/ Grit Athletics
Sport: Baseball
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Expertise: *Total Baseball, Physical Fitness, Team Training
GRIT Athletics
Leaside’s Home for High-Performance Youth Development.
Built on Community. Driven by Performance.
Located in the heart of Leaside at 53 Laird Drive, GRIT Athletics is more than a training facility — it’s a performance-driven community designed to help young athletes unlock their full potential.
Founded by three Leaside leaders — Jeff Wolburgh, Dr. Shady Ashamalla, and Neal Prabhu — GRIT was built with one mission in mind:
To provide world-class athletic development in a safe, professional, and inspiring environment.
Who We Serve
GRIT Athletics specializes in:
• Youth athletes (ages 8–18)
• Competitive hockey, soccer, basketball, football & multi-sport athletes
• Rep and elite-level players
• Athletes preparing for prep school, junior, or collegiate pathways
• Young athletes building foundational movement skills
Whether your child is just starting their athletic journey or pushing toward elite competition, GRIT meets them where they are — and elevates them.
What Makes GRIT Different
1. Science-Backed Programming
Our training is built on proven strength & conditioning principles. Every program focuses on:
• Speed & acceleration
• Strength development
• Injury prevention
• Mobility & flexibility
• Explosive power
• Sport-specific movement patterns
2. Professional Coaching
Our certified coaches bring elite-level experience and understand youth development. Sessions are structured, high-energy, and detail-oriented — without sacrificing safety.
3. A Facility Designed for Performance
• Premium turf space
• Modern strength equipment
• Speed and agility zones
• Clean, organized, professional environment
• Small group formats for maximum attention
4. Community-First Culture
At GRIT, we believe character matters as much as performance.
We build:
• Discipline
• Confidence
• Accountability
• Work ethic
Athletes leave stronger — physically and mentally.
Programs Offered
• Small Group Performance Training
• Sport-Specific Development Programs
• Speed & Agility Camps
• Seasonal Prep Programs (Pre-Season / Off-Season)
• Private & Semi-Private Training
• Team Training Programs
Why Leaside Families Choose GRIT
Professional-level programming close to home
Safe, structured environment
Coaches who care
Real measurable results
A positive, motivating culture
Parents appreciate the communication.
Athletes appreciate the results.
Coaches appreciate the preparation.
The GRIT Standard
We don’t promise shortcuts.
We don’t believe in gimmicks.
We believe in:
Consistency.
Hard work.
Smart training.
Long-term development.
Train with purpose. Compete with confidence. Develop with GRIT.