Building Better Basketball

Welcome back to Building Better Basketball, the podcast where we explore the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the game at every level. I'm your host, Neil Gray, and today, I'm thrilled to be joined by someone who has spent years championing the development of coaches, athletes, and communities—Jason Sacks. Jason is the President of the Positive Coaching Alliance and a nationally respected voice in youth sports development. With a background that spans grassroots coaching, nonprofit leadership, and national advocacy, Jason brings a unique blend of practical experience and big-picture thinking to everything he does. In this episode, we'll dive into how to build positive, player-first environments, what great coaching really looks like beyond the Xs and Os, and why character development belongs at the heart of sport. Whether you're a coach, parent, or administrator, you're going to walk away with tools and insights to help you build better basketball in your own backyard.   https://positivecoach.org/

Welcome back to Building Better Basketball, the podcast where we dive into the people, ideas, and stories shaping hoops across the country. Today's guest is someone who's done it all—on the court and beyond. We're thrilled to be joined by Renae Garlepp, a name that fans of Australian basketball will instantly recognize. Renae's playing career speaks for itself: two time WNBL Champion, Australian representative, and one of the league's most reliable scorers during her prime. But it's what she's done after her playing days that really sets her apart. As a coach, Renae has continued to make an impact—developing talent, building inclusive pathways, and inspiring the next generation of players and coaches. In this episode, we'll explore Renae's transition from elite athlete to Coach, the lessons she's learned along the way, and what she believes makes a truly great coach—at every level of the game. So whether you're coaching under-10s or just love hearing from passionate basketball minds, this one's for you. If you only remember one thing from this weeks episode - Feel the fear and do it anyway.   https://www.australia.basketball/news/4252689/selection-camp-for-gems-ahead-of-u19-fiba-womens-world-cup

Today, we're incredibly excited to be joined by one of the most respected coaches in Australian basketball — Shannon Seebohm. Shannon is the current head coach of the Townsville Fire in the WNBL, where he's led the team to multiple finals campaigns, including a WNBL Championship. Known for his high-performance mindset, attention to detail, and ability to build strong, connected teams, Shannon has also played a pivotal role in the development of young athletes, with a strong track record at the junior national level, including coaching Australia's U17 and U19 women's teams on the world stage and his role as Assistant Coach with our Olympic Medal winning Opals. Whether it's creating a winning team culture or mentoring the next generation of talent, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to everything he does — and today, he's here to share his journey, his coaching insights, and what he believes matters most when it comes to building better basketball in Australia.

Joining us on this episode is Kylie Cox, the founder of The Healthy Athlete Project. Kylie is a physiotherapist and female athlete health educator who has been at the forefront of raising awareness around key health considerations for young women in sport. Through her work, she's helping athletes, coaches, and parents understand the unique challenges female athletes face and how we can better support their development both on and off the court. In this episode, we'll explore health related challenges, practical coaching applications and how coaches can create environments that promote both high performance and long-term health.

Joining us on this episode is Michael Inglis, a Sport and Performance Psychologist and the Co-Founder of The Mind Room, a leading wellbeing and performance psychology clinic in Melbourne. Michael has worked extensively across multiple sports, including AFL, Basketball, cricket, rugby, and football, helping athletes, teams, and coaches develop the mental skills needed to perform at their best. We're going to chat about the role of mental skills  in basketball, how coaches can support players in this space, and some practical strategies to help athletes manage pressure, improve focus, and build resilience.

Today, we're joined by someone who's making a real impact on the way coaches think, teach, and engage with their players. Jack Rolfe is the founder of The Coaching Lab, a globally recognized resource dedicated to making learning more game-like, engaging, and player-centered. Through his innovative MatchPlay Cards and creative approach to coaching, Jack helps coaches of all sports challenge traditional thinking and create environments where athletes can develop decision-making, problem-solving, and adaptability on the court. We'll be talking about the role of constraints, questioning, and creativity in coaching, and how basketball coaches can apply these ideas to help their players thrive. 

