Nike Basketball Camp at Valley Creek School Calgary

Head Coach Keon Raymond is a two-time Grey Cup Champion, once in 2008 and the other in 2014, who spent ten years playing in the Canadian Football League. In addition to his Championship wins, Raymond was also a two-time recipient of the President’s Ring, which is decided on by fellow Calgary Stampeder teammates in recognition of excellence on the field, in conjunction with leadership, and inspirational and motivational skills. He was also the recipient of the Athletes in Action Gord Barwell Award for leadership, and his demonstration of faith both on the field and in the community.

Following his football career, Keon Raymond become involved with public speaking. Through personal experience in his early life, and the relationship he shared with is mother, Raymond began working with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, where he speaks on how to manage fear and overcome adversity.  Keon Raymond continues his pursuit to grow the game of football in Canada, where he has started his Big Time 7v7 football program.  This program focus on the non-contact, elite skill development of football and players compete at a high level.

Keon Raymond now lives in Calgary with his wife, Bianca, and their four children. The Raymond family has remained actively involved with local not-for-profit organizations, as well as developing K25 Sports, a youth sports organization whose programs aim to build character, self-confidence, and sportsmanship in tomorrow’s leaders. Both on the field and off, Raymond maintains his ability to lead with courage, and speak on tough issues through his foundationary principles of faith, family, and football.