--- title: Director Q and A with Stuart Richardson description: Today, we introduce our Co-Program Director of Basketball Camp, Stuart Richardson! image: https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stuart_richardson-231x300.jpg --- [![True North Sports Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/mini-logo@2x.png)](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/) - Programs - [Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/summer-camps) - [Weekend and After School](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/weekendandafterschool) - [Girls Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps/girls-camps) - [Active Start Clinics](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/activestart) - [Team Weeks](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/teamweeks) - [Birthday Parties](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/birthdayparties) - [Program Notes](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programnotes) - Summer Locations - [Etobicoke](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-summer-camps) - [Forest Hill](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps) - 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[Register](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/register) ![TrueNorthCamps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/cropped-Twitter-Banner-.png?width=1260&name=cropped-Twitter-Banner-.png "TrueNorthCamps") [Q and A](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/q-and-a) # Director Q and A with Stuart Richardson Posted on [ Jun 3, 2016 1:18:03 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/06/03/director-q-and-a-with-stuart-richardson) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) [![stuart_richardson](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stuart_richardson-231x300.jpg?width=231&height=300&name=stuart_richardson-231x300.jpg)](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/staff/basketball/) Recently, we launched our [“Director Q and A”](http://blog.truenorthcamps.com/2016/02/16/director-q-a-with-jonathan-isaac/) series with Camp Director's [Jonathan Isaac](http://blog.truenorthcamps.com/2016/02/16/director-q-a-with-jonathan-isaac/) and [Julia Garisto](http://blog.truenorthcamps.com/2016/02/23/director-q-a-with-julia-garisto/). Today, we introduce our Co-Program Director of [Basketball Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball/summer-camp/?from=program), [Stuart Richardson!](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/staff/basketball/) ## **1. Hi Stuart. Tell us about yourself. Give us your 60-second elevator pitch….** My name is Stuart Richardson. I am a student at Western University going into my third year of green process engineering. I am turning 20 in July and am really excited to be joining True North for my first year as Co-Director of [Basketball Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball/summer-camp/?from=program). ## **2. Why do you like working at summer camps?** I believe summer camps are a great way to develop new relationships and I enjoy working at them because of all the new and interesting campers and staff I meet from week to week. ## **3. What did it mean to you to be named the Captain of the UCC Varsity Basketball Team?** Being named Captain of my high school basketball team was a huge honour and testament to my work ethic. Most importantly, I believe it showed my commitment to teamwork and ability to be a leader on and off the floor. ## **4. What is your most memorable moment as a player?** My most memorable accomplishment as a player was not only making the Varsity team but being able to contribute and make an impact immediately in my first year at the higher level. ## **5. You were involved in your high school student government. What was it like being a Prefect at UCC and what did you learn about how to be a leader?** As a prefect at UCC, I was able to share my passion for the school and engage students in school life. I learned that by extending a hand to help the younger students, the transition into the bigger school was made easier and students actively got involved and were more confident in sharing and being themselves. ## ** 6. Who is your favourite athlete?** My favourite athlete is [Ray Allen.](http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/allenra02.html) He is a true professional and the time and work he puts into his craft is very evident. I admire his competitive spirit and the way he interacts with his teammates on the court. ## **7. What is your favourite sports movie?** My favourite sports movie is [Rudy](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108002/), hands down! ## **8. Who is your favourite Mario Kart player?** Toad with the Bullet Bike. ## **9. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, dead or alive, who would it be and why?**  I would love to share a lunch with Steve Jobs, Steve Nash and John Lennon. I believe they are all inspiring in their own regard and are pinnacles of dedication and excellence. I would love to pick their brains and understand some of the habits and sacrifices they have made for greatness. ## **10. If you could order any lunch to camp, what would it be?** This is a very difficult decision as there are so many appealing orders but I would have to go with Pulled Pork Burritos, not exactly sure who delivers them though. Maybe Chipotle? ## **11. Ranch or blue cheese?** Ranch, no question. ## **12. Who is your favourite super hero?** Batman. ## **13. When you put ketchup on your fries: on top or on the side?** Depends on my mood - usually on the side though. ## **14. Is a hotdog a sandwich?** Never really thought about this, but I would have to go with yes. It seems to fit the requirements. ## **15. Why is Basketball Camp going to be so amazing in 2016?** [True North Basketball Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball/summer-camp/?from=program) will be amazing this summer because of all the fantastic staff and special activities planned. With the success of the [Raptors](http://raptors.com), there is a real buzz around basketball in Toronto right now. Besides, nothing beats summer camps! 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