Today we've got a great episode lined up with not one but two special guests from Basketball New South Wales. Returning for his second appearance on the pod is Jarrod Moore, a key figure in coach development at BNSW, who's always got a fresh take on how we can improve the way we teach the game. Joining him is Macs Monk, a fellow coach developer at BNSW, who brings his own insights from working with coaches and players across the state. Jarrod and Macs recently went on a basketball study tour through Europe, exploring how Greece and Serbia develop players, structure their programs, and build a basketball culture that consistently produces elite talent. We'll be diving into what they learned, the biggest takeaways for Australian coaches, and how we can apply some of those principles to our own basketball landscape.

today we're diving into the world of sports management, leadership, and high performance with an incredible guest. Joining us is Samantha Macpherson, the General Manager of the Perth Lynx. With a career spanning roles in basketball, cricket, hockey, and swimming, Samantha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. She's a proven leader, a strategic thinker, and a champion for athlete development and organizational growth. From managing elite teams to driving participation at all levels, she's seen it all. Today, we'll explore Samantha's journey, her approach to managing a professional basketball team, and her vision for the future of the game.

Today on the Building Better Basketball podcast, we're thrilled to be joined by someone who's been instrumental in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for basketball—Dominique Holland. Dominique is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Basketball Australia, where she's leading the charge in creating a sport that welcomes everyone, no matter their background, ability, or identity. Her work focuses on ensuring that basketball reflects the rich diversity of our community while fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and belonging. In today's episode, we'll dive into Dominique's journey, the challenges and opportunities of embedding inclusivity in sports, and some of the incredible programs she's been involved with. We'll also discuss how coaches, players, and administrators can play a role in making basketball more accessible for all.   https://www.australia.basketball/news/4197745/hoops-for-all-basketball-australia-launches-new-workshops-and-online-education-for-inclusive-basketball

We're thrilled to welcome Rohan Short, a veteran of the sports industry with an impressive career spanning over two decades. Rohan is currently the Head of Operations at South East Melbourne Phoenix, where he oversees everything from live events to community engagement and team logistics. His expertise in operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and event management has made him a driving force behind the success of the Phoenix in the NBL. Beyond basketball, Rohan has held key roles in prestigious organizations like Athletics Australia, the Victorian Institute of Sport, and the Commonwealth Games Australia, where he contributed to major events and high-performance programs. With experience as a high-performance coach and a background in education, Rohan brings a unique perspective on leadership, team management, and community development in sport. We're looking forward to diving into his journey, exploring what it takes to build basketball at all levels, and learning more about how he's shaping the sport in Australia.

Rhian is an accomplished leader in sports management, currently serving as the Head of Athlete Wellbeing for Basketball Australia where we were very luck to get her from her previous role of High-Performance Wellbeing Manager for Archery Australia. With her role focused on supporting athlete mental health and resilience, Rhian brings a vital perspective on creating a balanced approach to high performance in sports. Rhian's commitment to holistic athlete support is inspiring, and we're looking forward to diving into her insights on managing mental well-being and performance

Today, we're thrilled to have Jacob Chance on the podcast—a name well-known in basketball circles for his strategic mind and multifaceted experience. Jacob is currently an assistant coach with Melbourne United and as of yesterday, the newly announced Boomers Head Coach for the upcoming FIBA window. His resume spans a wide range of roles, from the Tasmania JackJumpers to the Hawkes Bay Hawks in New Zealand's NBL, as well as several years with the Perth Wildcats. Jacob's journey is a testament to the power of combining traditional coaching techniques with modern analytics, and today, we'll dive into how he's leveraged both to enhance player development and team performance. From building a team culture with the JackJumpers to developing youth talent with the WA Metro State Team, Jacob's insights are sure to inspire coaches at every level. Join us as we explore his experiences, philosophies, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Todays episode is going to be a little different as I have finally decided its time to reply to some of the questions that have come through via our social media channels which are Building Better Basketball on Instagram and BBALLAU_Coaches on twitter. I've picked the 7 I like the most and tried to get a mix across the country, I always love hearing the feedback from everyone and the things that have resonated from them and what they want to learn more about so please reach out!   So, let's jump back into the mail bag and see what we got.  

