Athlete Institute: Parent Interview with Ted Ivanov

Watch our Parent interview with Ted Ivanov to hear firsthand what children experience and how they grow at Athlete Institute.

Transcript of the interview

What’s unique about Athlete Institute camps?

The first thing that I noticed is that the Athlete Institute basketball camps have very professional coaches. They're former basketball players who have real professional experience. When I watch the basketball training, I feel that my son is training like a professional basketball player.

The exercises and practices are very well organized and structured. Every day the players improve on their skills and physical training and play a lot of competitive games. I also like that the coaches really encourage the kids to work on their leadership skills.

Another important thing is that the Athlete Institute has great facilities. They have very nice basketball courts and gyms, which is a big advantage.

How did you know that Athlete Institute was the right fit?

His dream is to become a professional basketball player. I know he's very young, but this is his dream. So I'm encouraging him to pursue his dream. As I mentioned earlier, the camps provide him with the opportunity to train as a professional player.

Most of the kids who come to Athlete Institute camps are very good players too, and playing against stronger players and older kids who are also good players actually improves his skills. Basically, he becomes a better player when he plays with older kids and kids who are stronger.

I know these camps are the right fit for him when I see his eagerness to go to the camp every morning after he wakes up. He rushes me to drive him quickly to the camp.

Was there any noticeable personal growth in your child after time at Athlete Institute?

I noticed a significant improvement in my son's skills. He gains confidence when he's playing against older and better players, and he brings this confidence to his rep team during the tournaments throughout the year.

Definitely, you can see that he has become a better player and the confidence he has gained. You can see it throughout the year when there are tournaments.

How can a parent support their child to get the most out of Athlete Institute camps?

The child can get the most out of Athlete Institute camps if the child gives 100% of himself or herself. If the kid is concentrated and follows the coach's instructions, the child will definitely improve. That's what I noticed.

As a parent, I always encourage my son to be concentrated and dedicated and give 100% of himself during the training. The encouragement and following the coach's instructions definitely improve my son's performance.

What does your child say about this camp?

My son tells me that the coaches at Athlete Institute are very nice to the kids and that he has learned new skills from them.

My son also tells me that he has made many new friends. He actually meets some of these kids throughout the year when they play basketball tournaments. So it actually creates a lot of friendships with other kids throughout the year.

Any final thoughts on Athlete Institute?

If your child really loves basketball and is serious about training, and if his or her dream is to become a basketball player, then this is the right place for you.

You can be certain that you could improve significantly after completing camp at the Athlete Institute, and I strongly recommend going to these camps as I believe that Athlete Institute camps are the best basketball camps in Canada. I did my research and really this is the best place.

The camps are very well organized and structured, and if your kid is very enthusiastic and really wants to pursue the dream of becoming a basketball player, this is the right place.

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