BIJAN JIANYFOUNDER/COACH

Education: Bachelor of Education (Physical Education & Math), Brandon University
Bachelor of Human Kinetics, UBC

Certifications: CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist)
YES (Youth Exercise Specialist)
CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist)
FMS Level 2 (Functional Movement Systems)

Coaching Experience: Head Coach, Senior Boys Basketball, Mulgrave School, 2015-17
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Capilano University, 2011
Head Coach, North Shore Select U14 Boys (Basketball BC) , 2009-12
Head Coach, Gr. 8 Boys Basketball, Sutherland School, 2010-11
Head Coach, Senior Boys Basketball, Sentinel School, 2009-2010
Head Coach, Junior Girls Basketball, Collingwood School, 2007-08
Head Coach, Gr. 8 Boys Basketball, Collingwood School, 2006-2007

Playing Experience: Douglas College – Earned school’s first ever triple-double (23 pts, 11 rebounds, 11 assists)
Grand View College (NAIA – Des Moines, Iowa) Brandon University

Favorite basketball moments: Wearing the #8 jersey in college to represent how many times I was cut before I made a team
Participating in a dunk contest during an Indiana Pacers and Vancouver Grizzlies NBA Game
Earning a scholarship to play college ball in the USA after not playing high school basketball

Personal: Married to Palo with 2 girls, Nayla & Amelia

Favorite food: “live” foods

Favorite movie: Hoosiers

Favorite books: Drive (by Larry Bird) & Magic’s Touch (by Magic Johnson)

All-time favorite athlete and team: Magic Johnson & LA Lakers