City of Vaughan

Talent City Vaughan is a first-of-its-kind municipal workforce development initiative that supports purpose-driven training initiatives across Vaughan. The 2025 cohort of grant recipients offers a host of in-demand training programs for Vaughan residents and employees of Vaughan-based businesses – like GTA Mavericks Basketball Association‘s Coach Training Program!

The Program

Supported by Talent City Vaughan, GTA Mavericks will host a brief, in-person coaching clinic in August 2025. Across a compact series of sessions, local youth will explore core coaching principles, inclusive leadership practices, and hands-on court techniques. The program blends interactive workshops with practical demonstrations and provides graduates with follow-up mentoring and clear pathways to future coaching roles.

Rooted in Vaughan, GTA Mavericks partners with schools, community centres, and other organizations to make sport a launchpad for employment and civic engagement. The 2025 training will expand Vaughan’s pool of qualified coaches, strengthen recreational programs, and create inclusive leadership pathways that reflect the city’s growing diversity.

About The GTA Mavericks Basketball Association

GTA Mavericks Basketball Association is a registered Ontario non-profit founded in 2019 to make basketball a vehicle for teamwork, discipline, and community leadership. Operating house leagues, Select and Rep teams, and summer camps for youth aged 3.5–17, the association has already engaged more than 3,000 participants across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Woodbridge. Its mission is to provide safe, inclusive, and affordable sport experiences that build confidence and life skills, particularly for newcomers, girls, and racialized families.