Building Better Basketball

Episode 8 - Building Better Basketball - Owen Eastwood

Owen Eastwood is a performance consultant and author  who’s book ‘Belonging’ many coaches have devoured recently. Topping the charts around the world, it’s crammed full of story telling and take home messages for coaches at any level. 
Owen has worked with some of the very best teams and organisations both in the UK and abroad so look forward to a real enjoyable listening experience.

Episode 7 - Building Better Basketball - Jason Gunn

Jason is an expert in communication. A lifetime spent talking to a camera will help with that! Jason is also a passionate volunteer sports coach and has worked with a number of high performance sports teams in his native New Zealand. In this chat with Neil, Jason talks about shares his tips for unconfident communicators, how to make what you say really engaging and most of all to remove any fear of talking and sharing what you know in your head with those you want to improve.

Episode 6 - Building Better Basketball - Peter Eddy

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.

Episode 5 - Building Better Basketball - Cam Tradell

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.

Episode 4 - Building Better Basketball - Brooke Hepburn

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!

Episode 3 - Building Better Basketball - Jordan Ligons

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 !

Episode 2 - Building Better Basketball - Fleur McIntyre

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.

Episode 1 Building Better Basketball - Cody Royle

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.

Episode 0 - Building Better Basketball Intro Episode

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!