Welcome back, everyone! If you caught our last episode, you know we're in the middle of a great conversation, and I'm excited to bring back our guest for round two. We couldn't fit everything into the first session, so we're diving back in today to continue where we left off. For those just joining us, let me reintroduce Alex Lascu. Alex, or as she calls herself, a 'skill acquisition amateur,' is an Adjunct at the University of Canberra (look that one up!) and a Learning and Capability Specialist at WA Cricket. She works in the space between research and practice in sports coaching, with the aim of merging those two worlds one day. What makes her so interesting is her generalist background—she's worked across 15 sports and explored research from two faculties covering eight different topics.   So, without further delay, let's jump back into it discussing Skill Acquisition in Basketball: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice and Talent Development: Building a Pathway for Success    

We are going to do something new here on the podcast. We are going to have a guest on for the first time, but right out the gate we are saying, they are coming back for a second episode cause we are not getting it all done this morning! Podcast fanatics will know her name, the crazy band of people who like hearing me talk (shoutout my mum) will know her from when I appeared on her podcast and some of you I guarantee will have read one of her papers or like one of her tweets duting her love hate relationship with that platform! Alex Lascu is, and these are her words; a skill acquisition amateur, Adjunct(get that dictionary out) at the University of Canberra and Learning and Capability specialist at WA Cricket. She exists in the gap between research and practice in sport coaching, in the hopes of one day bringing these worlds together. The reason I love talking to Alex and we exchange some random messages I promise you is she is a generalist, both in sport (15 different sports) and research (2 faculties, 8 topics).   All that said and done, welcome to what is the most unstructured episode of building better basketball in history!

Finishing off the Olympic theme we reached out to someone international who had a lot of interactions with all 3 Australian sides in Paris. Today we are joined by Ron Yeung of Basketball Canada. Ron has been heavily involved in the sport of basketball for over 10 years.Over this time, he has served in a number of important roles responsible for the strategic development and implementation of grassroots basketball in communities across Canada.Ron worked with the Toronto Raptors from 2000-2006, where he was responsible for the successful growth and operation of the Raptorball Youth Leagues and JR. NBA/WNBA. In 2007, he was commissioned by Canada Basketball to design and develop Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB), a national youth development program aimed to grow the game at the grassroots level. Now Ron is the Head of Domestic & 3x3 Development.

Some of you will know todays guest from her work on the Basketball court with the Geelong Supercats but we have her on today to talk about the amazing work she is doing off the court with Welcoming Australia. One of the key programs is Welcome to the Game, a program dedicated to support children and young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds who live with disabilities, autism and additional support needs to access and feel a sense of belonging in their local community sport settings, along with their families.   Kate Thomas- NCC Presentation https://youtu.be/v-4e5bPpp9Y?si=zzw5RI9aSBhISPjG  Inclusion Graphic- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cvzg3as8t46vgduuv3fzp/Inclusion.png?rlkey=cjby1fds00vxh2tn9hfx18glq&st=ybixezgm&dl=0  Welcoming Clubs - https://welcomingclubs.org.au/

Welcome back to the new season of Building Better Basketball, the Basketball Australia Coaches Podcast. We took a little break for the Olympics but we are back and we needed to have a guest that was on the ground. We needed a guest with profile. A guest who like Madonna and Prince is known by just one name. We needed Junior! Junior is the Team Lead and Manager of the Boomers to give him his full title but his job actually covers much more than just those 3 words as we are about to find out. 

Boomers Assistant Coach and San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach Matthew Nielsen presented at the BALLIN Coaching clinic on offensive spacing. Full Video available on Basketball Australia YouTube https://youtu.be/sHQyZwXP488

Opals Assistant Coach and Townsville Fire Head Coach Shannon Seebohm presented at the BALLIN Coaching clinic on team defensive principles. Full Video available on Basketball Australia YouTube https://youtu.be/sHQyZwXP488

Rounding out the on-court element of the 2024  @BasketballAus National Coaches Conference with our international guest @JoerikMichiels talking developing shooters   A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.

Aneeka talks about physical preparation for young players and her experience with the COE and the national teams in this lecture theatre session.   A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.

6-time @NBL champion and two-time Olympian @CJBruton talking all things shooting. A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.  

Former AIS Basketball Athlete and now working for The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, Kate Thomas presented in this theatre session on Healing through sport  A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.  

COE Women's Assistant Coach Mel Downer took the coaches in attendance through an on court session focusing on defensive transition. A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.  

Mens COE Head Coach Robbie McKinlay recording of his oncourt session at the National Coaches Conference 2024 running through an efficient practice and drill session. A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.  

