Dedicated and experienced Coach with over 20 years of success in developing competitive teams, fostering player growth, and building strong community relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
ILLAWARRA HAWKS WOMEN’S TEAM – NBL1 EAST CONFERENCE
12.2024 - Current
All aspects of team leadership & management
Season planning, game strategy, and playbook development
Player recruitment
Individual player development planning and session delivery
Team practice planning and delivery
Delivery of weekly opposition scouting and self-review film
Game coaching
Led elevated integration between the Youth League (U23) and NBL1 teams
Mentor Coach for the U23 Women’s Youth League team
Northern Territory High Performance & Development Manager
BASKETBALL NORTHERN TERRITORY INC.
02.2016 - Current
Design and implementation of all junior high performance and development pathway programs in the Northern Territory
Trial and selection of all teams attending Basketball Australia’s National Junior Championships
Implementation of coach development programs and representative coach mentoring throughout the coach network in the Northern Territory
Planning, delivery and supervision of all on court high performance program sessions
Developing networks beyond the Northern Territory to advocate and develop opportunities for Northern Territory high performance athletes to advance their basketball journey
Representing Basketball Northern Territory nationally as part of Basketball Australia’s national pathway program network
Managing the implementation of a regional development strategy throughout the Northern Territory
Development/Intern Assistant Coach
ILLAWARRA HAWKS – MEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
08.2024 - 03.2025
2024/25 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Led select player development sessions
Daily practice assistance
In-game & practice sessions film capture and coding
Statistical data capture and recording
Tour Head Coach
ATC ACADEMY - USA TOUR
12.2023 - 12.2024
Pre tour shooting testing program establishment and assessment
5-day Team preparation camp program development
Playbook and style of play preparation
On court delivery of 5-day team preparation camp
Game coaching (2 teams, 4-day tournament)
Film review sessions
Coordination with Tour management and S&C/Physio team members
Inaugural Head Coach
DARWIN SALTIES WOMEN’S TEAM – NBL1 NORTH CONFERENCE
11.2021 - 07.2024
All aspects of team leadership & management
Development and execution of regular team community engagement activities
Season planning, game strategy, and playbook development
Player recruitment and roster build
Maintenance of all team budget and player contractual requirements
Individual player development planning and session delivery
Team practice planning and delivery
Delivery of weekly opposition scouting and self-review film
Game coaching
Team making play-offs in just its 2nd year of competition
Education
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Accounting
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
12.1993
Skills
Team/Program leadership
Effective and customized player development
Talent Identification
Player Recruitment
Motivational and cohesive leadership style
Analytic review
Opposition Scouting
Coaching Achivements
Australia U18 Men 3X3 Head Coach – 2019 Asia Cup, Malaysia (Bronze medal), Finalist – NBL1 North Coach of the Year (2023), 2013 – Finalist All Sport Northern Territory Coach of the Year, 2 x Arafura Games Gold medal (Northern Territory Women), 3X3 Senior Head Coach on the Australian Pro Hustle Tour (2019 & 2020), 5 x Darwin Basketball Association Coach of the Year (2003, 2006, 2012-2014)
Professional Development Opportunities
2023 Professional teams Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL)
1 week Pre-season team session observations, on court assistance and all group coach meetings
Illawarra Hawks (NBL)
4-day team training observations and coach meetings
Canberra Capitals (WNBL)
2-day on court session observations and meetings with Head Coach
NBL Blitz – Pre-season tournament
Game observations and reflections. Observing the implementation of team strategies and philosophies identified in attendance at sessions in tournament
2016 Adelaide 36ers (NBL)
Attendance at the NBA Summer League to assist with player recruitment for the 2016/17 season.
Talent ID of athletes participating in tournaments surrounding the NBA Summer League
Athlete recommendations to the Head Coach for assessment and consideration to join the Adelaide 36ers roster.
In Summary
I pride myself on being a continuous student of the game, someone who is constantly seeking coach and mentor development opportunities both online and in person, to ensure I can be the best team and player development enabler possible.
Timeline
Head Coach
ILLAWARRA HAWKS WOMEN’S TEAM – NBL1 EAST CONFERENCE
12.2024 - Current
Development/Intern Assistant Coach
ILLAWARRA HAWKS – MEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
08.2024 - 03.2025
Tour Head Coach
ATC ACADEMY - USA TOUR
12.2023 - 12.2024
Inaugural Head Coach
DARWIN SALTIES WOMEN’S TEAM – NBL1 NORTH CONFERENCE
11.2021 - 07.2024
Northern Territory High Performance & Development Manager