Coaching
Ages
kids, teenagers, adults
Positions
GuardForwardCentre
More About Me
I have had 20 years of experience basketball coaching, covering both beginners and elite levels. I also have 25 years’ experience as a player, reaching NBL level (Adelaide 36ers squad member for 3 years). I am extremely fit, now competing in Masters athletics (sprinting) where I have reached as high as 18th in the world in my age group and have won multiple Australian championship gold medals.
I consider my biggest strengths in basketball to be loyalty, maintaining a positive and energetic attitude, forming and maintaining personal relationships with players and coaches. My coaches and mentors have included Ken Cole, Phil Smyth, Gary Fox, Ian Laurie, Neil Glidden and Steve Johansen
PLAYING ACCHIEVEMENTS
Sturt Junior (SA) 1974 to 1984
State representation (South Australia) U12 1976, U16 1980, U18 1982, U20 1983 and 1984 – 9 junior premierships, 6-time state champions
1984 – Keith Miller Medal – Most valuable under 20 Player in South Australia
Senior Div. 1 player Sturt 1982 to 1986 (Premierships 1985, 1986)
Senior Div. 1 Player Noarlunga City Tigers 1987 to 1996 (Captain 1988 and 1989, Premierships 1991, 92, 94)
Total senior games = 285
Adelaide Buffaloes (Adelaide 36ers feeder team SEABL) 1986 and 1987 – Premiership 1986
NBL - Adelaide 36ers squad Member 1985, 86 and 87
A thorough assesment of a players abilities are initially assessed, covering all the fundamentals of basketball. From there, in conjunction with the athlete, a programme is formulated to improve a players weaknesses as fast as possible, and continue to work on all aspects of their game.
