Warragul Basketball Association

Coaching Masterclass

Warragul Basketball Association Presents

COACHING MASTERCLASS

July 2026 — An Event for All Coaches

A full evening of elite coaching knowledge, practical tools, and professional development — from two of Australia’s most experienced basketball minds.

Thursday 16 July 2026

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

$15 per person

All Coaching Levels Welcome

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Warragul Warriors Coaches — Your Attendance is Strongly Encouraged. Coaches seeking appointments with the Warragul Warriors Metro and Country Representative Teams are strongly encouraged to attend this Masterclass as part of the selection and development process. Venue details to be confirmed — Warragul area.

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Date

Thursday, 16 July 2026
Mark your calendar

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Time

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Approx. 3 hours with break

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Tickets

$15 per person
Ticketed via INTIX

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Format

2 Presenters
With a short break

📋	What to Expect Session Agenda

Three hours of focused, practical content across two sessions — no filler, just high-quality professional development from presenters who’ve done it at the highest levels.

	Session 1 — 5:30 PM Basketball Skills & Player Development Colin Donovan draws on decades of elite coaching — from NBL Championships to Australian junior representation — to unpack the principles of skills development, basketball fundamentals, and building players for the long term. Colin Donovan
	Short Break Refreshment Break A short break between sessions — a chance to reflect, connect, and refresh. Networking Break
	Session 2 Behaviour Management, Relationships & Best Practice Basketball Victoria’s Coach Development Coordinator Rob Coulter leads an in-depth session covering behaviour management on court, building productive relationships with players and parents, managing court time expectations, and setting clear development standards. Rob Coulter
	~8:30 PM Close

🌟	Meet the Presenters World-Class Experience

Two presenters. Decades of elite basketball. Real-world coaching knowledge you can put to work immediately.

Colin Donovan

Basketball Skills & Player Development

One of Australian basketball’s most decorated coaches, Colin brings over four decades of experience from NBL Championship-winning benches to the national junior program. His session will be practical, insightful, and immediately applicable.

Junior & State Coaching

● Head Coach Nunawading U18 Boys (1984–1989) — 6 consecutive Victorian State Championships

● Victorian Metro State Coach (1985–1989)

● Australian U18 Champions — 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989

● All Australian Junior Camp Coach — 1986, 1987, 1989

Elite & Professional Coaching

● Director of Personnel / Assistant Coach to Brian Goorjian

● NBL Championships — 1992 & 1996 with the Melbourne Magic

● Head Coach Nunawading Spectres SEABL/CBA (1990–1992) — Playoffs every year

● SEABL/CBA Coach of the Year — 1991

● Head Coach Kilsyth Cobras (1993–1994)

● Head Coach Dandenong Rangers (1995–1996)

Far North Queensland & International

● Director of Basketball Operations — Cairns Taipans (2001)

● Queensland Coach of the Year — 2009

● Coaching mentor — Australian U17 teams; Dubai 2014 (Silver Medal); Zaragoza, Spain 2016

Rob Coulter

BV Coach Development Coordinator

Basketball Victoria’s Coach Development Coordinator, Rob is one of the most respected voices in Australian coaching education. As host of BV’s long-running Talking Split podcast (est. 2017), he brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed perspective to the art of coaching.

Rob’s session will be practical and candid — covering the areas every coach navigates but few talk about openly: managing behaviour, setting expectations with players and parents, and building the relationships that make teams function.

Coaching Career

● Basketball Victoria Coach Development Coordinator

● Host, BV’s Talking Split Podcast — running since 2017

● Assistant Coach & Head Coach, Victoria Metro U18 Boys (2013)

● Head Coach, Victoria Metro U16 Boys (2014 & 2015)

● Director of Coaching, Eltham Basketball (2012–2014)

● Senior basketball programs, Diamond Valley Basketball

Session Topics

● Behaviour management on and off the court

● Best practice coaching frameworks

● Relationship building with players & parents

● Managing court time and development expectations

🎯	Is This For You? Who Should Attend

⚑ Warriors Rep Coaches

Coaches seeking appointments with Warragul Warriors Metro or Country Representative Teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

🏀 Junior Coaches

Club coaches at all junior levels looking to develop their skills and knowledge base.

📈 Senior Coaches

Experienced coaches wanting to refresh best practice frameworks and stay current with modern coaching methods.

🌿 Aspiring Coaches

Anyone considering a coaching pathway in basketball — no experience required to benefit from this session.

Reserve Your Spot

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