​   COACH KRIS VAN DER VEER

Kris van der Veer played basketball at the University of Guelph, where he was a three-year team captain, league all-star, and Academic All-Canadian. He brings more than 25 years of coaching experience across the university, high school, and club levels, including time with the University of Guelph, Merivale High School, Ottawa Shooting Stars, and Nepean Blue Devils. Over the years, Kris has coached athletes ranging in age from 5 to 25.

As a coach, Kris values hard work, discipline, and defensive pride. He finds it most rewarding when players understand the power of teamwork and what they can accomplish together on the court. Passionate about growing the game, Kris has been excited to see the continued rise of women’s basketball and hopes every player carries their love of the sport long after their competitive playing years.