Please enjoy the audio recording of the first oncourt session from the National Coaches conference and International Presenter Joerik Michiels.   Joerik Michiels – Founder, Elite Athletes Belgium Drills alone can't mimic the complexity of the game The 7 types of constraints for practice – player limitations, space, scoring, tactical, defensive, tools, time Embrace the mess Don't be a “PlayStation coach” – you can't control every action or decision like a video game Managing your interventions as a coach – rewind, remind, demo, question A video recording of the session will be released later. Other oncourt sessions will be released over the next few weeks.    

You might know him better as one of the voices of the Talking Split podcast but at Basketball Australia he is our u17 Crocs coach as well as the preacher of the Master skill, the consumer of any and all Basketball content and one of the best chats for coaching in the Business. Enjoy this conversation with Neil and we look forward to seeing you at the National Coaches Conference or you jumping online to register for youth other upcoming Coach Development seminars, happy National Volunteers week!

Join Lauren Jackson as she goes one on one with only the second female coach in NBA History and WNBA Championship winning Coach Becky Hammon. For more from the She Hoops Series make sure you are following their feed She Hoops on Apple Podcasts

Mike Thibault coached the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. In 2013, he became the WNBA's most successful all time coach with 212 victories. Lauren Jackson caught up with this ICON of the game to chat about his career, coaching philosophies and the sport he has dedicated his life to.   For more from the She Hoops Series make sure they are following their feed She Hoops on Apple Podcasts

Thie week Neil is joined by Jacqui Dover who brings with her a celebrated career and wealth of knowledge and experience in the referee space. Beginning at the grassroots level with Gold Coast Basketball she's gone on to referee in the NBL1 (formerly QBL), WNBL and is currently the only on court female referee in the NBL. Jacqui's career has taken her around the world, notably spending 18 months in the United States at the NBA's referee development program. Along with this Dover recently officiated the Bronze Medal games at the Under 17-and 19-Women's World Cup in Hungary and Spain respectively. As well as being part of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney. Jacqui is determined to leverage her own experiences to encourage more people to take up refereeing as a valuable pathway within the sport and also offers a fascinating insight for coaches into the Officials mindset and process.

Usually, we would write a blurb here introducing Crystal Kaua. Crystal might be known to some of you as a coach that Codey Royle worked with in his Second Set of eyes book. She is a kiwi rugby coach but in this episode she covers so much that has nothing to do with rugby. Crystal has a very powerful coaching philosophy, a very strong sense of self as a female coach in a predominantly male sport and arguably the most though provoking answer to the Podcast question of what would you ask a coach. Enjoy.

Neil is joined by someone who fills a vital role in sport which is uncommon in Basketball currently but on the rise. A 3 time WNCL winning support staff member, a soon to be one time Sheffield Shield winning staff member hopefully, Emma Doherty is the player Development Manager for Cricket Tasmania and she is going to share with us some insight about her role and hopefully give you some ideas about areas we could investigate in basketball 

His twin brother has been on the pod before he left our BA team for the Apple Isle and the Jackjumpers and he was someone I have been trying to get for a while! Now he is full time with BA as our Executive GM - High Performance & National Teams I finally managed to get 3 x NBl champion, 2005 NBL MVP, 2 time Olympian and former Boomers captain Jason Smith on the podcast. Jason is someone who is a very big supporter of coaching and coach development and has played a big part in the increased access we have been able to share with you in the recent years with the national teams when they are in Australia

Today is a bit of a special episode, Neil is joined by the 2023 Ford Aussie Hoops Coach of the year, Mackenzie Stewart from the Cockburn Cougars in Western Australia. I'm just going to include the section from the nomination form that got Mackenzie the award, and then you will hear my chat with her and hopefully you are as impressed as I am by a young lady with a very bright future in coaching basketball if she wants it. Mackenzie continues to focus on providing high quality programs that offer development of basketball skills, fundamentals and gameplay understanding for all junior skill levels. Meaning our programs meet both participation and performance needs for our community. She actively researches other sports introductory programs identifying new concepts, variety of coaching styles, different sporting contexts, training regiments, and social environments that may have a positive influence on our programs for our athletes. As Mackenzie continues her coaching pathway, she is invested in providing high quality leadership and mentoring to our developing coaches, ensuring opportunities for all and fosters a life-long support for the game. She is a harmoniously passionate coach, who ensures all participants experience happy emotions whenever she is involved in coaching the Aussie Hoops program. She has great satisfaction when she sees participants gradate from our Aussie Hoops programs into our Domestic Competition and other programs. As a dedicated volunteer, she aims to teach people how to play the game and compete. She recognizes there is a need to support other volunteers within our community with high quality, consistent, accessible coaching and upskilling. This is fundamental to the development of players, coaches, pathways in sport and of the game in Australia.  

