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Programs

Featured Program: Spark League

A competitive development league for Grades 3–6 that blends league games with a weekly skills session run by high-quality coaches. Weeknight skill sessions, weekend practice + game, and flexible options for busy families. All sessions take place at De La Salle College School.

Weeknight Skills Session

Led by professional coaches. Focus on core skills: dribbling, shooting, passing, game IQ. .

  • Maxmimum Reps & Skill Development
  • Innovative Game-Based Curriculum
  • Professional, Quality Coaches

Weekend League Game

Short team practice (30 min) followed by a coached and officiated game (1 hr).

  • Player Evaluation Week
  • Real Gameplay, Rules, and Positions
  • Live Feedback & Coaching

Flexible Options

2x per week or 1x per week options available for busy multi-sport athletes. Book a free trial to check us out!

Programs

Find Out More About Our New Programs

Our Player Pathway provides meaningful development delivered by great coaches. Pick which program fits your child's journey best, or get in touch with us for more info!

Boys Spark League

Competitive development league for Grades 3–6. Includes weekly skills training, team practice, and game.

Grades 3–6

Girls Spark League

Competitive development league for Girls coming soon. Includes weekly skills training, team practice, and game.

Grades 4–6

Rookie Ball

Intro program for Grades 1–3 focused on fundamental skills, fun drills, and small-sided games.

Grades 1–3

Camps & Clinics

Full-day or half-day options for players looking to accelerate skill development during school breaks.

Ages 7–12
About Rush

Meet Our Club Director

Tyrelle “Coach Tye” Appleton, Club Director at Rush Basketball

Tyrelle “Coach Tye” Appleton

Club Director

Tyrelle “Coach Tye” Appleton is the Club Director at Rush Basketball. He blends community-first coaching with sharp business leadership to build programs where kids develop, compete, and have fun.

His work spans elite brand campaigns and grassroots hoops—leading partnerships with Dell Technologies, Epic Games, and Team Liquid, and contributing to Stephen Curry’s Webby-winning “Run The Ring.” As GM at The Rec44, he helped elevate one of Toronto’s top basketball hubs.

Coach Tye also teaches at Algoma University, where he has helped pioneer collegiate esports programs. With a background in Sport Management and an MBA, he brings a thoughtful, high-standards approach to every session at Rush.

At-a-glance
  • Club Director, Rush Basketball
  • Former GM, The Rec44 (Toronto)
  • Partnerships: Dell, Epic Games, Team Liquid
  • Contributed to Stephen Curry’s “Run The Ring” (Webby 2024)
  • Professor at Algoma University

Contact: tye@rushbasketball.ca