Building Better Basketball

There is not much Peter Eddy has not seen in the world of Basketball, from Volunteer to CEO to Life Member to now being a Councilor involved in significant government decisions around the infrastructure of Basketball.

Peter shares some of his tips and insights into working with volunteers, engaging with local government and creating strong and healthy clubs and associations for the betterment of the sport.

Neil is joined by Cam Tradell to talk about the new courses and resources being created by Sports Australia, the challenges of being a community coach and some tips on how you can improve yourself. Cam touches on his experiences coaching and educating coaches across the world in a number of sports and also shares some insights from some icons of Australian sport.

Brooke Hepburn from Speak Up Stay Chatty joins Neil to talk about the fabulous new Junior Sports Program they are offering in Tasmania as well as her experiences as a sportswomen across Basketball and Cricket and the important messages players, parents and Coaches need to hear when under stress on the court or sidelines!

Neil is joined by American Basketball Writer and Podcast Host Jordan Ligons to talk about her Basketball journey in the US and the importance coaches and Parental support were for her, what she learned from creating coaching resources during the Pandemic, the amazing volunteers she has met and interviewed and her tips for March Madness !

Fleur is part of a small but growing group of female coaches who have gained roles in the NBL with Fleur currently serving as an assistant coach with the Sydney Kings. Fleurs journey though is where we gain some real insight as she talks about her transition from coaching into playing, role models she has had and the insight she gained from her non Basketball roles.

Cody Royle, is a experienced Coach Mentor and published author and speaker on the Coaching landscape worldwide from community through to High Performance. Listen as he joins Neil to talk about his experiences and advice to coaches to avoid burnout and how they can improve themselves whilst improving their team.

The Coach and Volunteer Development Podcast from Basketball Australia. This podcast will have an array of guests from both Australia and abroad talking about their journey, learnings and providing tips and recommendations for all the listeners to help Build Better Basketball!