Notre Dame offers an unprecedented opportunity to earn a first-class education while competing on one of multiple basketball teams that make up the Hounds Basketball program. Prep, Varsity and Junior Varsity teams compete at differing levels, including National, International and Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association leagues and tournaments.
Our Student-Athletes are expected to carry a full academic workload, maintain a high-grade point average, contribute to the school community and be accountable for their actions both on and off the court.
Our campus boasts a modern fully equipped gymnasium, a high-performance training facility with a certified strength and conditioning coach, athletic therapist, and certified experienced coaches with high school, provincial, national and international experience.
Coaching, practice, off-court training and carefully constructed game schedules, combined with ideal facilities, offer the perfect training environment for players of all levels to develop.
The Basketball Hounds are well-conditioned athletes with a renowned reputation for relentless attacks, tenacious defence and possess a “never lose heart” attitude.
Notre Dame Hounds Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams take a developmental approach to skill-based training, game situations and strategies, and local High School level competition. Student-athletes will have competitive opportunities in their respective Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association leagues and sanctioned tournaments. The traditional high school team model ensures the proper balance for these Hounds, who will have additional Leadership and Sports mental development classes to assist with their progress and confidence. Hounds Varsity and JV players will focus on both personal, academic, and athletic growth and have immense opportunities to further develop their talent as they pursue their goals of winning a league, regional and provincial championship, and for some, competing at the next level.
The Prep Basketball Program is made up of high-performance players who are on a solid path towards and have goals of recruitment towards a post-secondary women’s basketball scholarship in the NCAA, USport or CCAA. The Hounds Prep team practices and prepares physically and mentally in a demanding university style approach. On court team and individual development, the use of in-depth film review, scouting reports, digital playbooks, a mandatory intense strength/conditioning program and additional tools provide all contribute to each player's daily development. Individualized Performance Plans (IPP) are created for each player to guide them along the development journey preparing for the collegiate level.
Notre Dame Hounds Athletics has been producing outstanding female student-athletes for over 30 years. They are high-achieving, successful and well-rounded, not only elite athletes but as professionals, business and community leaders, potential coaches, and reliable young adults.