Jesse Foster is the owner of Elite Stars, a business offering a variety of basketball opportunities in his local community of St. Thomas, Ontario. Offerings include house leagues for adults and children, skill development clinics, and summer day camps. The program caters to all levels of play, from beginner to advanced.
Foster, who was drafted to play professional basketball in the EuroLeague, developed a passion for the game at the age of 10. By age 12, he had honed his natural abilities through his focus and commitment to the game. It was basketball that developed his self-confidence, his social skills, and a love for an active and healthy lifestyle.
“Playing basketball was like a second home to me,” says Foster. “I played the game without realizing the ‘work’ involved in my development. I want the kids to feel the same; I want them to get lost in the game.”
Elite Stars is a growing business that continues to expand opportunities for children and adults. Foster operates the Men’s 35+ League in the community and continues to welcome new players and teams of all levels. In addition to the group skill development and agility clinics, Foster offers 1-on-1 personal training, and with experience through Special Olympics as a coach/trainer, he also offers programs for children with disabilities, focusing on their individual needs and goals.
Elite Stars is in its third year of operation and has been a welcome addition to the St. Thomas community. It offers a venue for players of all abilities to meet at the same level and share Foster’s love for the game of basketball.
