Train With an NBA Champion in Vancouver, bc.
This isn’t your average meet-and-greet basketball camp. It's an immersive experience with an NBA legend and champion.
The Metta Performance Academy gives young athletes the rare opportunity to learn directly from an NBA Champion, NBA All-Star and one of the most respected defensive players of his generation.
Lower Mainland | Exact Gym Location TBD
IN SUPPORT OF
PARTNERSHIP WITH
Over an intensive 4 weekend camp experience, Metta World Peace, in partnership with Coach Martin (Dime Valley Basketball, Team BC and Former SFU Assistant) will work with athletes on the skills, mindset and habits that separate good players from great ones; from defensive intensity and basketball IQ to confidence, discipline and competing under pressure.
Players won’t just run through drills. They’ll be challenged to think differently about the game, understand what it takes to compete at a higher level, and leave with tools they can continue developing long after camp ends.
WHAT PLAYERS CAN EXPECT
Elite-Level Instruction
Learn techniques, concepts and details shaped by Metta’s 17-year NBA career.
game-changing defense
Develop positioning, footwork, anticipation, toughness and the defensive mindset that helped Metta become NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Game IQ +
Decision Making
Learn to read the floor, make smarter decisions and understand the game beyond individual skills.
Competitive Mentality
Build confidence, resilience, discipline and the ability to compete when the intensity rises.
A Rare Basketball Experience
Train, compete and learn alongside other motivated athletes in an environment designed to push your game forward.
DATES
Registration includes all weekends. See the schedules here.
*Five fully funded spots will be available in each group. To apply for financial assistance, please visit our registration page and fill out the form.
Cost: $950 + tax / Spots limited to 40 per group
September 26–27
October 11–13
(Canadian thanksgiving)
November 7–8
November 28–29
September 26–27 • October 11–13 (Canadian thanksgiving) • November 7–8 • November 28–29
CHOOSE YOUR GROUP ↓
All groups are co-ed
Grades 8-10
RISING STARS
Grades 11-12+
Future Prospects
LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO REACHED THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
NBA Champion / NBA All-Star / Defensive Player of the Year / 17 seasons in the league.
Metta World Peace built his career on much more than talent. He became known for relentless defence, physical and mental toughness, and an ability to impact games without needing the ball in his hands.
Now, he’s bringing those lessons to British Columbia.
Come ready to work. Leave seeing the game differently.
In Partnership with the Artest Education Foundation (AEF)
The Metta Performance Academy is proud to partner with the Artest Education Foundation (AEF) — Metta's nonprofit dedicated to mental wellness, financial literacy, and career readiness for athletes and students. A percentage of proceeds from every registration will go directly toward AEF programming and community impact initiatives.
Additionally, AEF will be offering a limited number of scholarships to ensure this experience is accessible to those who need it most. This academy is more than a basketball program — it's an investment in the next generation, on and off the court.
Learn more about the Artest Education Foundation >
WEEKEND BREAKDOWN
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WEEKEND BREAKDOWN /
This isn’t simply an opportunity to meet an NBA legend. It’s an opportunity to train with and learn from one over an extended period of time.
WEEKEND 1: SCORING + DECISION-MAKING
Athletes will work on becoming more complete and effective scorers while learning directly from one of the NBA’s elite competitors.
Training will cover shooting mechanics, footwork, three-level scoring, reads, and decision-making in high-pressure and advantage/disadvantage situations.
WEEKEND 2: DEFENSE + TOUGHNESS
Learn defensive principles and competitive toughness from a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Metta and the coaching team will work with athletes on defensive IQ, positioning, physicality, resilience, and the mentality required to compete at a high level.
The weekend will conclude with Thanksgiving Monday exhibition games, giving athletes the opportunity to put what they’ve learned into action with Metta coaching from the sideline.
WEEKEND 3: TRANSITION + CONDITIONING
This weekend will focus on playing effectively at pace.
Athletes will learn how to attack and make decisions in transition, execute offense at speed, and understand how high-level teams create opportunities before the defense is set.
Metta will also share conditioning concepts and drills drawn from his experience competing at the highest level.
WEEKEND 4: intangibles + mentality
The final weekend will focus on the parts of becoming an elite athlete that are difficult to learn from a traditional camp.
Metta will share additional drills, experiences, lessons, and insights from his career while helping athletes understand the mental side of high-level basketball: preparation, resilience,
confidence, competitiveness, and professionalism.
By the end of the academy, athletes will have spent the fall immersed in a structured development program designed to prepare them for an exceptional school season.
SCHEDULE
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Dates:
September 26–27
October 11–13 (Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend)
November 7–8
November 28–29
Each weekend (Saturday + Sunday):
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
(break 12:30-2pm)
2:00–3:30 PM
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Dates:
September 26–27
October 11–13 (Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend)
November 7–8
November 28–29
Each weekend (Saturday + Sunday):
12:30-2 PM
(break 2-3:30pm)
3:30-5 PM
MEET THE COACHING TEAM
MEET THE ELITE TEAM LEADING THE ACADEMY ↓
METTA SANDIFORD-ARTEST
NBA CHAMPION / NBA ALL-STAR / DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / 17 SEASONS IN THE LEAGUE
MARTIN PAUL
OWNER @DIMEVALLEYBASKETBALL / TEAM BC HEAD COACH / SENIOR ACADEMY HEAD COACH / FORMER SFU (NCAA) + TRU (USPORTS) ASSISTANT
ron artest III
NCAA BASKETBALL ALUM / PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / SECOND-GENERATION BASKETBALL LEGACY
steve hanson
FORMER SFU (NCAA) HEAD COACH (2016-2025) / HEAD COACH BK VEJEN (DANISH SUPERLIGA)
DIEGO KAPELAN
NCAA DIV 1 (MCNEESE) ALUM / PORTUGUESE LEAGUE TOP SCORER (2022) / HEAD OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, RIGORER / 15+ YEARS PLAYING PRO