Neil is joined by Jarrod Moore, the Coach Development Manager from Basketball NSW. The discussion covers nurturing confidence, balancing development levels and the age old debate is there a difference between teaching and coaching!

In today's episode, we are thrilled to delve into the inspiring journey and expertise of Opal Sami Whitcomb, a dynamic force in the world of basketball. With an impressive career spanning both domestic and international arenas, Sami's unique insights, skillset, and dedication to the game make her a standout figure in the basketball community. Join us as we explore her experiences, insights, and the invaluable lessons she brings to the court, offering our listeners a wealth of knowledge for building better basketball skills and strategies.

Welcome back to season 4 of Building Better Basketball. Neil Gray Game Development Manager at Basketball Australia is joined by Tyrone Thwaites from the Cockburn Basketball Association in Western Australia. Cockburn are an association with 336 teams, the largest Aussie Hoops program in Australia for 2 years running and home to a Womens NBL1 Championship side and an NBL 1 Coach of the year who also happens to be their Chief executive Officer! No prizes for guessing that's Tyrone!

Our first return guest on Building Better Basketball and he is back to talk about one of the biggest issue that coaches face, PARENTS! He has a fantastic new book out called the Sports Parent Solution and in this episode he dives into the questions, the solutions and the experiences in that book across the vast spectrum of parent involvement in the game.   A must listen for any coach working with young athletes!

Todays guest is Mark Alabakov, the NBL1 Championship winning coach with the Bendigo Braves. Mark has also had significant involvement at the WNBL level with the Bendigo Spirit, Melbourne Boomers, Townsville Fire and the Sydney Uni Flames as they then were as well as an understanding of Basketball at the community level with Diamond Valley Basketball Association. On this episode, we'll talk about the incredible season Mark and the Braves have just had and the secrets behind the championship success.

Todays guest is David Herbert, the Centre of Excellence Women's Program Head Coach. David has over 25 years of experience within the Basketball Australia pathways having coached in the NBL1, WNBL, National Junior Championships and as a national team's Head Coach. David is the current head coach of the Ballarat Miners NBL1 women's team. David has received numerous coaching accolades including WNBL Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year Victoria and Queensland and the SEABL coach of the year

Todays guest is Nick Cox, the Director of Academy at Manchester United. Nick Cox is renowned for his commitment to developing a holistic approach to youth development, focusing not just on technical skills, but also on character, education, and personal growth. His dedication to building a strong foundation for the future of Manchester United has earned him the respect and admiration of football enthusiasts worldwide. Throughout his career, Nick has had the privilege of working with some of the brightest young talents in the game, shaping them into the stars of tomorrow. Under his guidance, Manchester United's youth teams have achieved remarkable success, with numerous players progressing to the first team and representing their countries at the highest level. On this episode, we'll delve into the intricacies of talent development, the challenges faced by young players, and the importance of creating a nurturing environment for them to thrive.

Georgia Koopmans is a current NBL1 Player, a 3 time Vic Country representative and two time captain, the new Helping Hoops Charity Shootout Champion and one of the most passionate Junior Coaches you will hear! Neil and Georgia talk about her comeback from a significant knee injury, her history with Helping Hoops and her amazing record breaking performance and her coaching philosophy working with young kids in country Victoria. Georgia also pays it forward with a question for our very own David Herbert in the traditional podcast question!   Helping Hoops - Home - Helping Hoops

Neil is joined by the founder of Canberra's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focused Basketball Club the Winnunga Warriors. The club organises the NAIDOC Basketball Tournament as a way to create an awareness of NAIDOC week within the ACT Community and to also demonstrate how their club is committed to the motto of reconciliation in action. The 2023 Tournament will be held from 7 - 9 July 2023 and due to the size of the competition will be held at multiple venues around the ACT.  Neil and Dion talk about the journey of the club, the success of the tournament and the learnings it brings the players and the families away from the court. They also discuss the needs for the tournament this year and the vision moving forward. A great listen for the passion of volunteering in community Basketball and the importance of understanding Naidoc week and its significance in Australia.   Warriors Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/atsiwarriors.com.au   ABC Canberra footage of the 2022 NAIDOC Tournament https://fb.watch/ehLFf-lZu1/    NBA player, Dyson Daniels, on playing with the Warriors https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cACnm15nACg

