Mini Academy

Adriano Catena is a former professional basketball player with over 10 years experience coaching high school, university and professional aged athletes. Adriano holds a BA Communications degree and has been certified as a Mental Performance Training Coach. He is currently the Director of Operations and Head Coach at The Vancouver Basketball Academy ™ and an Assistant Coach at the UBC Women’s Basketball program. Adriano is passionate about coaching and inspiring people around him to be the best version of themselves.

Megan Pinske is a former university, Canadian National Team and professional athlete with over 12 years’ experience coaching both collegiate and high school aged athletes. Megan holds a Masters of Coaching degree from the University of Alberta and has coached with three Provincial Basketball Organizations; BC, Alberta & Saskatchewan. She is currently the VP of Community Impact at The Vancouver Basketball Foundation™. Megan is passionate about teaching and inspiring young athletes to love the game and stay active.