Jason Peters

Age: 34
Province: New Brunswick
Nation: Mi'kmaq
Primary Sport: Basketball

Teams and Clubs

ESJMBA Thunder "AAA" Mini Girls

Mentors

Rick Cotter and Peter McAleenan. They are always interested in passing on their basketball knowledge to players and coaches who are trying to learn more abour the game. Rick and Peter are two individuals who make coaching look like a form of art. They are the two most dedicated basketball coaches that I know.

Coaching History

For the past 18 years, Jason (Jay) Peters has progressed as a coach, an administrator and a leader of Aboriginal sport and recreation development and as a contributor to the larger sport community at the local, provincial and national levels. Jason is a NCCP certified coach in Basketball and Baseball.  Director/Head Coach - Thunder Girls Basketball Camp Head Coach - ESJMBA Thunder Mini Girls 2007 Fredericton Suns Invitational Champions 2007 Thunder Invitational - 3rd 2006 Port Elgin Early Bird Tournament Champions 2006 ESJMBA Christmas Tournament Champions 2006 Maine Basketball Festival (USA) - Finalists 2006 Calais Winter Basketball Classic (USA) - 3rd 1994 Basketball New Brunswick Juvenile Provincials - 3rd Place

Coaching Philosophy

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideas -Dr. James Naismith, the father of basketball

Greatest Achievement

Named 2006 Aboriginal Coach of the Year in New Brunswick

Motivation/Encouragement

Let the team have fun while learning a new skill.

Personal Best

Being named the 2006 Aboriginal Coaching Award winner for New Brunswick.