Elite Basketball Training in Ottawa, Ontario.
Tanner Kozun
Head Coach
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Tanner
Coach Tanner Kozun is an NCCP Level II certified coach with over 9 years of experience, originally from Carrot River, SK. He earned his Education degree from the University of Regina, majoring in Physical Education and minoring in English Literature. During his final year, he completed his practicum at Sheldon Williams Collegiate, coaching the junior varsity boys team alongside Darcy McKeown — a former University of Regina Assistant Coach and Basketball Saskatchewan staff member.
After graduation, he accepted a teaching and coaching position in Tisdale, SK, where he steadily improved the Sr. Boys basketball team’s record from 11-21 to 26-6 over four seasons. In 2017, he was recruited by development coach Sean Tyson, where he helped launch Greenwave United and Saskatoon Basketball Academy. There, he coached athletes from U11 to U18 and served as Academic Advisor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Assistant Coach with the nationally ranked SBA Prep team. In 2019, he led Greenwave’s U18 team to a 90% win rate across Western Canada.
In 2022, Coach Tanner moved to Ottawa to become Head Coach of Renfrew Prep’s National U19 Boys team, leading the program for two seasons. In 2024, Renfrew Prep rebranded as Kainos Basketball Academy through a partnership with OutTheMud, where he now serves as Head Coach and Co-Founder.
He also currently serves as a Floor Coach for Canada Basketball’s Evaluation Camps (U16, U19, and Junior Academy – 2024, returning in 2025) and has supported national talent ID as an Analytics Support Member for Team BC U15 and Canadian Junior National Team Evaluation Camps (U17 & U18).
Nate Newbold
Associate Head Coach & Player Development
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Nate
With a rich background in basketball and years of experience at College Universel, Capital Courts Academy, and as the founder of N8 Skill Development, Nate is dedicated to honing the skills and character of aspiring athletes. His approach combines technical proficiency, mental toughness, and leadership development, ensuring that every player he works with reaches their full potential both on and off the court.
Hamza Ali
Assistant Head Coach, Jr Program
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Hamza
Hamza is an up-and-coming basketball coach in the Ottawa scene, having spent the past three years as the lead assistant for OTM Basketball. During his time with OTM, he has coached at the highest levels of U.S. circuit basketball, including Marquee Hoops and Nike Jr. EYBL—the premier junior basketball circuit in the world. Hamza emphasizes defense, high effort, and basketball IQ as core principles, which he instills in players through an analytical approach grounded in film study and statistics.
Brandan Leadbeater
Nutrition Coach
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Brandan
With over 20+ years of athletic training experience and 12+ years of those incorporating competition preperation and fitness dieting, as well as, being International published as a fitness model, Brandan Leadbeater has passion, expertise, and knowledge to offer the next generation.
Brandan is from a once-thriving coal mining town in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia called New Waterford. What makes Cape Breton beautiful beyond the scenic views, is the vibrant energy of its people. There, he has been taught a foundation of honesty, integrity, and the meaning of hard work in the face of adversity. These stepping stones are what he is eager to share! Knowing that education is key to bringing excellence to who he helps, Brandan has collaborated with many influencers in the fitness community.
Being mentored by many elite coaches in the fitness industry, he believes in training diversity and has sought out to learn from the best in the business. His product knowledge to enhance your fitness goals, comes from working as an athlete for the highest quality supplement brand Magnum Nutraceuticals for nearly a decade. Also, working as an ambassador for the largest health chain in Canada, Popeye’s Supplement’s, has provided him with the ability to confidently help you pick what’s right for you.
He started coaching with one goal in mind: to guide fitness enthusiasts in right direction through experience first programs and that goal continues today with 100’s of people living healthier lives do-to his coaching.
Chase Flahr
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Chase
Chase Flahr has been a certified personal trainer since 2014, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience in high-performance training. He is the founder and owner of ProElite Athletics, a private training facility and athletic brand known for producing elite-level results. What started as a local gym has grown into a recognized name in the fitness world, with ProElite gear being purchased across North America and in parts of Europe.
Specializing in athlete development, Chase has worked with top-level talent from the CFL and MLS, designing programs that focus on strength, speed, power, and overall performance. His commitment to excellence and ability to elevate athletes to the next level have earned him a strong reputation in the industry.
He holds certifications in: Strength & Conditioning, Athletic development, Athletic performance, Athletic recovery, Muscle tone specialist, Weight management, Sports Nutrition, and Yoga.
With a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, scientific knowledge, and real-world coaching experience, Chase brings an elite standard to his role as Head of Strength & Conditioning.
Andy Sparks
Mentor & Basketball Advisor
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Andy
Bio coming soon!
Brittany MacDonald
Contracts & Finance Administrator
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Britt
Brittany is an experienced procurement and contracting professional with 12 years experience in the Canadian federal public service. She has successfully led and managed complex, multi-million dollar contracts, ensuring efficiency and compliance for the Government of Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in International Business from Carleton University, providing her with a strong foundation of business strategy and financial management.
Brittany is also a former high performance ringette player. She was the captain of the U19 Team Canada ringette team who received a silver medal at the World Ringette Championships in 2013. She also played in the National Ringette League for 8 years with the Ottawa Ice, between 2012-2020. She has represented twice as a Team Ontario member at the Canadian Ringette Championships – being awarded the first line-all star award as a forward on one of those occasions. She has also medaled 4 times at the Ontario Winter Games, 2 times as a player and 2 times as a coach. Since 2021, she has been coaching in Ringette Ontario’s High Performance Program.
Tessa Kozun
Social Media Coordinator
Kainos Basketball AcademyAbout Tessa
As a seasoned Marketing Strategist currently working with Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan, Tessa specializes in building and amplifying brands within the non-profit sector. Her expertise spans digital marketing, brand development, and public relations, with a focus on crafting compelling, purpose-driven stories that engage diverse audiences. From designing impactful campaigns to managing digital presence and implementing creative strategies, Tessa is dedicated to driving awareness and impact through innovative, data-driven approaches.
Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina with a major in marketing, she also has certifications in economics and public relations. This academic foundation, combined with extensive hands-on experience, allows her to effectively navigate the unique challenges of non-profit marketing while continuously driving growth and fostering brand loyalty.