NORTH POLE HOOPS AND AUBREY ACADEMY ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP TO ELEVATE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS
Aubrey Academy named the Official Academic Partner of North Pole Hoops in a multi-year agreement supporting student-athletes, families, and prep basketball programs across the NPH ecosystem.
TORONTO, ON — July 2026 — North Pole Hoops (NPH), Canada’s leader in youth and prep basketball development, and Aubrey Academy, an Ontario Ministry-inspected private online high school, are proud to announce a strategic academic partnership that officially designates Aubrey Academy as the Official Academic Partner of North Pole Hoops.
The multi-year agreement, launching August 2026, unites two organizations with a shared belief: that a student-athlete’s potential on the court should never come at the expense of their future in the classroom.
Bridging Basketball and the Classroom
For thousands of families navigating the prep basketball landscape, the academic side of the journey is often the most confusing — from understanding NCAA eligibility requirements to finding flexible schooling that fits a high-performance training and travel schedule. Too many talented athletes discover too late that the courses they took don’t count, the clock has run out, and doors have closed.
This partnership is built to change that.
“Our mission at North Pole Hoops has always been bigger than basketball — it’s about opening doors for young people. The hardest conversations we have with families aren’t about talent, they’re about academics: eligibility, credits, pathways. Partnering with Aubrey Academy means every family in our ecosystem now has a trusted answer to those questions. This is a game-changer for Canadian basketball.”
— Tariq Sbiet, CEO, North Pole Hoops
Built for the Student-Athlete
Aubrey Academy, approaching its 10-year anniversary, offers asynchronous Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credit courses taught by Ontario-certified teachers — a flexible model designed for students whose schedules don’t fit the traditional classroom. From NCAA-eligibility planning and credit upgrades to the Grade 8 Reach Ahead program and its High Performance Athlete (HPA) programming, Aubrey Academy supports local and international student-athletes at every stage of their journey.
“Every student learns differently, and student-athletes carry a workload most people never see — early morning training, travel, tournaments, and a full course load on top of it. At Aubrey Academy, we want every student-athlete who comes to us to graduate with choices, not limitations. Joining the North Pole Hoops ecosystem as their Official Academic Partner lets us reach these families earlier, guide them properly, and help their athletes reach their full potential — in the classroom and on the court.”
— Jasmine Nazarali, Principal & Founder, Aubrey Academy
Prepping for the Academic Basketball Season
Followers of NPH will get familiar with Aubrey Academy’s offerings through a social media video series leading into the academic basketball season featuring school leadership, teachers, NCAA eligibility experts, and student-athletes. Throughout the season, families will see Aubrey Academy featured across NPH live broadcasts, newsletters, and league communications making it easier than ever to ensure student athletes are prepared for everything expected of them at the next level.
About North Pole Hoops
North Pole Hoops is Canada’s leading platform for youth and prep basketball, operating leagues, showcases, camps, and scouting events across the country — including the NPA, WNPA, and NPH D1 competitions — while providing media coverage and development pathways for Canadian student-athletes at every level.
About Aubrey Academy
Aubrey Academy is an Ontario Ministry-inspected private high school offering asynchronous Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credit courses. Specializing in flexible pathways for student-athletes and international students, Aubrey Academy provides credit upgrades, fast-track learning, NCAA-eligibility planning, personalized tutoring, and individualized academic support delivered by Ontario-certified teachers. Learn more at aubreyacademy.ca.
Media Contacts
North Pole Hoops — info@northpolehoops.com
Aubrey Academy — info@aubreyacademy.ca
