Why Choose the WVBC?
Now in its 18th year, the West Vancouver Basketball Club has coached and mentored thousands of North Shore players since the fall of 2008. Led by Greg Meldrum (see bio below), the WVBC provides young players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills in a fun, positive, and safe environment. With basketball as its conduit, the WVBC preaches core values such as discipline, hard-work, cooperation, perseverance, respect… skills that will greatly benefit the players off the court throughout their youth and beyond. Over the years, the WVBC has developed a reputation of being an inclusive club for parents and players who are looking for an excellent basketball experience delivered by a caring and competent coaching staff.
Who is the WVBC For?
Most WVBC programming is offered to boys and girls in Grades 2-10. Players of all experience levels are welcome as the WVBC prides itself on creating challenging and rewarding basketball opportunities for all participants. Although there is not a prerequisite skill requirement to sign up, the WVBC asks that all registrants possess a mature attitude and willingness to learn prior to joining. If you are unsure whether the WVBC is right for your child, please do not hesitate to contact the club at info@wvbc.ca.
WVBC Coaching Staff
Greg Meldrum (Head Coach and Club Director)
Raised in West Vancouver, Greg began his basketball career as a “Highlander” at WVSS. In 1991, he was recruited by the University of Victoria where he played five years with the “Vikes.” After graduating with a Kinesiology Degree and finishing as UVIC’s 3rd all-time leading scorer, Greg embarked on a professional career which spanned for 10 years playing for teams in New Zealand, France, England, and Spain. Greg was also a member of the Canadian Men’s Basketball Team and competed for his country in the 2002 World Championships in Indianapolis. When Greg hung up his basketball shoes in 2005, he attended UBC and earned his Bachelor of Education Degree and began his teaching career. In 2009, Greg was able to combine his love of basketball and passion for teaching when he founded the West Vancouver Basketball Club (WVBC). The club has grown steadily and Greg now provides coaching to over 800 local children each year. Greg has coached at West Van Secondary School for the past 20 years, highlighted by leading the 2014 WVSS Junior Boys Team to a Provincial title, the first in the school’s history. Greg currently teaches at West Vancouver Secondary School and is the Head Coach for the SD45 Basketball Academy.
Current Assistant Coaches
James Walker
Will Cameron
Tristan Bouchier
Elise Wong
Lily-Rose Skalski
Robby Milroy
Graham Lewis
Mason Natrell
Austin Patchell
Nathan Kim
Tai Kingi
Past Assistant Coaches
Macy Meldrum
Libby Meldrum
Owen McGee
Dominique Joseph
Nika Vakhshouri
Victoria Scali
Halia Simon
Luis Lara Alvarez
Atila Vadaei
Callum LaPrairie
Quin Oullette
Thea Scott
Sophia Ahern
Spencer Sandor
Bruce Jones
Logan Copeland
Harris Cameron
Eddie Fitzgerald
Oliver Grey
Amir Samani
Josh Butler
James Sykes
Steffi Lawson
Rylee Crookshanks
Ethan Herron
David Finch
Nicole Gandila
Harrison Archer
Roger Zen
Robert McCurdy
Marcus Dunn
Christian How
Tate Christiansen
Yurdan Rozumnyj
Stefan Colbow
Adam Elcombe
Oscar Obst
Mackinnon Nagle
Alex Attisha
Josh Pinton
Nick Broady
Grady Huskisson
Sarah Cortese
Brayden Dewar
Matt Fedak
Devon Copeland
Bryan Schofield
Jon Hughes
Cayley Elcombe
Kevin Li
Timothy Lin
Erik Balen
Kari Dignum
Miles DIgnum
Liam Mahon
Aidan Kim
Nicola Ros
Emslie Attisha
Jill Avis
Rebecca Spouge
Christina Daudlin
Alex Hughes
Scott Lawson
John Leong
Morgan McLaughlin
Andrew McGuinness