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Ottawa Phoenix: Rising from the ashes

In seven years, the Ottawa Phoenix basketball program has come a long way. They have truly lived by their name and risen from the ashes. In order to understand how this bird took flight, you have to imagine some of the best athletes on the Ottawa basketball scene being made stronger, faster, and more knowledgeable about the game. Add to that accountability and responsibility to themselves, the program and the community. With this recipe you get the prototype Phoenix player. Some of their original athletes were unknown and unwanted by other club team programs, but Coaches Adrienne Coddett and Andy Waterman had a vision that included just such a player. Building on their success with the St. Patrick’s basketball program, Ottawa Phoenix Basketball sought to […]

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Ottawa Phoenix Rising From The Ashes Andy Waterman Adrienne Coddett
Ottawa Phoenix Rising From The Ashes Andy Waterman Adrienne Coddett

In seven years, the Ottawa Phoenix basketball program has come a long way. They have truly lived by their name and risen from the ashes. In order to understand how this bird took flight, you have to imagine some of the best athletes on the Ottawa basketball scene being made stronger, faster, and more knowledgeable about the game. Add to that accountability and responsibility to themselves, the program and the community. With this recipe you get the prototype Phoenix player. Some of their original athletes were unknown and unwanted by other club team programs, but Coaches Adrienne Coddett and Andy Waterman had a vision that included just such a player. Building on their success with the St. Patrick’s basketball program, Ottawa Phoenix Basketball sought to […]

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