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We believe in fostering a holistic experience that develops the skills, body, and mind to create a complete basketball player.
Train With Purpose
Build strength, sharpen skills, and elevate your game with focused training designed around your individual development.
High-quality basketball development for young athletes, focused on fundamentals, confidence and long-term skill development.
High level group training focused on player development, weaknesses, and game based drills with real time feedback.
Custom workouts focused on identifying and improving specific weaknesses with personalized instruction and feedback.
Coach Kiwi (Ykealo Araia) is the founder and Head Coach of OTM. Drawing on his experience playing FIBA and National Team basketball, he brings a deep understanding of the game and the commitment it takes to compete at a high level.
He founded OTM to give Ottawa athletes access to meaningful mentorship, valuable exposure, and a clear path for development. His approach goes beyond improving basketball skills, helping players build confidence, discipline, and a stronger understanding of the game.
Whether an athlete is developing their fundamentals or working toward opportunities at the next level, Coach Kiwi’s mission is to help them grow, recognize their potential, and help them pursue basketball goals with purpose.
Player Pathways
Explore where our athletes are taking their game.