COACHES
Coaches play a huge role in creating positive basketball experiences and helping our players develop both on and off the court.
Whether you’re an experienced coach, a parent stepping into coaching for the first time, or simply interested in getting involved, Coast Basketball is here to support you. Explore coaching opportunities, development and education, resources and tools to help you grow your confidence and capability as a coach.
Interested in coaching with Coast Basketball?
We’re always looking for people who want to help grow the game. Get in touch with our team to find out how you can get involved.
COAST’S COACHING TEAM
We have an incredible team of part-time and volunteer coaches - both male and female - who are deeply committed to the growth and development of every player.
Across all levels of junior and senior basketball, our coaches bring not only their skills and experience but also a strong belief in the power of teamwork, effort, and continuous improvement.
Whether teaching fundamentals or guiding advanced play, we foster a positive, inclusive environment where players are encouraged to grow, stay committed, and work together - on and off the court.
COACHMATE - OFFICIAL COACHING APP OF BASKETBALL NZ
CoachMate is a free digital platform designed to make coaching and managing a team easier for any level of coaching. Coaches can access a library of bite-sized activity videos, games, drills and session ideas, making it simple to plan engaging trainings and find activities that suit their players.
Beyond coaching resources, CoachMate also provides practical team management tools in one place. Coaches can create and manage their team, communicate through team chat, schedule trainings, games and other events, and keep players and parents up to date throughout the season.
Whether you’re coaching for the first time or have years of experience, CoachMate provides the tools and support to help you spend less time organising and more time coaching.
BASKETBALL NZ’S COACHING HUB
The BNZ Community Coaching Hub is Basketball New Zealand’s home for coach support and development. Whether you’re thinking about coaching for the first time or already on the sideline, the Hub provides practical resources, session ideas, development opportunities, online courses and guidance to help you grow your confidence and capability as a coach.
It also connects coaches with tools, resources, learning opportunities and information on creating positive, safe and inclusive basketball experiences for players.
