
Players leave sharper, stronger, and more inspired — and parents see the difference immediately.
From skill‑building sessions to competitive gameplay, leadership development, and age‑appropriate training, OBA’s March Break Camp consistently delivers the highest standard in Durham Region. When you want a camp that’s organized, professional, and truly invested in your child’s success, Oshawa Basketball Association is the clear choice.
