Ryan Bhalla - President | Head Coach

Coach Bhalla brings over 10 years of coaching experience and knowledge from various levels including USports and the grassroots. He takes a holistic approach to athlete development pairing experience with teaching pedagogy and sports science. We focus on developing global athletes in line with Canada Basketball’s LTAD. Providing opportunities and resources for development and exposure for female athletes is a part of his mission as the President of CTA WBB. Coach Bhalla takes pride in an open-minded approach to coaching that suits the athletes’ needs.

Experience:

  • All Canadian Game Selection Committee Member

  • Assistant Coach - University of Alberta (2020-2023)

    • 3rd Place USports Nationals (2022)

    • 2nd Place Canada West (2022)

  • Assistant Coach - MacEwan University (2017-2020)

  • Director of Girls Program | Co-Founder - GOOD Hoops Club

  • Principal Instructor Coaching Studies - University of Alberta/Concordia University of Edmonton

Education & Certifications:

  • Masters of Coaching - University of Alberta

  • Bachelor of Commerce - MacEwan University

  • Train to Compete & Learn to Train - NCCP Levels 1 & 3