GO Ball Graduates
Janet Enge
“GO Ball was the first skills program that truly helped me fall in love with basketball. It provided a competitive yet welcoming environment that met me exactly where I was in my basketball journey. The program’s structure allowed me to progress quickly, giving me new skills and challenges that pushed me to grow. It was also a wonderful place to make new friends and build connections. I truly believe that without GO Ball, I wouldn’t have been able to make the leap to my club team the following year. The volunteer coaches and the sense of community were incredible, and I’m so grateful for the experience.”
Mali Straker
“GO Ball was a huge part of my basketball journey growing up in the North. It gave me a space where I felt confident, supported, and pushed to get better, not just as a player, but as a leader too. Being surrounded by other female teammates and coaches who loved the game made me feel empowered, and that energy helped fuel my passion all the way through my basketball career. GO Ball showed me what I was capable of.”
Taya Straker
“GO Ball was the first basketball program I participated in as a young girl. It was an environment where I was encouraged to learn, make mistakes without judgement, and be confident. The positive and fun environment, supportive coaches, and focus on developing young female athletes played a huge role in my basketball journey and encouraged me to continue playing at a higher level, eventually leading me to play university basketball. GO Ball taught me to love the game, be a leader, and trust myself as both an athlete and a young woman.”
Lily Newberry
“Growing up, my parents put me in almost every sport, but I never seemed to love any of them. That changed when my mom signed me up for GoBall, and I quickly fell in love with basketball. Being able to learn, play, and grow in an all-female environment empowered me and encouraged me to keep playing. Having a program with amazing female coaches who genuinely care about their athletes makes such a difference in a community like Yellowknife. GoBall inspired me to set bigger goals for myself in basketball and helped me develop a love for the game.”