Coaching Masterclass
A full evening of elite coaching knowledge, practical tools and professional development — from two of Australia's most experienced basketball minds. July 2026. For every coach in our community.
16 July 2026
Leisure Centre
Coach development. In one night.
WBA has brought together two of the most respected names in Australian basketball coaching for a single three-hour event built entirely around your development. Whether you coach Aussie Hoops on a Saturday morning or you're chasing a Warriors rep appointment — this night is for you. The evening covers two distinct pillars: on-court skills and player development with Colin Donovan, and behaviour, relationships and best practice with Basketball Victoria's Rob Coulter. A short break between sessions gives you a chance to connect with coaches from across the region.
World-class experience
Two sessions, two specialists — covering both sides of what makes a great coach.
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 is practical, insightful and immediately applicable.
- 🏀NBL Championships — 1992 & 1996 with the Melbourne Magic
- 🏀Australian U18 Champions — 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989
- 🏀6 consecutive Victorian State Championships — Nunawading U18
- 🏀SEABL/CBA Coach of the Year — 1991
- 🏀Queensland Coach of the Year — 2009
- 🏀Head Coach — Nunawading, Kilsyth, Dandenong, Cairns Taipans
- 🏀Coaching mentor, Australian U17 program — Dubai 2014 (Silver), Zaragoza 2016
- ▸Basketball skills and fundamental development
- ▸Building players for the long term
- ▸Elite coaching principles and methodology
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.
- 🏀Basketball Victoria Coach Development Coordinator
- 🏀Host, BV's Talking Split Podcast — running since 2017
- 🏀Victoria Metro U18 Boys — Asst & Head Coach (2013)
- 🏀Victoria Metro U16 Boys Head Coach (2014 & 2015)
- 🏀Director of Coaching, Eltham Basketball (2012–2014)
- 🏀Senior programs, Diamond Valley Basketball
- ▸Behaviour management on and off the court
- ▸Building relationships with players & parents
- ▸Managing court time & development expectations
- ▸Best practice coaching frameworks
Session agenda
Colin Donovan draws on four decades of elite coaching — from NBL Championships to Australian junior representation — to unpack the principles of skill development, basketball fundamentals, and building players for the long term.
Colin DonovanA chance to reflect, connect with coaches from across the region, and grab a coffee.
Networking BreakBasketball Victoria's 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 CoulterWho should attend
Warriors Rep Coaches
Coaches seeking Metro or Country Rep appointments 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.
Aspiring Coaches
Anyone considering a coaching pathway in basketball — no experience required.
This event is free to our coaching community thanks to the generous support of Warragul City Ford.
Register FREE
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