The Future of Coach Development Is Here
The new Basketball Australia Coach Development Framework gives coaches a modern, connected learning system that supports every level of coaching with practical, relevant, and game‑focused development.
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Coaching
National Coach Mentoring program continues in 2026
Mentors and emerging coaches selected for Community Coach Mentoring Program
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Podcast
Bonnie Deas shares her journey on Building Better Basketball
The rising Australian guard opens up on her pathway from the Centre of Excellence to the NCAA, and the lessons shaping better basketball environments for players and coaches alike.
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Coaching
Basketball Australia launches new national Coach Development Framework
Bringing a clearer, more flexible and nationally consistent approach to support coaches at every stage of their journey.
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Coaching
A Smarter Way to Learn: Inside Basketball Australia’s New Community Coach Mentoring Model
Basketball Australia’s refreshed Community Coach Mentoring Program delivers shorter, purpose-driven 6–8 week modules that help busy coaches think better, reflect deeper, and make smarter on‑court decisions through practical, mentor‑led learning.
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Coaching
Bringing Coach Logic and SAM Into the New Coach Development Framework
Basketball Australia is enhancing coach development by integrating Coach Logic’s AI-powered SAM tool into its new framework, enabling scalable, evidence-based, and reflective learning directly from coaching practice.
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Coaching
The Future of Coach Development Is Here
The new Basketball Australia Coach Development Framework gives coaches a modern, connected learning system that supports every level of coaching with practical, relevant, and game‑focused development.
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Coaching
A Year of Growth: The Success of the Community Coach Mentoring Program
Real stories, real growth and real impact from a mentoring program changing the future of community coaching.
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Coaching
Why Defenders Matter in Shooting Drills: Lessons from New Research
Adding defenders to shooting drills significantly improves skill transfer from practice to games by creating realistic pressure, forcing adaptability, and aligning training with actual performance demands.
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news
Coach Vanderjagt credits ‘sum-of-all' parts U16 Crocs team
The U16 Crocs head into the quarter finals unbeaten and in pursuit of a historic fourth U16 Asia Cup title.
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Coaching
Lessons from the Coach’s Chair: Reflections on Growth, Balance, and Belief
Coaching is less about wins and tactics and more about reflection, growth, and developing both the player and the person.
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news
Caporn, Boomers to drive innovation with coaching collective
An assembly of coaches will drive the Boomers for the Asia Cup window and into the next Olympic cycle
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Basketball Australia unveil Multicultural Coaching Scholarship program
Five emerging coaches were acknowledged at this week's National Coaches Conference with new Multicultural Coaching Scholarship
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National Coaches Conference hits Canberra
Over 250 Australian and International coaches converge in Canberra for the 8th National Coaches Conference.
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Coaching
Reading the Game from the Bench: A Guide for Community Coaches
Whatever level you are coaching , your ability to observe patterns, identify momentum shifts, and support your team with timely guidance can be the difference between chaos and clarity — not just in winning games, but in helping players learn and grow.
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Coaching
Challenge Yourself: A Year of Weekly and Monthly Coaching Missions
Designed for basketball coaches at all levels, this weekly and monthly challenge system provides ongoing opportunities to reflect, experiment, and improve.
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Coaching
Rethinking Coaching Types for the Modern Game
Coaching theory leaned on traditional categories—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and holistic—to explain different leadership styles.
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Coaching
New Parents guide to the first weeks of training!
This guide is designed to help you understand the purpose behind the drills your child will be doing at practice.
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news
Performance Professionals Locked in for 2025 Basketball Australia Coaches Conference
Top basketball minds will gather in Canberra for the 2025 National Coaches Conference at the AIS from 2-3 June, bringing together 200 coaches nationwide to share knowledge and develop their skills.
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Coaching
Unlocking Player Potential: Teaching Pattern Recognition and Skill Acquisition in Basketball
In this article, we’ll explore how coaches can use different tools to design effective training sessions, adapt to their team’s needs, and ultimately create smarter, more confident players.
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news
Year 3 Report: Basketball Australia Community Coach Mentoring Program
The third year of the Basketball Australia Community Coach Mentoring Program has garnered record Interest and a diverse cohort enthusiastic for professional development and mentorship in the sport.
