​ COACH NIHAR DAVE

Coach Nihar brings a strong combination of playing experience, coaching knowledge and a proven commitment to player development. A seven-year member of the ONL organization, he also spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the ONLX program, gaining valuable experience working with high-level athletes in a competitive environment.

In his first season as Head Coach of the Earl March Senior Boys team, Nihar made an immediate impact, leading the program to the 2024 AAA NCSSAA City Championship. The team carried that success onto the provincial stage at the 2024 OFSAA Championship, where they advanced to the quarter-finals.

Now entering his second year with Canada Topflight Academy, Coach Nihar continues to bring energy, leadership, and a development-first approach to the CTA program. His experience as both a player and coach allows him to connect with athletes while helping prepare them for the demands of high-level basketball and the next stage of their development.