More Than a Program
We’re a community of coaches and athletes united by a love for basketball and a commitment to growth.
LTS Elite Prep started in 2020 with a simple idea: every young basketball player in Vancouver deserves access to quality coaching — not just the ones who can afford expensive academies.
Founded by Paolo Labrador, LTS grew from weekend sessions at a local gym to one of Vancouver's most dedicated basketball development programs. We're not the biggest — but we're the most invested in every single athlete who walks through our doors.
Our name says it all: Elite Prep. We prepare athletes not just for the next game, but for the next level — whether that's making the school team, earning a college scholarship, or simply falling in love with the sport.
What We Stand For
Passion Over Profit
We coach because we love the game and care about our athletes — not because it's a business.
Community First
We're building more than a program — we're building a basketball family in Vancouver.
Growth Mindset
We celebrate effort and improvement, not just wins. Every athlete has a unique path to greatness.
Locally Rooted
Born and raised in Vancouver. We're proud to serve our local basketball community.
The PACT
Our guiding philosophy. Every athlete at LTS makes a personal commitment to their own development.
Purposeful
Every rep, every drill — done with intention. We don't waste time, and we don't let you waste yours.
Alert
Stay present, read the game, make smart decisions. Basketball IQ is trained, not inherited.
Conscious
Understand your body, your game, your growth. Self-awareness is the foundation of improvement.
Technical
Precision and craft in every aspect of your game. We obsess over the details because details win games.
Meet the Team
Real players turned real coaches. They know what it takes because they’ve been there.
Paolo Labrador
Founder & Head Coach
He has provided player development and coaching for pros (CEBL, Asia), post secondary athletes (NCAA, USports, CCAA), high school athletes, as well as elementary school. He also works as a player development coach for the provincial teams in British Columbia (Basketball BC). This wide range of practice allows him to understand both long term and short term goal planning for athletes. “It is my personal mission to ensure that my athletes achieve their goals”
Mikyle Malabuyoc
Coach
Thomas Manganini
Coach
Enrique Garcia
Coach
Come Train With Us
Your first session is free. Come meet the coaches, see the vibe, and find out if LTS is the right fit for you.
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