Kaitlyn Burke

Kaitlyn is the founder and owner of New Heights Basketball Academy and has been involved in the West Van Schools Premier Girls RTC Basketball Academy for the past five years. Kaitlyn has always been a coach. She was a natural point guard and was always an extension of her coach on the floor at every level. Kaitlyn received a full ride Division 1 basketball scholarship to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her career is highlighted by leading the Huskers to 2008, 2009 and 2012 NCAA tournament. Kaitlyn ranks second on Nebraska’s career games played and ninth on Nebraska’s career three-point list.

Kaitlyn had the honour of playing for Team BC and Team Canada on several occasions. She was a member of various B.C. Provincial Teams from 2003-06 and was a member of the inaugural National Elite Development Academy run by Canada Basketball. In each of those years, Kaitlyn was elected as team captain and was awarded the MVP of the Under-17 National Championships in 2006. Kaitlyn played for team Canada starting in 2005 on the Cadet National Team. In 2006 and 2007 Kaitlyn represented Canada at the Jr. National team level where she helped the team qualify for the World Championships. The following year Kaitlyn played with team Canada on the Development National Team. Kaitlyn attended Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver where she led the Pipers to North Shore Titles in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Kaitlyn brings her knowledge, skills and energy to every team, group and individual training session she is a part of. Helping develop young women, growing the women’s game of basketball in Canada and serving as a role model to youth has been something Kaitlyn prides herself in.