All our coaches are volunteers, they are either parents or current or past players.
Some have been coaching for many years. Their love for the game wants to see players have fun while developing their skills and become accomplished players.

We welcome Uni students who study sports education and need hands on experience. Besides extensive manuals and programs, we also work with KBI and their Coaching Development program, which has 2 parts - train players as well as coaches. Most of our coaches have their Level 1 accreditation and some are working towards Level 2 as they understand ongoing training for everybody is the key to staying fresh, up to date and guarantees continued growth. “You never know enough and should strive at all times to improve on self.”

Thinking of coaching or like to learn, contact us.

Current 2010 Coaches

• Senior Coach
• Edwine Stoove has 30+ years experience in Basketball. Played 10 years in Europe and 10 years Australia at junior and senior level, coached as a junior for 2 years junior basketball in Europe and for the past 11 years junior domestic basketball as well as involvement on Representative level in Australia. (L1)
• Michael Soh’s Rep. ball coaching background has proven invaluable to his teams as well as his mentoring skills to other coaches and teams. (L1)
• Michelle Rose has been a great asset to our girls’ teams and has been working hard with them all.
• Roger Ubay started as assistant coach and has played himself many years, Roger is taking his team to new heights and they are an excellent combination.
• Michael Fogo has been coaching for a few seasons now and has a great understanding of pre-training/game conditioning. His team is benefiting greatly and has taken coaches courses. (L1)
• Paul Failla is very good and supportive with the team, his own playing background gives him the vision to help the players get ahead.
• Paul Elias has been invaluable to the teams performance and having a great first season on his own.(L1)
• Leonie Davis is been playing herself and taken a coaches course, the team is doing well and enjoying themselves.
• Dan Decleva is bringing the right temperament to his team and his own playing experience helps them to prepare correctly.
• Steven Olver has coached for many years and his fast experience will be of great benefit to his team this season.
• Dan Jayawardena has been around basketball since his son joined Bears. Has been assistant coach for a few seasons and now has taken on his own team. (L1)
• Assistant Coach
• Logan Pillay got involved in basketball a little over 4 years ago when his son Evesh decided to play. Feeling the need to take a more active role in the club, Logan is stepping up to an assistant coaching role. (L1)
• Ben Marasco has been around the game a few seasons now and understands how important preparation is. The team will greatly benefit.
• Junior Coach
• Jake Carrigg has been playing for 5 years and has been coaching U10 boys for it’s 3rd season. He is a great asset to the team and has undertaken a course to be well prepared.
• Kristian Serainidis has been playing for 11 years domestic, 7 years Representative, 2 years Sports Academy and went to the States 2009. He has coached U14’s and U12’s and referees, his game knowledge and skill are of undeniable benefit to his teams. (L1)
• Trent Atkinson has been playing for 3 years very involved in sports allround. Understands committment to training and the game and has a lot to offer his team.
• Paul Seedsman has been playing on and of for 11 years domestic, 3 years Representative, very good at all sports, his game knowledge and skill are a great asset. (L1)
   

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