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Growing the Game in the North Okanagan

GW Hoops is excited to expand into Vernon and provide athletes throughout the North Okanagan with additional opportunities to train, compete, and grow through basketball.

As a Canada Basketball Verified Club, we are committed to creating safe, positive, and competitive environments for athletes at every stage of their development.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to deliver organized, athlete-centred programming that supports skill development, confidence, decision-making, and a deeper understanding of the game.

GW Vernon programming will grow over time and will include academies, leagues, camps, clinics, private training, and club teams.

Vernon Coaching Team

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Nick Purvis

Nick Purvis is a Vernon-based coach who played high school basketball at Sardis Secondary and Vernon Christian before continuing his career at Columbia Bible College. He has spent the past several years coaching at Vernon Christian and has also been coaching with GW Hoops for the past six months. Nick is passionate about helping athletes develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game in a positive and competitive environment.

Vernon Lead Coach
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Mitch Goodwin

Mitch Goodwin grew up in Armstrong and is the Founder and Director of GW Hoops, overseeing athlete development, coaching, programming, and organizational growth across the Okanagan. He has coached at UBC Okanagan, currently serves as Commissioner of the Premier Hoops Circuit, and was the Basketball Coordinator for the 2026 BC Summer Games. Mitch is passionate about creating competitive, positive, and development-focused environments where athletes can build skill, confidence, leadership, and character.

GW Director & Founder