This weeks guest will be no stranger to you if you went and did the @asc Reflection Course last week. Lauren Robinson is coaching with @knoxbasketball at multiple levels including @nbl1 , @basketball_vic within the Wheelchair program and is leaving on Sunday in her role as manager with the @ausgliders  . On top of that for a young coach she has an incredible amount of knowledge from her own studies. This is a great episode for coaches of all levels to get an insight on reflection and the coaching journey!  Link to Aus Sport Reflection course- How you improve | Australian Sports Commission (ausport.gov.au) Link to etrainu resources https://basketballaustralia.etrainu.com/  Link to Mojo Coaching App Basketball Australia Community Coaches x MOJO = Game Changer | Basketball Australia Coaching Resource

We are recording this weeks podcast bang in the middle of National Volunteer Week (NVW) Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteers. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2023 is The Change Makers, representing a celebration of our power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian community and celebrate, thank and recognise the significant contribution of the 3 million sport volunteers. To have a chat about that Neil is joined by Scott Tutton. Scott is currently the Head of Clubs and Volunteers at Cricket Australia. Originally a Sydney boy he has spent time with the ACT Government, Clubs NSW and Netball Australia before spending the last decade in cricket across Cricket Victoria and Australia. The main reason Scott is here though is due to his role on the Sport Australia, Sport Volunteer Coalition, a panel made up of experts from the sports industry, government and volunteering, who will work together to transform the sport volunteer experience and promote the value of volunteering in sport. 

Lisa Alexander AM  coached the Australia national netball team from 2011 to 2020. Alexander coached the Diamonds for 102 test matches, becoming the most capped Australian coach of all time. She oversaw gold medal successes at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2015 Netball World Cup. As Australian coach Alexander won 83 of her 102 test matches, an impressive 81% winning record. In this episode just sit back and listen to one of the best Australian coaches in any sport talk knowledgeably about mental health, success, player development, what she learned from Basketball and the deepest response to the "Ask the Coach" question we have ever had.

Ben was a determined but mediocre youth athlete and later a bench-warmer on his high school basketball and volleyball teams. But life got better when Ben gave up competitive sports. Most recently, he worked as co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney ABC Television. Before that, he was president of ABC News and executive producer of Good Morning America. A bestselling author of four books, he is also an avid coach of his two boys in various sports. And that is where Ben's Australian story starts as the CEO of MOJO Sports. Mojo Sports are the newest partner of Basketball Australia and the creators of the exciting new Coach Development app free for all Basketball coaches in Australia. In the episode Neil and Ben run through all the amazing things the app can do to make a coaches life easier, improve the quality of practices, engage the players so in some cases they might want to practice more then play and help future coaches be volunteers instead of Voluntolds! You can download the app here, MOJO Sports on the App Store (apple.com) . Remember to set your State or Territory as your main organisation (e.g. Basketball Victoria) so you can receive all the relevant coaching news! MOJO FAQ's | Basketball Australia

Just a special solo quick shot with Neil to run through the amazing schedule for the Upcoming National Coaches Conference which you can read about and sign up for here Schedule Announced for National Coaches Conference | Basketball Australia Coaching Resource . Neil also teases a big announcement for Community Coaches next Tuesday at midday, keep your eyes peeled!

Todays guest has more stamps in her passport than anyone we have ever had on the podcast before as Basketball has taken her all over the world! Priyanka Karunakaran is the Head of Operations for the Rollers, Gliders, Spinners, Devils and all National 3x3 teams! If that wasn't enough in a normal year she is also working with a focus to the Paris Comm Games in 2024! There are so many different ways Pri has involvement with coaches and also a unique perspective across all the different formats of the game!

Second to their players, Coaches probably have the most communication with referees on game days, rightly or wrongly! So we thought it was important to get an insight into how that communication works from a referee's perspective, the challenges they have on the floor, how they review and improve and the age old art of communication. Neil is joined by Caitlin Grove, Technical Officials Development Officer from Basketball NSW. Caitlin has been a ref since she was 14 years old and is a familiar face at recent Footlocker National Championships.