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About Us

Where Exercise & Development Feels Like Play

We're a team of coaches and movement specialists who believe every child deserves to experience the joy of active play — and to grow stronger, more confident, and more capable because of it.

Our Story

Built on play, grounded in science

FUNctional Sports began with a simple observation: children learn best when they're having fun. So we built a program around it — using sports and play-based movement to help kids develop physical literacy, coordination, and confidence, all while genuinely enjoying themselves.

We're not a clinic and we're not a daycare. We're a play-based movement program that helps children of all abilities build strength, social skills, and a lifelong love of being active.

Young & energetic coaches Kind & patient All abilities welcome Empathetic
Kids developing movement skills through active play
Our Values

What guides everything we do

Child First

Every decision starts with what's best for the child.

Family Partnership

Parents are part of the team, every step of the way.

Evidence-Informed

We blend proven movement principles with playful delivery.

Joy in Movement

We make active play something kids look forward to.

Your Coaches

Meet Your Coaches

Georgia Kanarellis

Head Coach & Founder

Georgia is a third-year Honours BSc Kinesiology & Health Science student at York University. Her program includes a full science foundation — human anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry — alongside applied coursework in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and fitness assessment, with hands-on labs. She has completed York's Integrated Physical Activity for Life (IPAL) courses: year-long practical training in physical literacy, adapted and inclusive physical activity, leadership, and safety. She plans to pursue medical school after her undergraduate degree.

Honours BSc Kinesiology & Health Science (York, in progress) First Aid certified IPAL practical training

Vicky Kanarellis

Coach

Vicky is a certified teacher with 22 years of experience at the Toronto District School Board and a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers. She holds a Bachelor of Education from OISE at the University of Toronto and a BSc in Psychology from York University. Her psychology background covers child development and behaviour, and her classroom career means daily, hands-on experience safely supervising groups of children — including students with diverse learning and support needs.

OCT certified teacher 22 years with the TDSB B.Ed (OISE, U of T) BSc Psychology (York) Vulnerable sector check

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